Melanie Webb - Working Out in Mother Nature's Gym

Melanie Webb - Working Out in Mother Nature's Gym

Author: Pete McCall & Glassbox Media May 12, 2021 Duration: 1:15:53
Where's your favorite place to exercise? Yes, a hard workout with friends at the gym can make you feel great, but when was the last time you took the time to get out in nature and use that as your gym? Not just exercising outside, but getting off the grid and out into real nature? Melanie Webb is a personal trainer with a background in biology who grew up exploring the wilderness of Utah with her family. Melanie specializes in taking her clients outside to leverage the power of nature and has written about the benefits in her book, Adventures in Mother Nature's Gym. On this episode of All About Fitness, Melanie talks about her journey from personal trainer to adventure guide and describes the emotional and physical benefits of outdoor exercise. This is a fascinating and insightful conversation that will help you to appreciate the role that nature should play in your exercise routine.  Order a copy of Adventures in Mother Nature's Gym Here: https://amzn.to/3uDxztT Learn more about Melanie Webb HERE: https://webbwell.com/ https://petemccallfitness.com Order a copy of Ageless Intensity: High Intensity Workouts to Slow the Aging Process: https://amzn.to/3wJHKi4 Order a copy of Smarter Workouts: The Science of Exercise Made Simple https://amzn.to/3fub1Yl Get relief from sore muscles and promote recovery after hard workouts; order the NIMBL XLR8 massage gun - use code AAF20 to save 20% https://joinnimbl.com/products/xlr8 Dynamic anatomy; $29 https://allaboutfitness.inspire360.com/allaboutfitness/dynamic-anatomy-recorded-webinar-and-e-book-bundle-copy Learn how your muscles and fascia function as an integrated system to move your body along with how to design the most effective exercise programs for the core, legs, inner thighs, shoulders AND glutes. 0.2 CECs - ACE, NASM and AFAA Dynamic anatomy e-book; $7 Learn how your muscles and fascia work to move your body. dynamic-anatomy-how-your-body-moves-during-exercise Exercise program design for the fountain of youth; $49 https://allaboutfitness.inspire360.com/allaboutfitness/exercise-for-the-fountain-of-youth Learn the science of how exercise can burn fat, build muscle AND slow down the aging process, includes workout programs to help you find your fountain of youth. 0.3 ACE, 0.4 NASM and 4 AFAA Exercise for the Fountain of Youth e-book; $7 Learn how exercise can help you to slow aging and find your fountain of youth. https://allaboutfitness.inspire360.com/allaboutfitness/allaboutfitness/exercise-for-the-fountain-of-youth-e-book Total Body Core Training; $67 https://allaboutfitness.inspire360.com/allaboutfitness/total-body-core-training-continuing-education-program-for-fitness-professionals Learn the science of exercise program design and how to build a stronger body by first creating the foundation of a strong core. The course includes a progressively challenging exercise program that will keep you working out all year long. 0.4 ACE, 0.5 NASM and 5 AFAA CECs Functional Core Training; $7 Explains how to build a strong body starting with your core muscles. https://allaboutfitness.inspire360.com/allaboutfitness/allaboutfitness/functional-core-training-e-book Glute Reboot; $29 https://allaboutfitness.inspire360.com/allaboutfitness/glute-reboot-all-about-exercise-for-the-glutes An online course in collaboration with Master Trainer Abbie Appel; learn how the muscles of the gluteal complex work as well as a number of effective exercises to help them function (and look) better 0.2 ACE, NASM and AFAA CECs - $29 Bundle: Functional Core Training, Dynamic Anatomy and Exercise for the Fountain of Youth; $17 https://allaboutfitness.inspire360.com/allaboutfitness/e-book-bundle-exercise-for-the-fountain-of-youth-functional Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ever wondered how the right kind of movement can fundamentally change your relationship with getting older? Host Pete McCall, alongside Glassbox Media, digs into that very question on All About Fitness. This isn't about quick fixes or fleeting trends, but a deeper look at the science of sustaining a capable, resilient body through the years. Each episode feels like a direct conversation with the researchers and innovators who are actually doing the work, cutting through the noise to discuss what truly makes a difference. You'll hear practical breakdowns on everything from interpreting new fitness studies to the real-world application of emerging equipment, all framed around long-term vitality. The focus here is on evidence-based strategies that address the cumulative effects of time and stress, offering actionable ways to build strength and enhance metabolic health at any stage of life. Tune in for a thoughtful, grounded approach to exercise that prioritizes understanding over hype, helping you make informed choices for your personal fitness journey.
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