Month: October 2014

From Personal Trainers to Luxury Spas, Here’s What to Look for When Shopping Around for a Racquet Club

Seasonal weight gain

What do you look for in a racquet and tennis club? Perhaps you’re looking to hone your tennis or squash skills, or maybe you’d like to shed some unwanted seasonal weight gain. Whatever your reason for wanting to work out more, playing tennis or squash on a regular basis can be an excellent way to stay fit and healthy.

However, not all racquet clubs are created equally. Some may just provide the basics of indoor clay tennis courts. Others, though, may have a bit more to offer, such as one-on-one training or luxury spa services. If you’re looking into joining a racquet cl

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Gift Ideas for Triathletes

What to do with your race bib

Can you imagine swimming for miles, then jumping out of the water and riding your bike for several more miles, only to hop off and run for an extended period of time? Many people would have trouble completing one of these tasks, let alone all three in a row. As crazy as this athletic feat may seem, it is a popular trend all over the world that attracts the most determined athletes. Odds are, you probably have at least one friend or family member who has completed or is training to complete a triathlon.

These competitions are strenuous, and they take many months of hard work and dedication to prepare for. Anyone who accomplishes one should be very proud of themselves, but receiving a small token of appreciation from friends or family can really go a long way. If you know someone who is about

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7 Basketball Gift Ideas Perfect for Any Fan

Basketball christmas ornaments

The regular school basketball season is soon to begin. Add that to the fast-approaching holiday, and it’s the perfect time to come up with some basketball gift ideas for the b-ball fans in your life. Here are some suggestions of basketball gifts appropriate for every type of basketball player and fan:

  1. Babies

    If babies and basketball players have anything in common, it’s that they both dribble! A basketball themed bib is the perfect way to introduce the youngest member of a family to your favorite sport.

  2. Elementary School

    Elementary-aged kids are often in the stage where they first enjoy picking ou

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Going Camping This Fall? Stay Safe with These Tips

Soldotna alaska lodging

Every year, according to the most recent statistics from the American Camping Association, more than 40 million Americans head into their local woodlands and up their local mountain ranges to reconnect with Mother Nature by camping. It’s no secret to say that camping in the States isn’t what it once was. Whereas before we preferred setting up a tent and laying down on terra firma to sleep away the windburned cheeks and miles of hiking, today it’s much more common to get a lodge rental.

Even if cabin life, especially in luxury log cabins, can’t exactly be described as roughing it, the fact is there are still a number of risks that come with staying in a cabin. This is esp

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