If you’ve ever thought, “Walking doesn’t really count as exercise…” I’d love to change your mind. Walking is one of the most researched forms of physical activity available. It is: Walking Works More Muscles Than You Might Think Every step activates muscles throughout your body. Lower body: gluteus maximus, medius & minimus (your hips and […]
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Recently, I went on a friluftsliv walk in the woods—my favorite way to combine nature, exercise, and reflection. Friluftsliv is a Norwegian word that means “open-air living.” It’s less about outdoor adventure and more about slowing down, connecting with nature, and finding peace in simply being outside. That day, I wasn’t just walking for movement;
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Mindfulness for the Christian Heart When running, I am highly conscious of my breath and heart rate. There’s no mistaking the heavy breathing and heart racing as I crest steep Peach Hill. As I go about the rest of my day though, I give little thought to the vital work my heart and lungs do.
