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One of my favorite columnists, Gretchen Reynolds, the Phys Ed columnist for the New York Times, explores the new science of weight lifting, why runners might lift and why the squat may be the most effective weight-lifting exercise. Check out the video here.

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Do your mind and body good with this traveling outdoor workout. Tina takes you through this fun 48 minute workout that combines muscular strength and endurance moves with bouts of cardio laced in. What's more, you don't need to carry one piece of equipment!
 
Workout Snapshot (48 minutes)

Tree Sit
Works: Quadriceps, core abdominals, shoulders, mental focus, environmental integration
Props: Tree with a strong base, light post, wall or mailbox

The Tree Sit exercise is an updated version of that classic ski-conditioning exercise, the “wall sit.” It’s usually done within the confines of large gymnasiums with wood floors and beige walls, but here I’ve added a much more interesting prop—the tree.

Mental Focus is the key to BodyMind Health (Video & Podcast included)
In Outdoor Fitness, you cultivate mental focus just as you develop physical strength and endurance. It’s a component to all the workouts, a skill to develop and hone, a tool to spur you to greater achievements and better health for your bodymind.

 What is mental focus?

Simply, it’s the ability to concentrate on the task at hand, to put your attention on the present moment, without interruption from internal chatter or external distractions.

More than 50 outdoor exercises & techniques that you can download to your computer and mobile device!  CLICK to VIEW

Turn the Outside World Into Your Own Portable Gym! Included are 50 exercises and techniques requiring no equipment and can be done anywhere, anytime, no matter your age or ability. You can do them while you’re watching your kids at the playground, walking your dog, or while traveling on business.