Walking is not only a quintessential part of being human, but it is also an essential way in which we help regulate multiple bodily systems. Essentially, in our lifetime walking and wellbeing seem to go hand and hand.
Tag: Wellness
HOW SOME MODERN CONVENIENCES CAN CUASE MORE PROBLEMS THAN THEY SOLVE
When I work with folks, we talk a lot about adaptation. After all it is more than in part the process of adaptation that has caused the situation that they are in to occur. And it is the process of steering their body to adapt in a very particular way that has the chance at … Continue reading HOW SOME MODERN CONVENIENCES CAN CUASE MORE PROBLEMS THAN THEY SOLVE
WHY YOUR DEEP BREATH MAY NEED TO LOOK A BIT DIFFERENT FROM MINE
Previously I have shared a bit about the importance of having consistent access to calm when it comes to our physical well being. If you missed it, you can read it in full HERE. While arguably this is not much different from our other forms of being well, the basic premise was twofold… The first … Continue reading WHY YOUR DEEP BREATH MAY NEED TO LOOK A BIT DIFFERENT FROM MINE
WHY GOOD SHOES MATTER AND HOW TO FIND THE RIGHT ONE FOR YOU
There are few things that serve us more than to keep in constant, reliable contact with the ground. Whether it is taking on a physical challenge, settling in for a long days work, or even easing ourself for a moment or nights rest… we will need to partner with the ground beneath us. And with … Continue reading WHY GOOD SHOES MATTER AND HOW TO FIND THE RIGHT ONE FOR YOU
WHY BEING STRONG IS NOT ALWAYS WHAT MOST PEOPLE THINK IT IS… AND WHY IT MATTERS AS MUCH AS IT DOES.
In previous posts I have talked about what tends to make up an ideal physical capacity for folks (see HERE for more on that). And, within those posts I listed out what you may need in order to have the best chance at avoiding injury, strain or struggle with whatever level of living you may … Continue reading WHY BEING STRONG IS NOT ALWAYS WHAT MOST PEOPLE THINK IT IS… AND WHY IT MATTERS AS MUCH AS IT DOES.
WHY YOU MUST BE CALM IF YOU WANT TO BE BOTH COMFORTABLE AND CAPABLE
Some years ago I was listening to an interview with a long distance mentor, and in it he was asked what is the single common characteristic he has observed in the successful people he has interacted with. He himself is a very prominent, well respected individual in his field, and given he has been able … Continue reading WHY YOU MUST BE CALM IF YOU WANT TO BE BOTH COMFORTABLE AND CAPABLE
HOW TO WALK LIKE A MATURE AND HEALTHY HUMAN BEING
The holiday season is upon us, and here in New England we often fill our short and dark days not only with a fair amount of lights... but also a fair amount of getting together with others. Often times these gatherings involved a fair amount of food. And often times when these get togethers occur, … Continue reading HOW TO WALK LIKE A MATURE AND HEALTHY HUMAN BEING
WHY YOUR LIFESTYLE CAN BE YOUR BIGGEST BARRIER TO YOUR COMFORT
Engineers tend to have a lot of fun in their lifetimes. I know this because my late step father, Lawrence, was a quintessential one. A microwave engineer throughout the majority of his career, and a prolific doodler of napkins, the man would be in his mid-seventies if he were still with us. The point of … Continue reading WHY YOUR LIFESTYLE CAN BE YOUR BIGGEST BARRIER TO YOUR COMFORT
FIRST WORLD ABUSE… THE PROBLEM OF MODERN CONVENIENCE
Compared to all previous times there is a shocking lack of physical demands in what characterizes our daily lives. Intensive, myopic, fine motor, visual and cerebral demands with a lack of prolonged or varying physical challenges make up our modern days.
WHY YOU SHOULD DITCH THE TREADMILL AND GO OUTSIDE
When you live as far north of equator as I and all the rest of Maine does, you have to learn to both roll and contend with the winters that accompany it. During this time of year the days steadily grow shorter and darker, and despite all the shifts that are coming with climate change … Continue reading WHY YOU SHOULD DITCH THE TREADMILL AND GO OUTSIDE
HOW TO GET OUT OF YOUR HEAD WITH STRENGTH TRAINING
Very commonly I will be helping someone work their way through some basic movement, and a common problem comes up… They do not know if they are "doing it right". And while they do not always say it in that manner, what I do tend to hear is… "Should I keep my knees from falling … Continue reading HOW TO GET OUT OF YOUR HEAD WITH STRENGTH TRAINING
WHY A MEMORY FOAM MATTRESS IS TERRIBLE
It has been said that our loved ones often know us better than we often know ourselves. Yes, we are all very much isolated in our own heads, bodies and most especially our perceptions…but the significant others in our lives have a vantage point of us that we will never have privy to. And we … Continue reading WHY A MEMORY FOAM MATTRESS IS TERRIBLE
WHAT GARDENING CAN TEACH US ABOUT OUR BODIES
During the warmer months here in New England, a lot of us tend to enjoy getting our hands dirty in the garden… and with that at times comes aches and pains from all the prolonged awkwardness that gardening seems to ask for. After all, it is not like it is very realistic to expect anyone … Continue reading WHAT GARDENING CAN TEACH US ABOUT OUR BODIES