Hoppin’ mad
This is not the Easter Bunny Workout. No, this is about maintaining your bone density, bone strength and bone mass. Maybe even improving one or all of the above. Who cares? Ladies and gentlemen. Ladies care most.
The Walk That Ate Tapas
Centuries before BCS Walking & Eating Extravaganzas, folks strolled the streets of Sevilla, Spain to eat tapas. One small dish at each bar. Then around the corner to the next bar. It's not clear if the tapas tradition existed before Columbus set sail from Seville to discover the New World's chile peppers, tomatoes and corn.
Virus, immunity & exercise
I adapted this from a Way I wrote about the flu. It's about building your immunity in general - by exercising. There's no way to know today if it's specifically relevant to the coronavirus variants. But we do know that exercise is a good thing for a lot of reasons. So it's worth a shot. If you'd like to pass this on, please do - it's accessible to everyone; no subscription necessary. Stay healthy.
Walking & Eating in Venice
When you walk around Venice, you find a reason to stop and stare every two minutes. For days. For weeks. But if you want an energizing, all-day orientation tour - and a calorie-free taste of the place - this Walk That Ate Venice is the trail map for you.
Feels Better in the Morning
Seems like morning's the good time to exercise. The best time. Now there are some interesting clinical and survey results that explain the benefits. Especially if you exercise to lose weight and, specifically, to burn fat.
Balancing Volcanoes and Curry in Bali
When the leading edge of the sun slides above the top of Mt. Agung, it's clear why we started hiking up Mt. Batur at three in the morning with a guide and a flashlight. Staggering beauty up here. Great banana curry waiting for us down below.
Happiness. Phone it in.
Now here's a research report you really should see. Conclusion: we're happier when we're more active. No, smartphones didn't produce happiness or activity, they just collected data. Put away your phone, click to read, get happy.
Dogs, Weight Loss & Stress Reduction
Yes, a dog might be the best personal trainer. And the best medicine. Could be a dog you borrow from a neighbor. Could even be a dog on video. Click and stay with me - this gets interesting.
The Walk That Ate Charleston. Again.
The town where you can eat bacon three meals a day if you're not careful. Fortunately, they have really great bacon. Even Better, they have one beautiful walking street after another. 12 miles, 4 or 5 hours, 1,600 calories burned.
How Steep Was My Valley: Waipi’o, HI
Great aerobic exercise. Spectacular views. Free sun and Vitamin D. 5 hours. 6.5 miles. 4,000' up and down. 2,500+ calories gone. Cost of admission: nothing. Trail food: $3.