Physical Activity is the Key to Fitness

Colorado is firmly established as the least obese state in the U.S. It is often cited as being the healthiest state overall.

Biking trails are part of a well-rounded fitness program.

In today's Parade magazine, it was clear that exercise, not diet, is the leading cause for Colorado's enviable fitness level.

Colorado did not make the short list of states that ate the most fruits and vegetables. However, it did make the list of top five states for physical activity.

Good job, Colorado. In essence, this means the key to a healthy, fit, trim life is exercise. To me, that's great news because I enjoy exercise such as bike riding, hiking, and other forms of trail-related activities. However, I also love to eat. Oh sure, I make small concessions when it comes to diet; but in general I eat early, often, and prodigiously. It's one of life's little pleasures.

This also bodes well for other trail users. You're staying fit while having fun. In my mind, this is just one more reason why trails should be funded, built, and maintained at a higher level. They are incredibly important to the health, recreation, and environment in this country.

I'd love to hear what you think is more important to people's health:

• exercise
• diet

Physical Activity is the Key to Fitness

Trail calendar available online

Find a new trail buddy on
TrailCalendar.com

Are you looking for a local hiking partner or someone to join you for a bike trip on the Great Allegheny Passage Trail in Pennsylvania? 

Then, TrailCalendar.com is the website you've been waiting for.

It's awesome for a number of reasons:

1. It allows you to discover trail events and partners for your next adventure.
2. It's incredibly easy to use.
3. In order to find trail events and buddies, you don't even need to "enroll" or give out lots of personal information.
4. It's another great website out there dedicated to your love of the outdoors and trails.
5. In addition to finding activities already organized by other people/groups, Trail Calendar also allows you to post your own trail-related activity.

To use the basic functions of Trail Calendar, all you have to do is enter your location. This isn't your specific location, such as your address or GPS coordinates. This is just your general location such as state and nearest major town. So in my case, I just had to enter Colorado and then Boulder, and I was ready to go.

Trail Calendar also has a blog with good information and an easy format for leaving comments.

Have a look at the Trail Calendar website and blog. Maybe you'll find your new BTF. (Best Trail Friend)

Trail calendar available online