If you don't see yourself as a hiker, this episode is for you. I get it, the thought of getting lost while enduring the misery of hiking straight up hill in the scorching heat doesn't appeal to you. I'm with ya!  But, hiking can be for everyone who is able to put one foot in front of the other. Even if you're struggling to walk to the mailbox, this mini-episode will get you started.

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Hiking 101

How to start

Walking to your mailbox

Hiking shoes

Where to go hiking

How to get started with hiking

Who to ask for hiking advice

What the heck does the word "should" have to do with exercise? Everything. Should is a word of frustration and staying stuck in should sabotages our efforts. Learn how to break out of your habit of saying should. It's time to quit shoulding all over yourself. www.couchtoactive.com 

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The phrase: I should exercise more.

How the world should causes frustration

How saying the word should makes it harder for us to start exercise.

How to quit saying you "should" and start saying "I am"

You don't have to get out of bed to help your back feel better. www.couchtoactive.com

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Lower back exercise

Upper back exercise

Full back exercise

Gentle exercises for your back

Exercises you can do from bed

What is Crossfit? Is it right for beginners? What happened in the news last week? www.couchtoactive.com

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Crossfit

Crossfit for beginners

Will I get injured doing Crossfit.

What happened to Crossfit in the news?

Who is Greg Glassman?

Barre and Bar are unfortunately two very different things. This Barre works your core and glutes big time. www.couctoactive.com 

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Barre fitness

Ballet bars

How to spell Barre

DOMS, Delayed Onset of Muscle Soreness

Benjamin Hardy debunks the myth that personality is innate and unchangeable, and gives you science-backed strategies for becoming the person you want to be. And yes, I have Ben translate this to exercise for us! www.couchtoactive.com 

Are you holding yourself back because you are afraid of looking stupid? Let's take a closer look at this. www.couchtoactive.com

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Afraid of looking stupid

Thoughts on the use of the word stupid

Benjamin Hardy

Willpower Doesn't Work

Benjamin Hardy

Personality Isn't Permanent

How does your personality impact exercise? www.couchtoactive.com 

I'd like you to meet Lea Genders. Her story will sound so familiar to so many of us. www.couchtoactive.com 

Mentioned in this episode Lea Genders Fitness Lea Genders Blog

I'd like you to meet Stephanie Lueras. She has accomplished an amazing health and wellness journey! www.couchtoactive.com