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The Fitness Week in Review for December 16-22

It’s been a great week here, I know I say that every week and every week I mean it. The Fitness blog is growing and it’s developing and we’ve had over a year to get into this race and to enjoy the company of our fellows here. In coming weeks, you’ll get to share in Valorie Delp’s experiences as she dives into the 10,000 step program and we have Ed Paul who uses swimming to maintain his fitness and get back into shape. They are telling us their stories, what’s yours? Saturday, December 16 In Kid Fitness: Take Your Toddler … Continue reading →

Snow Shoeing Tips for Beginners

I’ve only gone snow shoeing for fun once, though we did use them one winter where we lived because it was the easiest way to get out to the barn during the multiple blizzard type weather we had over one winter. Still, it’s important to recognize that snow shoeing like other forms of exercise and other sports has a learning curve and you need to build up your endurance. Your Stride It’s important to remember when you are snow shoeing that you have to lengthen your stride. The natural stride for walking is not elongated and if you walk with … Continue reading →

Walking in a Winter Wonderland – Snow shoeing

Show shoeing is a fantastic winter sport that most of us can do and is the equivalent of walking in the snow – without slogging in the snow. Whether you enjoy skiing or not, snow shoeing is worth checking out and what other way can you go walking in a beautiful winter wonderland while getting a good workout at a same time. Your body generates a great deal of body heat and will burn a great many calories during snow shoeing and you’ll discover that it’s far from a cold sport at all. One of the greatest boons of snow … Continue reading →