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Ever find yourself ready for a pleasant walk with your pup, only to face refusal and resistance at the sight of the leash? 🐶🚶♂️ Discover why your dog might hesitate, stop mid-walk, or insist on specific routes in my latest blog: Why Does My Dog Refuse to Walk? Understanding Common Walking Issues. Explore common reasons behind these behaviors, from anxiety and physical discomfort to unintentional reinforcement and environmental factors. Understanding your dog’s specific needs can transform your walks into enjoyable experiences for both of you. Read the full blog at the link below and uncover practical tips to help your dog embrace their walks 👇🏻👇🏻👇🏻 https://lnkd.in/gEutGJHm

👟 Did you know that the number of calories burned while walking varies depending on your speed and weight? Check out this comprehensive Calories Per Minute Walking Charts & Calculator to find out how many calories you can burn during your walks! Check it out here: @HatchSimply

Are you confidently choosing your off ramps, or are you hesitating on the highway of life?  Join me in a motivational minute as we explore the metaphorical road of life.  Just like driving on the expressway, our choices of off ramps lead directly to your destination, while others may take a scenic detour or leave us lost! #lifechoices #navigatewithpurpose #choosewisely #lifenavigator #chooseyourownpath #motivationalminute

Often overlooked, hip strength can influence not only postural stability but also reduce the risk of lower back pain while generally maximizing leg mobility. Lunge Walk Test: Start with your feet shoulder width apart. Bring one leg forward into a walking lunge, and come back up. Alternate each leg for about 4 steps. (https://lnkd.in/gDCuSf3p) If your knee caves in as you lunge down or if your knee is unstable then that may indicate weakness in your hip abductors such as the glute medius/minimus. In that case, continue with our Hip Progression pathway at https://lnkd.in/g7ViVKuZ #running #runningcommunity #runningcoach #coaching #physicalhealth #physicalfitness #physicaltherapy

2024_02_04 “Walking in L.A.,” by “Missing Persons” 1982, YouTube version Though I love this old song, I love it due to its sound/beat, not its message. In the past I watched a lot of MTV too which this song's video fit. The song’s lyrics seemed somewhat disappointingly realistic. I really disliked old traffic in the L.A. region. Later I met similar traffic in Northern California. Yet, I have been grateful for seemingly better organized public transit and other less traffick-y transportation, including hiking. I understand per many social media posts, and some articles, that Southern California has better transportation and appreciation for hiking than it use to. Things and people can change. Unfortunately though, lately, in my neighborhood, it seems young adults, mostly female, in the east part of Sacramento County [unincorporated] into Rancho Cordova, are occasionally seemingly embracing this 'motorized car/nobody walks’ culture condemning pedestrians, joggers and bicyclists [or more specifically me] possibly because of feelings of needs to be more human efficient, maybe because of their dependent’s needs, maybe because of too much sugar/caffeine…. or maybe for needs to wipe out certain people for competitive or hateful reasons. It is as if “they” receive a “signal” on occasion to speed, disobey usual traffic rules, target and harass. I hope not. It's a dangerous concept. Humans are too squishy/light weight/breakable compared to a tonnage motorized vehicle.

JUST BE YOU. PERFECTLY IMPERFECT YOU 💜💜💜 #YouMatterAlways #youareimportantandyoumatter #yourthoughtsmatter #yourfeelingsmatter #yourvoicematters #yourstorymatters #yourlifematters #always #whoyouarematters #AllThatYouAre

Thinking of you today, Phyllis, and grateful for your life. 🩵 Please share her story - it could save a life! And always use your engine cut-off switch: www.wavesofhopeboating.org #wavesofhope #forbob #forphyllis #safeboating #offerhope #createchange #onewaveatatime

📆 It's Wednesday and time for Another Bit of Useless Trivia #ABOUT 🤓 Today's National Walking Day got me pondering 🤔... Should I delve into the world's longest walks, highest walks, and record-breaking walking feats? 🚶♂️🚶♀️... Nah, not random enough!! Instead, ever wondered why Pigeons bob their heads while walking? 🐦 Here's the lowdown: 👀 Depth Perception: Pigeons have monocular vision, so head-bobbing helps them gauge distances and perceive depth more accurately. 🔄 Stabilization: Their rhythmic head-bobbing stabilizes their field of vision, reducing motion blur and aiding navigation across uneven terrain. ⚖️ Balance: With their small bodies and sizable heads, pigeons rely on head-bobbing to maintain balance, especially during sudden directional changes. 🔋 Energetic Efficiency: Head-bobbing saves energy, allowing pigeons to focus more on vital activities like foraging and flying. So there you have it... perhaps the most "useless" yet fascinating bit of useless trivia you'll come across today! 😄 #PigeonFacts #NationalWalkingDay 🐦🚶♂️🚶♀️

Reposting this blog from 2013. May it speak to your life.

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