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Looking for a good workout that's easy on your body? If you've been with us, you're probably familiar with Nordic Walking, but if you're not it's an exercise where you walk trails using two walking sticks or poles in order to have both your arms and back active in the workout. This chart was made with data taken from the American College of Sports Medicine. For Nordic Walking calories, we included two numbers. The first is the least amount of calories Nordic walking burns, and the second is how many you're likely to burn under the guidance of a leader....

Fall is finally here, and that means beautiful colors, nice weather, and more time outdoors. The weather has cooled down and it’s time to take advantage of the leaves changing colors, and picturesque hiking trails before winter.If you haven’t been getting much exercise or going on walks due to the warm summer weather now is your time to get walking again. Depending on where you live it’s either still a little warm or getting a lot cooler. Either way it is a perfect time to get outside and enjoy the weather and views. A simple 15-30-minute brisk walk can help...

Most of us will chop, slice, and cut veggies, meats and fruits at least once a week for our entire adult lives.  That's why it's so important to have the right surface. If you're as serious about cooking as we are, you'll get yourself a nice chopping block and at least one smaller paddle board to get the job done.  We put together a short article and a bunch of helpful links, so you can check our research yourself.  Now - with all this talk about plastic, is it even safe to use a wooden cutting board any more?  Of...

Is it even legal to use a wooden cutting board in my restaurant? Wondering what the situation really is when choosing proper cutting surfaces for your beloved business? We put together a definitive list of articles and a brief overview to put your mind at ease about using your favorite wooden chopping block in your restaurant. So - can you freely use a wooden cutting board in your restaurant?  The short answer? Yes you can.  You can have a whole fleet of edge-grain wooden cutting boards in your establishment, proudly and legally. And your business will benefit greatly because of them. The...