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Hiking With Your Dog: Rattlesnake 101
Although hiking with your dog is great bonding time, there are some precautions you need to take when hitting the trails. Avoid and handle rattlesn...
By Dawn Celapino

5 Yoga Poses for Hikers
Strengthen your legs and gain flexibility with these poses that will help boost your hiking performance.
By Gwen Lawrence

Pros and Cons of Barefoot Hiking
Barefoot running has collected quite the following of late but have you considered going on a barefoot hike anytime soon? Here are some things you...
By Christina Scannapiego

iPhone Photography Apps for Your Adventures
Whether you're solo or with your family, some of the best memories are made on your adventures. Share your journey with these iPhone photography apps.
By Christina Scannapiego

Waterfront Campgrounds
Cool off at one of these lake and riverside campgrounds. Activities like boating, fishing, sailing and swimming provide endless summer fun.

6 Running Experts on the Benefits of Cross-Training
Here are six running experts on the benefits of crosstraining for runners and specific tips on how to ensure the gains made in crosstraining transl...
By Michael Clarke

Your Spring Camping Checklist
Ready to get camping? Grab your spring camping checklist and make sure you're prepared for your first trip.
By Christina Scannapiego

6 Must-Have Spring Gear for Trail Runners
Check out the best trail running gear this season has to offer.
By Vanessa Rodriguez, R.H.N.

11 Fun Basketball Games for Kids Besides H-O-R-S-E
No matter your child's skill level or shooting ability, he or she is sure to have fun playing one of these five basketball games.
By Brian Kendall and Angela Bekkala

The Best Jogging Strollers to Get Your Baby and You Moving
Having a new baby can make it difficult to fit exercise into your routine. However, the best jogging strollers can help your workouts keep running ...
By Sosha Lewis

10 Dynamic Warm Up Exercises for Youth Athletes
Ditch static stretching for these nine dynamic exercises that warm up the whole body for activity.
By Angela Bekkala

4 Fun Conditioning Drills for Youth Basketball Players
Conditioning is the foundation on which basketball performance is built. These basketball conditioning drills for kids combine fun and fitness whil...
By Mackenzie Lobby Havey

10 Uplifting Movies to Help Kids Finish the School Year Strong
Grab some popcorn and tune into one of these inspirational movies that are sure to lift their spirits.
By Rachel Pinn

19 Memes That Perfectly Describe Youth Sports
Not everyone understands what youth sports are like, but these memes get it.
By Nikki Chavanelle

Tennis Instruction from CAtennis.com
CAtennis.com goes beyond the strokes and basic concepts to find the mental, physical and tactical tools necessary for a good player to become great.

The 7 Most Common Defenses in Football
To the amateur eye, how different defenses are set up on the football field can be confusing to grasp. Learn seven of the most common defensive for...
By Coach Hutchison

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Hiking With Your Dog: Rattlesnake 101 Although hiking with your dog is great bonding time, there are some precautions you need to take when hitting the trails. Avoid and handle rattlesn... By Dawn Celapino

5 Yoga Poses for Hikers Strengthen your legs and gain flexibility with these poses that will help boost your hiking performance. By Gwen Lawrence

Pros and Cons of Barefoot Hiking Barefoot running has collected quite the following of late but have you considered going on a barefoot hike anytime soon? Here are some things you... By Christina Scannapiego

iPhone Photography Apps for Your Adventures Whether you're solo or with your family, some of the best memories are made on your adventures. Share your journey with these iPhone photography apps. By Christina Scannapiego

Waterfront Campgrounds Cool off at one of these lake and riverside campgrounds. Activities like boating, fishing, sailing and swimming provide endless summer fun.

6 Running Experts on the Benefits of Cross-Training Here are six running experts on the benefits of crosstraining for runners and specific tips on how to ensure the gains made in crosstraining transl... By Michael Clarke

Your Spring Camping Checklist Ready to get camping? Grab your spring camping checklist and make sure you're prepared for your first trip. By Christina Scannapiego

6 Must-Have Spring Gear for Trail Runners Check out the best trail running gear this season has to offer. By Vanessa Rodriguez, R.H.N.

11 Fun Basketball Games for Kids Besides H-O-R-S-E No matter your child's skill level or shooting ability, he or she is sure to have fun playing one of these five basketball games. By Brian Kendall and Angela Bekkala

The Best Jogging Strollers to Get Your Baby and You Moving Having a new baby can make it difficult to fit exercise into your routine. However, the best jogging strollers can help your workouts keep running ... By Sosha Lewis

10 Dynamic Warm Up Exercises for Youth Athletes Ditch static stretching for these nine dynamic exercises that warm up the whole body for activity. By Angela Bekkala

4 Fun Conditioning Drills for Youth Basketball Players Conditioning is the foundation on which basketball performance is built. These basketball conditioning drills for kids combine fun and fitness whil... By Mackenzie Lobby Havey

10 Uplifting Movies to Help Kids Finish the School Year Strong Grab some popcorn and tune into one of these inspirational movies that are sure to lift their spirits. By Rachel Pinn

19 Memes That Perfectly Describe Youth Sports Not everyone understands what youth sports are like, but these memes get it. By Nikki Chavanelle

Tennis Instruction from CAtennis.com CAtennis.com goes beyond the strokes and basic concepts to find the mental, physical and tactical tools necessary for a good player to become great.

The 7 Most Common Defenses in Football To the amateur eye, how different defenses are set up on the football field can be confusing to grasp. Learn seven of the most common defensive for... By Coach Hutchison

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Hiking With Your Dog: Rattlesnake 101
Although hiking with your dog is great bonding time, there are some precautions you need to take when hitting the trails. Avoid and handle rattlesn...
By Dawn Celapino

5 Yoga Poses for Hikers
Strengthen your legs and gain flexibility with these poses that will help boost your hiking performance.
By Gwen Lawrence

Pros and Cons of Barefoot Hiking
Barefoot running has collected quite the following of late but have you considered going on a barefoot hike anytime soon? Here are some things you...
By Christina Scannapiego

iPhone Photography Apps for Your Adventures
Whether you're solo or with your family, some of the best memories are made on your adventures. Share your journey with these iPhone photography apps.
By Christina Scannapiego

Waterfront Campgrounds
Cool off at one of these lake and riverside campgrounds. Activities like boating, fishing, sailing and swimming provide endless summer fun.

6 Running Experts on the Benefits of Cross-Training
Here are six running experts on the benefits of crosstraining for runners and specific tips on how to ensure the gains made in crosstraining transl...
By Michael Clarke

Your Spring Camping Checklist
Ready to get camping? Grab your spring camping checklist and make sure you're prepared for your first trip.
By Christina Scannapiego

6 Must-Have Spring Gear for Trail Runners
Check out the best trail running gear this season has to offer.
By Vanessa Rodriguez, R.H.N.

11 Fun Basketball Games for Kids Besides H-O-R-S-E
No matter your child's skill level or shooting ability, he or she is sure to have fun playing one of these five basketball games.
By Brian Kendall and Angela Bekkala

The Best Jogging Strollers to Get Your Baby and You Moving
Having a new baby can make it difficult to fit exercise into your routine. However, the best jogging strollers can help your workouts keep running ...
By Sosha Lewis

10 Dynamic Warm Up Exercises for Youth Athletes
Ditch static stretching for these nine dynamic exercises that warm up the whole body for activity.
By Angela Bekkala

4 Fun Conditioning Drills for Youth Basketball Players
Conditioning is the foundation on which basketball performance is built. These basketball conditioning drills for kids combine fun and fitness whil...
By Mackenzie Lobby Havey

10 Uplifting Movies to Help Kids Finish the School Year Strong
Grab some popcorn and tune into one of these inspirational movies that are sure to lift their spirits.
By Rachel Pinn

19 Memes That Perfectly Describe Youth Sports
Not everyone understands what youth sports are like, but these memes get it.
By Nikki Chavanelle

Tennis Instruction from CAtennis.com
CAtennis.com goes beyond the strokes and basic concepts to find the mental, physical and tactical tools necessary for a good player to become great.

The 7 Most Common Defenses in Football
To the amateur eye, how different defenses are set up on the football field can be confusing to grasp. Learn seven of the most common defensive for...
By Coach Hutchison

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