In this issue:

• The Two Best Lower Body Exercises

• Train for Vacation

• Free Articles and Videos

• Soft Trail Stroll Schedule

• About Me

Your fitness goals may include preparing for a specific sport, general improved health, or greater ease in daily activities like chasing children, shoveling the driveway, and getting out of chairs.

In all these cases, squat and hip hinge exercises are key to reaching your goals.

I want you to understand the importance of these two exercises and how to do them, so I created a bunch of videos and an article for you. I am really excited about this!

The article, "Squats and Hip Hinges, the Two Best Lower Body Exercises," covers the similarities and differences and has basic instructions for both.

The basic instructions are repeated in the video, "Basic Instructions for Squat and Hip Hinge," because it can be easier to learn by seeing.

And if you want to learn more, there are videos and descriptions for a bunch of variations with dumbbells, bands, and broomsticks!

Please check them all out and let me know what you think! And If you would like a custom program and personal guidance for building strength and muscle, please contact me.

Think about your vacation plans this summer or fall. Are you going on a walking tour? Will there be a lot of stairs? Are you going to have luggage to carry?

Maybe you’ve trained for a 5K or trained for a golf tournament. Have you thought about training for your next vacation? Why not?

Increasing your strength and endurance before you go will help you can get more enjoyment out of your trip.

I can create a custom training plan for you that helps you achieve it! We can start with your travel date and work backward to today. Schedule a free initial consultation now.

I maintain a website with free fitness-related articles and videos for you. Here are several recent articles you may enjoy.

If you or someone you know is looking for a simple way to become more active, the Soft Trail Stroll walking series was created for you!

Our walks are typically 1.5 to 2.5 miles long. We always set a pace that accommodates everyone present. It’s a stroll! No one is left behind.

Details for each route are available by clicking the graphics below.

Optionally, if you are on Facebook, join the conversation in our Soft Trail Stroll Facebook group! This group is useful for discussing the weather forecast and meeting locations. After each stroll, it’s a good place to continue conversations and share photos.

Maybe you've noticed that some things aren't as easy as they used to be. That might be climbing the stairs, putting the heavy platter in the top cupboard, or riding your bike all day.

I can design a program for you that takes into account what you do and improves what you need, so you can succeed at what you want to do.