Why Do So Many Runners Look Miserable?
The other day I was driving around, doing some errands, and made an observation that led to the title of this post… I noticed that so many runners just look miserable when they’re running. So I asked...
View ArticleA Post a Day in May
May is going to be my month of blogging catch up. I have so many thoughts, notes, ideas and resources to share I decided to make this month a rapid fire post-a-thon. My goal is to post things related...
View ArticleJust Walk, Baby
Move Naturally Walking It is literally that simple: just walk, baby. The most primal form of movement. Something our brains and bodies expect us to do. Something that can only benefit you. If you are...
View ArticleIt All Adds Up
Rest Naturally This is your body on inadequate rest… Think about this: Is your body’s inbox outweighing its outbox? More specifically: What does your lifestyle do to your body and all its systems? What...
View ArticleSome Points to Ponder
Some points to ponder… Of any country worldwide, the US spends the least amount of money on food and the most on medicine. Our proportion of income going to food is going down while percentage on...
View ArticleDon’t Pass Up An Opportunity
Move Naturally, Connect & Enjoy Yesterday I went to the park to do some sprinting and gymnastics work. I ended up running through the sprinklers. While doing my sprinting and getting some sun on a...
View ArticleThe Tree
Move Naturally & Connect My new favorite piece of exercise equipment… The Tree I have always liked the tree in my front yard. Perfect little branches for swinging on, doing pull ups or just...
View ArticleWorking In
Rest Naturally Paul Chek has coined a wonderful concept: Working In. I love this. Let’s take a closer look… Working out = stress. Working in = recovery. Exercise literally means to exercise or remove...
View ArticleThe Rocks
Move Naturally After discovering the amazing exercise potential of The Tree, I decided to look around my yard for some more exercise equipment. What I found did not disappoint… The Rocks Almost taken...
View ArticleDabbling in CrossFit
Today I did a CrossFit-esque workout: deadlift 60% of your max as many reps as possible in 12 minutes. It was a great workout and I enjoyed it. However, like every time I dabble in the CrossFit realm,...
View ArticleNature’s Energy Drink
Last night was a long night. Got to bed late (10:30) and then shortly after 11 the power in our neighborhood went out. Not usually a problem if you’re sleeping unless it happens to scare two of your...
View ArticleTop 5 Health Tips
I recently gave this list to someone and thought it would be nice to share… Bare 5 Top Health Tips 1. Turn off the lights. After the sun goes down, turn off the bright lights. You don’t have to go to...
View Article“Paleo” Is Nothing New
Many people consider the Paleo diet and lifestyle a fad and a somewhat new fantasy about imitating a cavemen-like existence, trying to live more like our “healthier” ancestors before technology,...
View ArticleFunctional Fitness
In today’s world of health, fitness and exercise, one of the most trendy words is “functional.” What is functional exercise/fitness? In general it means doing activities in your workout that are...
View ArticleGraceful Seniors
One of my main goals in life is to age gracefully. I would like to be strong, agile, mobile and balanced throughout the course of my life. To be able to move my body in many different ways and have the...
View ArticleAlpha Warrior
On Saturday I completed the most enjoyable obstacle race I have done so far: Alpha Warrior. The second event in this new series which was just created this year was held in San Diego over Fathers’ Day...
View ArticleYes, You Can Play On My iPad. If…
Every once in a while*, my sons ask to play with my iPad. *By every once in a while I mean almost every second of most days. We can’t escape technology and need to keep savvy with it to keep up with...
View ArticleThe Bare 5 S’s For Getting In Shape
The other day my wife told me that she thought she had a good idea for a blog post. The five things you need for getting back in shape: the five S’s. She told me her list and I nodded my head in...
View ArticleThe Essence of Human
The essence of human. What does it mean to be human? Does simply existing as a Homo sapiens count? Or is there something more?… To get a glimpse at what […]
View ArticleStarting Fresh in 2014
January, almost universally, is a time for resolutions and starting fresh. Hopefully, two weeks into the new year, most of us already have a few ideas on how to get […]
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