I’ve been walking for exercise for more than 30 years, and everyone wants to talk to me about weighted vests. I get it, I own one too. I love it! But, my favorite way to get more out of a walk doesn’t cost a dime, doesn’t sit on your shoulders, and is probably already in […]
I’ve been in the fitness industry for almost 40 years, which means I lived through every questionable idea the 80s and 90s handed us. Step aerobics in a thong leotard. SnackWell’s cookies by the sleeve. Sweating to burn off every bite. I believed all of it. I taught some of it! And one by one, […]
Since the movie The Odyssey is finally here it’s inevitable we’re going to be inundated with articles, interviews, and videos on how to get an Odysseus bod. Follow “x” routine, and you too can look like a Greek warrior/Matt Damon. To be fair: I have nothing against said routines. Pretty much anything will get someone […]
If you’ve been around here for more than five minutes, you know I’m never going to stop talking about walking. It’s free, it’s joint-friendly, and it’s one of the most underrated tools we have for healthy aging. But here’s what I’ve learned after decades of daily walks through every season Minneapolis can throw at me: […]
If you’ve ever wrestled with a jar of peanut butter and lost, keep reading. That little moment of frustration in the kitchen might be telling you something much bigger. Researchers now believe grip strength and longevity are so closely linked that your grip may be one of the best predictors of how well you’ll age. […]