Sin City can be a fabulous place to celebrate a romantic Valentine's weekend. Temperatures can be on the cool side---in the mid to low 60s in the day and dropping into the 40s at night. February also tends to be the wettest month, so plan for some rain in the desert. read more
It's easy to design a workout program using nothing but the weight of your own body. Body weight workouts are a great way to keep your routine on track while traveling or camping. Tufts University's GrowingStronger website reports that the benefits of strength training include some relief of arthritis, back pain and depression. Strength training also promote… read more
Putting together a set workout program to get into shape can be beneficial because it provides you with a plan to follow, making it easy to stay organized and motivated. Some of the crucial elements to consider in a workout program include location, duration, the warm-up, strength training exercises, and the cardiovascular portion. You should also consult yo… 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
Horst Abraham, in his book "Skiing Right," wrote that people can learn to swim in the winter and learn to ski in the summer. Abraham was referring to the dynamic pattern theory of motor learning, which states that the brain is more efficient at memorizing patterns of movement than muscle isolation. Ski instructors call it "transfer of training." This theory… read more
Building cycling stamina is no easier than any other type of endurance, but the payoffs of a successful training routine are enormous. Whether you need that extra edge to sustain your next racing breakaway, or you're working up to your… read more
Some days you hike your favorite trail. Other days, you run it. Exercising in the outdoors gives you great views and healthy legs, but are you better off walking your next peak or running? Making the decision whether running is bett… read more
Strong legs can keep you enjoying your outdoor activities well into old age. Too many people tend to focus on developing their upper body and consider the legs only as a second thought. That would be a mistake for anyone, but especiall… read more
Circuit training is a fitness activity that intersperses aerobic and strength-training exercise. While circuits are often performed indoors, outdoor enthusiasts can design their own outdoor circuit. read more
If you are into working out hard, or even hardly into working out, a boot camp program can get you motivated and moving. Boot camps are exercise classes conducted outdoors. They usually use only your body weight and circuit training: S… read more
Key West is a small island with a great deal of history. It offers the visitor a wide variety of water sports from swimming to parasailing to deep sea fishing. The nightlife on Duval Street and in the historic district is legendary. M… read more
Tin Hau is located in Causeway Bay, Hong Kong and is accessible though the Tin Hau Station. It is home to the Tin Hau Temple located east of Victoria Park. Release your worries as you walk around its early 18th century façade. Mag… read more
You don't need to be training for a race or even traveling by foot to benefit from a mileage log. Mileage logs can help you cater your training to a specific adventure whether you are a hiker, bicyclist or kayaker. Simply keeping a log… read more
The Polar F11 heart rate monitor is used for running and multisport training. It not only reads your heart rate, but also includes a personal training program. The Polar F11 calculates how many calories you have burned and tracks your… read more
Speed is a necessary requirement for most athletes. Whether the sport is tennis, soccer, football or lacrosse, most athletes are called on to demonstrate both long and short bursts of speed. In addition to all-out speed, it is often ne… read more
Thanks to the advent of video games and the Internet, children are finding more reasons to stay indoors. The change in children's lifestyles can be observed in child obesity rates, which have more than tripled in the past 30 years, acc… read more
Correct posture provides the body with a structural base of support and enhances skill and athleticism. Movements that begin in optimal alignment progress with fluidity and efficiency. In contrast, abnormal posture creates unnatural st… read more
Heart rate monitors are the ideal workout companion for those who enjoy bicycling, jogging, hiking and running. By keeping track of your target heart rate, calories burned and distance traveled, you are able to closely monitor enduran… 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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