New Year’s Fitness Aspirations

Four Thoughts on Your New Year’s Fitness Aspirations

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As a new year comes blooming into view, many of us turn our thoughts to fitness goals. Whether you are a resolution or goal setter or an eschewer of them, you may have thoughts on habits you’d like to start or improve, or you may have hopes to accomplish something meaningful that requires a certain fitness. Having navigated these waters myself and helped others with them for going on 15 years now, I have some thoughts on this. There are four things I’d recommend keeping in mind as you mull your fitness aspirations. Not all of them will apply to all situations, but take what you can from this. Read more

Six Exercises for Strong Balance for Skiing & Snowboarding

Six Exercises for Strong Balance for Skiing & Snowboarding

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Hey Snow Men & Women, We are rolling out a continuing series of ski and snowboard fitness topics this winter, and here’s another one coming your way. I’ve gotten increasingly interested in balance skills over the past couple of years, deepening my knowledge through continuing education. This week, we are taking a look at how balance skills help your skiing and snowboarding, and a progression of balance challenges you can do to get ready to ride. Read more

Beginners Guide to Snowshoeing

Beginners Guide to Snowshoeing

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Snowshoeing gives you an unrestricted look at the beauty of nature up close as you walk through crisp snow and frosted trees, allowing you to explore snowy landscapes without sinking waist-deep into the snow with every step. You don’t need special training, just some simple warm-up exercises, and the right gear to stay safe on the trails. What’s even better is that snowshoeing is a total-body workout that offers several health benefits, from cardiovascular to mental well-being. You can also burn between 360-1030 depending on how hard the trail is. Let’s dive into why snowshoeing may be your next favorite winter activity.
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Why You Should Try a Virtual Unstill Life Class

Why You Should Try a Virtual Unstill Life Class

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One night in the early Lockdown days of April 2020, when even doing classes outside became questionable, I realized I had to download this thing called Zoom and figure it out. The next morning we held our first virtual class, and while I know there was fumbling, it was kind of a blast–exciting and lively. Our regular in-person crew was joined by friends from neighborhoods all over Seattle and even a few folks from other states. It was a heady and creative time when we appreciated our health and our social connections, and found ourselves exercising for new reasons. Read more