Fitness, Walking and Travel Blog
Fitness, Walking and Travel Blog
Learn how I achieved Discovery Vitality Diamond Status in 2026 through exercise, Garmin tracking, sleep rewards, health screenings and healthy lifestyle habits.
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Introduction Cycling in the Netherlands is one of the most distinctive and inspiring transport cultures in the world. We have all read about it—but you really have to visit the country to fully appreciate it. During my time in Amsterdam, what struck me most was how normal it all felt. Roads are in excellent condition,
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Intro – Copenhagen – Cycling Made Fun Imagine a city where you can basically cycle anywhere and everywhere: bike routes just for cyclists, dual roads with lanes for vehicles and bicycles where cyclists feel safe, they are respected and where in many instances they have priority. A city where mom or dad can take her/
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Intro – World Stroke Day The probability is high that you have a member of the family or a friend who died of a stroke. The World Stroke Day campaign is to create stroke awareness and to motivate us all to get involved in daily exercise. Approximately 7 million people die from stroke each year,
Growing your own food in a garden isn’t a new idea. It was a critical way for ancient people to have access to reliable, nutritious foods. The necessity of vegetable gardens has varied through time. Gardening has gained popularity recently, even with easy and inexpensive access to food at grocery stores. A study found that
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The Route Photo Gallery – Jacaranda Walk Bedfordview – 22 Oct 2023 Jacaranda Walk Bedfordview Find out more >
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Do Your Own Thing – Walk, Run or Ruck/ Yomp at your own Pace The distance is 7 Km. Do your own thing: walk or run or yomp (walk with additional weight on you)… you can join a group or should you prefer you can do it at your own pace. Do what you like
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James Ruckert Intro Most reviews of 30 day challenges will tell you how hard it was and how sore they were, and how they wanted to quit. I really think Ido Portal’s 30 day hanging challenge shouldn’t be called a ‘challenge’ but more a ‘must do’. There were 2 fundamental reasons why this challenge was
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Joe Almeida did it again! Joe has been involved in various charity fundraisers by cycling from Johannesburg to Cape Town (1400 Km) and from Johannesburg to Maputo. In July this year Joe did the 750 km End to End Portugal Cycling Holiday. This time around Joe and the Luso Africa Team cycled from Johannesburg (South
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Great Britain’s longest-reigning monarch, Queen Elizabeth II, passed away on Sept. 8, 2022. She was 96. Although she was among the world’s wealthiest women, the Queen led a relatively low-key life. Her famously modest lifestyle may have contributed to her longevity. The Queen was still horse riding at 94! The Queen had been in good
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