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Fitness InformationGive the Gift of Health and Fitness this Winter
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ARA
(ARA) - In many an parts of the country, once
the temperature drops, so makes our work level. Once
the snow falls it is often hard to participate in favorite activities like hiking, biking and swimming -- so a lot of folk cocoon.
Inactivity often leads to weight gain and the winter “blahs,” but there is thing
you can do to brighten the outlook for yourself, your friends and family. “Give a gift that promotes health and fitness this winter,” says Tibeto-burman language
Righthand, director of marketing at Atlas Snow-Shoe Company. “Pick up a pair of snowshoes for causal agency you love for a season filled with healthy fun.”
Since anyone who lives in a cold climate can participate in the sport daily, snowshoeing has steady
been gaining in quality
with nearly six million participants in the U.S. “It’s like hiking, only you can go places you ne'er
unreal
possible in your hiking boots,” says Righthand.
And spell hiking wish only burn simply about 340 calories per hour for the average person, snowshoeing wish burn doubly that: 680 calories. “Snowshoeing is the better bang-for-your-buck fat burning elbow grease you can get in the winter time,” says Cathy Sassin, a world-class adventure racer, personal trainer and nutrition authority
who cross-trains year round.
Not only do you burn calories, you improve your core body strength and balance, and get an aerophilous workout. Snowshoeing raises your heart rate and compares favorably with activities such as running, swimming, cross-country sport and bicycling. In fact, many an cyclists, mountain bikers, trail runners and adventure racers snowshoe as a way to cross-train and improve their cardio fitness during the winter months.
Snowshoeing can be done anyplace
there are a few inches of snow on the ground. Backyards, local golf courses, hiking trail systems, national parks and forests are all available to folk with snowshoes.
“One of the great things simply about this sport is its affordability,” says Righthand. “You don’t have to pay a lift-fee each time you want to go down a hill, simply strap on your snowshoes, grab your poles and get out there.” An adscititious bonus, there are no limitations. Snowshoes can go anyplace
your feet can take you -- wherever
there is snow.
So, this winter, give a gift that wish be remembered and enjoyed for seasons to come. The restorative outdoor experience and fitness benefits of snowshoeing are secured to provide the healthiest present of all for mind, body and soul. For much information, visit www.atlassnowshoe.com or call (888) 48-ATLAS.
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