“Ten minutes left,” I utter to no-one in particular, gasping to keep what little breath I have left. Sweat pours off my temples, dripping onto the strip of rubber rotating relentlessly beneath my feet as I struggle to keep up. Glancing over the sea of treadmills, stair-steppers, and stationary pedal bikes, I search the bank of TV screens for some inspiration. As I watch “Man vs. Wild” star Bear Grylls climb across a glacier somewhere in Alaska, a surfer rage down the face of a towering wave, and someone biking across India, I wonder if there’s something I can do outside this sweaty gym to stay in shape.
I live in Anchorage, Alaska. So, even though it is springtime, the record breaking snow fall this year was slow to melt. It dampened some of my enthusiasm, but not all. I’ve engaged in plenty of activities near home to get outside and exercise; but maybe it’s time to take it on the road. In the spirit of “Muscle Confusion” and “Soul Refreshment,” I think it’s time for a change. The summer is fast approaching and I don’t have any summer travel plans yet. Maybe I can find somewhere to go for a true fitness adventure.
Sure, lying on a beach somewhere is nice, but not if that’s the only thing you do for a week. Let’s face it; you can relax much more after maybe some stand-up paddle boarding, surf lessons or simply a nice hike. So I’ve decide to do some research and discover some outdoor fitness opportunities to weave into a possible summer vacation. If you like what you see here then get ready. This summer is the inaugural issue of Shout! Outdoor Lifestyle Magazine. We’ll be brining you many more stories of outdoor adventure and fitness in God’s amazing creation. This 2012 Summer Vacation Planning Guide is just a small sample of what I found for summer vacation fitness options. I’ve organized it into the different departments that you’ll find in Shout! Outdoor Lifestyle Magazine.
Matt Evans is the Executive Editor of Shout! Outdoor Lifestyle Magazine the newest brand from Lifestyle Media Group. Launching in the summer of 2012 it will help you make connections between your outdoor lifestyle interests and the Christian faith. Matt encourages people to “Celebrate Life Outdoors”. When he isn’t flying you’ll find him outdoors with his family most often in Alaska but just about anywhere there is outdoors. When he’s there – yes, he likes to Shout!
CLICK AND EXPLORE ALL 5 SUMMER FITNESS VACATIONS
Hiking The Jesus Trail – HIKE, CAMP AND CLIMB
Learn To Surf – BOAT, SURF AND SNORKLE
Learn To Stand-Up Paddleboard – PADDLE, ROW AND RAFT
Hiking, Biking And Fishing – HUNT, FISH AND SUSTAIN
Try A Triathlon – PEDAL, RACE AND RUN
