When summer finally arrives Chicago, it’s impossible to stay inside. We’re drawn from our cold-weather bunkers likes moths to a flame, desperate to soak up every last drop of vitamin D (slathered with plenty of sunscreen, of course), before we turn into pumpkins and it’s nine more months of winter. (We know — winter isn’t […]
Not just an earth-friendly way to get from point A to B, biking is a great way to get some fresh air, take in the views and burn some calories while you’re at it. Biking is an excellent cardiovascular workout, says Tyler Spraul, a C.S.C.S.-certified head trainer at Exercise.com. It also falls in the low-impact exercise […]
As we enter the third year of a pandemic, your at-home workout routine may be ready for a shakeup. Here to help are fitness influencers from across the country who take a fresh approach to exercise – namely that it should be fun. With a goal of empowering and uplifting their followers, here are seven […]
Exercising, working out, practice, training — whatever your go-to term is for setting your body, mind and soul on a more health-conscious trajectory — getting active has taken on an even higher value since a certain pandemic altered how we pursue betterment. Here, eight Bay Area Instagram fitness influencers share advice and inspiration to help […]
You’ve probably heard of the Freshman 15, the weight that college freshman typically gain during their first year living on dorm food and late-night pizza and sub deliveries. You also might have heard of the “Relationship 20,” where couples often gain 20 pounds during the first few years of a relationship, the result of eating […]
You’ve probably heard of the Freshman 15, the weight that college freshman typically gain during their first year living on dorm food and late-night pizza and sub deliveries. You also might have heard of the “Relationship 20,” where couples often gain 20 pounds during the first few years of a relationship, the result of eating […]
“It all began on Mount Tam…”, that is, the intense drive and relentless pursuit of achievement that eventually led Randy Hetrick to where and who he is today. In continuing the spirit of recognizing and honoring distinctive Mill Valley residents and respecting the times, Mill Valley Living and Randy gathered (6 feet apart) atop our […]
Running is one of the most basic and effective forms of cardio out there — it’s inexpensive and accessible to everyone, can improve both your physical AND mental health, and — here’s the big one — it’s been proven to be better than any other exercise at making you live longer. But, running can be tough on […]
I was riding my new high-tech, pedal-assist mountain bike (also known as an e-mountain bike or e-MTB), up a winding, steep dirt fire road in the Marin headlands. It seemed apropos that my bike’s maiden run was here in Marin, the birthplace of mountain biking. In the 1970s, sturdy, fat-tired bikes with innovative, custom-built frames […]
Exercise is one of the very best things you can do to keep your heart healthy and functioning. But, as you develop an exercise regime with your heart health in mind, you may be curious: Is it better to jump on the treadmill for a cardio workout or pick up some weights for a strength […]
