How in the world does a summer vegetable garden in the Orlando heat become a producer? Well, you just need to know your climate and plant-heat-tolerant, pest-resistant summer varieties of vegetables. In zone 9b, I like to focus on many Asian varieties of vegetable plants that thrive in similar scorching environments. It can be a little intimidating to try new things when it’s … [Read more...]
Summer Hibernation
When I lived in the Midwest, it was often dark and dreary – for more than half the year, it seemed to me. And in the winter, when the cold would take your breath away and literally freeze your nose hairs, people didn’t leave the house unless they really had to … to go to work, to get groceries, to go to school, the basics. We didn’t linger and chill out with neighbors outside … [Read more...]
Camp Gladiator Trainer Talk: Exercising in the Heat
There is no doubt that summer is here! The weather is hot and humid, and for some of us, this may be a good enough excuse for completely bailing on exercising. I believe that, for Floridians, this is probably the number one reason for exercise dropout, especially for outdoor fitness programs, runners, and people who like to take their fitness outside. In order to help … [Read more...]
Namaste With Natalia : Boat Pose
NavasanaYour Monthly Yoga Pose Summer is in full swing. Cookouts and fireworks, beach and boats! Hence why I chose boat pose, or navasana, as our July pose of the month. Benefits of boat pose include strengthening and toning the abdominals, in addition to strengthening the hip flexors and spine. In boat pose, your goal is to maintain an open chest so breathing can be full … [Read more...]
Nona Cycle: Summer’s Here! Time to Ride!
Summer has arrived here in Lake Nona … well, actually, everywhere in the state. The early mornings that Nona Cycle members were found dressed in thermal tights and arm warmers, complaining about the 45-degree temperatures, are a fond, distant memory. Now, we’re longing for shade and a good tailwind to cool us down. Despite the increasing heat and humidity, Florida cyclists are … [Read more...]