The Body’s Vacation: Dude Ranches
Exercise isn’t always fun. Who has the space to move freely? Who has the peace to hear themselves think? Where is that place to run, to take a walk, or get your hands dirty? The gym is a dreaded place for many people, because it cannot always be motivational. Walking a mile through the woods or plains is a different experience from walking on a treadmill for a mile. But not everyone is lucky enough to live by nature. Big cities don’t always allow people the quiet they need to focus or the space they need to exercise, so the only other option is the gym. Those kinds of options don’t get everyone excited to exercise. But the truth is, our bodies need that nitty gritty use once in a while to build basic muscle and support heart health. This is why dude ranches are such a good option for people looking for a new way to be healthy. Of course the point of a dude ranch is to enjoy yourself, but not everyone knows why they are having so much fun, more than they ever expected. A person gets everything they need, from good food, to unpressured exercise. A person may even find his or herself learning how to ride horseback. A body can respond better to having a purpose. Human beings were hunters and gatherers for so long, the short switch into modern society these last few centuries hasn’t translated into our DNA yet. Plainly speaking, though our minds tell us to go to the office, our bodies, want to run and jump and move. And while you think that riding a horse or making a chair with your hands is only stimulating your mind, your body feels useful when in action. There is no greater feeling than having an even flow between body and mind. When both are stimulated, a person is healthy and happy. Read More...