Author name: brookbenten

National Book-Lovers Day was earlier this week. We’re celebrating by walking and talking about Brook’s favorite non-fiction books for self-improvement. Expect the walking pace to be easier than episodes 1-4. This one starts as a power walk at 128 steps-per-minute (approx 4MPH/15-minute mile), but soon drops to 90 steps-per-minute (a smidge over 3MPH/20-minute mile). Brook […]

Have you heard that training your body to do new things is like training a puppy? A puppy will sit on command or potty outside for a treat, a nuzzle, a cheap toy, or your attention. You are more resistant. You are like an old goat. In this podcast episode, we’ll talk about behaviors of

This is a spicy walking workout. The “spice” is a boost in pace that lasts five and a half minutes. Cover 2,575 steps over the course of this podcast. Have you tried to eat well and exercise, but always wind up back at square one? You’re not a fickle pickle. You may just need to

Enjoy a low-impact power walk (stroller optional) at a pace of 132 steps per minute for 20-minutes for 2,600 steps covered while walking and talking with Brook Benten. Embark on a 20-minute walk with Brook Benten at a pace of 4.2 miles per hour (a powerful power walk pace). Walk at 130 steps per minute

Enjoy low-impact endurance aerobic exercise for 20-minutes at a pace of 132 steps per minute for 2,640 steps covered while walking and talking with Brook Benten. Load your children in a jogging stroller and embark on a 20-minute power walk with Brook Benten. Walk for 20-minutes at 132 steps per minute (2,640 steps over the

I was recently asked by an outdoor fitness equipment company to document my personal fitness story. Well, as is often the case, “I got it from my mamma.” I’ve worn so many hats in fitness that I call myself the Blossom of the industry. It all started as an aerobics instructor in 1999. I went

The San Luis Resort and Spa is a 32-acre Landry’s, Inc. property perched high on a hill on Seawall Boulevard in Galveston, TX. It is the recipient of the AAA Four Diamond Award since 1999. Guests can expect lavish accommodations, breathtaking Gulf views, unmatched service and the finest award-winning dining. Read more of my San

It’s 2022. Mom doesn’t want you to take her to an understaffed restaurant with the kids. She also doesn’t want to feed all the mouths in the house and do the dishes. Follow these instructions to make her a delicious brunch at home. Step 1: While Mom waits for brunch, brew her a cup of

Prior to having children, I would take an annual girls’ trip. Now that most all of us have little ones, we seek out destinations with family-friendly activities. On the lower banks of the Colorado River, about an hour east of Austin, TX, is an upscale ranch-style resort that checks everything on the family fun list:

My husband and I got involved in rucking after reading “The Comfort Crisis” by Michael Easter. On April 9, 2022, we participated in a GORUCK Tough event in Austin, TX. We believed we were in for walking with a weighted backpack (20-pounds on me, 30-pounds on him), 7am-7pm. It ended up being 12-hours of walking