Holistic is a way of saying that everything is connected in one way or another. Because they are connected, the whole thing is greater than the separate, interconnected parts that make it complete. And it’s looking at the way various aspects are connected that helps us to understand what is meant by a holistic approach to prepping. To flesh out what we mean by that, … [Read more...] about Holistic Approach To Prepping
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The Importance of Training
One thing preppers tend to focus on is acquisition – acquiring new gear and acquiring new skills. But, for some though, that's where it stops. Kit gets packed away, unopened and unused. It simply gets ticked off a checklist you downloaded from the internet. It’s the same with skills, people learn some self-defence or acquire a new skill and then think they know it and file … [Read more...] about The Importance of Training
Ideas For A Homemade Gym
You might prefer to do such things in the privacy of your own home or are simply put off by the high price of membership at a commercial setup – so why not put together or build your own homemade gym? Fit – at half the price There’s little doubt that keeping fit is good for the body, mind, and wellbeing. There’s probably something to be said for the discipline of … [Read more...] about Ideas For A Homemade Gym
The DIY Gym: Equipment To Get You Strong
Getting strong and fit doesn’t have to involve an expensive gym membership or lots of equipment. Here we share a few ideas of how you make your own DIY gym using readily available objects in and around your house, garage, or garden. We also touch on so low cost DIY gym options, too. Weights The American website Family Handyman suggests homemade barbells from plastic … [Read more...] about The DIY Gym: Equipment To Get You Strong
What is Rucking?
Quiet at the back there! No, it’s not a rude word but one you might want to get used to if you are serious about prepping and have a mind to keep yourself fit. It goes by a host of different names – rucking, yomping, or tabbing, the UK website TrekSumo reminds us. The practice is as old as the hills – there is ample evidence that, back in the day, you would have encountered … [Read more...] about What is Rucking?