Hiking with History
This Sunday, I will share the day with neighbors and Ken Fisher, our local historian. We will do a 4 hour one way hike through our local canyons while Ken educates us on the history of the early
History of Acupuncture
From a fascinating story I recently read:
Acupuncture has a clearly recorded history of about 2,000 years, but some authorities claim that it has been practiced in China for some 4,000 years
Weightloss with a history of anorexia...
I am 22 now, but when I was 15-17 I became mildly anarexic. I got down to only 120, but being built with a bit of muscle, that was quite small.
Now being 22 and 170 lb, I need to lose weight (I g ...
Little History
Racquetball is young. In 1949, a pro tennis player named Joe Sobek from back east wanted an indoor tennis game. He combined handball and tennis came up with paddle racquets, a duosport. Eventually t ...
Kayak Safety
I found this great webpage with details on kayak safety (click on the post title to access... trouble in the water. The safety equipment they suggest includes: life jacket, flotation (in both ends
Safety considerations
1. What are the essential items to bring on a day hike besides water and light but warm clothing?
2. How do we ward off a mountain lion attack? Pepper spray? There are mountain lion signs on a ...
A great idea for safety
The emergency id bracelets detailed in the link above are a great idea for boater, surfers, and others who participate in some kind of extreme, and even not so extreme, sport.
The number on the b ...
Safety Tips while doing indoor Cycling.
Indoor Cycling is a great exercise that is relatively simple and can be dome throughout the year. However, if not done properly, it can lead to injuries. Here are some tips to help you have a saf ...