Slower Sunday: Colors Deep, Eyes Wide
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
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.
Stretch: Lie-Down Double Knee Hug
It's Monday. Let's start the week ... loose. Comfortable. Flexible. This is a real feel-good stretch. It'll relax your lower back and your hips. Make them feel and function better. A gentle first stretch to get you ready for more.
On Benedict Pond. Walk of the Week.
It's a small walk, just 1.5 miles all the Way around. It may not be transcendental, but there's something very satisfying about this kind of walking in circles. Completing the circle. Around not-so-famous ponds.
Better Cheaper Stronger: Inner Thighs
No equipment. No weights. Just you and your inner thighs against gravity. The easy Way to strengthen your adductor muscles. If you're not sure what or where they are, well, they're the ones you'll be feeling.
Twist and Shout. A Late Summer Playlist
Want to burn calories? Dance! Want to dance? Go to a Bruce Springsteen concert. Just saw The Boss in Philly. I was on my feet for four hours. Never sat down. Never stood still. Dance hard for an hour, burn 350 calories. Do the math: 1,400 calories per Bruce concert! Click for the playlist.
Slower Sunday: By The Brook
While the leaves are still on the trees, every little place in the forest seems so private. Just add water for a soundtrack. Good day for a walk in the woods near some water. Great by yourself. Great with someone else. Here's a start. Just Press Play.
Labor of Love
Move. As much as you can, as fast as you can, for as long as you can. No more. No less. Sweat. Breathe very deeply. It makes you feel good. It's not hard labor.
Happy feet
I'm really not into telling you what to wear on your feet or any other body part. But I've had such a good experience with these strange new running shoes I thought I should let you know. Because I know you'll exercise more when it feels good.
Hiking the Tetons. Next stop Yellowstone
This is one of those hikes that makes your day. Makes your vacation. Makes IMAX look like a postcard. Ten miles out and back. Six thousand feet up and down. 4,000 calories burned. A great full day.