#activity Newest trend in walking - Nordic walking. Who remembers the Nordic cross country fitness machines? If you didn't pay 100% attention there was a good chance you'd fall off. I speak from experience. But, Nordic Walking groups are popping up all over. "Having originated in Finland, Nordic walking is a low impact exercise that involves the … [Read more...]

#activity Water & summer. Do you have these 5 skills? We love to be in and around water in warmer weather. In cities there are fountains and public pools, in more rural areas lakes and streams and of course there are ocean beaches and also beaches along larger lakes within the US. But, as we have seen in VT and other areas hit by flooding - water … [Read more...]

#activity Have you tried yoga? There are so many different kinds of yoga. What do you like about it or what do you find intimidating? Studies show yoga to be beneficial across all age groups. "In a 2019 study, 5-year-old kindergartners doing yoga twice a week in school in place of standard physical education showed less inattention and … [Read more...]

#activity Controlled, slow, dynamic stretching has been shown to have positive effects on mood, flexibility and fatigue. Imagine starting your day with a little more energy and a more positive outlook. Do you have 5 mins? Did you already spend 5 mins on social media? Why not commit to a week of 5 min morning stretching and see where it leads you. … [Read more...]

#activity How does our physical activities compare to animals? Usain Bolt, arguably the fastest sprinter in the world runs at 27.4 mph. Impressive! A cat runs at 29.8 mph and a horse at 54.7 mph. That's just about 2x the speed of Usain Bolt . We are not the fastest animal. … [Read more...]