Blog — get moving

As 2021 approaches (thank goodness!) you might be thinking about the goals you want to set in the new year (or you’re just focused on surviving and that’s ok, too!). If any of the goals you’ve set revolve around fitness, you’ve come to the right place. We’ve always tried to help our readers and customers feel better and do more so if feeling better while you do more is your goal for 2021, we’ve compiled some apps that can help.  To be clear, when we’re talking about working out and getting back in shape, we’re talking in terms of leading...

If you’re not a runner, you might not think of it as relaxing. But, avid runners and scientists agree, running (or aerobic exercise in general) could actually make you feel more relaxed and improve your mental health. If any year were a good time to look into a sport that could ease your anxiety and improve your mental health, 2020 is it. COVID-19. Working and learning from home. The election. Forest fires. Job uncertainty. Economic uncertainty. Health uncertainty. It’s a lot to take in and even if you’ve never experienced mental health concerns before, your anxiety might be peaked. But...

Another summer has come and gone but that doesn’t mean you have to be stuck inside, especially if you live in the Midwest, surrounded by miles and miles of beautiful landscapes. Before the snow settles in, get out and enjoy one of the most spectacular times of the year…fall. Whether as a family activity, a solo retreat into nature, or a way to reconnect with your significant other, hiking the Midwest in the fall is a great way to get active, get back to nature, and enjoy the natural beauty this part of the country has to offer. If you’re...