When Paul Horne joined us at Mountain Trek last summer, he was on a mission to visit the hottest fitness retreats in North America and find out for himself if 7 Days is enough to shift into a healthy lifestyle. Read his article to find out what he discovered.
Lowering stress and having a healthy diet are two great approaches for preventing pre-diabetes and ultimately Type II diabetes. Limiting processed foods, increasing the variety of healthy choices and ensuring a balanced variety of trace minerals will keep blood sugars in check. Read more about nutrition from Jennifer in the blog…
Looking for a gift for a special guy, maybe for yourself? Gear Patrol wants to help you find that perfect gift, with a Top 12 list of great stuff for active guys. The list culminates with number 12 – a hiking trek in Peru with Mountain Trek. Read more in the article, and check out our Peru page. You have until March 15 to decide on the trip of a lifetime.
Cynthia Dial wondered if she could shift from being a savvy urbanite to a sturdy hiker. Her everyday fitness was enough though to get started with a fitness vacation retreat, so she decided to take the leap. Read more to find out about Cynthia’s experience at Mountain Trek last summer…
Last summer, entertainment lawyer and travel writer Lynn Burshstein joined us to explore the mountains and transform her lifestyle. Here’s her review of the Mountain Trek experience on “Delectably Chic!”.
When you exercise, a number of positive things happen, including the release of chemicals called endorphins, which triggers a euphoric feeling. Exercise can elevate mood, and decrease lethargy. Read more in Cathy’s blog.
Sprouted grain bread is becoming mainstream, and for good reason. Sprouting makes seeds come to life, as they literally begin to grow little shoots, making their nutrients more digestible. Whole grains naturally contain valuable vitamins, minerals, amino acids, proteins, and phytochemicals; sprouting makes these valuable nutrients more bio-available. Read more…
The body’s ability to heal itself has always amazed me. I suffered from asthma my entire childhood and now I’ve been puffer-free for over 15 years. I attribute my healing to listening to my body’s cues. These are the little, hidden messages your body gives you; its way of communicating. My asthma was a clue, a sign of my body’s obvious distress but I just wasn’t listening.
