Original title of this blog post was The Importance of Play and Exploration in Fitness--Even for Grownups, but I though that sounded too academic, especially since I wasn't going to throw around any stats. When most people think about fitness, images of gym environments and machines may pop into their heads, or maybe P.E. class, or maybe even weight loss advertisements. … [Read more...] about What Do You Mean, You ‘Accidentally’ Walked 11 Miles?
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Bodyweight Training with Dragon Door and Friends – a handy reference
FYI - here's some of the info about the bodyweight exercise workshop - there will be more journal entries about this very soon: https://www.giryagirl.com/Bodyweight-Workshop-Experience If you're wanting to "play along at home" check out: The Naked Warrior - DVD also available Convict Conditioning Convict Conditioning 2 Or since that particular … [Read more...] about Bodyweight Training with Dragon Door and Friends – a handy reference
Active Rest Can Be a LOT of Fun!
Dear Northern Friends, Sorry to gloat about the good weather we are having this weekend, but it was so nice outside today that a friend and I decided to walk to a nearby park and set up our slacklines. The very cool thing was also realizing that the next time, we could pick up picnic items on the way and really turn it into a day long outdoor fun time. Can't complain … [Read more...] about Active Rest Can Be a LOT of Fun!
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Curating Reality for Happiness and Hyperproductivity
The absolute beginning of the biggest improvements in my adult life came when I started imagining not just what would be "good enough" but what would be "ideal". Thing is, you can always scale back from the ideal, or work up to the ideal--but the act of thinking of the ideal at all can help (at least it helped me) remove some self-imposed barriers I had no idea even existed! … [Read more...] about Curating Reality for Happiness and Hyperproductivity
Al Kavadlo Has a Brand New Book Out!
Congratulations to Al Kavadlo, releasing another book, this one focused on what is often (and especially in my case) the missing puzzle piece in strength work... stretching. Because I am a voracious and often insatiable reader (because I like physical books, my collection is daunting) I have read Stretching Your Boundaries in its entirety! Pending putting up an "official" … [Read more...] about Al Kavadlo Has a Brand New Book Out!
Cold Remedies…. or Leveraging a Cold as an Excuse to Do Strange Things
Managed to catch a real heck of a cold, which doesn't happen often at all. This is one of those that makes me thankful to be working from home anyway this week. BUT, it's also a really good excuse to concoct things, and well I've always been a fan of that. Of course I've already used the cold as an excuse to visit The Salt Room again (click here for a past blog post about … [Read more...] about Cold Remedies…. or Leveraging a Cold as an Excuse to Do Strange Things
Some Very Inspirational Reading, and Do You Want a Podcast?
It's no secret that the Sweden PCC this past year was a wonderful success. One of the very big reasons that was the case was the fantastic participants. Malin Kirjonen was definitely a standout and she was a total blast to talk to. I think she was born having adventures and travelling around the world. At a young age she started her career as a trainer by leading a … [Read more...] about Some Very Inspirational Reading, and Do You Want a Podcast?
Expert Hand Care Advice From Ian Holmes, RKC
Ian Holmes, climber, ice climber, acrobat, gymnast, powerlifter, iconoclast, adventurer extrordinare, knocks out one arm chin ups like they're nothing, swings & snatches the heaviest kettlebells without a flinch and has flawless hands at the end of a grueling 3-day RKC Workshop that leaves others nearly disfigured. (He was also quite the fashion rebel at the Chicago RKC, … [Read more...] about Expert Hand Care Advice From Ian Holmes, RKC
Inspiring Articles and Interviews, and an Easy Salad Idea
First off, if you haven't already read this really great experience article about kettlebells and tai chi, please do! And while you might think the info doesn't apply to you, think again. Allison's experience is by no means isolated. As someone 50+, she was able to regain a lot of health and vitality from her kettlebell practice and enjoy her passion for taiji all the … [Read more...] about Inspiring Articles and Interviews, and an Easy Salad Idea
