Check out this Point-Of-View video I saw on YouTube today:

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That’s insane! Imagine riding your mountain bike down 800 meters worth of stairs, bricks and terrain, and making it out in one piece! This is definitely a race you’ll want to wear a bike helmet for. You can get one at Performance Bike and find some deals here. They have other bicycle equipment and apparel as well, but a helmet is what you need to protect your noggen if you plan on doing something insanely stupid like ride down a bunch of stairs in a race, in a foreign country, with a helmet-cam!

I’ve read a lot of books about biking and I have to say, there are some good ones! The hardest part of course is taking the virtual instructions that you find in a book, and translating them to the physical act of getting off of the couch, turning off the TV and going for a ride. The easiest way to avoid these bad habits is to start young. There are plenty of children’s books about bicycles, so if you’re like me and have 1 or 2 kids of your own, consider a few of my favorite kids’ books about bicycles:

Getting Around by Bicycle

Getting Around by Bicycle

This Book, Getting Around by Bicycle is a way for children to learn about the bicycle, including how bikes move, what bikes carry, and where bikes can take you.

The Magic Bicycle

The Magic Bicycle

By John Bibee

This wonderful work of fiction is a story about a child, John Kramar who discovers The Spirit Flyer, a rusty old bicycle found in the city dump. The bicycle has magical powers and the new owner, John is amazed.

Mountain Biker

There are so many types of bicycle, all of which have been specifically designed for various terrain. So whether you enjoy exploring the forest on dirt trails, or you like to take it easy on flat cycle paths, it is important to find the right bike for you.

Finding the right bike is important because it must provide comfort as well as be practical for the type of riding you are doing. Cycling is also a very good form of exercise as it works the leg muscles and builds strength. If you want to get more fit and active because rather than going out for walks like you normally do, you’ve ended up having a few fun – but indulgent – weekends of ordering pizza and playing PartyPoker and video games with your friends, then you might have noticed that your shirts are a little tighter than they used to be. This might have encouraged you to join a gym, but as you have probably realized, cycling on the spot in a hot, sweaty gym is very boring and mundane. Instead, why not try actually getting on a real bike and venturing outside? It is still fantastic exercise and you get to admire beautiful views, breathe in fresh air and be cooled down by the wind. But first, let’s find out which bicycle is best for you.

Mountain Bike

Mountain bikes are ideal for people who want to cycle on and off-road, as well as cycle for leisure. Mountain bikes are known for their ability to adapt to any condition or terrain. They come with strong frames, they are reliable, comfortable and are built to last.

Mountain Dual Suspension Bike

These bikes are perfect for those who love adventure and want to cycle off-road most of the time. They are ideal for fast movement on difficult terrain because their extra suspension and rigid tyres help the bike to glide over bumps.

Touring Bikes

These bikes are ideal for long distance riding as they are very reliable and have multiple storage compartments for drinks and bags. They are known for their comfort which makes them perfect for long and leisurely bike rides out in the countryside.

And I thought that I couldn’t love bike riding any more! That was until I heard about electric bikes. I was a little nervous about them looking weird or different than a normal bike, but apparently they look very similar to a regular kind of bike. The concept of it is just so interesting, and I definitely would like to purchase one. The only thing I’m concerned about, is that I won’t be able use it to exercise. Because the bike will be moving with the help from the electricity, this means that I won’t have to peddle. This is how I work out daily, so I guess my electric bike won’t be used for that purpose. I think I’m just going to use it for fun, and it will definitely get a lot of attention from others. I mean come on, when was the last time you saw someone riding their bike down the street without peddling?

As if I needed a reason to love bike riding! I do it because it’s fun, and I just feel good when I ride. I read an article recently, and it was about how people are riding their bike for exercise and because the gas prices are just too high. I’m really happy to be seeing people using bike riding for these reasons. Now that I think about it, I have saved so much money not driving my car as much as I used to. I ride my bike to get places, if it’s less than a few miles away. And I have to admit that I have lost about ten pounds since I’ve become an avid bike rider. I hope this article helps even more people realize that riding your bike to get places is not only fun, but will also help you save a few bucks on gas, as well help shed you shed a few pounds.

You can pretty much consider me addicted to staying in shape. If it’s at least 45 degrees and there’s no rain or snow, I’m out riding my bike for at least three miles a day. It’s just become part of my life, and I just feel like I’m missing something if I don’t work out one day. I start to feel lazy and sluggish, and it’s not a good feeling. Riding my bike is not only give me a way to stay in shape, but also a time to enjoy the outdoors. If this sounds just like you, then I could just imagine how bad weather can ruin your work out plan. The good thing is that you can still work toward that beach body, even when it’s less than perfect outside. You can use a home workout program which gives you that same extreme body workout (if not more) than what you would be getting while working out outdoors or at the gym. In addition to being able to choose the program that fits your needs, you will be in the comfort of your own home. There’s no one that’s going to be looking at you as you work out, which can make you feel self conscious. There are even some home workout programs which have a 90 day review, which means you are guaranteed to get in shape in 90 days.

As you can see, bad weather is no longer an excuse to sit on the couch munching on chips!

This is a guest post provided by Fitness Alliance

Sure they say that being active is good for you and you can stay in shape by doing so. Did you ever think that it can also help you crave food less, which can help you stay in even better shape? A study was recently done to figure out if working out can really make you want more or less food. The study was to show how different parts of the brain react to food for those who have worked out beforehand, and for those who were just sitting around. It turns out that it really is a good idea to get out and stay active, instead of sitting on your coach watching TV. It was shown that the ones that weren’t active, were more likely to crave foods that are bad for you. For those who were out there showing some type of activity, they had less of an interest in food.

It’s clear that staying active is important for many different reasons. Now that we know that it will help you not crave that fatty burger, maybe more will be getting in shape as well. Staying active really isn’t that difficult, and you can even make it fun. Do something you are going to enjoy, such as riding a bike or rollerblading. This way you will be too distracted by the enjoyment, to notice that you are actually staying active.

Fathers Day is quickly approaching, and that means that I need to get started on gift searching. I’m tired of getting my dad the same thing every year, which is either a tie or tools. I want to get him something that he will actually be able to use and have fun with at the same time. My dad is a huge sports lover, but I always thought of tickets to a game is pointless. It’s fun for a few hours, and then you can’t get any use out of the gift anymore. I’m thinking of getting him some golf gear from Cleveland Golf, just because that’s where he gets all of his gear. I’m not really looking into spending a great deal of money,  so I think I’ll just get him one thing. He’s always talking about how old his golf clubs are, so I think I’ll get him one of those.

I see that there’s a large selection of clubs, so I don’t think I’ll have a problem finding one that he would love. His birthday is right around the corner as well, so I think I’m going to surprise him again by getting some golf accessories as well. With the affordable prices, there’s no reason to not get something that he’s going to love.

If you take a look inside my garage, you will understand me when I tell you that my family is absolutely obsessed with sports. We must have every type of ball,net, or any sports equipment possible. Each person in the family likes a different type of sport, so you could imagine how much money I’ve spent overtime. Sports equipment are definitely not cheap, and I really wish I would have always known about the website that I currently use. I used to go to big sporting good stores and buy whatever I needed, but I was getting tired of paying high prices. I wanted to save money, but at the same time still have the sporting goods that make my family happy. I finally realized that I’ve saved money by shopping online for everything else, so why not search online for sporting goods? I finally came across OnlineSports.com, and since then I haven’t shopped anywhere else for sporting goods. The prices are much lower than sporting good stores, and you can save even more money by using a Online Sports coupon code.

In addition to the great deals I find on the website, I love that I can find all different types of sporting goods. This can especially come in handy during the holiday season, when I’m buying different type of gift for everyone. I can find something for everyone in the family, no matter what age they are. I know warm weather is approaching, and I’m sure my family and I will be spending a lot of time outside playing sports or just staying in shape in whatever way we wish. To ensure that we all stay active, I thought it would be a good idea to get some new sporting goods. Because Online Sports offers such great prices, I wanted to be nice and buy each of us something new. I bought myself a new bike, my son a new baseball mit, my daughter a new soccer ball, and my husband a football jersey he’s been wanting since the Giants won the Superbowl.

One of the main reasons why I love buying sporting goods from Online Sports is because of how it’s organized. If I want to buy something that’s specifically for the Broncos, I can actually search for products that are for that team. If I’m looking for an item that’s specifically for a favorite player of mine such as Derek Jeter, then I can just search for items that are related to him. I also love how I can get great gift ideas from the website. There’s specifically a gift finder part of the site, where I can find the perfect gift. I can then narrow it down even more by selecting if it’s for a child,women,man,etc. My most favorite part is that there’s a sale section, where I’ve found so many items there. Talk about great deal! I once got a jersey that was on sale for half off the original price. There’s constantly new items that are on sale, so keep checking back!

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Since we went to http://www.directstartv.com/ last month and got our Direct TV hooked up, I have been watching so many reality TV shows! I have gotten into The Biggest Loser and The Next Food Network Star. While I have been watching reality TV, my husband has been obsessed with watching cooking shows. Mainly his favorite is baking shows, because yummy desserts are his favorite thing to make. I am not complaining at all! Except that I did have to join a gym because I was starting to put on weight from all the delicious desserts I have been eating. You should have seen his creation last night! It was a brownie pizza and I about made myself sick eating it! It was a brownie in a circle shape with cream cheese icing and strawberries to look like pepperonis! Then he drizzled melted chocolate on top! It was delicious! I am seriously loving that my husband likes to bake. I think I may even buy him an apron for Christmas that says “Kiss the Baker!”