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Paddle your way fit

Posted: Jun 19th 2008 9:29PM by Chris Sparling
Filed under: Fitness, General Health, Healthy Places, Women's Health, Men's Health, Healthy Events

The gym may have flat screen TVs for you to watch while you burn some calories on the rowing machine, but how cool would it be to actually get out in the water and start paddling?

Kayaking is a fun and exciting way to put in a solid workout. Even as a beginner, it's not terribly uncommon to burn upwards of 400 calories an hour. And, as you become more and more aggressive in your stroke and are able to take on more challenging waterways, the workout -- as well as the whole experience -- only gets better from there.

Think there can't possibly be a place to kayak near where you live? Think again. There's kayaking to be done just about anywhere. Heck, even if you live in New York City, you can still get some paddling in. Group trips down the Hudson River are available, as are half-day paddles that can take you right past the Statue of Liberty!! Visit Manhattan Kayak Company for more information.




Fit Gadgets: Vibram FiveFingers Footwear

Posted: May 5th 2008 12:00PM by Kristen Seymour
Filed under: Healthy Products, Fit Gadgets, Fit Fashion


The last time I took a long walk on the beach, barefoot, my calves let me know about it the next day, which got me thinking about how great it would be if I could do more walking barefoot. There's something really satisfying about stretching one's toes and feeling the changes in terrain while walking, plus, it obviously works the leg muscles differently than walking in shoes. However, it wouldn't be safe (or hygienic) to walk around the places I go barefoot, so that was the end of that.

Only it wasn't actually the end, because this link for Vibram FiveFingers Footwear (which we've also covered here at That's Fit a time or two) popped into my inbox the other day. You know I love fashionable footwear, and believe me, this isn't it, but it is a unique and cool concept based on barefooting, which they define as:

1. The exhilarating joy of going barefoot without leaving yourself exposed; 2. any activity requiring unconventional footwear offering the protection of a thin, flexible Vibram skin; 3. an intelligent way to deepen your connection with your natural surroundings.

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Men kayak 2,000 miles from Australia to New Zealand

Posted: Jan 14th 2008 7:15AM by Bethany Sanders
Filed under: Fitness, Healthy Habits, Spirituality and Inspiration

Need a little inspiration this Monday morning? How about this: Two Australian men recently completed the first successful kayaking trip across the Tasman Sea from Australia to New Zealand. They left on November 13th and were at sea for 62 days and traveled over 2,000 miles. The first man to attempt this journey disappeared last February off the coast of New Zealand, just short of his target.

You don't need to kayak 2,000 miles to reach your goal. All you have to do is make sure that you get in that workout you have planned for today. Suddenly, it doesn't seem like such a monumental task, does it?

The joy and health benefits of kayaking

Posted: Sep 19th 2007 2:59PM by Rigel Gregg
Filed under: Fitness

Depending on where you live and your weather preferences, kayaking season may just be getting started or it may be finishing up. And if you have no idea which then maybe you should consider finding out, because kayaking can be great exercise for both your mind and your spirit. Rowing and paddling are great upper body workouts that can also help you improve flexibility, circulation, and joint health. Plus getting out on the water, away from the stresses of your everyday life, can really boost and rejuvenate your spirit.

If you're interested in trying it consider taking a class, and research what's available in your area because there may even be a paddling club that can help you meet others in the hobby.

Get outside -- and get fit!

Posted: Jun 13th 2007 7:00PM by Bethany Sanders
Filed under: Fitness, Healthy Habits, Stress Reduction

There's something about summer that says, "Get up and go!" If you live in a northern climate, you know these perfect 80 degree days won't last, so why not give your treadmill a break and find some outdoor fitness fun? Community centers have opened their pools, hiking trails are just begging to be explored, and rivers and lakes are the perfect place to try out kayaking or canoeing. Adding a little variety to your fitness routine is an excellent way to spice things up and work your body in new and different ways. Check out this list of best summer outdoor activities and see if you can't find something that interests you.

Fit Factor: Summer calorie-blasting workouts

Posted: Apr 20th 2007 6:00AM by Martha Edwards
Filed under: Fit Factor

Well, it's almost that time of year and though there's a snowfall warning in my frozen neck of the woods, I'm not letting that deter from the fact that it is almost summer. Glorious, warm, beautiful summer. You know what that means? I can finally trade my in-gym elliptical training and treadmilling for some working out in the great outdoors. Not that I don't love the headache-inducing fluorescent-light glow of the gym, but the sun is just so much better. Even if it's not air-conditioned in the park, I'll take the outdoors any day.

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Summer weekend workouts

Posted: Mar 13th 2007 9:11AM by Rigel Gregg
Filed under: Fitness

Summer can be a busy time for vacations and fun, and now might be the time to start planning to make sure you don't forget to squeeze some fun fitness in there too -- there's no reason the two can't go together! But sometimes it's takes some planning ahead, so booking a few weekends this summer for your health is really an excellent idea.

Kayaking, for instance, gets you out there in the water while burning up to 340 calories per hour. And hiking will burn even more at up to 400 cals/hour. Neither of those tripping your trigger? How about cycling, or even speedminton?

The really are no limits, even if you have to start out as a beginner taking lessons in your favorite sport. The important thing is that you get out there, and having fun will make that so much easier.



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