IT’S BEHAVIORAL INERTIA Becoming motivated and staying motivated are the most important keys to successful fitness routines, as well as for success in any other endeavor I can imagine. It isn’t always easy to develop, nor can we assume it… Continue Reading
COMMUNING WITH NATURE My personal experience with hiking and backpacking has been sufficient to appreciate the health benefits therein, though I don’t claim to be an expert. I have: Climbed to the top of Mt. LeConte several times, the highest… Continue Reading
SHE’S A SUPERSTAR…. Sofia Vergara needs little introduction. She’s an accomplished actress and model, born in Colombia and now an American citizen. She was discovered by a photographer while walking on a beach in Colombia at age 17. Perhaps unknown… Continue Reading
WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS? Resistance bands have been accepted tools for home workouts for many years. There are definite benefits: StrengthandConditioningResearch.com tells us that their effect on our muscles is similar to that of free weights and yet the amount… Continue Reading
YES, BUT DO DYNAMIC STRETCHING Dynamic stretching is done to prepare your body for an activity or sport. These stretches improve flexibility and range of motion while reducing stiffness before exercise begins. This is warming up. Examples are jumping jacks,… Continue Reading
AS AN AMAZON ASSOCIATE….. I am able to place relevant Amazon links within my posts. These links are usually placed in conjunction with my workout or similar fitness topics. Activity on the links may provide small commissions, which has no… Continue Reading
THE WEATHER IS PLEASANT Birds are singing, the skies are blue and the air seems fresher. The major league has opened its season. I never played organized baseball, only backyard and schoolyard baseball. But I have always been a fan.… Continue Reading