I’ve been in my 50s for a little over a year now, and I’ll admit: heading into this decade, I was a little nervous about how my body would respond. Would I recover more slowly? Would the things I love—running, skiing, mountain biking, lifting, pushing myself physically—start becoming harder?

Would I begin noticing limitations I hadn’t thought much about before? What I’ve found so far is a little different.

Whether you’re going on a day hike or embarking on a 20-mile backpacking trip, our RDN, Riley Hughes, offers helpful nutrition, hydration, and recovery tips to fuel your summer outdoor adventures. The best hiking adventures aren’t just about the destination; they’re about having the energy to enjoy every step of the way.

At 6:15 am on Saturday morning, I walked into my 12-year-old son’s room expecting to hear what most parents would expect that early on a weekend: “Maybe next time.”

Instead, he popped right out of bed.

Sweat for the Environment is a one-of-a-kind fitness competition to raise money and awareness for Washington-based environmental nonprofits doing the essential, hands-on work to protect our planet. Connect with local organizations, take environmental action, and sweat for a cause. This isn’t just a competition; it’s a celebration of strength, community, and environmental impact.

A community-powered winter event blending fitness, local partnerships, and climate action—showing how Experience Momentum stands for more than just workouts.

We're thrilled to introduce our guest writer for this blog post. Erin Melton, Experience Momentum's Public Relations Manager and phenomenal Coach/Personal Trainer is here to talk about her first-hand experience at the 1% for the planet summit. We hope you enjoy this peek behind the curtain as she shares the experiences she had through her week in San Diego while addressing why it is important to find hope in climate action.