"A little bit of something is better than a whole lot of nothing" is a song by Robert Parker and a spiritual law. It's also how I define my approach to getting enough exercise and defining how much exercise is…
We've all heard so much about the "obesity epidemic." It's easy to think the story is being blown out of proportion. But the truth is far from it. According to World Health Organization, the prevalence of adult obesity has exceeded…
Trails are quiet and serene. If you ask a trail lover like me, trails are a slice of heaven with unspoiled habitat. I love the soft terrain, natural beauty, and stunning views. I have learned that switching to trails from…
"Wow, this last year just flew by", was the Facebook post from my friend just a few weeks ago. This post grabbed my attention and asked me why it feels like time is going faster now? So, I did some…
I have been reflecting on my training cycles this year. I can clearly see that I didn't make enough time for recovery. Recovery is vital for fitness gains. I am learning it the hard way. Yes! Only after overtraining symptoms…
Starting on the fitness journey can be intimidating. After a long day of work, it’s tempting to chill out on the couch. You lack the motivation to act. If you have a specific goal in mind, like competing in an…
I love making new year's resolutions and setting goals for a new and improved ME. After the first two weeks, it gets hard to stick to these goals, though. Life and all the responsibilities start getting in the way. According…
Recovery was the one word that I always thought was unnecessary in the athletic dictionary. Yes! My slogan was to work out as hard as possible for many years. To me, "workout" meant working and no rest. I would brush…
New years is the time for healthy resolution setting session with yourself. I host my own personal sessions with many sticky notes and a bulletin board, creating solutions and devising ways to be better. Some of my self-improvement categories have…
As this year is coming to an end, I always find it helpful to take some time to review the past year and take last year's lessons to set effective new year's goals. Reflecting on last year's events, accomplishments, and…