https://mattieschuler.com/contact daily 0.75 2020-08-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5edaa72531245832565fa456/1596397484109-OYWL0VG64C8PLQ4K12CP/Bio.jpg About My work has appeared in publications for REI, Outside, Backpacker, NatuRX, Men’s Journal, Men’s Fitness, Gore-Tex, Reebok, Elevation Outdoors, Gear Patrol, Yoga Journal, We Are Teachers, Parentology, Openfit, and Beachbody. https://mattieschuler.com/health-and-fitness daily 0.75 2020-11-24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5edaa72531245832565fa456/1606247716499-CPACK5GYBGAEMET260P7/image-asset.png Health and Fitness - Openfit | Quiz: Find Your Perfect Self-Care Plan When it comes to self-care, there is no single right or wrong way to do it. The term self-care easily conjures up images of face masks (not the COVID kind), wine, or maybe a journal, but that isn’t the only way to practice self-care. It can look like going over your finances, heading out for a long run, or cooking a healthy meal. “Especially during times like this… self-care on all levels is necessary to keep your head above water and persevere,” says Stefanie Greenleaf, a licensed acupuncturist and yoga teacher. “When we prioritize self-care, we have a greater capacity to support others and contribute to positivity and change.” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5edaa72531245832565fa456/1601752234508-FAS0IP1OADH7UXO03RX0/image-asset.jpeg Health and Fitness https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5edaa72531245832565fa456/1601752256276-YWX4FMJFYVQFC2EV2OYT/image-asset.jpeg Health and Fitness https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5edaa72531245832565fa456/1601752221342-F5NC66CYMGJ3TTLVCIRG/image-asset.jpeg Health and Fitness https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5edaa72531245832565fa456/1601752607851-H83MDTPS5YL5JETYVURV/image-asset.jpeg Health and Fitness - Men’s Health | Are you fitter than the average guy? Even if your cholesterol levels are in check, you’re not off the hook for heart disease. Sixty percent of the men who died of heart disease in a 17-year study had normal cholesterol levels, but low levels of fitness. A man with a low level of fitness had more than twice the risk of dying from heart disease than a man with a high level of fitness. (Worried about your risk? Here's your complete heart disease prevention plan.) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5edaa72531245832565fa456/1601752810743-GSUL0SUT05CXF4QYPY3B/image-asset.jpeg Health and Fitness - Men’s Journal | 3 Bad-Weather workouts you can do at home It all begins with an idea. Sometimes, you’ve gotta suck it up and admit you shouldn’t run to the gym amid the hurricane-force gale or pounding blizzard outside. You need workouts you can do at home. When a bout of bad weather rolls in and you can’t make it to the gym, let alone train outside, a DIY circuit is the best way to work all your muscle groups—even without equipment, says Brent Callaway, the International Performance Director for EXOS. https://mattieschuler.com/home-mattieschuler daily 1.0 2022-01-14 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5edaa72531245832565fa456/b84b370f-7c3a-4c0b-89a0-4fef357a9b22/IMG-20190709-WA0007.jpg Home - Women’s Health | Alone Time Whether you’re a seasoned outdoor person or a total newbie, venturing out on your own can be incredibly intimidating...and equally rewarding. There are so many reasons you can—and should—get out in nature by yourself. Your guide, right here. By Lauren Del Turco and Mattie Schuler Plus, the Ultimate Backpacking Gear List For Women Hikers https://mattieschuler.com/home-mattieschuler/outdoor-adventure monthly 0.5 2020-08-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5edaa72531245832565fa456/2621e5b4-6348-4fd4-a9a2-aeb16d1d9f07/IMG-20190709-WA0007.jpg Home - Adventure - Alone Time Women’s Health | Nov. ‘21 By Lauren Del Turco and Mattie Schuler Whether you’re a seasoned outdoor person or a total newbie, venturing out on your own can be incredibly intimidating... and equally rewarding. There are so many reasons you can—and should—get out in nature by yourself. Your guide, right here. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5edaa72531245832565fa456/f2cc4fec-b9a2-47da-a9ed-1c18c2fa330d/backpacking-1634762349.png Home - Adventure - Make it stand out The Ultimate Backpacking Gear List For Women Hikers https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5edaa72531245832565fa456/1593731785080-WUKIY3YQIL6ZMJZ6N1YI/20140228_Trade+151_0046.jpg Home - Adventure - Backpacker | 5 Tips to Start Peakbagging With Kids Just because your kids are little, doesn’t mean you can’t go big—on mountains, that is. Conquering a high rising peak might take a little more planning and flexibility when you have little ones in tow, but getting to the summit is even more rewarding. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5edaa72531245832565fa456/1596398623742-6J3JNSUJSOHQID6BXVYY/image-asset.jpeg Home - Adventure - REI | The Perfect Kit for Going Outside with Kiddos Keeping homebound kids active and entertained is no small feat. So here’s one tool you can add to your arsenal if you haven’t already: the great outdoors. So long as local orders allow, venture out your door for 30 minutes and see where you end up. Kids can find whole worlds in the cracks between sidewalks or in the grass in your backyard. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5edaa72531245832565fa456/1596391503587-TVNJ64FQ8BGB77DD8UNO/July2011_ReedMcCalvin4_07252011.jpg Home - Adventure - Outside | The Caretaker Reed McCalvin has spent the last eight years working pro cycling’s most underrated job. The 35-year-old has been a soigneur (SWAN-yair) for top pros like Christian Vande Velde, Taylor Phinney, and Levi Leipheimer. That means he’s done everything from packing lunches to programming GPS’s to massaging riders at the world’s biggest races. In other words, he’s witnessed just about every part of every tour in the world. 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He looked up toward the looming summit, took a slow sip of his water, and kept moving. https://mattieschuler.com/home-mattieschuler/travel monthly 0.5 2020-08-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5edaa72531245832565fa456/1593730444076-GI0VVFG5SZYHNDQDDI7O/Revy_PC-Hywel-Williams-.jpg Home - Travel - Men’s Journal | Eat, Stay, Play: Where to Ride and Relax in Revelstoke, British Columbia Revelstoke Mountain Resort is often hailed as one of the best places to ski and snowboard in North America. To find out if it’s worth the hype, you need to get off the beaten path to discover the key components to its rising reputation as worthy destination—that is, as home to some of the best (and toughest) terrain, some of the lightest snow, and some of the top small mountain-town feels. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5edaa72531245832565fa456/1596390466371-JUDETVIRRPWPR8SJAIA4/20140301_Trade-151_0124-copy.jpg Home - Travel https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5edaa72531245832565fa456/1596390341995-P7JIOLXIX5VSB7VD2A9D/Large+JPG-20140228_Trade+151_0046.jpg Home - Travel https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5edaa72531245832565fa456/1593730580709-G47FSURGGR5H8AHV6IIF/john-muir-trail-pacific-crest-national-scenic-trail-california.jpg Home - Travel - Backpacker | The 10 Most Gorgeous Solo Hikes Heading out on an adventure and knowing that you are solely in control of where you camp, when you stop, and what you eat can be a thrilling feeling. “Solitude is so rare in this day and age that it can be really powerful if you seek it out purposefully,” says Amy Rathke, Environmental Stewardship Coordinator for the National Outdoor Leadership School. “Gear preferences, food preferences—ultimately, the trip is yours. If you want to sit by an alpine lake and sit in the sun and read your book in the middle of the day, you don’t have to answer to anyone else. These ten perfect hikes, from a few miles to a few weeks long, are waiting for you. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5edaa72531245832565fa456/1593730828235-9VPARJV6U2VRH90M7CMW/ape-cave-mount-saint-helens-national-volcanic-monument-gifford-pinchot-national-forest-wa.jpg Home - Travel - Backpacker | 10 Amazing Cave Hikes in the U.S. Want to get a different vantage point on your next backpacking trip? Explore the country's best caves, all of which offer camping and hiking options nearby. 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They watch sadly from the door when the kids leave for school, and they happily accompany their family on outdoor adventures, no matter the pace or distance. 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