When a Hike in the Forest Is More Than a Hike
I had heard the term forest bathing before, and if you had asked me whether I had ever done it, I probably would have said yes. Then I went to…
Moving the Body
What My Yard Work Really Taught Me About Muscle Strength
I’ve written before about functional fitness, why we need muscle, and why longevity increasingly looks less like chasing skinny and more like maintaining strength. I still believe all of those…
How to Motivate Yourself When You Really Don’t want to Lift
Let’s be honest: there are days when the thought of lifting weights feels as appealing as cleaning the house. But here’s the deal—getting started is the hardest part, and once…
Becoming Strong: What Lifting Weights Taught Me About Aging, Identity, and Power
Ever felt like strength training just isn’t for you? Like it’s something reserved for “fitness people”—but not people like you? I used to feel that way too. Odd considering I…
Functional Fitness: When Life Is the Gym
Be honest—have you ever woken up sore after a marathon day of yard work or cleaning out your closet? You didn’t set foot in a gym, but suddenly your hamstrings…
Why the Fountain of Youth Might Actually Look Like a Dumbell
When it comes to fitness, most women don’t automatically think weight lifting. Cardio? Sure. Yoga? Definitely. But resistance training? That’s often assumed to be a “guy thing”—something reserved for bodybuilders,…
6 Practical Movements Your Body Actually Needs As You Age
When people think about exercise, they often imagine hours on a treadmill or heavy lifting at the gym. But what your body really needs — especially as you age — isn’t complicated.…
Exposed: How To Stay Motivated to Work Out…
…Even When You Don’t Feel Like It! Whether you’re a pro athlete or just stepping (or stumbling) into the world of exercise, some days the motivation just isn’t there.…
Fitness in the Forest: Fun, Simple Workouts To Do While Camping
Ever notice how there’s something magical about campsite time? We sleep a little longer. Morning seems to last a little longer. We sip slowly on that first cup of coffee…
The “Tits Up & Shoulders Back” Walking Challenge: Why We Avoid It
A lot of us don’t realize how much we shrink ourselves when we walk. We look down, hunch forward, avoid eye contact, and move through spaces as if trying to…