For many us, working out at the gym probably doesn't make our list of "my favorite things to do." Nope, it can be compared to other things such as doing homework, paying bills, and folding laundry. In addition, you don't have to be Einstein to know that already diminished motivation to workout is going to hit rock bottom when the humidity and scorching heat arrives in the summer; however, most problems have solutions. There is a solution to this one. The best way to avoid the heat and to get a good workout is water aerobics.
Water aerobics is not
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Charles River Bike Path
by Louise April 28th, 2011 | Biking, Outdoor Activities, Walking
The Charles River Bike Path is a 23-mile, mixed-use path along the Charles River in the Boston area. It contains a 17-mile loop that is divided by the river. On the north side, the path passes through Cambridge and Watertown. On the south side, it passes through the West End, Back Bay, and Allston-Brighton neighborhoods of Boston. There are plans to extend the path to Needham, Dedham, and West Roxbury. The route is fully-paved; one can bike the length of the Charles River Bike Path in less than two hours. There might be a few traffic lights and some narrow passing areas
Marco? Ahhh…Water Polo!
by Chang Song April 26th, 2011 | Outdoor Activities, Water Sports
Adults and kids alike spend hours in the pool once the dog days of summer arrive in July. They swim, dive, and play one of the most famous water games, water polo.
The sport of water polo is actually one of the oldest team sports in history. It debuted as the first team sport in the Olympics in 1900. The sport is exciting and intense, as it combines all the action of basketball, rugby, swimming, and wrestling.
During a regular match, which takes about a hour to complete, players constantly tread water, swim, sprint, tackle, and block. If that isn't enough,
The sport of water polo is actually one of the oldest team sports in history. It debuted as the first team sport in the Olympics in 1900. The sport is exciting and intense, as it combines all the action of basketball, rugby, swimming, and wrestling.
During a regular match, which takes about a hour to complete, players constantly tread water, swim, sprint, tackle, and block. If that isn't enough,
Sarah Palin: Outdoorsmen’s Best Advocate?
by TK February 2nd, 2011 | Outdoor Activities
In the time when everyone has a reality show, Sarah Palin did not miss out on her opportunity of 15 more minutes of fame with her show, Sarah Palin's Alaska, on TLC.
Although I have never watched a full episode, I will admit that I have seen glimpses and clips of the show. The entertainment merits of the show did not really matter to me. But what was of interest, were the great scenes of Alaska and the outdoor activities.
Catching some of the show and seeing Ms. Palin in her "rugged" state, got me to thinking: Is she the best
Although I have never watched a full episode, I will admit that I have seen glimpses and clips of the show. The entertainment merits of the show did not really matter to me. But what was of interest, were the great scenes of Alaska and the outdoor activities.
Catching some of the show and seeing Ms. Palin in her "rugged" state, got me to thinking: Is she the best
Making the Case for Hunting as a Good Outdoors Activity
by TK December 30th, 2010 | Hunting, Outdoor Activities
For many years, there has been a great debate about if hunting is a beneficial activity for the environment. There are environmentalists that fall on each side of the topic and like most environmental issues the evidence gets clouded. A 2009 article in Scientific American does a great job of laying out both sides of the argument.
I personally come in on the side that hunting serves a useful purpose to the environment and that hunters must do all that they can to portray their viable outdoors activity in the best light possible.
With that agenda in mind, we
I personally come in on the side that hunting serves a useful purpose to the environment and that hunters must do all that they can to portray their viable outdoors activity in the best light possible.
With that agenda in mind, we
