Outdoor Recreation…In the Winter

in entertainment by Margo Smith — February 1, 2007 at 5:56 pm | 0 comments

The Advantages of Winter Recreation

It is easy to skip your exercise routine once it gets cold outside. But you really should focus on exercising more in the winter because that is when you need the benefits of good health the most. Viruses and bacteria have a hay day in Winter because many of us spend more time inside during the cold winter months and we all spread germs on indoor surfaces. Did you know that if you exercise you build up your resistance to disease and will be healthier?

So what can you do that might be interesting enough to drag you off the couch and get you moving? Maybe you should consider the many parks that are open year round for visits. Parks offer a wide variety of activities for you from the expensive: skiing and snowboarding to the nearly free like sledding, tobogganing, ice blocking and so much more. You’ll love the ride down and get your blood pumping on the hike back up. Snowshoeing is another option to get your heart rate up. You can really enjoy the icy wintry wonderland from a pair of snowshoes.

Revisit Your Childhood

Why not rekindle your love of winter by doing all the things you used to do as a kid? Build a snowman, make an expansive snow fort, start up a snowball fight or play duck duck goose. Your kids will love spending time with you. Don’t have kids? Join a neighborhood snowball fight and help the loosing side. You’ll be a hero.

How long has it been since you strapped on a pair of ice skates? That is good exercise and makes for a fun outing with friends and family. Your local ice rink can be the home of many fond – and humorous – moments to live long in your memory. What can be better than that? You are all getting more fit and sharing memories too.

Maybe you were on a hockey team as a youth? Maybe you’ve always wanted to get some aggressions out with this sport known for roughness? Start up an ice hockey team in your area. You’ll be fit before winter’s over. Your abs will be the envy of your friends. Take a look at how fit the members of the NHL have to be:

 

Plan an Active Vacation

One of the most effective ways to beat the winter blues is to go someplace new and different. Plan a family trip where you go and try out all sorts of new activities. Maybe you can start with snowmobiling and fit in a hike to enjoy the snow covered pines. Once you are out, you just might find that winter is your favorite time.

For an experience not many can claim go on a dog sledding vacation! You can stay in the comfort of a lodge or really burn up some calories by staying at a winter campsite. Now won’t that be one for water cooler chat when you go back to work?

Winter ice fishing is not exactly active, but you’ll burn more calories sitting around waiting for the fish to bite than you would at home on your couch. Besides, it’s gotta take some muscle to cut that hole in the ice….

This site is about an efficient outdoor cooking stove called the Grover Rocket Stove. This is a very efficient stove using very little fuel, such as wood and dry foliage, to cook meals with. Can be used for emergency preparedness, camping, hunting, outdoor activities and more.

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