The Year On The Trail: 2017
Started the year out on the edge, finished out in the cold. Now's the time for the resolution: be in shape to hike or run more trails in 2018. Press Play for Persuasion.
Living Room Aerobics: Deck Dips
Great for your triceps, shoulder and core muscles. In between your five-minute stretches of walking or running in place on your step deck. A simple, cheap and tiny object that lets you exercise aerobically in a few square feet. C'mon, sweat a little.
Living Room Aerobics: Mountain Climbing
Press Play to see how you can use a Step Deck or Balance Board for an aerobic exercise that strengthens every muscle in your body. Like you're scrambling up a really steep slope, with your hands on the ground. And the ground's moving.
Living Room Aerobics: Walking Push Ups
Great for all your upper body and core muscles. In between your five-minute stretches of walking or running in place on your step deck. A simple, cheap and tiny object that lets you exercise aerobically in a few square feet. C'mon, sweat a little.
Living Room Aerobics: Jogging in place
Your place. A nice 30-minute jog in 3 square feet. Actual aerobic exercise. You get your heart rate up. You breathe hard. You sweat. You burn calories. You improve your cardiorespiratory fitness. Look ma, no treadmill. Step on it.
Living Room Aerobics: Walking in place
Your place. A brisk 30-minute walk in 3 square feet. Actual aerobic exercise. You get your heart rate up. You breathe hard. You sweat. You burn calories. You don't need tights or leg warmers. Step on it.
Living Room Aerobics: The New You Math
The Aerobics Math: How many miles plus how much exercise time subtracts how much belly fat? It's not rocket science, but I think it'll help you make sense of making an aerobic exercise schedule that works for you.
You Are What You’re Near
If you spend a good amount of time in or near green environments, you're probably healthier than someone who doesn't. If you spend time near water, you're probably happier than someone who doesn't. Here's why.
Slower Sunday: Lost or found?
June 4, 2017. You know that old saying, you can't see the forest for the trees? Well I've been in the trees for an hour now and I have no idea how I got here.
80 Ways: Walk and Eat the 5th Century
In Mexico. Back in the 5th century, this was quite the place to live. And eat. And climb pyramids. I've been making some great dishes that come from this time and place. The culture that gave us one of the original and tastiest low Glycemic Load diets. Happy Cinco de Mayo!