Nature Based Movements Fall Is Perfect There’s something about fall that feels like a reset. The air is cooler, but not cold. The bugs have mostly packed up. And the trails? They’re dressed in gold. It’s the season where movement feels natural, invigorating, and restorative—especially for navigating stress, or just the need to reconnect. Whether […]
The Green Cure: Nature Heals “The fish sure are getting smaller,” Grandpa said to the park ranger who snuck up on us like a ninja in the night. “I need to see your fishing license,” he demanded, looking unamused. Clad in 5–11 khaki pants, an olive-green polo shirt, and a khaki baseball cap, he […]
Taking Your Walks to the Next Level Walking with a weighted vest has become one of the biggest fitness trends in a while. Some say it boosts calorie burning, improves posture, aids in a stronger core and legs, and even stronger bones. Is this all true? Well, I finally succumbed to the HYPE! I’ll tell you my […]
Discipline versus Moderation Moderation is a great strategy… but let’s be real, sometimes it’s just not realistic. For some of us, resisting temptation is way easier than trying to stop at “just a little.” If you’re familiar with Hershey’s nuggets, you know how rich and addictive they are. I can eat a whole bag in […]
No More Excuses Motion is Lotion As I get older, exercise has become an increasingly important part of my daily routine. Now more than ever, I appreciate the role exercise plays in my life as a vibrant, mobile woman in her late 50s. And even though I only have half of the Ironman-level endurance I […]
How 15 minutes Can Change Your Day Hey friends! I’m always encouraging you to walk, work out, and stay active, but today, let’s talk about something just as important: self-care. I get it, life is busy. Between work, family, and everything else, carving out time for yourself can feel impossible. But here’s a little secret—self-care […]
The relationship between core weakness and back pain. Whenever my back starts aching, I know it’s most likely due to neglecting my core. Without getting too complex, core muscles are comprised of a group of 20+ muscles in your stomach, back, glutes, and hips. Stomach (Abdominal Muscles): Rectus abdominis (abs), Obliques (internal and external), and […]
It’s never to late to be fit! Summer is here. I hate to be the one to tell you this, but if you haven’t sculpted your ‘Summer Bod’ by now, it’s a bit too late. Truth be told, fitness is more than a look. Fit bodies come in all shapes & sizes. It’s never too […]
Getting up off the floor and all those real life events It’s likely you’ve heard the phrase ‘functional fitness’ and wondered what it meant. It’s that catchy term you never knew about. And now that you’re reading this, you will see and hear about functional fitness at every turn. It will be everywhere, and your […]
The GREAT Serengeti Following my February trek up Mount Kilimanjaro, several group members stayed behind. We took advantage of the opportunity to visit the great Serengeti Plains. The Serengeti is a geographical region in Africa that spans the Mara and Arusha Regions of Tanzania and includes the Serengeti National Park and several game reserves. The […]