When we think about exercise to manage conditions like diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and hypertension, it’s common for people to focus on cardio. One reason may be because weight loss is key to managing and preventing chronic conditions and there is a well established misconception that burning more calories by completing tons of cardio is the…
Category: Fitness
How to Relax and Restore with Physical Activity
I just finished a sweet morning bike ride. My goal wasn’t about burning calories or building muscles. I was looking for a little balance. There were no apps to track distance and time. I had no particular destination. Instead I measured this ride in beautiful sights, deep breaths, and signs of spring. My goal was…
3 Steps to Improve Flexibility
I went to boot camp never having touched my toes, only to find out that doing so was part of the physical readiness test I would have to pass in order to graduate. Spoiler alert: I figured it out and graduated Navy boot camp in August 1996. So how did I get from lanky and…