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 […]
What supplements should I take? If you, like myself, have ever wondered if you need that daily vitamin you take, this article is for you. What prompted my research into supplements, vitamins, and minerals was the insomnia experienced by my Mother, my partner, and one of my best friends. Answering the question, “How can I […]
Visiting with the Maasai People I recently traveled to Tanzania to climb Mount Kilimanjaro with some friends. After an 8-day trek up the mountain, via the Lemosho Route, we opted for a Safari to allow for recovery. As we drove towards Serengeti National Park, I noticed a change in the scenery as well as the […]
I was certain I knew what to pack after reading every article about Mount Kilimanjaro’s Lemosho Route. Each time I watched another video on YouTube, it seemed like I added another ‘one last thing’ to my Kili Headquarters pile of stuff. Oh well! If you’re reading this in preparation for your trip, you’re likely doing […]
Day 6 | Climb to Kosovo Camp The night a Karanga Camp was when the winds began to kick up. As Day 5 came to an end and we were all resting in our tents, the winds began to increase in intensity. A few of the taller camps with the other tour companies had come […]
Day 5 -To Karanga Camp: The Barranco Wall deserves its own page. That should give you some sort of indication of the impact that feat had on all of us. Scaling that wall was daring & awesome & thrilling, & scary. I would assume this to be especially true for David, who, I discovered, is […]
Day 3 — To Shira II Camp I felt rested after waking up on Day 3. That’s one thing about having no tv, no phone signal (most of the time), and no distractions, you get plenty of thinking time & rest. I journaled the first few days, but opted for REST on the rest of the trip. Every […]