Entries filed under 'New York times'

Is It Ever a Good Idea to Stretch? How About Cooling Down? Recent Studies Offer Clues

Author Gretchen Reynolds, the inquisitive Phys Ed columnist for The New York Times, has been evaluating studies on stretching recently. In brief, pre-exercise static stretching: not so good. Now Reynolds responds to a reader’s question on the topic: Is there any time that stretching is beneficial? ...

Posted by T.D. Wood on April 26, 2013 12:44 PM & Tagged Gretchen Reynolds, New York times, Stretching, cool down and nature | permalink | Comments



Don't 'Exercise,' Walk; Don't Sit, Stand; Author Explains Simple Steps to Well-Being

"If people want to be healthier and prolong their life span, all they really need to do is go for a walk. It's the single easiest thing anyone can do." —Gretchen Reynolds    Author and New York Times health and fitness columnist Talk about good news. It's possible—probable, actually—that you know someone who lives a sedentary life. Sad stat: The lead story in Tuesday's USA Today (May 8) cited a study by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention that that estimates by 2030 42% of ...

Posted by T.D. Wood on May 10, 2012 6:08 PM & Tagged Gretchen Reynolds, New York times, fitness, health and walking | permalink | Comments



Kids Love Geocaching. So What's Best: Smartphone or GPS Unit?

Kids dig geocaching, as this Dec. 9 New York Times article explains, and smartphones are emerging as a great tool for getting a whole new wave of kids introduced to outdoor activity. For a change it's nice to see technology getting some credit for playing a role in getting kids active and outdoors. Need some tips to get your kids interested in the activity? Read the REI Expert Advice article Kids and Geocaching. The article also addresses a question we hear often at REI stores: Is a smartphone ...

Posted by T.D. Wood on December 14, 2010 5:54 PM & Tagged Geocaching, Geomate Junior, Magellan Xplorist GC, New York times, REI Outdoor School, Steve wood, eTrex Venture and smartphone | permalink | Comments



Nature: A Pathway to Clearer Thinking?

Does time spent in nature, detached from digital devices, grant us sharper mental focus? Do our minds benefit from observing natural surroundings, either at rest or while engaged in hiking, paddling or other activity? Does stargazing or absorbing a scenic wilderness view open avenues to deep thought that are typically less accessible in information-heavy urban settings? Quite possibly, writes Matt Richtel, technology reporter for The New York Times. Richtel accompanied a flotilla of 5 ...

Posted by T.D. Wood on August 24, 2010 1:04 AM & Tagged Boston Globe, Glen Canyon National Recreation Area, New York times, clearer thinking and neuroscientists | permalink | Comments