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Resolution #4: Be Better Outdoors

January 3, 2023

Amaze yourself. Once a month. Outdoors. This is a great new habit to create. A monthly high that'll turn into a weekly high because it's so good you'll actually want to do it every day. Here's how to kickstart the habit.

New Year Resolution #1: Better in Bed

December 30, 2022

Probably slept late this morning, huh? So this might be a good time to think about sleep. More than 75% of us think poor sleep causes health problems. More than 25% of us report being frequently too sleep-deprived to have sex. I think this calls for a resolution.

Train for skiing. Especially if you don’t ski.

December 16, 2022

Skiing's all about balance, flexibility, strength and stamina. Just like life. This is the Way to remain upright whether or not you're on skis. A 7-minute daily routine to improve it all - right where it counts.

Take This Test. Right now.

December 12, 2022

OK, it's not really a test. More like a quick online survey. It's called "How Fit Are You Really?" It's all about your Cardio-Respiratory Fitness level. Which the American Heart Association now says should be regarded as a "vital sign", just like blood pressure. And should be part of your regular physical exam.

Slower Sunday: Route: Canal

December 11, 2022

I love to walk around great old cities. Yeah, no patience for sitting. But sometimes you just have to change your point of view. To get the best view. C'mon, hop in, put up your feet and float through Amsterdam.

Ski Hawai’i

December 9, 2022

Pretty balmy here at sea level. You wake up to tropical birds. You look through palms to the Pacific. You look up to the summit of Mauna Kea. To see that while you were sleeping ... it snowed. A lot. Surfing seems so yesterday. Skiing seems so today.

Dumbbell or needle? Roll up your sleeves

December 5, 2022

Roll up one for a flu shot? Or both and get some exercise? Revving up your heart rate during aerobic exercise also revs up your immune response. So exercise is probably your best bet for reducing sick time throughout the Fall-Winter cold season and the rest of the year.

For Your Feet:
The Gift of Comfort and Convenience

November 29, 2022

For all those quick outdoor chores that demand something on your feet but don't require the whole socks-and-shoes treatment. The perfect outdoor slippers. For the quickie dog walk or taking-out-the-garbage. One for summer; one for winter.

Slower Sunday: Lookin’ up

November 27, 2022

Wanna feel young? This is your tree.

Pasta Trail in the Dolomites:
Lagazuoi The Thrilling

November 25, 2022

If you're one of those people who likes to walk or run because you like to ... eat, well, here's the trail for you. You could take the steep one-mile hike straight up to the Rifugio Scotoni. Or you could take the even steeper long Way around to one of the most thrilling - or frightening - views in the Dolomites, and then make the crazy steep descent to the Rifugio. Let's do the six-and-a-half miles. Just to be absolutely sure we'll be hungry enough for that huge platter of homemade pasta.