Outdoor Recreation: Gear Maintenance, Safety & Fitness

Leisure activities like kayaking or rock climbing provide significant wellness benefits when coupled with proper gear maintenance and safety skills.

Mountain Biking Other Recreation

Difference Between BMX & Mountain Bikes

Published Jul,08 2011 | By Hans Dersch

The primary differences between BMX bikes and mountain, or MTB, bikes are in their design. A BMX bike is designed for a sprint around a short man-made track, with a smooth surface linking large jumps, while a MTB is designed to travel long distances over rough, natural terrain.

Skin Hazards From Pool Shock

Published Jul,08 2011 | By Hans Dersch

Pool shock is the application of extra chlorine to the water to kill harmful bacteria and algae. Chlorine is a highly reactive and corrosive oxidizer.