Recent Travel Blog | Preparing for Outdoor Activities PostsFun Fall Family Travel Destinations-Part 4: Train Ridesby Michele Cheplic24 Sep 2006 11:59 PMIf you are just joining us on this Fun Fall Family Travel Destinations series-welcome! If you are looking for family friendly travel tips-ways to take advantage of the spectacular autumn weather-then you've come to the right place. Indoor Climbing Gym - How To Get Startedby Heather Long17 Apr 2006 09:49 AMAre you interested in learning how to get started at an indoor rock climbing gym? Maybe you want to work on your skill level before you start outdoor rock climbing. Maybe you want to test your own limits. Or maybe you just want to test yourself against the idea of climbing a mountain. Z if for zooby Heather Long14 Apr 2006 07:09 AMTaking your kids to the zoo can be a delightful way to spend a day outdoors and amongst some of the most magnificent creatures in nature. Spring is an exceptionally popular time for schools and parents alike to take kids to the zoo. From Stable to Trail: Staying Safe Around Horsesby Heather Long13 Apr 2006 07:41 AMWhen it comes to riding lessons and trail riding, there are a lot of rules that can help you stay safe around horses. Horses are, after all, a lot bigger than we are. The following tips are designed to help you make the most out of your barn and trail time and most of all to help you not get hurt. Saving Your Pride with Knee Padsby Heather Long06 Apr 2006 12:00 PMThe warmer it gets outside, the more my daughter wants to get outside and play. I am all for that, in fact, I'd rather she played outside than sat inside watching television. One of her favorite things to do is ride her bike. Psyching Up for Summerby Heather Long19 Mar 2006 09:34 PMSummer time is rapidly approaching and for a lot of families that means road trips. Road trips are a time-honored tradition in my family. Every summer, my grandmother packed us into the car and we took off for parts known and unknown. Tips for Lower Body Strength when Climbingby Renee Dietz01 Jan 2006 09:42 PMThe majority of strength training you will do for rock climbing is for the upper body. After all, you will be using your back, forearms, and hands the most. However, the lower body also plays an important role in this activity, therefore it needs strength training as well. Strength Training for Rock Climbingby Renee Dietz01 Jan 2006 09:25 PMWhen learning to rock climb, you need to get into a regimen of working the very muscles you will need to climb. Keep in mind that to rock climb, your goal is not to build muscle and gain muscle mass. GETTING IN TOP PHYSICAL CONDITION FOR ROCK CLIMBINGby Renee Dietz30 Dec 2005 01:45 PMFor peak performance and the elimination of risk while rock climbing, you need to prepare the body If you have never rock climbed before but want to try, the first step is to get into shape. You will need strong hands and legs to maneuver the slabs, overhangs, and finger crevices. Getting in Shape to Scuba Diveby Renee Dietz29 Dec 2005 12:21 AMYou do not have to be an Olympian to scuba dive but you do need to be in good, physical shape for the ultimate in safety and fun! Just as with any type of physical activity, one of the first and best things you can do for yourself when it comes to scuba diving is to get into shape. Recent Blog Comments Andrea Hermitt says... "I have traveled with kids for many years." Michele Cheplic says... "Thanks for the comment Gillian, I like Expedia too." |
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