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Born To Walk. And Hunt & Gather.

November 19, 2012
Dick Sandhaus

Hunter-gatherers in Tanzania walk many miles per day. But they expend just slightly more energy than sedentary modern Westerners. What's that about? Practice. The good habit of walking and exercising. Every day. The more you do it, the easier it is to do everything.n

Happy Trails. Hike like a mountain goat.

November 12, 2012
Dick Sandhaus

I've seen mountain goats move easily in very precarious places. Without hiking boots or walking sticks. I've been envious. I lost my old goat envy when I found my new hiking shoes. They make you very sure-footed. You should know about these.

Slower Sunday: Ready for your close-up

November 11, 2012
Dick Sandhaus

Look at this. Closely. Really closely. Get lost in it. It's easy. And refreshing. Just takes a minute. Press Play.

Slower Sunday: Like Riding a Bike

November 4, 2012
Dick Sandhaus

You never forget how to do it. Maybe you haven't done it for years. Maybe decades. But once you take the first step, you know you've still got it. Press Play for the refresher course. Then go find some leaves.

Seckel Pear Tart. Almost free. Very easy

November 3, 2012
Dick Sandhaus

Concentrated sweetness from baking very ripe fruit. Zero sugar. Flaky, buttery luxury-in-your-mouth from your leftover homemade pie crust. Your home smells like a very good bakery. Your tart cost less than 75 cents.

Stretch: Like a dog. An upward dog.

October 29, 2012
Dick Sandhaus

It's Monday. Let's start the week ... loose. Comfortable. Flexible. This is a real feel-good stretch. It'll relax your core and shoulders. Make them feel and function better. Make it easier to strengthen them effectively.

The Hurricane Edition

October 29, 2012
Dick Sandhaus

October 29, 2012. Rough day for us, my fellow East Coasters here in the U.S.A. Big, bad Hurricane Sandy coming ashore in a few hours. The tide's already up over the bulkheads and starting to flood New York's waterfront neighborhoods.…

Stretch: Lie-Down Abs & Shoulder Stretch

October 22, 2012
Dick Sandhaus

It's Monday. Let's start the week ... loose. Comfortable. Flexible. This is a real feel-good stretch. It'll relax your core and shoulders. Make them feel and function better. Make it easier to strengthen them effectively.

Slower Sunday: Colors Deep, Eyes Wide

October 21, 2012
Dick Sandhaus

The autumn light show. Free everywhere the leaves turn colors. Press Play. Start with these, just for practice. Then go out for the real thing. Perfect for a Sunday.

Better Cheaper Stronger: Modified Plank

October 15, 2012
Dick Sandhaus

No equipment. No weights. Just you and your core muscles against gravity. These are entry level push-ups. If you're not doing them already, start with this version.