Do I Really Need 100 Grams of Protein a Day?
What active women should know about protein, performance, and balance.
How to Train for a Multi-Day Trek
Now that I’ve whet your appetite with Jim King’s Zephyr Travel Curators post on magnificent multi-day walks all over the world, let’s talk about how you train up for such a journey. Over the past several years, I’ve trained backpackers, hikers and trekkers taking on anything from 2-day backpacking trips to more than a month of long daily walks. These experiences can be a serious upgrade in fitness as well as a life-changing way to take a long look at a culture and landscape. Read more
Fall & Winter Fitness FAQs
The change of seasons brings a load of questions about how to prepare for and execute exercise in a variety of conditions. So much so, that I wrote up this FAQ sequence for Fall & Winter Fitness. Read more
Step by Step: 10 Treks That Will Change the Way You See the World
There’s a quiet thrill in discovering the world one step at a time. Every stride reveals new textures — the crunch of alpine gravel, the hum of insects in a humid forest, the laughter from a mountainside café. At Zephyr Travel Curators, we’ve hand-picked ten exceptional multi-day treks that blend cultural depth, stunning scenery, and soul-stirring adventure. Read more
Spring’s Four Ideas on Organizing for Exercise
As a professional declutter coach and home organizer, I work with people holistically, meaning on ALL the aspects of getting organized. My goal is for our efforts to last a lifetime. For that to happen, health must be a part of the picture. So I take time to help client-friends figure out how to make exercise a part of daily life – and I’ve done this in my own life, too! Here are my four organizing ideas for exercise. Read more
An Overview of Hot Pilates vs. Mat Pilates
Mat Pilates has long been a great, low-impact way to build core strength, improving flexibility, and help with overall body awareness. Hot Pilates is another type of Pilates that takes it up a notch, literally! The heat in these classes takes your fitness to a new level, and is a high energy version of Mat Pilates. While both Hot Pilates and Mat Pilates share the same foundation of mindful movement and controlled exercises, they differ in intensity and benefits. Here’s an overview to learn the differences between these two popular classes. Read more