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Cross-Country Skiing

Debra Murray |

An invigorating trek through the snow on cross-country skis —what better way to spend a crisp winter morning? Aside from being an excellent way to take in the white-capped countryside, cross-country skiing is about as beneficial a workout as you can get.   How beneficial is it? Here are just a few reasons why you should choose this form of exercise:     it targets all the major muscle groups by fully utilizing both the upper and lower areas of the body  cross-country skiers can burn over 1,100 calories per hour  it's an ideal stress reliever  it's a highly functional activity, helping to improve...

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Curling

Debra Murray |

With a nickname of “Chess On Ice,” curling is also a sport somewhat related to shuffleboard and was originally played in late medieval Scotland. There are two teams with four players on each. The teams alternate sliding polished heavy granite stones called rocks on a sheet of ice towards a target area named the “house.” Each team has eight stones. Each player places and throws two stones, while their teammates direct the stone towards the house. The object of the game is to have more stones closer to the center than the opponents once 16 stones have been thrown. Wheelchair CurlingThis...

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