Exercise re-branded
Thanks to those of you who responded to the question I posed in my last post: What term could we substitute for the word exercise that would be more inviting than the pain and suffering we now associate it with?
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Down with exercise
The lead-in to today’s post might seem like heresy for someone who calls himself a health coach, the Walking Coach no less, so let me explain. Let’s face it. The word exercise doesn’t exactly bring joy to everyone’s heart. The term usually translates to monotony…
Liberate yourself from stone
I saw an angel in the stone and carved it to set it free – Michelangelo We may not be blessed with the vision of Michelangelo, nor his ability to turn a piece of marble into a work of art, but what each of us…
Eliminate the wobble
This is a continuation of last week’s post when we talked about sleep, nutrition, physical activity, relationships, productivity and purpose, six of the key ingredients in a well energized life. As a health coach, I often have my clients do a short self-assessment in which…
Drawing from many sources
Our energy level throughout the day is related to many factors. How well we do in each of those areas is a pretty good predictor of whether our energy level will be steady throughout the day or whether it will unreliable and leave us feeling…
Back in the groove
It’s been more than a month since my last post; a long time for a guy who’s been posting weekly for quite a while. For what it’s worth, I’ve got a hundred excuses: family trip to Florida, spending more time skiing this year than last…