In this interactive lecture-workshop, participants will explore the foundational concepts behind Nature Exercise: The Evolution of Personal Fitness and Activity, a groundbreaking approach by Eric Durak that redefines exercise through the lens of our natural environment. Blending evolutionary biology, exercise science, and holistic health, Nature Exercise encourages individuals to reconnect with the outdoors—not just for leisure, but as a deliberate path toward physical vitality, cognitive clarity, and emotional well-being. Attendees will examine how our physiology is deeply attuned to movement in natural settings and how modern indoor fitness trends may overlook key dimensions of health. The session will include practical strategies for integrating nature-based movement into daily life, including walking meditations, terrain-based strength training, and sensory engagement.

Presenter: Eric Durak – Exercise Physiologist | Author | Nature Fitness Advocate. Eric Durak’s path has come full circle—from a rural Michigan childhood to the forefront of modern exercise science. With over 30 years in clinical physiology, research, and health education, he has shifted from a data-driven focus on performance and disease management to a more intuitive, nature-based approach. As creator of Nature Exercise: The Evolution of Personal Fitness and Activity, Eric blends scientific rigor with a deep respect for the outdoors, seeing fitness as both effective and soulful. Whether walking barefoot on the beach or hiking mountain trails, he champions movement that heals, connects, and sustains. Today, he leads a growing movement to redefine fitness through evolutionary principles, environmental engagement, and community.

Registration Information: This event is FREE but you must register to secure a space. Parking is free.