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Michelangelo’s David sculpture. And, of course, we went through the Uffizi Gallery, which has hundreds of exhibits, including Botticelli’s “The Birth of Venus” and da Vinci’s “Annunciation.” We boarded another high-speed train to Siena — what a beautiful city! From there, we spent a week in an ancient villa in the beautiful Tuscany town of Montisi. We had many wonderful food and wine experiences in Montepulciano, Chianti, Montalcino, and many others on our
beneath the beautiful Tuscan sun. The resort, the family, the food, and the wine were all molto bene. From there, we took another high- speed train to Bologna, where we had a private tour of the Ferrari
(gondolas and water taxis), bridges, narrow streets (no motor vehicles at all), Murano
glass, and St. Mark’s Square. The eastern end of the piazza is dominated by St Mark’s Basilica, the most famous of the city’s churches. Next door to the basilica is Doge’s Palace (Palazzo Ducale), and across the grand canal, the Basilica di Santa Maria della Salute — built to celebrate the end of the black plague. We ate our
Factory AND the Ferrari Museum. This truly was a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Bologna also included a stay at San Vitale, which sported incredible rooms with private verandas and a super-chill rooftop bar for an after-dinner digestif.
way to Cortona, where we were guests of the Baracchi family in a magical location near Cortona. Baracchi Vineyards are located on the hills facing Cortona, and the winery overlooks the panorama of the Valdichiana
One of the highlights was the (long) hike up to Santuario della Beata Vergine di San Luca (Sanctuary of the Madonna of San Luca). The basilica church in Bologna is world-renowned for its views and incredible architecture.
way around Venice, enjoying several bacaro and cicchetti food tours. Venice is so unique! After all, where else can you take a water taxi from your hotel to the airport? In conclusion, a month was not enough time. Our return to Genoa, Rome, and southern Italy to Sicily awaits! Arrivederci !
We then took our last high-speed train to Venice. I was utterly awestruck by Venice and the canals
PUSH AND PULL
Deadlifts, bench press, and bicep curls, oh my! However, according to the American Journal of Preventive Medicine, strength training has been proven to positively impact our overall health. Yet only 2 in every 5 adults participate in any type of strength training. In fact, only 30.2% of adults in the U.S. meet the twice-a-week recommendation for strength training. Strength training, often referred to as resistance training, is any type of physical activity designed to improve fitness and muscular strength. It usually targets a particular muscle group using free weights, body weight, or weight machines. Typically, strength training relies on both pushing and pulling movements to help with strength and coordination for day- to-day activities. 4 BENEFITS OF STRENGTH TRAINING
For many, strength training can be intimidating; however, it’s extremely versatile, can be tailored to fit your fitness level, and provides many benefits. Let’s take a look! Protects Muscle and Bone Mass As we age, we progressively lose our bone and muscle mass — it’s a natural phenomenon that comes along with getting older. However, according to a 2017 study published in The Journal of Bone and Mineral Research, 30 minutes of high-intensity resistance and impact training twice per week improves our bone structure, density, and strength. Helps Our Bodies Burn Calories While any form of exercise gives your metabolism an extra boost, lifting weights or practicing resistance training, even with just your own body weight, works magic! When strength training meets aerobic activity, your body continues to burn calories after the
exercise while your body returns to a restful state.
Helps You Maintain Your Weight Goals When you build up lean muscle mass via strength training, your body can burn calories even while you are sleeping! This is because lean tissue is considered an active tissue. Loaded With Cardiovascular Perks Just like running, climbing stairs, or playing basketball, lifting weights or resistance training helps lower your blood pressure, keep your heart healthy, and reduce the risk of hypertension. Whether you do pushups, pullups, Pilates, weighted squats, dumbbell rows, or clean and jerks, strength training is sure to leave you feeling energized and healthy while improving your body’s ability to burn calories and function!
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