Feel no pain. Sex, drugs and exercise.
The right exercise feels great while you're doing it. And right after. You're moving, you're breathing, you're sweating. That's it for self-awareness. All body. No mind.
Walk to an iceberg. Iceberg Lake.
No penguins, but otherwise it's a perfect hike. A little under five miles each way. Beautiful every step of the way. Miles of wildflowers. And this luminous glacial lake. The one with the glowing white icebergs.
On The Ball: Squat with Front Raise
Strengthen your shoulder, arm and chest muscles by squeezing this really big exercise ball between your hands. And raising it above your head. Use your core, back and leg muscles to squat. And get back up. Strengthen many muscles at once. Very time-efficient.
Ridge with a View: of Athabasca Glacier
I get the shivers just thinking about the view. Which really beats getting the sweats right now. The viewpoint is the razor sharp ridge line of Mt. Wilcox. The view is the massive Columbia Icefield and the Athabasca Glacier.
On The Ball: Front Raises
Strengthen your shoulder, arm and chest muscles by squeezing this really big exercise ball between your hands. And raising it above your head. Use your core, back and leg muscles, to balance while you're top-heavy. Strengthen many muscles at once. Very time-efficient.
Slower Sunday: Pretty wet
Four miles down the Panorama Trail to get here. But the physical exercise is just a side effect. The real effect is the vacation for your mind. Doesn't take Illilouette Falls at Yosemite to do the trick. But it's yours for a minute. Just Press Play.
One day. Seven glaciers. Two waterfalls.
July is Glacier Month because, well, what's Better and Cheaper than finding a cool spot in a national park in July? What's Slower than a glacier? Seven in one hike. Make your travel plans, or just make believe with my 3D Google Map.
Independently healthy
Pursue happiness. Vigorously. Declare independence from the health care industrial complex. You don't need them when you're healthy. Independence from the industrial food complex. Buy fresh, seasonal stuff and eat Better and Cheaper.
Lake Louise to the Victoria Glacier
Happy Canada Day! Let's hike to a glacier, eh? July is Glacier month at Better Cheaper Slower. Because, well, what's Better than finding a cool spot in July? What's Better and Cheaper than a national park? What's Slower than a glacier? Or cooler?
Dance It Off: the Summer Playlist
No exercise balls. No balance boards. Just crank up the tunes. If you have trouble getting motivated to exercise, put on some music that you can't not dance to. Fast. Aerobic. Get your heart rate up and sweat. For one hour. Burn about 350 calories.