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Other Recreational Activities

Join this board to discuss non-team activities like skiing, diving, hiking, canoeing, climbing, fishing or whatever you do for fun or exercise.

Is Inline Skating a good side activity for running?

Answered by a doctor

(Boy,this should be like a moth to the flames type thread for those skater types out there...) I've been thinking of skating as a cross training to the running. Would this be a good activity on the off running days? I've never done in-line skating. I was a big time skater back in the day (all us...

by User avatar Kimba90

My very first spinning class

In an effort to rehabiliate and get back on the fitness wagon I have been riding quite a bit, mostly on stationary bikes either at hotels or at the gym. Today I went to my very first spinning class and I have to say I am hooked!!!! I busted my a$$ for the first time in a long time, even got pretty...

by User avatar Running Brewer

Does anyone else love cross country skiing?

does anybody else love this? it used to be a big part of my life before kids. now, it's a distant memory. sniff. my son put my skis on last weekend and did the "yard" -- he looked :fubby: i have yet to find any excercise that is so aerobically a$$-kicking.

by User avatar rolling rock

Sweaty Hands & Yoga

Answered by a doctor

Anyone have suggestions for dealing with sweaty hands during yoga? :shrug: Any postures that require hands on the mat result in major slippage! I've considered using talcum powder or anti-perspirant. Ayudame!

by User avatar bonobo

To kick, or not to kick: pros/cons of alternative sports

I'm now into my second stint of phys therapy to rehab hip injury (severe rectus femoris+iliopsoas+hamstring strains) I got partly from yoga but mostly from playing soccer. I run 5Ks/10Ks (and was aiming for half marathon in August) and got into soccer as a fun way to do cross-training as part of a...

by User avatar Guest

What would happen to someone that had extremely low body fat if they went on Atkins?

Answered by a doctor

What would happen to someone that had extremely low body fat (<6%) if they went on Atkins? /I'm not going on Atkins, just asking.

by User avatar purple hayes

What is a good sport to inject some excitement in my life?

As the number forty approaches, and I’m getting older, I feel that I’ve become too static and that I need some excitement. A sports activity could be the cure for my boredom. Suggest me a few exciting sports to shake my world. I’m healthy and strong and I can do almost anything. It...

by User avatar ted

What gear do i need to buy for mountain climbing?

Hello everyone! For the first time in my life I will go on a mountain climbing and I’m not quite familiar with what kind of equipment to buy for that occasion. I have a large pack, but I heard that it would be more comfortable to get a sternum strap for it. Does anyone have an idea why is it...

by User avatar sutherlan

Has anyone tried kickboxing?

I'm considering different ways to xtrain during the winter (1 or 2 days a week). Kickboxing sounds interesting. How hard is this on the body? I'm not interested in the aerobic class version, I would want to learn the real art of kickboxing to stay toned and to learn self defense. As with...

by User avatar shelee

Has anyone ever done Adventure Racing?

Has anyone ever done one? I've been invited to join a team and do a couple this year. Looks like fun but I have orienteered with a map since I was in basic training 20 years ago........

by User avatar cjay