Author: Monica

Training for an activity can be empowering. Learning to do something new, training hard, and coming across the finish line or riding up that big hill can give us a wonderful sense of accomplishment. The process allows us to access places in ourselves that our normal day- to- day comfort zone usually doesn’t touch. Training can be humbling for nearly the same reasons – learning something new and training hard forces us to be beginners again, and as adults this can sometimes be a difficult place to be in.
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    Options

    Move It or Lose It: Fun Ways to Get Off the Couch (and Actually Enjoy It) Let’s be real—exercise can feel like a chore. But staying active doesn’t have to mean slogging away on a treadmill while staring at the gym’s suspiciously ancient motivational posters. You’ve got options, my friend. You can go for a…

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    Training Specificity

    The Power of Purposeful Training Training for a specific activity is a transformative experience. Pushing yourself to learn a new skill, committing to a structured routine, and ultimately conquering a challenging goal—whether it’s crossing a finish line or conquering a steep climb—can be incredibly rewarding. This journey taps into a part of ourselves that daily…

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    Jumping Rope

    Jump for Your Health: Why Jumping Rope is a Fantastic Aerobic Exercise Jumping rope is often an overlooked exercise, especially for adults. Most of us associate it with childhood memories—whether it’s the fun of playground games or the endless drills from gym class. The idea that it could be a part of our regular fitness…

  • The Power of the Bungee

    Bungee jumping is considered an extreme activity. Why, I don’t know. I think everyone should be secured to an elastic cord and then jump off a bridge. Yes, bungee jumping involves throwing yourself into space many feet (in my case, 160 feet) over the earth. Yes, the only thing between you and a fast meeting…

  • Biking Basics

    Introduction to biking for fitness Finding a fun approach to stay fit is more important than ever in a society where our days are frequently spent in front of computers, stuck in traffic, or at sedentary jobs. In addition to providing a variety of advantages for both physical and mental health, biking for fitness provides…