Day Trip – Skiing El Colorado

It’s June and ski season in the Southern Hemisphere has officially begun.  From our balcony, we can gaze out and see the nearest ski resorts in the distance.  This weekend, we decided it was time to see them up close. Early on Saturday, we packed up the Jeep, picked up some friends and took the winding mountain road to the El Colorado ski center.

The Day My Fitbit Died

Let me start off by saying, I think fitness trackers are great.  For the last 2.5 years, I constantly had one on my wrist, and it taught me a lot about myself. But, when I lost mine a few weeks back, it gave me the opportunity to step back and evaluate how my relationship with it had changed over time, and whether I still needed it.  The answer surprised me.

Day Hike – Cerro Penitentes (Argentina)

Over Easter, we made our first trip across the border into Argentina (for tips on making the drive, head over here and for more info on our weekend in Mendoza, check out this post).  The drive itself is beautiful, but I highly recommend taking the time to get out of the car and into the mountains.

Day Trip – Zapallar and Cachagua

I still can’t quite get used to the fact that, from our apartment, I can drive an hour in either direction and be either in the Andes mountains or on the Pacific coast.  Our last venture into the mountains was a success, and we definitely want to spend more time exploring the many trekking paths in and around Santiago, but with Summer winding down here in the Southern hemisphere, we decided to head for the beach this Saturday.

Day Hike – Monumento Natural El Morado

We’re just shy of 3 weeks living here in Santiago, and this Saturday we decided it was time to venture out of the valley and into the Andes.  There are many reasons we were drawn to the opportunity to live and work here in Santiago, but high on the list was accessibility to some incredible hiking.  Matt and I share a love of the outdoors, and while a trail up a mountain can be physically exhausting, there are few things I find more mentally relaxing.

Wake Up With Yoga – Start Your Morning With These 6 Poses

Disclaimer: I am NOT a morning person.   It’s not so much that I can’t get myself out of bed in the morning, it’s just that I really don’t like it.  But lately, I’ve been trying to ease myself into getting up earlier, so I can have some quiet time to myself before my day begins.  It’s amazing what a difference it makes to my stress levels throughout the day, when I have some time to focus on me before immediately diving into the pile of emails that have made their way into my inbox overnight.

HIIT 101 Treadmill Intervals

Got 15 minutes? Why not maximize your time at the gym with a basic High Intensity Interval Training treadmill workout.

High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) and Why You Should Try It

The concept of High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) isn’t altogether new, but this workout style is getting a lot of buzz lately, and for good reason. HIIT topped the American College of Sports Medicine’s recent list of the top fitness trends for 2014, and it’s popularity continues to grow.  Studies on the benefits of incorporating HIIT into your workout regimen abound. Read on to learn more about what HIIT is, why it’s effective and how you can start making it part of your fitness plan.