Crisp air. Crunchy leaves. Sunsets that paint the sky orange. Fall might be one of the most beautiful seasons to get outside and move your body. Fun fitness challenges are the perfect way to get your exercise in before it gets dark outside, or to maintain your fitness when on vacation. Here are five creative fall fitness challenges for every fitness level. Read more
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
A 230-acre urban oasis of trees, gardens, wetlands, wildlife, and trails, the Arboretum is not only a unique Seattle community resource but also a regional treasure containing one of the finest plant collections in North America. With vibrant science education, cultural, and volunteer programs, its mission is to bring plants and people together to cultivate a more sustainable, inspired, and just community. Read more
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Hey, you could run on your own, right? Or with a running partner. And there are running meet-ups to be found, for sure. So why come to an Unstill Life Half-Fast Running & Walking session? I can think of nine reasons. And a bonus reason especially for walkers and non-runners.
Who says you need a gym membership or heavy dumbbells to get a great workout? Your body itself is a great way to stay fit, strong, and energized. With the right bodyweight exercises, you can build strength and improve endurance without lifting weights. Read more
I’ve been working in the group exercise world for long enough (16 years) that talking about the benefits of it is like trying to describe air. Of course, I hold this experience in such high regard that I’ve built my life around it, so with that in mind, here’s a manifesto on why I believe you enhance your life by participating in group exercise. Read more
Shin splints are two words that every runner dreads. Whether you’re dealing with recurring shin pain or want to know how to avoid them, learn common causes of shin splints, recognizing early symptoms, and tips to help you run pain-free in this blog post. Read more
Our group of runners, walkers and walk-runners meets twice a week and each session has a distinctly different focus. Wednesday nights at 6:30pm are our Run & Walk Fitness and Drills session. We meet at Garfield High School Track in the winter months, and head out into cool neighborhood and park settings in Spring, Summer and Fall. These sessions start with our easy pace warm up and a set of drills and dynamic stretches that are great for walk and run muscle activation, strength and balance. From there we get into shorter harder bursts (100-400m) with easy pace recovery. Walkers have options for increasing heart rate too, as well as more strength and drills. Read more about our track sessions here. Read more
With Visitors’ Days afoot Mar 4th – 15th, you may be wondering, what is the dang deal with these outdoor workouts? Read more
Whether you’ve taken a short break or longer hiatus, lacing up your running shoes again can feel both exciting and intimidating. But don’t worry or be upset about the break. Life happens. Sometimes taking a break from running can even be beneficial in order to allow the body to recover, prevent burnout, or even re-ignite your passion for running when you’re ready to return. Read more