Sitting is simply a big part of our lives. We sit at meals, while driving, and at work. That’s already significant and it’s not accounting for our relaxation and entertainment time. The Center for Disease Control reports that one in four Americans sit for 8 hours or more a day; with most of that sitting…
Category: Fitness
How to Incorporate Functional Training
What is Functional Training Functional training is a type of exercise that focuses on improving our ability to perform everyday movements. Rather than simply focusing on building muscle or improving our physical appearance; it’s about being able to move our bodies in ways that are useful and practical. Functional training helps us to practice the…
My Top 2 Best Practices for Maintaining a Physically Active Lifestyle
I had a reaffirming chat with my guest along the trail yesterday about maintaining a physically active lifestyle. When guiding I’m usually paying attention to my guest’s breathing and footsteps to identify if I need to change my pace. During our 1.2 mile elevation gain of 1,000 feet I noticed my guest keeping a good…