Category Archives: New Health & Wellness

Nordic Walking for Warm Weather Training

Written by Roger Lohr, XCSkiResorts.com
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More than 10 million Europeans of all ages and fitness levels are participating in Nordic walking, an upcoming fitness craze that uses special poles to engage the upper body muscles providing a fantastic, low impact workout, even for those who … Continue reading →

Snowshoeing Saved My Life

Written by Lindsay MacNevin
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Snowshoeing saved my life this winter. Not literally saved my life, but figuratively. I don’t know how I would have survived this cold, dark, snowy winter without this sport. Here is my story.

Take care of your body, and take … Continue reading →

The Foraged Feast

Written by Rose Doucet
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Knowing what to eat in a survival situation is a great skill to have, but there’s more to eating wild food than the need to stay alive. Foraging is a great way to ramp up your encounter with nature and … Continue reading →

Ticked Off: Protect Yourself from Lyme Disease

Written by Rose Doucet
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Lyme disease is now the fastest growing vector-borne disease in North America. The CDC has upped their estimate of new cases from 30,000 to 300,000 a year in the U.S. In Canada, where denial is still rampant, the government says … Continue reading →

Snowshoeing with a Knee Injury

Written by Angela Goodwin
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After a horse accident left me with a severe knee injury, I had to rethink a few of my extra-curricular activities such as: hiking, biking, and cross-country skiing just to name a few.

The impact from the horse threw me … Continue reading →

Knee Problems & Pain When Snowshoeing

Written by Joe Knight
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It’s a beautiful winter day. You’re out in the country, away from the hustle and bustle of the city, stomping your way to, well, anywhere. As you’re climbing a low hill, your moving foot catches the tail of your snowshoe … Continue reading →

Burn Calories Snowshoeing & Satisfy That New Year’s Resolution

Written by Dr. Paul Burns
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The most popular New Year's resolution is to lose weight.  The biggest increase in gym memberships happens in January.  Yet by the March 1, 90 percent of those with new memberships come less that once a week.  If you snowshoe you have the potential to significantly improve your fitness level and burn more calories than running or skiing.

Why Getting Outdoors May Help Avoid Silent and Deadly Heart Condition

Written by Ryan Alford
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Snowshoe Magazine
Summer welcomes warmer temperatures and the opportunity to get outdoors and enjoy some heart-healthy activities. It's a great time to take advantage of the season with hiking, walking, or outdoor sports— not only are these activities fun, but they can help reduce the risk for circulation disorders. Now is the time to commit to exercise and a heart-healthy lifestyle, before you become another casua...