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The Outsiding 10 Week Physical Fitness Challenge

Matt Fay — Sat, 19 Jun 2021 04:12:22 +0000

The Goals: Lose body fat and gain muscle. Follow a challenging yet realistic fitness and nutrition challenge that is scalable and portable. The 10 Week Fitness Challenge Rules: 10 Weeks. Start on a Sunday or Monday Weigh yourself daily but ignore the numbers (track the weight for later use). This is important – you MIGHT […]

A 75 Hard Challenge Alternative? Try the Outsiding Fitness Challenge.

Matt Fay — Fri, 11 Jun 2021 03:26:16 +0000

Be Stronger Than Your Excuses in 2021 (Losing Weight and Exercise)

Matt Fay — Mon, 24 May 2021 20:10:35 +0000

I find myself at a turning point in my life – physically. You see, I’m 53. I work on a computer all day. And by all accounts, I’m lazy. I wasn’t always lazy. Or maybe I was, but just worked through it. You see, strength was always an asset to me. All my life I’ve […]

Teach Your Child to Ride a Bike in 45 Minutes or Less

Matt Fay — Fri, 24 Jul 2020 17:36:34 +0000

The above video is one of the better how-to videos I’ve come across on the internet. Some basic techniques to help you teach your child to learn to ride a bike. As my child was growing up I had a very hard time teaching her to ride. As a result, she was a little on […]

How to Choose Your First Pair of Running Shoes

Matt Fay — Mon, 16 Oct 2017 20:59:33 +0000

Deciding to run is a big decision. An even bigger one is your first pair of running shoes. Finding shoes that fit and support your feet are truly the foundation of a lifetime of enjoyable running. Guide for choosing your first pair of running shoes. Before You Shop The first step is deciding what type […]

Outsiding® : The Official Definition

Matt Fay — Wed, 11 Oct 2017 16:23:29 +0000

Outsiding® : Participating in an activity, such as exercising, relaxing, or eating outside. Outsiding: the Official Definition \ aůt – sdī – iŋ \ Noun The act or activity of being outside The family made of list of possible outsiding for the summer, including picnics, swimming, camping and races. A lifestyle that is centered on activities […]

Build a Plan to Start Your Child Running

Matt Fay — Mon, 11 Sep 2017 04:01:11 +0000

Kids are perpetual motion machines. Why not harness some of that energy and help them enjoy and develop in a sport they can enjoy for a lifetime? Children from kindergarten to third grade are at an excellent stage to interest in running. Make It Fun! As you work with your child, the first three things […]

Kids RUN! How to Get Kids Interested in Running

Matt Fay — Wed, 16 Sep 2015 06:09:59 +0000

Kids naturally love to run, as well as skip, hop, dance and turn somersaults. Parents can turn their natural exuberance and need to move into a lifelong enjoying of running by making it fun. Five Ideas to Promote Running to Children Here are five ways you can set the foundation that will help them enjoy […]

How to Start Running – And Stay a Runner

Matt Fay — Wed, 16 Sep 2015 06:09:09 +0000

People start a running routine for a variety of reasons. You might be a bicyclist who wants to cross train or a skier who wants an off-season sport to pursue. Or you might want to get rid of some excess pounds. People take up running to lose anywhere from five pounds to one hundred pounds. […]

The Best Things About Being a Runner

Matt Fay — Wed, 16 Sep 2015 06:07:31 +0000

There are over 50 million runners in the U.S. according to the Sports and Fitness Industry Association. It keeps growing in popularity among people looking for a way to stay healthy and fit. There are good reasons so many people making running a regular part of their life. Here is a look at 5 of […]