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• Mountain Bike Strength Training

  Since mountain biking is an exercise in itself, many people forget weight lifting is an important part. Weight training is particularly important in mountain biking as riding on trails can jar the body, and put stress on joints and mus… read more

• The Best Salt Water Flies for Fly Fishing

  Saltwater fly fishing is a world unto itself. Flies are often large and cumbersome, but if you want to land a big saltwater fish on the fly, you better have some big flies to throw at them. Don't worry if you're not Lefty Kreh, shootin… read more

• How to Build Muscle Mass in a Workout

  Building muscle mass requires dedication in the gym during workouts and a healthy diet with a surplus of calories. Challenging your muscles with heavy weights during each workout will build muscle faster than lower intensity exercise.… read more

• Men's Workout Program

  A comprehensive workout program is advisable for everyone, but especially those who enjoy the recreation provided by the great outdoors. Strong legs, strong arms and a strong back can make you feel healthier overall and get your metabo… read more

• Fishing in Vader, Washington

  Washington is a top destination for fishing vacations. The state offers fishing in the ocean and onshore, along with with canoe and boat fishing. In the western part of the state is the town of Vader, 20 minutes from Barnes State Park,… read more

• Exercises for White Water Kayaking

  Whitewater kayaking is a strenuous sport that involves paddling a kayak on a whitewater river or a moving body of water that can range from gentle to dangerous. The sport requires a lot of upper- and lower-body strength, balance, endur… read more

• Exercises for Skiing

  Whether you're new to the sport or experienced on the slopes, preseason conditioning can make your skiing time more enjoyable. You'll be able to get in more runs and keep your form together if you are in good skiing condition. You don'… read more

• Standing Exercises

  Not all exercises require special equipment or room to swing weights around. You can target nearly every muscle in your body with exercises that require you to stand up. Some standing exercises can be done while waiting in a line. Sta… read more

• Ways to Build Calf Muscles

  You exercise your calf muscles with every step you take. Just as you can more easily do 25 crunches when you've been doing them for a month than you could do them when you first started, you can also build up your calf muscles. As you… read more

• Muscle Strength & Endurance Exercises

  You need strength and endurance to conquer trails. However, one particular exercise usually cannot provide both. Muscles strengthen by contracting. Endurance increases when you raise your heart rate for an extended time period. You nee… read more

• Exercises for the Stomach & Legs

  Choosing exercises that work more than one body part at a time is a good way to shorten your workout while still achieving your desired results. Leg exercises are usually divided into those that target the upper leg or thigh and those… read more

• Hip Flexor Exercises

  You need strong and flexible hips to enjoy the vast array of outdoor recreational activities. Imagine trying to ski, scale a rock wall or give a mountain bike trail your all if your hips aren't in good shape. Add hip flexor exercises t… read more

• Stomach Exercise Programs

  Stomach muscle exercises are for more than just flattening the belly. The muscles in the stomach contribute to what trainers call "core strength," as these muscles help hold up the torso. If you are a backpacker, for example, strong st… read more

• Quick Ways to Make Me Jump Higher

  Vertical leap is associated most often with basketball, but it is also very useful in making headway over broken ground quickly. Also, the same muscles are used by divers to kick their way out of the ocean and onto a dive boat. The qua… read more

• Spine Strengthening Exercises

  As anyone who has suffered through a bad back injury knows, a weak spine makes most strenuous activities more difficult or impossible. For people who love the outdoors, this covers everything from pursuits with heavy back loads, such a… read more

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