In cardio-vascular training, different levels of heart rate condition the body in different ways. There is a heart rate for maximizing fat burning, and a heart rate for training for speed. Keeping a workout in the right heart rate zone virtually requires the use of an electronic aid like a heart rate monitor, since it is the only realistic way to get accurat… 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
Sometimes finding the time and energy to vary your normal workout routine can be a challenge. Normal workout regimes tend to focus on specific muscle groups. But circuit training targets multiple muscle groups in the context of different predetermined workout "stations." This makes it easy to tailor your circuit-training plans to varying time constraints. Pl… read more
Stamina and endurance are interchangeable: the ability to sustain your level of exertion over time and through tough challenges. read more
A triathlon is a race that consists of running, swimming and biking. Unlike marathons, which have a set distance, the distance varies for each part of a triathlon. Athletes use a variety of workouts when training for a triathlon. read more
Hamstring muscles allow the knee to bend and play an important role in a runner's stride. Unfortunately, a hamstring stain will put a runner on the couch and takes time and work to heal. Fortunately, with focused hamstring workouts,… 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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