From the dozens of themed Cirque du Soleil shows to the performing artist Pink, aerial silks are having a moment in popular culture. They are also having a moment in fitness. You can probably tell just by watching aerial silk artists defy gravity that aerial silk routines are one heck of a workout. Especially for …
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If you’ve started doing some swim training, the you might be focused on your mile time. You’re probably wondering what’s a good one-mile swim time in freestyle. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned swimmer, we’ve got some data to share with you so you can see if you’re a fast swimmer, an average swimmer, …
You’ve just gotten back from a camping trip where it rained the whole time, so here you are at home with a wet tent. What are you supposed to do with this thing now? Especially if you don’t have the space outside to let it air dry. Then you remember that you have that clothes …
If you’ve ever played volleyball, then you know that a game can leave you with red welts in two places on your body – your arms and your knees. And if you’re playing sand volleyball, then you can end up with some serious skinned knee ouchies below the knee area. Enter the humble set of …
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If you’re not a fan of going to the gym, but you want to take up boxing, then you should consider adding a heavy bag to your home gym. Of course, these types of punching bags aren’t for everyone since you need a proper place to hang it. Interested in seeing if one of these …
If you’re planning on taking up some activities that require a lot of arm strength, like rowing a kayak or rock climbing, then you might be wondering if boxing is a good way to build muscle. The quick answer is yes, boxing build muscles. But before you add a new heavy bag to your home …
So, you’ve just got yourself a new pair of Chacos hiking sandals, but your outdoor adventure is soon and you don’t want to get blisters. You might be panicking now with lot of questions running through your mind. How long does it take to break-in a pair of Chacos? And how can you speed up …
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The Greater Philadelphia Area offers a network of recreational trails with something to please everyone — serious road cyclists, weekend mountain bikers and tourists alike have access to an unprecedented network of trails. Many of the these trails can be found in Philadelphia’s diverse park system. But because they touch on urban and suburban neighborhoods, …
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Las Vegas might be a bustling metropolis, but its big city vibe (and its naughty reputation) overshadows the fact that it’s also an oasis in the middle of a desert. Its nearest major cities are a half day’s drive away, and the second biggest city in the state – Reno – is a whopping seven …
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If you commute with your bike, then you might be a bit anxious about it getting stolen whenever you have to lock it up to go inside. This anxiety, and theft threat, increases where there is no bike rack available for you to lock it to. So, what you do when you need to lock …
After a few times pitching your tent at a muddy campsite, you might be wondering how to get that dirty tent back into like-new clean condition. If you’ve got your eye on the washing machine, then let us give you some tips before you just toss it on in with some Tide. Should You Wash …
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Las Vegas is a city that has become almost synonymous with its vices. For good reason. It did actively court the reputation. Since the launch of its “What Happens Here, Stays Here” ad campaign in 2003, Las Vegas is largely regarded as a place to go and let your lusts run rampant. But you can’t …
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As outdoor enthusiasts, wintertime in New York City can feel endless. But you don’t have to let the plummeting temperatures and snow squalls put a damper on getting your outdoor adventure fix. There are tons of things to do within a short drive or train trip to get your blood pumping in the crisp winter …
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