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The Fitness Blog Week in Review Jan 13-19

What a week – a very long week here. I’m writing these weeks in review ahead of time to give myself some down time this weekend so – if you haven’t had some down time recently and find yourself in the need of it – create the time. We all need that down time here and there and I said goodbye to two old friends this week and I am not afraid to admit – that emotionally, I’m tired. So without further ado – here is a quick cool down of our week in fitness. Saturday, January 13 Great Myths: … Continue reading →

Dear Heather … Beginning Walkers

Good morning, welcome to our latest Dear Heather and while this week it may be short, but sweet, I wanted to answer some questions, including questions I found on the forum boards. This is has been a crazy week here in the life, a week that bid goodbye to one old friend of mine and to bid farewell to another friend of my family, a very nice lady I’ve known since I was a kid. It definitely makes me think about the choices I make in life, reassess what I’ve done, what I want to do and where I want … Continue reading →

Women’s Fitness: Women Should Be Able to Walk Anywhere

No matter when you walk or where you walk, you should be able to walk safely. In a perfect world, we wouldn’t have to worry about safety when it comes to walking, but we don’t live in a perfect world. So let’s focus on safety issues that you need to address when it comes to maintaining a regular walking program. Think Defensively When you are walking, especially outdoors, you need to think defensively. For example, the car always wins so you don’t challenge where the vehicle is or assume that every other person in a car or on a bike … Continue reading →