Outside Health and Fitness

Fitness Mistakes In this episode of the Outside Health and Fitness podcast we talk about common fitness mistakes with scary consequences. On Today’s show you’ll discover... ... some of the most common fitness mistakes (some you might even be making) and the scary consequences that can result from these simple errors; ... and you'll  hear from guest experts on the best ways to avoid these mistakes so you get the most from your next workout, or outside adventure. call the show: 207-370-9797 email: sws0926@gmail.com Leave a Rating and Review in iTunes Common Fitness Mistakes Fitness Mistake #1 Static Stretching Cold Muscles Static stretching cold muscles Can lead to torn and tight muscles. Better to warm-up with dynamic movements and stretch once your muscles are warm. Fitness Mistake #2 Skipping Your Warm Up Skipping a warm-up before lifting weights for example, can result in torn muscles and with cardiovascular exercise, could raise your heart rate too fa

Powdered Peanut Butter I didn’t enjoy peanut butter until I was in college. One day I happened to try some my mother always kept in the “random stuff” cupboard, and I enjoyed it. In fact I enjoyed an entire jar at one time—on multiple occasions. Where was this creamy delicacy all my life? Then what happened next was inevitable: I had to cut myself off from peanut butter. I was out of control. Years passed after my ill-fated love affair with peanut butter. Suddenly it’s 2015, and I’m changing my diet to make healthy lifestyle changes. Peanut butter is often listed as an ingredient in healthy snacks but I could never bring myself to buy it. I knew what may happen. As much as it’s a healthy option, my lack of self-control would be an issue. I told a friend of mine about my dilemma, and she recommended trying Bell Plantation’s PB2 Powdered Peanut Butter . Now when she said powdered, I was pretty much disgusted. It just sounded gross. I remembered my mother bought a jar of it a few years ag

Keep Local Hiking Trails Open In this episode of the Outside Health and Fitness podcast I share some ideas for fostering a good relationship with landowners and maintaining access to trails and wild places. On Today’s show you’ll discover... ...simple ways you can help maintain access to the trails and wild places you love; ... how to help pass on good trail habits to kids and friends who are new to outdoor adventure; ... simple ways to share the trail and enjoy your next wilderness adventure call the show: 207-370-9797 email: sws0926@gmail.com Leave a Rating and Review in iTunes Maintaining Access to Trails As an outdoor athlete and adventurer you count on having trails and access to wild places but this access isn’t a right it’s a privilege. It’s something many landowners graciously provide and something that can be taken away or restricted as well. Why do Landowners Close Trails? You know trails can be closed for many reasons sometimes it’s to protect the

Vegan Athletes  Prove the Value of Eliminating Animal Products Many cultures have thrived on vegan diets for millennia, and those for whom veganism is a personal, ethical, or political choice more often than not benefit from improved health in comparison to people who consume animal products. Despite this, many people—including the medical and athletic communities—have been slow to catch on. Concerns about the lesser quality of plant proteins, and adequate intake of B vitamins, have led athletes in particular to avoid choosing a vegetarian or vegan lifestyle. That's all changing now: top athletes are adopting vegan diets, with incredible results. Thanks to these successful celebrity athletes, the public is starting to think differently about veganism Murray Rose, Olympian swimmer and holder of four gold medals Carl Lewis, Olympian sprinter, holder of four gold medals and a World Championship win, considers his best year of track competition the year in which he adopted a ve

Beat a Fitness Slump In this episode of the Outside Health and Fitness podcast I share some ideas for getting past a fitness slump and back on track with your goals. On Today’s show you’ll discover.. ... why fitness slumps happen so you can take steps to avoid them, ... 7 creative ideas for beating a fitness slump, ... and how to get back on track to making the progress you want! call the show: 207-370-9797 email: sws0926@gmail.com Leave a Rating and Review in iTunes The Battle between Fitness Guy and Coach Potato Man Take A Break  Change it Up  Focus on one Thing Spend Less Time Working Out  Look Back on Recent Success Stay Positive  Get Inspired Success Stories Arthur's Video  A lot of times a slump signals you need to make a change. A change in your surroundings, behaviors or thinking. Knowing how slumps happen and then what you can do to pull yourself out can give you a sense of control that helps  keep you on track and

n this episode of the Outside Health and Fitness podcast Steve shares some ideas for staying active during the cooler fall months. On Today’s show you’ll discover… … how to dress to stay comfortable in cooler temps; … how to stay safe working out in a slightly darker season … and seven different ideas for getting outside and staying active this fall call the show: 207-370-9797 email: sws0926@gmail.com Leave a Rating and Review in iTunes For Full Show Notes: OutsideHealthandFitness.com/143 Check out this episode!