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I was profoundly moved by the story that Peter Russell told me when I interviewed him for my book, Sixty Seconds: One Moment Changes Everything. Here is an excerpt from his story, beginning with his bio. I’ve never gone swimming with dolphins, but now I’d like to! Peter Russell is a world-renowned futurist and fellow [...]
A favorite summer pastime for many of us is relaxing by a pool or a lake while unwinding from the day or — better yet — even spending the whole day poolside blissfully relaxed. If your dog is in tow, however, it is essential to stay alert. Contrary to popular belief, not all dogs enjoy [...]
Well, it’s about time the sunshine and warmer temperatures made it to Michigan. Like me, most fitness minded mid-westerners have been waiting months for outdoor exercise; bootcamp, swimming, biking, hiking, walking or running club – basically anything that happens outside to workout and energize our body and mind. To avoid being side-lined during your outdoor [...]
Today begins our final week of “What’s For Fitness.” Six more days of tips offered to inspire and empower you to live your happiest and healthiest life possible! How are we doing so far? More importantly, how are you doing? My tip for you today is all about “moving” in a new direction! Not sure [...]
Bored with the same ‘ole dates you’re going on with your sweetie? Always excited about new eco-friendly and organic products and ideas? You are probably itching to find some date ideas that are also good for you friend, The Environment. So grab your loved one or just a friend and embark on a new adventure [...]
As we March into the final lap of winter our workouts feel unproductive, boring and definitely “routine.” Getting out of bed in the morning for the fifth day in a row only to schlep to the gym for a run on the treadmill to “nowhere” or squatting, lunging and crunching to the usual overplayed top [...]
Last night’s snow storm did not excuse this warrior from a great morning workout, it would take a lot more than a foot of snow to hold me back. Snow storms actually energize me. Like most people in this part of the country, I woke up today to six or so inches of glistening fluffy [...]
In the Pool! Kick up the resistance! Hopefully, you spent the past week perfecting power walking and lunging in the pool! Now, you are ready to take your water workout to the next level! Let’s try some interval training! Alternate your power walking with power running! Mix in some mountain climber intervals, high kicks and [...]
The benefits of exercising in the water are truly amazing! A water workout will not leave you feeling sore and stiff. Instead, it helps to relieve pain and stiffness. Water exercise helps maintain joint flexibility, strengthen and tone muscles, and increases stamina and endurance. For the purpose of this water workout, swimming skills are not [...]
Wonderful Water Workout That’s Worth Getting Wet For! One of the greatest gifts my father gave me was putting me in the lake where I grew up at 6 months old…..by 18 months old I was swimming on my own. By 4 years old I had become a proud member of the Polar Bear Club, [...]
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