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Exercise Explorer, MD
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Old dogs can learn to skate
While putting up with my atrocious skating (basically going in slow circles around the rink), Amy skated backwards…
Tai Chi has proven benefits
In one study, the practice of Yang-style tai chi for one hour twice weekly for 12 to 24 weeks improved quality of life in patients with fibromyalgia. Studies h…
The Humble and Gentle Art of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
Next we were instructed in a specific technique, the kimura, and had a chance to pair up and practice it on each other. Jiu Jitsu (Japanese for “gentle art”) …
Diving into the Science of Recovery
Arriving at their new location in The Shops, we met Gunnar Amos, Recovery Manager for BioPerformance Institute (BPI), who took us through the Regener8 protocol
I feel better when I’m dancin’
It’s hard to describe the class without using words like “booty”.
Golf-specific fitness
I tend to agree with Mark Twain who famously quipped that "golf is a good walk spoiled." Nevertheless, in the spirit of being open to new things, I met up thi…
Fit and Fall Proof
The state of Idaho began offering Fit and Fall Proof classes in 2004 because research showed that multicomponent exercise with resistance, strength and proprio…
Nordic Skiing, aka Cross-Country
Although I grew up Alpine skiing (aka downhill) and even raced on the Schweitzer ski team in my youth, as I’ve gotten older, I’ve really come to embrace the se…
Swimming and why we need another competition pool
I love swimming! It offers a fantastic full body workout with little to no impact on bones and joints. Because of this, absolutely anybody can partake in wate…
The Gift of Singletrack Mountain Biking
I’ve always loved bikes and biking. I still remember my first road bike, a black and red Bianchi that I bought in 1989 - what a classic! My first two years of …
EXERCISE EXPLORER, MD: Indoor climbing
In keeping with my premise that exercise is better with a buddy, I recently joined Aaron Drapeau after work at Coeur Climbing Company in Post Falls. Aaron is …
Peloton and gratitude
When I found out I was going to be in New York City this fall, I really wanted to take the opportunity to do a live Peloton class in their NYC studio. And by …
CrossFit: Focus on fitness, health and longevity
I was feeling nervous as I walked from my house to CrossFit CDA on Fourth Street. Kind of like going to church after not having attended for a long time. It's …
Hot Yoga
Arriving at Beyoutiful Hot Yoga in the dark at 5:20 a.m. for a 5:30 class, it was immediately clear that this is a devoted bunch as I was far from the first pe…
Walking to work with Dr. Walsworth
To kick things off with this column I recently visited Exercise Institute in Riverstone. As I stepped in the door it hit me how Exercise Institute is different…