It turns out I’m not quite in shape for hunting yet
You can spend every spare moment you have in the gym, lifting weights and running on treadmills, and you’ll get in great shape, for sure. But if what you’re trying to get [...]
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It’s time once again to dust off the Elk Hunting Diet
When my wife told me I’ve been doing an admirable job of losing weight, but that I’m still packing a few too many extra pounds, I had to agree. But then she said I need [...]
A bike can be good for exercise, if it’s not broken
Last week, I tossed my mountain bike in the truck to go get some exercise. I’m hoping to be in good enough shape to get through my elk hunt without going into cardiac [...]
Go fishing to get in shape
If you’re trying to get in shape but can’t stand treadmills, you might try the Fishing Fitness System. It’s an exercise program I came up with by accident, but it’s [...]
With the gym closed, I’ve gone full-on Rocky IV
Stay home. That’s the advice from all the experts right now. If we stay home, we won’t spread Coronavirus all over the place. I’m tired of everything being closed, so [...]
Forget the Fitbit — Go with a Garmin instead
A fitness tracking watch can really help with your exercise goals. But not all trackers are created equal. I found this out the hard way a couple of weeks ago. About 10 years [...]
Getting in shape for hunting leads to exercise addiction
Several years ago, after a hunting season spent huffing and puffing, I came home and stepped on the scale. The number that came up was alarming. I vowed at that moment to get [...]
Your dog needs exercise, too
A friend of mine from the gym I go to is a regular listener to my radio show, The Great Outdoors. He caught me between exercises on Friday and chastised me for talking about [...]
I might be training for the wrong sport
I’ve been working out for more than a year now, and last week, a friend asked me what I’m training for. My answer made him shake his head and call me a very [...]
A walking challenge is just an excuse to go hunting
At my day job, we have a walking challenge that’s designed to encourage people to get up and move a few times a day, and to get off the couch and do something in our off [...]