Exercise and Fitness

Winning the Gold - Summit Mixed Martial Arts

December 2, 2012 - 7:21pm — Steve Driben

Steve Driben (right) and coach Ronnie Wuest (left) @ NAGA Grappling Championship

By Steve Driben – “The match began and we shook hands. My opponent aggressively shoved me backward trying to intimidate me, but it did not faze me. I kept my movements fast, and my opponent seemed agitated that I was able to escape his powerful hold.” Read more!

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My Week at ACE Adventure

September 27, 2011 - 5:24am — Gerry Barnes

Gerry Barnes: Ace Adventure Resort in Minden, West Virginia has gone a long way toward restoring my faith in American advertising. And a seven-day, six-man multi-sport vacation at this resort was precisely what the doctor ordered for a really heavy case of the summertime blahs.

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Deception Pass State Park

August 6, 2011 - 1:51pm — Don Neske

Description:

Deception Pass features old-growth forests, sand dunes, 174 varieties of bird and spectacular views of shoreline, mountains, islands and sunsets mark this park a favorite for visitors to the Northwest.

Deception Pass State Park is a 4,134-acre marine and camping park with 77,000 feet of saltwater shoreline, and 33,900 feet of freshwater shoreline on three lakes. Rugged cliffs drop to meet the turbulent waters of Deception Pass. The park is outstanding for breath-taking views, forests and abundant wildlife.

Location

Deception Pass State Park

41020 State Route 20

Oak Harbor,, WA, 98277

United States

48° 23' 38.1156" N, 122° 38' 46.0536" W

See map: Google Maps

Website link:

Deception Pass State Park

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Target Heart Rate Calculation Karvonen Formula

July 31, 2011 - 9:18am — Don Neske

When it comes to fitness and exercise programs, not only can staying within your target heart rate zone help you to get better results more quickly, it can help you to prevent serious injury. There are many heart rate calculators that you can use to determine your target heart rate, but taking a couple extra minutes to compare the results to the Karvonen Formula is worth the time.

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2010: A California Odyssey - Part Two

October 10, 2010 - 10:00pm — Gerry Barnes

THE NORTHERN TREK. The Northern Trek would be longer, more circuitous, and more physically demanding than the southern leg of my expedition. On this journey, father and son photographers, Mark and Nathan May, would accompany me.

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2010 A California Odyssey - Part One

October 9, 2010 - 10:00pm — Gerry Barnes

With the economy in freefall, with everyone and his cousin out of work, and with horrifying financial forecasts looming over the nation like hobgoblins in a graveyard, there has never been a time when getting away from it all was so vital to the preservation of one’s sanity. But it’s a tricky proposition.

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ACE Adventure Resort

July 7, 2010 - 11:03pm — GettingOutside

Description:

Located in the New River Gorge, ACE Adventure Resort is the largest outdoor adventure resort in North America. This 1,500-acre forest, river and mountain playground attracts more than 40,000 activity participants a year.

ACE Adventure Resort

Location

ACE Adventure Resort Oak Hill, WV, 25901

United States

37° 58' 20.4024" N, 81° 8' 55.3704" W

See map: Google Maps

Contact Name:

Beth Gill

Website link:

ACE Adventure Resort

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Outdoor Fitness and Exercise

June 7, 2010 - 9:07pm — Don Neske

Outdoor Exercise and Fitness

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Family Fun Ideas for Spring

June 7, 2010 - 8:37pm — GettingOutside

It’s spring! The sun is shining. The weather is warm. Time to get outside!

Spring is the best time to renew your love for the great outdoors along with your love for your family. Get outside and take your loved ones with you. Here’s some ideas for having fun with your family this springtime.

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Solving Childhood Obesity within a Generation

May 17, 2010 - 6:57pm — Don Neske

Back in February, we reported that First Lady Michelle Obama launched the Let's Move! campaign to help solve the childhood obesity epidemic within one generation.

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