Compression shorts are tight-fitting shorts used for long distance running competitions like marathons or triathlons. Besides being more comfortable than baggier shorts, they provide less resistance, less muscle vibration and less skin chafing. Many types are constructed of material to trap heat so that your muscles remain warm and loose. The best type of co… read more
Strong knees mean longer and more profound enjoyment of an abundance of outdoor activities. Recreational activities from skiing to hiking to basketball will all suffer if your knees aren't in good shape. Your enjoyment of these and other activities will certainly be diminished if you don't make your knees as strong as possible. One bad move can wipe you out… read more
The knee is controlled by two major muscle groups: the quadriceps and the hamstrings. The quadriceps run past the front of the knee and allow the body to straighten the leg and move the kneecap. The hamstrings run behind the knee and work to bend the leg. Exercises and stretches to strengthen and stabilize the knee must target these two muscle groups primari… read more
All physical activities require healthy and strong knees. Knee strengthening exercises are important for rehabilitating your muscles after surgery or injuries, and to strengthen them for higher physical performance. In addition, these exercises prevent and improve mobility-affecting diseases, such as arthritis. For this reason, activities to stimulate the kn… read more
A bicycle seat keeps your bottom firmly adjusted to the bicycle's center of gravity and allows the efficient power transfer through the drive chain. It also helps keep your bottom comfortable. As counterintuitive as it sounds, softer and bigger bicycle seats often work against comfort and increase bruising or chafing. When you are selecting a bicycle seat, t… read more
Cross-country skiing is the most dynamic winter sport. Unlike alpine skiing and snowboarding, which rely primarily on the core and lower body, cross-country skiing also makes active use of the muscles of the upper body. As such, a one… read more
Mountain biking clothes are designed to make the sport of mountain biking as cool and comfortable as possible. As mountain biking has expanded, clothing has evolved to meet the changing demands, and there's now a range of options to me… read more
At some point or another, many hikers are hit with a case of chafing on their inner thighs. This is a common occurrence resulting from your skin's repeated rubbing against clothing or, sometimes, other skin. This can be a painful skin… read more
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
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
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.
Search by Keyword
