Boating Safety: Things to Know Before You Go Afloat


Updated 05/26/12 7:30 PM · Posted by · 2 comments

Boating Safety Tips

It seems like boating season unofficially begins on Memorial Day weekend with everyone headed to their lake houses, weekend river residences, or the beach. In different parts of the nation, boating accidents, injuries, and unfortunately fatalities are on the rise. Now that I've captured your attention, let's review a few tips on boating safety. Boater's fatigue is real, and it can wear you Read more

Getting Down With SUP


Updated 08/17/11 9:17 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

Tips For Your First Time Stand-Up Paddleboarding

I recently tried my hand, well, whole body, at stand-up paddleboarding. After looking at photos of Jennifer Aniston and Matthew McConaughey tooling around with paddle and board, I thought I was prepared. While SUPing is really not that difficult, especially when the water looks like glass, I was still hoping for a few beginning pointers other than terse advice to "balance" from the rental desk Read more

Summer Water Activities and the Calories They Burn


Updated 08/08/11 1:35 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Number of Calories That Water Sports Burn

Summer is such a spontaneous season: one minute you're lounging in the sun, and the next minute you're putting on snorkeling gear or strapping on water skis. During the Summer months, fun in the sun can also be a workout in the sun, thanks to the following sports that make it effortless to burn calories. Whitewater Rafting: Just an hour of whitewater rafting burns 341 calories. Which way to Read more

Fun in the Sun: Canoeing 101


Updated 07/13/10 6:14 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 3 comments

Canoeing Tips and How To

I recently joined some friends on a three-hour canoeing trip down California's Russian River, and boy, was it a great workout. I'm by no means a canoeing expert — we rented old-school metal canoes from a local business — but it's an easy and fun activity to learn. For a 130-pound woman, one hour of canoeing burns more than 200 calories. It's a great workout for your arms, lats, and Read more

Burn It Up in the Sun and Surf


Updated 07/13/08 5:02 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 3 comments

Burn It Up in the Sun and Surf

I'm sure many of you are psyched that the weather is so warm so you can enjoy exercising outdoors, especially in the water. Just how many calories do Summer activities burn? Click the "Start" button to find out. All the calculations are based on a 130-pound woman. Source Read more

Water Sport Must Haves


Updated 07/09/08 4:26 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 0 comments

Water Sport Must Haves

While it is true that I like to work out in a pool, playing in open water – any lake, pond, or ocean will do – is one of my favorite summertime adventures. Check out my ideas of must haves for your time on the water. Source Read more

Sporty Swimsuits


Updated 05/07/08 6:55 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 1 comment

Sporty Swimsuits

Hot days will soon be upon us and that means hanging out and playing in the water. If you like being active in water, you definitely don't want to let it all hang out or fall out. Check out these swimsuits that'll keep you covered while you play in the waves. Source Read more

Get in Gear: Sealine Dry Bags


Updated 08/20/07 6:15 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 0 comments

Get in Gear:  Sealine Dry Bags

If you are going to be near water, either backpacking, camping, swimming, going to the beach, boating, water skiing, wakeboarding, fishing, or kayaking, you've got to protect all your stuff from getting wet. You know - the stuff that absolutely can't get wet like your camera, cell phone, wallet, and dry undies. Check out this very practical dry bag (it means it's waterproof) made by Sealine. Read more