Ever wonder why you feel better after taking time outside? Well, wonder no more because research tells us that spending time out of doors boosts your mood, lowers stress, and improves your concentration. This can include taking a short walk or simply sitting outside and listening … [Read more...] about Let’s Hike: Jefferson Memorial Forest
Exercise and Fitness
How One Man Got His Fitness Back in His 50s
We talked to Chuck Bent, age 69, about how he got started on his fitness journey in his 50s -- and we all can learn from his approach and attitude. I had been fit and active until my early 30s when I changed careers from one that was physically demanding to one where I was … [Read more...] about How One Man Got His Fitness Back in His 50s
Let’s Hike: Cherokee Park Scenic Loop
Ever wonder why you feel better after taking time outside? Well, wonder no more because research tells us that spending time out of doors boosts your mood, lowers stress, and improves your concentration. This can include taking a short walk or simply sitting outside and listening … [Read more...] about Let’s Hike: Cherokee Park Scenic Loop
Walk This Way
If ease of walking is keeping you from certain activities, Bobbie Kayser, a physical therapist with Frazier Rehab, says the best first step is to check in with your physician. Whether you experience unsteadiness, weakness, or pain, Kayser says a doctor visit "will save a lot of … [Read more...] about Walk This Way
His Fitness Fix: Mark Mackovic
I lift weights, and I walk three to five miles a day. Sometimes I’ll stroll, sometimes I’ll challenge myself with intervals to vary it up. There’s no rhyme or reason in what I do; the key thing is just to do it.” Where He Exercises: Mark has an ideal set-up in his basement. … [Read more...] about His Fitness Fix: Mark Mackovic