Isolation can be harsh. But sometimes it can also be a blessing as we have more time not just for ourselves but also for our loved ones. We are social beings and we need to interact, share the good and the bad with people around us. So jump on the wagon and connect the heck of your friends and family.
Here are some ideas on how to (re)connect: Continue reading “(RE)CONNECT”
No yeast? Use this bread recipe if you please:)
All you need is flour, salt, baking soda, olive oil and sparkling water. You bake at 180 degrees C for 1h and voila. Bon apetit! Continue reading “FOOLPROOF BREAD RECIPE/KRUH NA HIITRCO”
Challenging times have the tendency to bring out the best but also the worst in people. In the next few weeks as we embark on this self-isolation, self-preservation journey we are most likely to (re)discover our greatest virtues but also come to terms with our darkest fears. Just like the Sun, after which Corona virus got its name because it’s corona-like shaped virion, the little virus will expose the darkest corners of our minds and soul.
Do not fear. Not only is this time to reconnect with our loved ones and nature, as Earth finally gets the opportunity to catch a break from our destructive behaviour, but this is also the time to self-reflect and grow. Time to (re)invent ourselves and to come out of this tremendous challenge better, stronger and truly deserving to be called HUMAN.
Featured Photo: Road Trip, South Africa, 2010
Laugh. It’s free and it doesn’t hurt, unless you’ve got broken ribs (trust me, I know). Laugh alone, laugh with someone, laugh out loud, laugh till you’re on the verge of tears, the happy kind. Laughter is medicine. Simple act of laughter in not only a great physical activity with quite some physiological benefits but also has tremendous benefits for our overall well-being. It has a great healing and stress relieving potential and it’s power is only just being researched.
I loooove kayaking and even more so I love travelling with a sea kayak. What I like the most about it is the fact that you get to carry everything with you like a snail and its house while exploring the beautiful nature and secluded beautiful beaches. Continue reading “I love (sea) kayak”
Last week was hectic. I was bursting with energy and took every opportunity to be active, hit the outdoors and do something. It must be all this sun and warm temperatures:) Well, after such an intense week I really needed a day off, that’s why I started with HIIT on Tuesday instead of usual Monday…
Start new week like a pro! If you’ll do the workouts first thing in the morning you will ride on wings of accomplishment for the whole day not to even mention faster and more efficient metabolism for the rest of the day and because we did HIIT you’ll also get to enjoy the effects of afterburn:)
MONDAY
5min warm up (running some dynamic stretches…to get the body going)
HIIT session outdoor (4x/20sec ON/10 sec OFF/ 1min rest between circuits)
Lately I’ve been having a lot of energy so I decided to take advantage of that and just keep moving as much as I can. I guess it’s because spring is finally here and life is beautiful again:)
If you’re struggling with ideas on how to stay active or just need a kick in the butt…here it is. Try this out and let me know how you did…
MONDAY
HIIT session outdoor (4x/20sec ON/10 sec OFF/ 1min rest between circuits)
Finnish with a nice stretch and relaxation.
I’ve never been to a big concert or a show…until now. Yesterday I had a chance to go see Metallica at the great Ericsson Globe in Stockholm. After 37 years (yep, they started touring back in the days started when I was still wearing diapers) they can still put on one hell of a show. I wonder how they keep in shape…well I guess few gigs a week of high intensity interval singing and guitar playing does the trick.
I loved the music, fantastic visual effects and a never ending river of Metallica fans displaying the history and evolution of the band through memorabilia T-shirt design:)
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