by Leroy Hurt | Jul 21, 2026 | Consistency, Energize, Optimize, Physical, Synchronize, Tips, tricks, and techniques
The calf muscles perform two roles that help explain why they matter so much to active living. They help move the body forward, and their contractions help move venous blood upward from the lower legs. These functions give meaning to four guiding statements: Power...
by Leroy Hurt | Jul 20, 2026 | Consistency, Energize, Optimize, Physical, Purpose, Synchronize, Tips, tricks, and techniques
Strength Begins at Your Foundation The most important muscles in the body are not always the ones that receive the most attention. We know about strength training for the chest, back, shoulders, thighs, and abdominal muscles. Yet every time we walk across a room,...
by Leroy Hurt | Jun 18, 2026 | Afoot Living, Cognitive, Notes and quotes, Optimize
Main point: “…daydreaming is actually a great thing for the mind. They may sharpen memory, spark ideas, and solve hard problems with no conscious effort.” More about it: “…spending time in quiet wakefulness after an experience can help improve learning and memory.”...
by Leroy Hurt | Jun 11, 2026 | Gear and gadgets, Notes and quotes, Physical, Synchronize
A recent article extolled the virtues of Nordic walking but missed the mark about Nordic walking poles. Main point: “Compared to normal walking, the addition of poles or sticks forces the walker to engage the upper body muscles, as well as the lower body, for...
by Leroy Hurt | May 29, 2026 | Gear and gadgets, Physical, Seen and heard, Synchronize
Hack your walk with Nordic Walking Guy’s 3 rules: Walk with purpose! Be consistent! Nobody walks alone! Find online: #HackYourWalk One of the best things about Nordic walking is that it can meet people where they are without leaving them there. For one...
by Leroy Hurt | May 27, 2026 | Gear and gadgets, Physical, Seen and heard, Synchronize
Hack your walk with Nordic Walking Guy’s 3 rules: Walk with purpose! Be consistent! Nobody walks alone! Find online: #HackYourWalk There is a simple mistake many people make when they first try Nordic walking: they carry the poles instead of using them. That...
