Health

The Economics of Fitness and the Big Payoff

Each time you exercise or stretch, you’re investing in your health, fitness, and hiking ability. Just like with any other investment,...

How to do Lunges Without Hurting Your Knees

You may be scared to do lunges because they hurt your knees. However, you keep hearing that you should do them to be a better hiker. So...

7 Steps to Making a Great Comeback

I’ve had many comebacks, like losing 50 pounds after my twins and getting my strength and stamina back after a three-week illness that...

What to do with your 10 essentials

If you’re carrying the 10 essentials when you hike, you’re prepared for the worst. But if it does, what do you do? The first thing to...

6 Ways Poor Sleep Impacts Hikers and 6 Tips for Better Zzzz's

Most of us live chronically deprived of sleep. Just because you’re a hiker doesn’t mean you aren’t above getting caught in the rat race...