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.”...