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The Surprising Benefits of Weight Vest Workouts (And Why You Should Try One!)

May 30, 2025 By Joe Bauer Leave a Comment

Joe and Emily doing Murph with benefits of weight vest workouts
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If you’re looking to level up your training, build stronger bones, and burn more fat—there are benefits of weight vest workouts—without overhauling your whole routine—the weight vest is one underrated piece of gear I always recommend. We’ve been using our weight vests for years, and I’m constantly reminded how effective they are. Whether it’s a […]

Filed Under: Feel Good Friday Tagged With: fitness, workout

The Surprisingly Fun Way to Lose Weight (That Doesn’t Feel Like Exercise)

May 23, 2025 By Joe Bauer Leave a Comment

Want to lose weight the FUN and easy way?
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If you’ve struggled to stick to a fitness or weight loss plan, you’re not alone. With so much conflicting advice and high-pressure marketing, it’s no wonder many people are searching for shortcuts like weight loss drugs or extreme diets. But what if there was a way to burn serious calories, improve your fitness, and enjoy […]

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Feel Good Friday – What I’m Testing, Thinking, and Loving This Week

May 16, 2025 By Joe Bauer Leave a Comment

Amazing mountain bike ride on Xanadu trial in Leavenworth
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Just AMAZING!!!

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Meditation for Athletes – How to Boost Your MTB Performance and Mental Clarity

May 9, 2025 By Joe Bauer Leave a Comment

Meditation for athletes and mountain bikers
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Hey there, fitness and adventure fans! ? This week, we’re coming to you from a rugged stretch of forest between Vancouver, WA, and the Oregon coast. We’re tucked into a clear-cut section, which isn’t my favorite type of forest, but you can’t deny the views are still stunning. ?? We made the trek up here […]

Filed Under: Feel Good Friday Tagged With: meditation, mountain biking, van life

Back on the Road, Big Jumps, and a Big Idea…

May 2, 2025 By Joe Bauer Leave a Comment

Jumping my mountain bike at Alsea Falls Oregon double black trail
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We’re officially rolling again! After three weeks of waiting for my bike’s warranty frame to show up, I finally got the call last Friday that it was ready. We bolted out of Ashland and pointed the van straight toward Oakridge, Oregon—one of our all-time favorite riding destinations. It feels SO good to be back on […]

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Feel Good Friday: Weekly Fitness Tips + Mountain Biking Updates from Ashland

April 25, 2025 By Joe Bauer Leave a Comment

Van life in Ashland with a view
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It’s week three in Ashland, Oregon! And while the camping situation isn’t quite epic… the town itself totally is. The only bummer? My bike’s still in the shop, so I haven’t been able to ride the steep and loamy trails Ashland is known for. (This might be the nudge I need to finally get a backup bike. […]

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Black Friday fitness deals 2025

The Best Black Friday Deals We’re Loving This Year (Health, Fitness, MTB & More!)

Happy Thanksgiving and Black Friday! ?? Every year we hunt for the BEST deals on the gear, nutrition, tech, and tools that genuinely help us live healthier, fitter, and more adventurous lives. Below are the deals we’re personally using, loving, and stocking up on — all with real-world recommendations, not random filler. Prolon 5-Day Fasting […]

Listening to Lean Learning by Pat Flynn to improve my YouTube channel

Why Lean Learning by Pat Flynn Might Be the Best…

That’s where Pat Flynn’s new book, Lean Learning, comes in. And it Might Be the BEST… Book to Read if You’re Thinking About a Big Change!! If you’ve ever thought about changing jobs, starting a business, or picking up a brand-new skill, you know how overwhelming it can feel. Where do you even start? What’s […]

5 Simple Ways to Boost Your Immune System (And Actually Feel Better)

Let’s be real — your immune system is kind of a big deal. It’s your body’s built-in defense squad, working 24/7 to fight off stuff that wants to take you down (like viruses, bacteria, and all that invisible junk). When your immune system is firing on all cylinders, you feel better, get sick less, and […]

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AAJ 281 - Staying focused during the holidays with Joe Bauer squatting at the Kauai fitness center

Staying focused during the holidays – Ep. 281

In this show I talk about… Staying focused during the holidays! It can be a hard time to keep to your goals if you don’t have a solid plan and support group. Here’s how to get it done! How to Consume the podcast 🙂 iTunes – Stitcher Radio – Spotify – Amazon Music Show notes: […]

AAJ 280 - How to handle life’s ups and downs, hanging out in Chelan WA

How to handle life’s ups and downs – Ep. 280

In this show I talk about… How to handle life’s ups and downs (without drugs!) How to Consume the podcast 🙂 iTunes – Stitcher Radio – Spotify – Amazon Music Show notes: Optimize your game plan Go to places you love, I’m in Lake Chelan Nicer weather can do WONDERS for how you feel. Get […]

AAJ 279 - My Black Friday Buyers Guide for Fitness, Tech, MTB, Snow Sports... by Joe Bauer

My Black Friday Buyers Guide for Fitness, Tech, MTB, Snow Sports.. Lovers

In this show I talk about… My Black Friday Buyers Guide for Fitness, Tech, MTB, Snow Sports.. Lovers! If that’s you… check these out! How to Consume 🙂 iTunes – Stitcher Radio – Spotify – Amazon Music Show notes: Apple AirPods Pro  Almost as good and more versatile than my high end over the ear […]

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Joe on the Napali Coast wearing Garmin Venu in the pouring rain

Running the Napali Coast with Garmin Venu Watch

This post is sponsored by Garmin Venu but the content and opinions expressed here are my own. To fully understand this story about the Garmin Venu and Napali Coast, we have to step back a few weeks to a cold day in Seattle. We were getting ready to head to Hawaii for a few weeks […]

Grass-Fed Whey Protein Isolate & Colostrum Review by Joe Bauer of All Around Joe

Grass-Fed Whey Protein Isolate & Colostrum Review

The first thing I do when reviewing a product like this Grass-Fed Whey Protein & Colostrum is to take a look at the label. What’s in this thing?! First, I’m looking for a lack of things like artificial sweeteners, sugars, and other things that supplement companies use to make their product taste good. I don’t […]

Joe Bauer does a Swolverine Supplement Stack review

Swolverine Supplement Review

Swolverine Products Tested AKA “The Stack” A few months back I was contacted by Swolverine about reviewing a few of their products. And I’m not sure if you know this, but I actually turn down a lot of free products because after a quick review of the ingredients it’s clear that they aren’t something I […]

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