Unlike lift-serviced alpine skiing, Nordic skiing requires you to "earn your turns." This means that you need to be able to climb the hills. As such, it is far more aerobic than alpine skiing, since you are in a constant state of motion. Additionally, while Nordic skiing has balance requirements that are similar to alpine, it uses much more upper body stren… read more
It is easy to overlook the value of the hip in allowing you to do things such as ski, backpack or swim. You might be surprised to find out that, according to "The Male Body: An Owner's Manual," the joints in your hip support 70% of your body weight. Strengthening those hip flexors can therefore help you avoid a very real potential for injury when your muscle… read more
There are various hip flexor and quad exercises for strengthening and stretching the lower body. Keeping these muscle groups strong and flexible improves fitness, balance and posture while also decreasing the risk of injuries. The hip flexor and quad muscles of the legs are muscle groups necessary for everyday movements such as standing, walking and climbing… read more
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 to your regular routine to prepare your body to meet any challenge. read more
Hip pain is a common complaint of bicyclists. Most often the hip pain is caused by a tight iliotibial band, or IT band, of tissue than runs from the hip to the knee, and/or by a tight, overused iliopsoas muscle. read more
Snowboarding is a highly dynamic physical activity, which works almost every muscle in the human body. While balance, coordination and strength are the primary fitness requirements for snowboarding, flexibility is also crucial to the s… read more
The hamstring is not a single muscle but rather a group of three muscles on the back of the leg running from the buttocks to the back of the knee. The hamstrings are easy muscles to ignore, and unfortunately they can be prone to injury… read more
Cycling is often cited as a low-impact alternative to bone-jarring sports, but cyclists are no strangers to knee pain. The structural stresses and somewhat unnatural movements required to ride a bike can cause injury in a variety of wa… read more
Triathletes, road cyclists and marathon runners all share the desire for needed endurance and understand the need for specialized training to get there. Building endurance requires a bag of training tools and tricks to enhance cardiova… 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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