Showing results for "bart van mol"

What do you want to be able to do when you are eighty?That single question changes everything for Bart Van Mol.It takes him from the comfort zone to the edges of the world - and from the open road deep within himself.In EIGHTY, Bart invites you along on Cycling Adventure 15: a fifteen-year cycling journey around the world. From the misty Scottish Highlands to Chile's Atacama Desert, from the rugged Norwegian fjord...

An engaging and practical guided tour of the simple and nature-inspired ways that Finns stay happy and healthy--including the powerful concept of sisu, or everyday courageForget hygge--it's time to blow out the candles and get out into the world! Journalist Katja Pantzar did just that, taking the huge leap to move to the remote Nordic country of Finland. What she discovered there transformed her body, mind and spirit. In this engaging and practical guide, ...

52 Ways to Walk is a short, user-friendly guide to attaining the full range of benefits that walking has to offer--physical, spiritual, and emotional--backed by the latest scientific research to inspire readers to develop a fulfilling walking lifestyle.We think we know how to walk. After all, walking is one of the very first skills we learn. But many of us are stuck in our walking routines, forever walking in the same place, in the same way, for the same t...

'Made me reframe the whole way I look at winter' Nicola Elliott, founder of NEOM and author of The Four Ways to WellbeingAre you feeling it too? The genuine urge to bunker in, a growing need for rest, a deep desire to seek comfort? As the days become shorter and the cold descends, hibernation mode sets in. While seasonal change is a normal part of the natural world, many of us expect to have the same levels of energy all year round. The result is that our ...

This expert guide to competitive ultra-distance cycling is all riders need to cycle a very long way, fast.Ultra-distance events are among some of the greatest challenges a cyclist can face, with riders spending hundreds of miles in the saddle over a 24-hour period, battling the elements and overcoming both physical and mental hardships.What was once elite is now commonplace, and today thousands of dedicated riders cycle up to and over 100 miles on ultra-dis...

Cycling is one of the loveliest ways of travelling, and anyone can have as much of an adventure cycling to a town or village twenty miles from their home as riding to the other side of the world.Cycle Touring For Beginners has twin aims:The first is to encourage you to try cycle touring as soon as possible, especially if all you can manage is a weekend away. It doesn't have to be a months-long expedition on another continent; you can experience the freedom that tou...

"A must-have for anyone who feels called to the woods." -- The TrekTips based on the authors’ extensive on-the-ground experiencesInterest in hiking and long-distance trails continues to boomIn Adventure Ready, renowned hikers Katie "Salty" Gerber and Heather "Anish" Anderson take what they’ve learned both on the trail and through teaching their online classes to a new level: preparing long-distance hikers for all the...

'Humble and very funny' - Ned Boulting'Essential reading for any Étape rider' - Daniel Friebe, co-host of The Cyclist PodcastAn Everyman dropped into the world of Supermen... Can this amateur cyclist complete L'Étape du Tour?Tadej Pogacar has 7% body fat, Chris Froome's resting heart rate is 30bpm, Mark Cavendish reaches sprint speeds of over 50mph. They're super-human cyclists who ride 3,...

Take an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to create a world-class cyclist.James Witts invites you into the world of marginal gains to discover the innovative training techniques, nutrition strategies and cutting-edge gear that are giving today's elite cyclists the competitive advantage.Find out why Formula One telemetry is key to more bike speed; how power meters dictate training sessions and race strategy; how mannequins, computational flui...

The sauna was recently ranked as the no.1 global wellness trend by the Global Wellness Summit. Cold-water swimming is a growing trend and is being proposed as a cure for all manner of things, from improving mental health to boosting immunity. But what exactly is hot and cold therapy & why is it important for physical and mental health?Dive into the unique world of hot and cold via Finland, where a good steam and an icy dip in a lake or the sea are the foundations o...

Walk To Lose Weight helps you easily create your personal walking plan for weight loss. Using the latest scientific research, you'll soon walk the right way for effective fat burn, fit more steps into your daily life and stay motivated for long-term success. Why waste your money and time on a pricey gym and frustrating fad diet? You can choose walking as the free, natural, proven way to shed unwanted pounds and feel great. Read Walk To Lose Weight in an hour and st...

Nordic walking – a specific technique for walking with poles that is far more effective in burning calories and whole-body toning than walking alone – is growing rapidly in the UK and worldwide.Here at last is a clear, simple guide to help you understand everything you need to know about Nordic walking whether you are a beginner, a more experienced Nordic walking enthusiast or a health and fitness professional.The Complete Guide to Nordic Walking e...