Training: Don't be afraid of free weights
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BC-AV-TRAINING:MCT (938 words)
Where do you work out in your gym? Is it the aerobics area, where you run or spin, perhaps while watching TV or reading a book? Or do you use machines, sitting down to exercise? Forget it! Instead, get your best workout by hitting the free weight room. Many gym members, especially women, avoid a conditioning routine centered on free weights. They may be turned off by the noise--grunting, ...

Jun/13/2013 01:03 PM

Never use a treadmill again: get fit with these original fitness features
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BC-AV-TRAVELFITNESS:MCT (1000 words)
Getting fit doesn't have to be on your to-do list after you travel. While many hotels offer state-of-the-art cardio and strength training equipment, we know that treadmills can get downright boring after a while. So we've found the hotels that have one-of-a-kind fitness amenities that will add a little spice to your workouts while you travel and below we'll tell you where to find them. ...

Jun/13/2013 08:13 AM

Couple's dream canoe trip turns to nightmare
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BC-AV-CANOETRIP-DEATH:MS (1033 words)
Headed to their dream wilderness lake on the first leg of a three-week canoe trip, Elaine and Dick Barber paddled into the Basswood River rapids just as they had done a decade ago. On that July day, the Minnetonka, Minn., couple had easily navigated their canoe through the rippling rapids in Quetico Provincial Park in Ontario, along the U.S.-Canadian border. But on June 2, the water was high ...

Jun/13/2013 08:11 AM

Use color to lose: 7 cues that boost weight loss
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BC-AV-COLORS-FITNESS:MCT (1854 words)
Ever wondered why the insides of restaurants are often painted red, yellow, or orange? It's not a coincidence: Decades of research in the field of color psychology show how hues can subconsciously affect a person's emotions and decision-making processes. In fact, warm-toned hues, like those seen in popular fast-food joints, are known appetite enhancers, says Jill Morton, founder and head ...

Jun/13/2013 08:09 AM

Tips for dealing with ticks
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BC-AV-TIPS-TICKS:GF (456 words)
Just seeing the ticks is enough to make your skin crawl, but they generally don't cause problems until becoming attached. That's especially true with deer ticks, which carry Lyme disease. With that in mind, the makers of Insect Shield repellant clothing recently offered five ways to stay protected during the tick-infested months: -Remove ticks safely: To safely remove attached ticks, first ...

Jun/13/2013 08:08 AM

Program gets kids off the couch and into the tent
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BC-AV-KIDSCAMPING:BZ (649 words)
Long before Karoline Hurd became involved with the Great American Backyard Campout, she and her young children would pitch tents and make s'mores behind the family's suburban home. "That's not the norm anymore," said Hurd, the senior manager of special events for the National Wildlife Federation. "Most American kids spend the majority of their time indoors." As part of the National Wildlife ...

Jun/13/2013 08:08 AM

Battle ropes can get you feeling and looking like Tarzan in no time
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BC-AV-ROPES:TB (756 words)
Next to the popular treadmills and the busy elliptical machines, just steps away from the weight machines at most gyms, there's usually a large pile of ropes. Battle ropes usually come in pairs. They're each about 50 feet long, and they're a lot thicker than a jump-rope. While battle ropes may seem intimidating, they actually provide a great cardio and strength workout due to their ...

Jun/13/2013 08:08 AM

Keep that pooch afloat on the water
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BC-AV-GEAR-DOGPFD:ID (324 words)
Phoebe's life vest from Ruffwear has gotten a lot of use over the past few years and it's still keeping her afloat on the West's whitewater rivers. Ruffwear's K-9 Float Coat has several layers of closed-cell foam instead of one thick piece to make the life vest shape to the dog and be more comfortable. Phoebe doesn't mind wearing it at all. It's second nature. The vest doesn't interfere with ...

Jun/13/2013 08:08 AM

Outdoorsy summer travel: The 7 best destinations in the US
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BC-AV-SUMMERDESTINATIONS:MCT (1016 words)
Summer is the time to get outdoors and get active. And even though it can get your blood pumpin', there is nothing more relaxing than some quality time with Mother Nature, whether you're hiking, fishing, or whitewater rafting - or simply kicking back and taking in the views after a day filled with activity. Our seven favorite spots in the U.S. for an outdoorsy getaway this summer were chosen ...

Jun/13/2013 08:04 AM

Fitness Success: A personal trainer's top 7 super foods
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BC-AV-FITNESSSUCCESS:MCT (1233 words)
We all are what we eat. What we eat most of the time will have a lot to do with how good we feel and how good we look. You want your staples to be healthy, nutrient dense foods. I get a lot of questions about what I eat (that I am supposed to eat), so these are a few of my favorite foods - what I think are "super foods." Obviously, if you are allergic to something on this list, such as eggs, ...

Jun/13/2013 08:03 AM