My first memory of engaging in physical activity for any reason other than "play" occurred in high school gym class. Up to that point, the only exercise I did surrounded a sport or game. There I was, ...

This is a great workout if you have a Marine Corps obstacle course available. If not, an outdoor pull-up bar will suffice, or there are other options listed below. We did this one on a holiday when ...

I can’t breathe. I’m exhausted. My heart is beating through my chest. I can’t believe this is happening. I’m sorta freaked out. I’m dangling in mid-air, 50 feet above the ground, swaying in the breeze ...

CLEVELAND, Ohio - One minute. That's all I've got to get to safety, should I ever find myself dangling off a cliff by a rope. I know this because that's how long I lasted on Mt. Everclimb, a ...

It is especially good for climbing in the summer months so you don’t slip off the rock.” Other equipment could be gloves for rappelling and rope. “If a new climber wants to start top roping, they ...

I'm the first to say I love the gym. But sometimes getting outside to take in nature and feel the sun on your skin trumps a stuffy and usually overpacked gym. I always found it tough to split my time ...