On a recumbent bicycle, you sit in a full seat which supports both your upper and lower back. Although there are some models that have been designed for outdoor use, the stationary, indoor exercise recumbent bicycles are more common. read more
While it is possible to eat healthy in almost any restaurant you visit simply by making a few alterations to the menu items (tricks like opting for a vegetable-packed salad, putting the dressing on the side and requesting grilled instead of fried meat), there are some restaurants that provide a heart-healthy menu overall, where nearly any selection you make… read more
Walking is one of the best and easiest ways to stay fit and healthy. It is simple, easy and just about anyone can do it anytime and anywhere. read more
Women sometimes struggle with their weight more than men, which is why there are many workout routines and programs specifically designed for the female body. The weight tends to settle more around the stomach, thighs and hips on women than it does on men. If you're a woman and trying to lose weight, then you should focus on these specifically designed worko… read more
As with any medical condition, the first thing you should do before engaging in a new physical activity is get the advice of your doctor. Biking is no exception. read more
Health professionals know that walking is a good form of exercise that offers numerous health benefits. Anyone, excluding those with contradicting health conditions, can benefit from regular walking. Walking with a friend in the beauti… read more
When the weather gets cold and nasty and there's 3 feet of snow on the ground, it's easy to come up with excuses for not continuing your running program. Snowshoe running can help you continue your fitness program all year round. Snows… read more
Cycling is a great workout for the leg muscles, but a lot of people don't realize it calls on many other muscle groups as well. Cycling is a great way to build overall fitness, endurance and muscle tone, to improve coordination and bal… read more
Heat exhaustion is the body's warning that it has lost excessive water and salt as a result of exertion or overexposure to a heat source. Though it generally does not induce an elevated body temperature like the more dangerous conditio… read more
Water makes up over 75 percent of the body and is critical to the proper function of all of its organs. While experts may disagree exactly how much water the healthy adult should drink, most concur that we all need to drink between 1.5… read more
The only poisonous spiders in Ohio that present a serious danger to people are the black widow and the brown recluse. Both species shun humans whenever possible and only bite if they are disturbed. Black widow females are the venomous… read more
Insect repellents are a valuable tool, allowing us to enjoy the outdoors without fear of annoying bug bites or insect-transmitted diseases like West Nile encephalitis. However, many contain strong chemicals that can be harmful. It's im… read more
As the number one complaint of athletes world-wide, cramps have been a subject of interest to the sports-medicine community for some time. With cramps, the best treatment is prevention. Though we still don't fully understand the physi… read more
Used by athletes from every discipline, Polar heart rate monitors are meant to keep track of heart rate and biofeedback measurements. They are used to digitally measure cardio activity and to help those exercising to keep track of thei… read more
Finding water is one of the most important and time-sensitive issues facing anyone out on the trail--we each require a minimum of two liters per day. Once that need begins to go unfulfilled, hikers may experience a lack of energy and a… read more
Though they have their differences as low-impact, calorie-burning exercises, both walking and biking provide people with an effective way of managing weight and improving overall health. read more
Chilca is one of Peru's more unusual tourist destinations. It is known for its numerous lagoons, which are believed to cure such ailments as arthritis and low blood pressure, as well as relieving infertility, which may account for the… read more
With a cold, sinus infection or allergies, air travel can be a painful experience. Air pressure changes on take-off and landing can exacerbate the pain or the "clogged" feeling you have in your ears when your Eustachian tube is blocked… read more
You've already tried car and RV camping. You've camped at commercial campsites that had a convenient restroom and water supply. Now, you want to explore the road less traveled. Backcountry camping, also known as primitive camping, is a wonderful way to explore the remote...
Pismo State Beach, California, has many attractions and activities including camping, swimming, hiking and wildlife viewing. Birdwatching is one of the primary activities in the area. The park also has the largest over-wintering colony of monarch butterflies in the natio...
The first and most fundamental thing is never hike alone. There are too many situations, especially as an unexperienced hiker, where you may find yourself without anyone to help you. So the buddy system works and applies very much in hiking.
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