One of the benefits of staying in relatively good physical condition is being able to enjoy impromptu hikes with my adult children. Like when we visited our son’s family in Port Orchard, WA, and they Continue Reading
Fitness, Altitude Sickness, and Low Blood Pressure on Maui’s Southern Volcano
I have been at significant altitudes three times in the past 12 months. Each time has been problematic, but it wasn’t until the last time that we figured out that I may simply be susceptible to Continue Reading
7 Misconceptions About Aging and Fitness
While we all age, if we live long enough, there are a few assumptions about aging and our ability to enjoy a high level of fitness that are best questioned. Both studies and Continue Reading
Hiking Indian Canyons Near Palm Springs in Modern Moccasins
It turns out that a November morning can be a pretty decent time to go hiking on the Agua Caliente Indian Reservation in the desert near Palm Springs. For our visit to the trail system there, which Continue Reading
Reasons and Strategies for Exercise Even if You Have a Physical Job
My job responsibilities involve a lot of physical labor. In some ways, I count this as exercise. Exercise is, after all, a process of using the physical body in a way that builds strength Continue Reading