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3 Ways to Use the Bathroom Outdoors

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...e routine that includes both indoor and outdoor activities gives you options to work indoors when a thunderstorm rages on outside or allows you to do your workout outdoors when you can't face th...
Fun Gifts for Dads

For every occasion, for every budget, and for every dad, the perfect gift is right around the corner. There are even gifts for dads with unknown hobbies and gifts for dads who claim they already ha...
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Identifying poison oak is the first thing you should do to avoid exposure. The leaves are similar to those grown on an oak tree with rounded tips, and they are slightly larger than poison ivy leave...
Running vs. Elliptical Calories

Usage of the treadmill and the elliptical trainer is very common in nearly every gym and even rehabilitation facilities. People who use this equipment usually wish to burn calories to lose body fat...
3 Ways to Prevent Age Spots

...y if you plan on spending the whole day outdoors.
5 Things You Need to Know About Outdoor Exercise

...ther up the kids for some old fashioned outdoor entertainment. Spend an afternoon hiking or biking with your kids. Get plenty of outdoor exercise on a camping vacation or a trip to the beach. At...
5 Ways To Take Care Of Ankles While Hiking

Hiking is a great outdoor activity that lets you experience the great outdoors and exercise at the same time. It's important to take care of your body and know how to keep yourself safe and healthy...
Smart Shopping for Sunglasses

...nterparts found perched on the noses of outdoors-people and sportsmen and women everywhere, sunglasses are a major part of both the fashion and athletic industries. Shopping for sunglasses can ...

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Tennis - general

...late 19th century, tennis can be played outdoors, indoors, in pairs (called doubles) or individually (called singl...

Horseback Riding - walking

...ck riding and walking horses is a great outdoors activity that burns extra calories.

Walking - to and from outhouse (to is faster)

If you've ever spent time in the great outdoors, you know that one of the inevitable requirements of alfresco living ...

Maple Syruping (carrying buckets and wood)

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Walking - with dog

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TreadClimber - resistance 12 @ 1 mph

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Outdoors

Finally the sun came out a little and I was tired of waiting for time to go to work. My legs were kinda tight from my 5 miles yesterday. So I said heck with this and squeezed on my compressio...
Get Moving Outdoors!
...e, if you haven't already! Exercising outdoors is one of my favorite things to do, and I highly recommend it. It's a great change of pace that will get your blood pumping and your senses engag...
- Posted On March 10, 2009 06:56:14 AM
  Great post Denise! Read More
- Posted On March 10, 2009 10:32:45 AM
  Stop it! Read More
First Long run outdoors!!
I'm so happy. I guess we call it last night but i'm still up so its still today. I went for my first long run. I completed 6 miles. I didn't stop except to drink water.(Well i did play along with t...
- Posted On April 26, 2009 03:04:24 AM
  Wow 6 miles is impressive. I love the calorie burn that goes with running too! Sounds like a great time! Read More
- Posted On April 26, 2009 06:53:16 AM
  Awesome, calililly! That's fantastic that you did the 6 miles! And how cute abut the little boy :) that's so sweet! Good luck with the 4AM runs...wow...i don't thin... Read More
Getting Outdoors...?????
OK, so we woke up to SNOW here in MN!!!! Crazy!! (Just 6 days ago my daughter was in shorts and a tank top!) I was so bummed, put me in a mood for most of the day. My husband was going to go to...
- Posted On April 27, 2008 01:37:32 PM
  I am so sorry to hear about your snow! Our weather out here in CA is amazing! It's 85 degrees and sunny! I rode my bike 60 miles today on the American River Trail...saw 18 wild turkeys and a rattle... Read More
- Posted On April 27, 2008 02:57:50 PM
  It's only about 50 degrees here in Iowa and the past week we've had some thunderstorms, so I know how you feel some, Kara! And we definitely had snow here earlier this month - I hope you aren't se... Read More
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- Posted On March 15, 2007 07:48:00 AM
  ...etails such as running on treadmill vs. outdoors, intensity, mph, etc.) These fields don't necessarily have to be calculated, but could just be input #'s based upon what the machine that the us... Read More
Transition to Outside Running
- Posted On May 4, 2009 06:23:57 AM
  Treadmill running and outdoor running are very different so your experience is not unlike anyone else who has made the transition. Don't doubt that you'll be able to run a 5k based on this experien... Read More
- Posted On May 4, 2009 07:34:04 AM
  ...to the difference between treadmill and outdoor running. I've always gone with the 2:1 ratio as a rule-of-thumb for distance work. I try to max out the machine for speed work. Overall, there ... Read More
nose clogging up while running?
- Posted On February 7, 2009 02:16:38 PM
  ...o working out at a gym instead of being outdoors due to "chronic & seasonal allergies". I tested positive for certain types of molds, pollens & weeds. It hardly ever freez... Read More
- Posted On February 3, 2009 02:53:02 PM
  It is so hard to breathe when running, especially when you can't do it through your nose! I have tried the nasal strips, and they work great until I sweat and they fall off. Is there a plastic piec... Read More
Spin Vs. Treadmill
- Posted On March 24, 2008 11:41:28 AM
  ... -- treadmill, even elliptical, running outdoors. He does say things like "we're now going to sprint for a minute then have a 30 second rest then sprint for a minute and a half." Let me tell... Read More
- Posted On March 24, 2008 09:03:40 AM
  I used to take spin classes but the schedule changed and now i can't take them during lunch(only if i do it on my own and it's not the same when i am pushing myself) So now i have the treadmill ... Read More
As good as exercise?
- Posted On July 10, 2008 05:15:05 PM
  ...e too. I'd much prefer a walk anywhere outdoors to the treadmill, and I definitely prefer my rower to the treadmill. In a run of bad weather the treadmill is a great option though and music all... Read More
- Posted On July 10, 2008 05:12:26 AM
  Does anyone else feel that just going outside and being active (ex. playing sports, going for walks, playing on playgrounds, or even shopping or cleaning for long periods of time) is just as good a... Read More
walkin man...
- Posted On August 21, 2008 05:37:44 AM
  ...low impact and high on enjoyment of the outdoors. You can track walking as exercise too: http://www.thedailyplate.com/fitness/ex ... s-per-mile There are other speeds in the fitness section ... Read More
- Posted On August 20, 2008 08:28:59 PM
  Anywho, I walk like 1 hour to 1 and a half hour around the park. Nothing to much, 3 mph usually. Does this count as exercise u think? Read More
Winter/Snow Sports, Skiing, Snowboarding, Snowshoeing, Sled
- Posted On December 29, 2007 10:44:41 AM
  ... holding you back? � Do you like being outdoors in the cold? http://www.invision.smileyville.net/smilies/ill%20%282%29.gif � Anything else you want to add? Read More
- Posted On December 29, 2007 10:45:45 AM
  ...(minor details). � Do you like being outdoors in the cold? not particularly. I prefer the ski lodge and laughing at everyone falling down the slopes! � Anything else you want to add? ... Read More
running question?
- Posted On August 19, 2008 11:30:13 AM
  ...st fine. If you want to run races maybe outdoors. Treadmill Pros: -don't have to watch out for cars/other runners -you can zone out and watch tv -keep a constant pace -see the time/distance rig... Read More
- Posted On August 20, 2008 01:13:37 PM
  ... am a nerd and yes, I am not much of an outdoors person. Read More
My goal
for this month is 3000 minutes of pedaling or 10 miles per day.
- Posted On October 2, 2008 05:48:47 PM
  ...it! October is a beautiful month to be outdoors. Read More
- Posted On October 2, 2008 05:48:47 PM
  ...it! October is a beautiful month to be outdoors. Read More
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GREAT NEWS!!!!!
I am officially cleared now to run on something other than the treadmill. My 8 weeks of exile are over! I am so happy I could do back flips! But then again knowing me I would reinjure my knee. :...
- Posted On March 10, 2008 05:49:28 PM
  ... on Thursday so that might be the first outdoor test. Tomorrow is only 2 miles with quad/hamstring strength training. Read More
- Posted On March 10, 2008 11:17:13 AM
  ...stic! congratulations and best of luck outdoors! Read More
Feel Great In '08
...any given time and I will probably walk outdoors today because it is supposed to be in the 40s. Joyce, WW sounds good for you. I think so far it's you and Leslie -- it will be fun to see wha...
- Posted On December 28, 2007 04:34:09 PM
  Great in '08! I like it! Read More
Had a great ride today
feels good
- Posted On February 28, 2009 02:47:48 PM
  ...ld be greatly appreciated. I would ride outdoors but it's too darned cold here in Chicago at this time. Read More
- Posted On January 13, 2009 08:01:19 AM
  great job.how is your year going so far? Read More
Great on treadmill, terrible on sidewalk - help!
- Posted On February 9, 2009 01:47:09 PM
  ...his forced motion does not translate to outdoor running. You always have small variances in speed when outdoors. 4. You might be trying to go too fast. The treadmill regulates your overall spe... Read More
- Posted On February 10, 2009 11:04:36 AM
  ...ind of thing. I went from treadmill to outdoor running. I still run on the treadmill in the mornings and outdoors on the weekend. I run on a combo of surfaces so my legs can adapt to all. Not j... Read More
first 5K

...de.... any advice on wether to go outdoors to train or just go for it outdoors at the race---- the course is almost all slow downhill grade-- (Pittsburgh Great Race)..I've run outdoors bef...
Indoor Running
- Posted On April 16, 2009 06:00:00 AM
  ...e mechanics are 99% the same as running outdoors. Treadmills vary greatly though in terms of hardness or softness. Nicer treadmills are more cushioned than running outdoors on asphalt or concret... Read More
- Posted On April 15, 2009 06:55:12 PM
  For all you runners out there... what do you think is better "running" on an elliptical or on a treadmill? Do you run on an incline or flat on the treadmill, and how fast/how long do you... Read More

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Alfresco kitchens

With nearly every gathering you host, it's fairly certain that the party will end up in the kitchen. So why not take the party, and the kitchen, outdoors? Alfresco kitchens are becoming ubiquitous, and almost synonymous with a successful soiree. Just...

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