It’s no secret that exercise is an important part of life, especially for adults who often sit behind a desk all day. The average American adult, employed full time, works 47 hours per week and four in 10 workers put in… Read More
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As a Parent, Your Habits Influence Your Children’s Future Health
We all know the old saying do as I say, not as I do. However, a recent study involving 21,000 participants in Europe found that a parent’s habits – good and bad – have a direct influence on their… Read More
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Raising a Confident Child: How Adventure Plays a Role
Confidence is important in all stages of development, from childhood all the way through adulthood. The way in which we carry ourselves conveys a lot to potential friends, teachers, classmates, love interests, colleagues, and employers. Confidence is key. So, how… Read More
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Active Adults Are Happy Adults
What’s the secret to happiness? According to a study from Harvard University, the answer could be exercise. “Exercise is something that psychologists have been very slow to attend to,” agrees Michael Otto, PhD, a professor of psychology at Boston University…. Read More
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Outdoor Adventure is Vital to Childhood Development
According to a 2010 study conducted by One Poll in the UK, 44 percent of parents admit that they played outside more growing up han their children do now. When many of us were children, we used to run and… Read More
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How Much Physical Exercise Do Adults Need?
According to the 2008 Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans, adults need 150 minutes of moderate exercise each week. That’s roughly the same amount of time as a feature-length movie. And the good news is that you can break this… Read More
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How to Make Exercise Fun and Stay Motivated
The World Health Organization recommends that adults get at least 75 minutes of vigorous exercise, or 150 minutes of moderate exercise, each week. Unfortunately, many adults often fall short of this benchmark for a number of reasons. “According to President’s… Read More
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How Children Can Benefit from the Ropes Course
Around since the 1940s and originally used by the military as a means to train soldiers, ropes courses have since been adapted for private use and have gained widespread popularity. Also referred to as challenge courses, today these fun and… Read More
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The Mental and Physical Benefits of Outdoor Adventures for Adults
The sad reality is that many adults suffer from what Richard Louv has termed “Nature Deficit Disorder.” In today’s modern, technology-driven world, people spend more and more time indoors – in front of screens. This is one of the factors… Read More
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Murder Mystery – September 9, 2017
Sept 9th 6:30 – 10:00 pm A fun-filled evening of adventure while solving a murder mystery! The catch? You will have to zip, swing, and climb to find the answers that will help solve this clue-based mystery! Your night includes zany… Read More