winter is upon us, soon snow will blanket the ground and remain for several months. i love to walk outside-the benefits range from those to the soul to those of weight control-it is after all what we are designed to do. but what happens now? of course gloves (mittens), hats, scarves etc. help but what about the shoes.....
snowshoes! that's right. modern snowshoes have many improvements over their distant cousins. they come in 3 basic types and their size is based on your weight. here's a quick rundown:
- now considered one of the fastest growing winter sports
- easy to learn and relatively inexpensive to start
- types are: recreational, fitness/aerobic and hiking/backpacking
- women make up over 40% of those participating
- it burns over 600 calories per hour which is way more than walking at a similar speed
- want to try it out before buying-rentals are available
sounds like fun and the calorie burn is fantastic. just remember that even though you are out in the cold you still need to hydrate. and if any of you have already tried this growing winter sport please share some of your tips or experiences.
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