FresnoBee.com: Outdoors

Low water levels forecast for Sierra mountain lakes

Sat, 15 Jun 2013 19:52:41 PDT

Boaters and anglers should expect low water levels this summer in most of the lakes that make up the Big Creek Hydroelectric Project. Read comments

Never use a treadmill again: get fit with these original fitness features

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 05:19:33 PDT

Getting fit doesn't have to be on your to-do list after you travel. While many hotels offer state-of-the-art cardio and strength training equipment, we know that treadmills can get downright boring after a while. So we've found the hotels that have one-of-a-kind fitness amenities that will add a little spice to your workouts while you travel and below we'll tell you where to find them. Read comments

Couple's dream canoe trip turns to nightmare

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 05:14:55 PDT

Headed to their dream wilderness lake on the first leg of a three-week canoe trip, Elaine and Dick Barber paddled into the Basswood River rapids just as they had done a decade ago. Read comments

Use color to lose: 7 cues that boost weight loss

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 05:14:55 PDT

Ever wondered why the insides of restaurants are often painted red, yellow, or orange? It's not a coincidence: Decades of research in the field of color psychology show how hues can subconsciously affect a person's emotions and decision-making processes. In fact, warm-toned hues, like those seen in popular fast-food joints, are known appetite enhancers, says Jill Morton, founder and head consultant of Colorcom, a color consulting agency. Read comments

Tips for dealing with ticks

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 05:14:55 PDT

Just seeing the ticks is enough to make your skin crawl, but they generally don't cause problems until becoming attached. That's especially true with deer ticks, which carry Lyme disease. Read comments

Keep that pooch afloat on the water

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 05:14:55 PDT

Phoebe's life vest from Ruffwear has gotten a lot of use over the past few years and it's still keeping her afloat on the West's whitewater rivers. Read comments

Battle ropes can get you feeling and looking like Tarzan in no time

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 05:14:55 PDT

Next to the popular treadmills and the busy elliptical machines, just steps away from the weight machines at most gyms, there's usually a large pile of ropes. Read comments

Program gets kids off the couch and into the tent

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 05:14:55 PDT

Long before Karoline Hurd became involved with the Great American Backyard Campout, she and her young children would pitch tents and make s'mores behind the family's suburban home. Read comments

Training: Don't be afraid of free weights

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 05:14:55 PDT

Where do you work out in your gym? Is it the aerobics area, where you run or spin, perhaps while watching TV or reading a book? Or do you use machines, sitting down to exercise? Forget it! Instead, get your best workout by hitting the free weight room. Read comments

Fitness Success: A personal trainer's top 7 super foods

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 05:14:55 PDT

We all are what we eat. What we eat most of the time will have a lot to do with how good we feel and how good we look. You want your staples to be healthy, nutrient dense foods. I get a lot of questions about what I eat (that I am supposed to eat), so these are a few of my favorite foods - what I think are "super foods." Obviously, if you are allergic to something on this list, such as eggs, they won't be super foods for you: Read comments