Where Frugality Meets Fitness
Where Frugality Meets Fitness
Where Frugality Meets Fitness
Where Frugality Meets Fitness
Mother Nature isn’t a marketer, but springtime is definitely false advertising. Sunny and 70 degrees one day, then 30 degrees and windy the next. Your hopes for summer build, only to have them crushed by […]
Spring Is False Advertising—And It’s Wrecking Your Walking Routine Read More »
There’s a new name for the type of physical activity that I’ve been promoting since starting Frugalmatic several years ago. It’s called zone zero. Kind of cool sounding, and I wish I had thought of
Zone Zero vs. Frugalmatic Fitness: Understanding the Differences Read More »
Is it more economical to split firewood by hand or use a machine to do the job? Many people would argue the latter, citing factors related to time and money. But I like how John
John Cuddeback Interview: The Philosophy of Manual Labor Read More »
Our routines aren’t quite like Bill Murray’s in “Groundhog Day,” but they do tend to repeat themselves. Because our routines happen in a loop—over and over again—even seemingly trivial tasks can have big impacts over
A Simple ‘Loop’ System for Moving More Every Day Read More »
Many people realize they should be more physically active but struggle to find the motivation to move more. They come home from work, often feeling tired, and simply have no interest in “working out.” But
Best Jobs for Staying Physically Active (According to Me) Read More »
An assumption people make about becoming more physically active is that it’s largely a physical process. In reality, it’s mostly mental. You need to form the physically active mindset to be able to consistently act
How to Develop a Physically Active Mindset Read More »
When you’re frugalmatic, you’re getting stuff done while being physically active. Frugalmatic superstars include biking to work and mowing the lawn. But what if you can’t do (or just don’t feel like doing) a superstar
Random Walks: How I Stay Active All Week Read More »
Fitness trackers are one of the few trendy gadgets that encourage healthy habits. They don’t tempt you to binge-watch TV shows or scroll through your social media feed. They don’t offer to vacuum your floors
The Best Fitness Tracker? You, Really Read More »
Let’s start by discussing what you won’t find in this book list to inspire you to be more active. There are no “Fit in a Flash” titles here. Nothing about aerobics or cross training. Nothing
Four Books To Inspire an Active Lifestyle Read More »
I’m proof that cutting your kids’ hair requires little more than a desire to save money and a willingness to make mistakes. For the past year, I’ve been cutting my son’s hair. As a preschooler,
Cutting Your Kids’ Hair: Lessons Learned (With No Tears, I Promise) Read More »
