Fitness Articles & Videos

• Fitness & Nutrition for Cycling

  Cycling provides outdoor enthusiasts with an opportunity to experience natural scenery along city or back country roads and trails. As an added benefit, cycling also improves cardiovascular health and increases leg strength. If you prefer t… read more

• How to Find the Best Kayak Fit

  When buying a new kayak, finding the right fit can mean the difference between many happy days on the water and many miserable ones. A boat without enough volume is hard to control. A boat that doesn't fit your body size and shape can be ve… read more

• How to Use a Camp Chef Smoke Vault

  You can use the Camp Chef Smoke Vault to easily smoke your fish, meat and wild game while camping or at home. This small propane-powered smoker is designed to make jerky as well. As the Camp Chef Smoke Vault uses propane instead of wood ch… read more

• How to Hike With Heartburn

  Heartburn is usually not a serious condition but it can put a damper on a hiking expedition. If you suffer from heartburn often or even just occasionally, plan ahead to prevent this uncomfortable malady from ruining your outing. Pay attenti… read more

• Hiking Knee Injury

  Knee injuries can keep you away from your favorite hiking trail. Make a plan to prevent knee injuries and rehabilitate chronic problems to stay pain-free this hiking season. read more

• How to Maintain Propane Tank Fittings on RVs

  Damage to tank fittings, the hardware located at the apex of the propane tank, can result in gas leaks. While the location of the propane tank is a main part of maintaining fittings, protecting the tank itself is also important. Before emba… read more

• Force 10 Propane Stove Spare Parts

  Force 10 propane stoves are designed to fit into boat and ship galleys. Force 10 has been making and producing marine cooking stoves for over 30 years. Separating Force 10 from other stove makes is the use of heavy-gauge stainless steel, on… read more

• How to Size Snow Skis

  Downhill skiing is a fun and exhilarating winter sport for people of all ages. In addition to proper weather conditions and terrain, skiers must have the proper equipment. And each piece must be the appropriate size. Sizing snow skis is ess… read more

• Snow Chain Fitting Instructions

  In wintry conditions, you can wrap chains around your tires to form a cage and provide extra traction on snow-covered roads. Such chains will help you drive through some mountain passes during heavy snowfall; in some areas, you may be turne… read more

• How To Fold a Dress Shirt for Packing

  Whether on a trip for business or leisure, travelers may choose to fold and pack one or more dress shirts for wear during meetings, nice dinners, or visits to sacred landmarks. When packing a dress shirt for travel, fold it to minimize wrin… read more

• How to Fit Bikes for Height

  Ergonomics may not be the first word to come to mind when you think of cycling, but making sure your bike frame and seat fits your body is key to getting the most out of your ride. If the frame is too large you may find yourself painfully s… read more

• How to Fit Backpacking Boots

  Backpacking or hiking boots are one of the most important outdoor purchases you'll ever make. Getting a proper fit is crucial -- if the boots are uncomfortable, you won't want to wear them, and a poor fit can also cause debilitating blister… read more

• How to Connect a Propane Tank to an RV

  Many recreational vehicles use propane gas for a number of things, ranging from cooking on a stove to heating water. Because of this heavy usage, most recreational vehicles can accommodate two propane tanks at once. These tanks are almost a… read more

• How to Fit a Bike for a Child

  Choosing a bike for a child is not a difficult task---but it is an extremely important one. A poorly sized bicycle can increase the chances of an accident and endanger the child's life. Children's bikes are sized by wheel diameter rather th… read more

• Hotels in Antsiranana, Madagascar

  If you visit Madagascar, then make a point of seeing some of the indigenous species, such as the lemur, sifaka, and chameleons. Rare flora and fauna abound on this island-nation. Located about 200 miles off the coast of Mozambique, Africa,… read more

• How to Lace Zippers Into Boots

  If you've ever ran out of time lacing your shoes, then using a zipper might be a good choice. Instead of lacing your shoes and tying the laces, you simply pull up the zipper and you're ready to go. EMS workers, military personnel and anyone… read more

• How to Install Water Tanks on a Sailboat

  A water tank in your sailboat gives you the freedom to take her out on longer trips. With a large enough tank, you could conceivably take twenty-day sailing expeditions. If you're not looking to get away for that long, having several gallon… read more

• How to Make a PVC Drying Rack for a RV Ladder

  Being self-contained as you travel in an RV means doing laundry at some point. Unfortunately, stopping at a laundromat means losing the better part of a day. An excellent solution is washing your clothes in your sink and drying them on a ra… read more

• Types of Bike Trainers

  When the weather gets frightful, maintaining your cycling fitness can become a challenge. When rain, snow, lightning or other outdoor variables make riding outside impossible, an indoor bike trainer can be a great way to stay in shape. read more

• How to Find Swimming Shorts for Men

  Swimming is a sport and recreational activity enjoyed by thousands of people. Your swimwear can make a difference, whether you're swimming for a refreshing dip or are training for a competitive triathlon. There is a wide variety of swim app… read more

• How to Pack a Sea Bag

  A sea bag is a large, durable canvas bag used by the military. Originally, a sailor could wrap his hammock around his bag, sling the sack over his shoulder and carry his bed and all his gear from one ship to the next. Sea bags are large and… read more

• How to Find a Swimming Suit That Fits Just Right

  Swimsuit shopping can be daunting, to say the least, as you contemplate a garment that will expose both your body's shape and vast amounts of skin in public. The best way to prepare yourself for a swimsuit search is to know your body's shap… read more

• How to Fit Snow Skis

  Many skiers rent skis based on the advice of workers manning the rental counter at whichever ski resort they are visiting. It may only take you one trip down a ski hill, but when you have decided that you enjoy to ski and plan to do it on a… read more

• How to Find the Right Fit Bicycle

  The most expensive and precise bike in the world is almost useless if it doesn't fit you as perfectly as possible. A bad fit with your bike can result in sore muscles, a decrease in the performance of the bike and even injury. The rough rid… read more

• Types of Swimming Suits

  Swimming suits are required clothing if you wish to visit a public beach, pool or other locale where you may engage in water sports. They are optional, however, at nude beaches, certain clothing-optional resorts and at private pools that sp… read more

• Swimming Suit Facts

  Public bathing, popular in Greece and Rome, took a few centuries to catch on in other parts of the world. Nowadays the swimsuit continues to evolve, with a long and storied history behind it. read more

• How to Fit a Kid for a Bicycle

  With children's bikes, size is crucial to safety. A bike that is the wrong size can be hard for the child to properly control, making an accident and injury more likely. This is particularly true when the bicycle is too large. Children shou… read more

• How to Fit a Bicycle Helmet

  Bicycle helmets are up to 88 percent effective at preventing head and brain injuries in the event of a bike crash, according to the National Highway Safety Administration. Helmets are mandated by law in many states and are considered the No… read more

• Pearl Izumi Gloves Review

  Gloves can make the difference between a good bike ride and a painful test of endurance. Pearl Izumi has put the team Slipstream name onto a pair of gloves that lives up to the standard of excellence they have established since they came t… read more

• How to Fit Snow Shoes

  Snow shoeing is the perfect way to enjoy fresh powder, a snowy slope or a cold winter's day. But you need the right snow shoe to match your style and preference. Consider back country, trekking, racing and recreational snow shoes. You also… read more

• How to Fit Bicycle Shoes

  Bicycle shoes that fit well are comfortable, allowing you to enjoy your ride. You can ride longer when you're wearing comfortable biking shoes. Uncomfortable, ill-fitting bicycle shoes cause pain and discomfort that can cut your bike ride s… read more