Movement, Nutrition

Burn More, Lose Weight

If you are trying to lose weight, burn more calories than you are consuming!1 pound of fat = 3500 calories which means in order to lose weight, we have to burn more than we are consuming on a daily basis. How? It's simple... exercise / move more often and consume less calories (note that it's… Continue reading Burn More, Lose Weight

Experiences, Impossible List, Movement

Bike outdoors 100 days in a row

Completed my goal of biking outside 100 days in a row. Another one crossed off the impossible list! Some days were MUCH easier than others. During these past 100 days I’ve... Sold our home and bought another one Laid my poppop to rest Listed our new place up on Airbnb Road tripped from Philly to… Continue reading Bike outdoors 100 days in a row

Getting Started, Movement

What should be incorporated into my workout routine?

Whether you're a novice taking the first steps toward fitness... Or an exercise fanatic hoping to optimize your results... A well-rounded fitness training program is essential. Soooo with that being said, you may want to consider adding more variety to your workout routine. Here's some inspiration: Aerobic Fitness Examples of aerobic exercises include walking, jogging,… Continue reading What should be incorporated into my workout routine?

Getting Started, Movement

What is dynamic stretching?

Dynamic stretching is a form of active movement that isn't about holding a stretch... But rather taking your body through ranges of motion that will better prepare you for a workout. Dynamic stretching activates and warms up your muscles, improves your body’s range of motion and flexibility, and increases power. Quick example: standing torso twists,… Continue reading What is dynamic stretching?

Movement

Daily Movement (no matter what)

Short on time? Stuck at home for the day? Gym closed? No gym membership at all? Crappy weather? Add an at-home workout to your agenda. We owe it ourselves to hit that daily movement goal no matter what. One thing we can do despite any uncertainty is move. And we can move in different ways… Continue reading Daily Movement (no matter what)