It’s that time of year again when hiking in Vermont becomes a regular weekend activity. Nothing makes me happier. Except being uncomfortable or not bringing what I need. Then I am not a happy hiker. You can find a lot of hiking essentials articles and videos on the Internet, including our own hiking video at the bottom of this blog […] read more »
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Fitness Friday: The Unfortunate Reality of Thigh Chafing
Let’s be real for a moment. Nothing can be more frustrating than trying to become more active, only for your efforts to be hampered by an annoyance like thigh chafing. Here we are trying to move our bodies and what do we get? Red, irritated skin that hurts when we move and makes us walk funny. In summer, when we […] read more »
Fitness Friday: Meet the Team!
This year, we added another member to our fitness team. In this Q&A, get to know Green Mountain fitness specialist, Masha Proshutina. Not to be confused with Marsha Hudnall, our fearless co-owner and president. What are the chances of having a Masha and a Marsha on our team? We don’t know, but we like it! What did you study in […] read more »
Fitness Friday: Feeling Booby-Trapped?
Boobs, boobs, glorious boobs! Small ones, large ones, round, oblong and re-constructed ones, boobs with a mind of their own, pointing north and pointing south. Today it’s all about where to find good athletic gear for the girls. Finding a good athletic bra that addresses all the mini and major miracles bras are called upon to do can be tricky. […] read more »
Fitness Friday: My Summer Workout Playlist
Ah, other than blue skies and warmer weather, one of the other things that makes me look forward to working out is a brand spankin’ new playlist. Good music makes every class more fun, every walk feel shorter, and every set of repetitions feel more doable. Don’t you agree? Earlier this year I posted one of my favorite workout playlists, […] read more »
Fitness Friday: Your Outdoor Gym
As I was hustling to get out of work yesterday to run an errand, I stepped out into the beautiful 60 degree night and almost ran smack into our fitness specialist, Masha, who was doing “repeater knees” on a step. She had her earbuds in and was working up a sweat, so I decided to leave her alone and not […] read more »
Taking a Walk with Intention
Now that it’s FINALLY warming up, taking a walk everyday may be more realistic for some of us. Walking soothes your mind; connects you with your body; and helps you manage anxiety, cope with the blues, and improve your happiness. Here are a few ideas about how to conceptualize taking a walk without having it be a “should.“ Taking a Walk […] read more »
Fitness Friday: Truly Legit Reasons to Exercise
Today’s post by Jill C originally ran earlier this year, and I thought it was especially relevant given an amazing image that was being shared around Facebook yesterday that was created by This is Not a Diet – It’s Your Life. Read below about how Jill was able to stop using exercise as a diet and start using it as […] read more »
Fitness Friday: Take A Walk with Me
The down drop of the blackbird, The wing catch of arrested flight, The stop midway and then off: off for triangles, circles, loops of new hieroglyphs— This is April’s way: a woman: “O yes, I’m here again and your heart knows I was coming. -Carl Sandburg It’s been a long winter just about everywhere, and Vermont has been no exception. […] read more »
Getting Unstuck: Shaking Up The Same Fitness Routine
I have a confession: I’ve maintained pretty much the same fitness routine in the year and a half since I left Green Mountain at Fox Run. That routine consisted of strength training with barbells and free weights, beginning step classes and yoga. In January, I decided I needed to make some changes. I was sick of yoga. I didn’t feel […] read more »
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