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The Many Benefits of Going for a Walk

The Many Benefits of Going for a Walk

by Maria Luci, editor at Maria’s Farm Country Kitchen and Rodale’s What’s a simple, fun, and beneficial exercise you can easily add to your daily routine? Taking a good stroll! Yes, walking. The beauty of walking as exercise is that it takes little to no equipment (just some shoes and maybe a little sunscreen) and […]

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4 Adventurous Ways to Tap Into Nature to Lose Weight

4 Adventurous Ways to Tap Into Nature to Lose Weight

by guest blogger Greg Hoak, MS, CSCS While recently strolling around REI, a popular outdoor gear store, I had an epiphany. Looking around—whether it was in the rock climbing section, the camping gear aisle, or the paddling area—every single person in the store was in shape. That’s saying a lot, considering this is a country […]

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Maria’s Five Favorites: Getting Ready for Outdoor Living!

Maria’s Five Favorites: Getting Ready for Outdoor Living!

It’s time to start living life outside again! As we blast through spring and into summer, I’m going to be spending as much time as possible outdoors—living life under the sunshine and stars. That means sitting on the porch, walking in the woods, swimming in the ocean, floating down rivers, and simply enjoying the natural […]

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