There are so many benefits to travel and hike with kids, but it can be challenging and the experience might be ruined if you don’t adapt it for the kids. Nature can do miracles to tranquility, overcoming challenges, self-development, nature care, skills, and more. Whether it is part of a...
Rock climbing is an ever-growing sport that has been flooding the news and social media, most notably because it is set to make its Olympic debut in Tokyo 2020 (to be held in 2021). It may seem like rock climbing sprouted out of nowhere, especially if you’ve only recently noticed...
Do you also get confused sometimes by the mass of terms related to mountaineering or mountain sports? It’s actually not that complicated. Sometimes, even if you are in a certain niche of mountain sports, you might not necessarily be aware of the terms used by others. So here is a...
Fitness and pregnancy don’t seem like they go hand in hand, but you’d be surprised how many women stay in great shape during their pregnancy. Thanks to social media, today we can even follow the day to day life of famous and popular fitness influencers who show their pregnancy day...
There are health and fitness terms we use daily or hear daily but not necessarily we fully understand their meaning. Calories sound trivial, but it is not so trivial for many of us. BMR is also a known term, but do we really understand what does it mean for us?...
Nitrogen balance is a topic frequently encountered when one reads articles about athletes’ protein and amino acid requirements. It is an important parameter that indicates an important nutrition balance for muscle maintenance and gain. Don’t eat yourself Cannibalization is the breakdown of muscle tissue by the body. It happens...
Fruits are delicious and healthy and, generally recommended for all of us. But like any other food, we need to consume fruits wisely. Not only due to calorie values that might be high eventually, but also due to the rising sugar levels in the bloodstream. Some fruits are also a...
We all feel stressed from time to time. It is even a vital mechanism in our bodies to alert from danger. But many times we are just stressed, not because of danger. Continuing stress can be very harmful to us. Stress raises the cortisol hormone, which is responsible for several...
Pulse oximeters are in use by many endurance athletes and by many trekkers who wish to accomplish high altitude journies. The athletes may use a pulse oximeter device to monitor the oxygen in the blood to optimize the training. Trekkers and climbers may use this device to keep safe in...
Runner’s knee is a common phenomenon not only among runners. The term runner’s knee is kneecap (patella) out of alignment, but also a common term used to describe several injuries or pains around the knee. If you started to suffer any pain in your kneecap area don’t postpone a diagnose....
Camping is a great adventure. No matter the season is. Indeed during winter, it can be more challenging to feel comfortable at night. Fortunately, there are more than a few tips that can help you with this. Eventually, passing successfully winter camping can be even more excited. Winter camping tips...
While resting, starting a movement, starting an intense effort or exercising, the body needs to produce energy. We call this process metabolism, in which the body uses ATP- Adesonine Tri-Phosphate, the energy molecule, to make muscle contractions and other body functions. The energy production though is not the same single...
During the recent decade, more and more people have started to live more actively and going regularly to the gym. The number of those who have done training as part of their daily activities has increased dramatically. However, there are still many of those who believe that a good result...
It is very common nowadays to see in health and fitness magazines and over the net commercials for fat burning supplements. There is a vast offering and companies claim to unlock fat burning potential through supplementation. Regardless of (and if) the products and ingredients that might work, there is the...
You are in a middle of short, intense climb up the mountain or performing intervals runs in the park. Your legs are stiff, and your muscles are getting tired rapidly. It prevents you from performing. Why is this happening? What is the lactate threshold, how it relates to your fitness...
Whether you are up for a single day hike or several days backpacking, there are nutrition guidelines to consider. Hiking or trekking nutrition can be very different from daily nutrition habits. Our bodies need to have the right fuel with the right ingredients at the right time. There are day...
Assessment for cardiovascular endurance is important to all. Athletes and non-athletes, runners and mountain climbers as well. Cardiovascular endurance is the ability to exercise without becoming overly tired because your heart, lungs, and blood vessels are healthy, and can supply the required oxygen riched blood to the working muscles in...
Climbing in the Alps is usually very convenient. The mountains are relatively accessible, the facilities are good, and the climbs can be short but very rewarding. It is the same also for the Mont Blanc, the highest peak in western Europe. Climbing Mont Blanc is a dream come true. The...
You are an avid hiker or trekker and decided to be a bit more extreme? Changing from normal hiking to mountaineering and climbing requires some adaptations even if the mountains you are about to climb are not technical. It is important to plan ahead, to gain the required knowledge and...
Do you exercise regularly? In this case, you wear sportswear more often than you think. There are a lot of people who opt for regular workout wear because they believe that the less you pay, the better. In fact, if you want to train with maximum comfort, you should pay...
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