Outside Health and Fitness

9 Unusual Camping Tips In this episode of the Outside Health and Fitness podcast I share 9 camping tips you’ll want to try on your next trip. On Today’s show you’ll discover… …clever ways to get a fire going; …how to bring more with you, while lightening your load; …great ideas for eating better, sleeping better and having more fun on your next camping trip. call the show: 207-370-9797 email: sws0926@gmail.com Support Outside Health and Fitness Leave a Rating and Review in iTunes Camping Tips Make a Swedish Torch take a good sized log, 2 or 3 feet long, with nice flat ends and with a chainsaw cut an X in the top and part of the way down. stand the log up with the X on the top, set your tinder and kindling in the X and light it Use a Pencil Sharpener to make Tinder Find a few pencil sized twigs’ Sharpen them and use the shavings you make for tinder.  Use Doritos or Toilet Paper Roll ...

Outdoor Fun In this episode of the Outside Health and Fitness podcast I talk with Melissa Dymock about her new book Sliding in the Snow, Winter Activities for Kids and I find out that the book isn’t just for kids… On Today’s show you’ll discover… …you can reconnect with the fun you had outdoors as a kid, …how embracing new experiences and learning new ways to be active can be good for your soul; …and a fun way to launch a snowball using an old pair of jeans….. call the show: 207-370-9797 email: sws0926@gmail.com Leave a Rating and Review in iTunes Support The Show & Get Rewards! Sliding in the Snow About Melissa Dymock Melissa is from Utah, which she has decided is the outdoor capital of the world. In the summer, she enjoys hiking, biking, camping, competing in triathlons, horseback riding, and whatever else sounds fun. In the winter, she loves to ski.  She also is the author of Sliding...

Maintaining Your Holiday Fitness In this episode of the Outside Health and Fitness podcast I welcome Kathy Kaehler back to the show to share strategies for maintaining your fitness during the hectic holiday season. On Today’s show you’ll discover... ... a fantastic way to get the most bang for your holiday fitness buck this year; ...how to make sure that your fitness plan is well balanced; ... how in just a couple of days a week you can stay fit, strong and burn calories right through the holidays. call the show: 207-370-9797 email: sws0926@gmail.com Holiday Fitness About Kathy Kaehler Fitness Hall of Famer and nationally-recognized healthy living spokesperson Kathy Kaehler is America’s go-to resource for the best in knowledge, products and programs, captivating audiences across the country with her exceptional combination of unparalleled knowledge and real-world experience. For more than two decades Kathy has been a trusted expert in the nati...

Fly Fishing Simplified In this episode of the Outside Health and Fitness podcastI welcome Steve Plut to the show. Steve runs the website Fly Fishing Simplified and he's on a mission to help others discover the joy of fly fishing. He also shares how fly fishing doesn't have to be complicated. If you've ever thought about trying it or want some inspiration to pick it up again you'll want to listen to today's show. On Today’s show you’ll discover... ... why fly fishing is a fun way to unwind and be present in nature;    ... how fly fishing is a great motivator to stay fit and active; ...  how catching a fish on the fly is something anyone can learn and have fun with....but a word of caution....if you try it....you might get hooked! call the show: 207-370-9797 email: sws0926@gmail.com Leave a Rating and Review in iTunes Fly Fishing About Steve Plut Steve Plut runs the website Fly Fishing Simplified. He is a Fly Fisherman, bow hunter,...

Essential Vitamins, A Healthy Lifestyle Vitamins are among the most vital nutrients needed in the body. Vitamins come in different categories, but not all of them are overly vital in the body. A balanced diet must contain a good supply of protein, carbohydrates, fats and vitamins. What are vitamins? A set of substances and compounds that are needed for appropriate cell growth, function and development. They play a huge role in the body, which is why they are necessary. There are thirteen essential vitamins must be provided in the body for proper functioning. They are called essential because of the fact that your body is unable to create them in sufficient quantities and must get them from external sources. Categories of vitamins The essential vitamins are grouped into two categories; • Fat-soluble vitamins. These are stored in the fatty tissues of the body. There are four types of fat-soluble vitamins, Vitamin A, Vitamin D, Vitamin E, and Vitamin K. • Water-soluble vitamins. Water-sol...

Trail Safety Tips In this episode of the Outside Health and Fitness podcast I talk with Ben Maynard from Ben on Adventures about how to stay safe when you're out on the trail. On Today’s show you’ll discover... ... what to do if you get lost in the backcountry; ... the rule of threes ... and some of the essential items you’ll want to have with you to stay safe on the trail. call the show: 207-370-9797 email: sws0926@gmail.com Leave a Rating and Review in iTunes   About Ben Maynard Ben Maynard is an outdoor enthusiast who loves  adventure, backpacking, travel and anything similar to that! He runs the BenOnAdventure blog to share his experiences and spread the word about how amazing, wonderful and life changing an adventure can be.  He fell in love with the outdoors when he was very young exploring the woods behind his family home and that has grown into a passion for adventure and his dream of an epic adventure on the AT. When...