There’s this group of people I find particularly interesting: they love camping so much, but don’t really want to deal and be involved in the whole process of preparing and setting up the tent. I’ve heard so many funny stories about people who were really enthusiastic about spending a night or two under the night sky watching the stars, but then came home completely exhausted, frightened, and disappointed. Not because it wasn’t good, but because they couldn’t experience all that goodness they were supposed to. They were either completely in the dark because they didn’t know how to light a fire, or they were fighting to keep their tent on the ground. Rookies. I’ve been camping long enough to know a thing or two about [&hellip
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The fitness and athletic clothing industry has proved to be a giant in the Australian economy over the last few years with no signs of slowing down anytime soon. All the health food and healthy lifestyle trends that have been popping up these last few years have clearly had an impact in the way consumers spend their money as this market grew outstandingly. In 2015 alone, it raked in 2 billion dollars in revenue and annual growth rose by 8.8%.
Another section of this industry that has grown significantly over the last couple of years, has been the online athletic apparel industry. This is mostly due to people getting better with computers and more comfortable with buying sports gear online. According to latest reports, this industry sector has had an annual growth of 22.6% and a revenue of 71 million dollars. The future outcome of this industry is only expected to grow and double in size with the retail store section expected to grow 5.0% per year and sports gear online sales section is expected to grow a big 14.6% per year.
These industries have done wonders in providing jobs, especially the athletic apparel retail industry with jobs rising to 6,792 in 2015, even though there are only 77 businesses accounted for in the athletic apparel retail sector and another 76 businesses accounted for in the online sector. These numbers seem quite small compared to some other industries which gave space for opportunities, so if you are looking to invest in something with a promising future this is the industry to consider.
Nobody is born great at anything. Everything needs much practice and experience, and this is no different when it comes to fishing. Becoming exceptionally good in this sport or recreational activity, takes a lot of patience and time paired with efficient learning. At first sight, it may look like something really simple, but only after your first few unsuccessful fishing trips you’ll realize that you couldn’t have been more wrong
One of the most exhilarating sports that allows cyclists to push themselves to the limits in a variety of settings is mountain biking. It consists of riding a specially designed bike through rough terrain. It’s an activity that challenges riders both physically and mentally as they try to navigate through rocks, ravines, valleys, hills and anything that nature puts in front of them. Besides the thrill of riding on dangerous terrain, biking in general has many health benefits to the human body. The great loss of calories and the use of all the lower body muscles can help keep you in better shape. And we can all agree that mountain biking can be much more fun than hiking. All you need is an appropriate mountain [&hellip
Riding a horse is a pretty fulfilling experience: you ride on the back of one of the most gracious, peaceful creatures on Earth, chasing the wind and the sun in a vast and open territory. Probably the best thing about riding a horse is that you’re never alone – there’s your partner, the horse. It’s quite an interesting thing this connection between the horse and the rider. While we’re not so able to understand horses, our emotional and even physical condition is very apparent to them, as claimed by experienced horseback riders
With consumerism booming, it’s certainly a time of many choices available that make us and the society we live in of a rather ungrateful character. The reason for this lies in not seeing the importance and values of what we have because as it’s said “you don’t miss the water till the well runs dry”. Unless you develop a habit of remembering to be thankful for the stuff you have, you won’t exactly appreciate things until you find yourself in the situation of needing the exact thing you lack. To put it in other words, you may not exactly notice electricity, or light in general, but when you are in a situation of a blackout or having to walk at night after dark then the [&hellip
When it comes to roller speed skates, there are so many models and varieties on the market it can be hard to determine which ones might be the right choice for you or your child. There are a few different models of roller speed skates that are the most popular and widely available. Below we will go over each model and what they are particularly good for. You can easily find roller speed skates for sale in skate stores or online where you can easily browse through them yourself. If you want to read through and find out which one is best suited to your or your child’s needs then continue below. Recreation Roller Speed Skates These can really vary in price range from cheap [&hellip
The development of secondary sexual characteristics is stimulated by testosterone. It is a hormone produced mainly in the testes, ovaries and adrenal cortex of humans and many animals as well. However, recent studies have shown that the average levels of testosterone in men today are 20% lower than what they were just 30 years ago. This is due to the inactive lifestyle, not enough exercise, the consumption of processed foods with chemical additives, and many other factors. The symptoms of testosterone deficiency include: having trouble gaining muscle mass even with intense training; lack of strength with no apparent illness; low energy levels and feeling of weariness most of the time even when you have had very little activity; little or no results from your training; [&hellip
Even if you are new to yoga, you have probably heard about some of the essential yoga props you need to own if you want to become a pro. One of the most important of them all is the meditation cushion. Picking the right yoga meditation cushion is, in fact, the difference between feeling numb while performing a specific yoga pose and practising yoga with pleasure. However, there are some things you need to consider if you want to make the right choice. One thing is for certain, buying quality yoga meditation cushion will provide your body with the needed support, improve your posture and comfort level while meditating or performing yoga asanas. In the light of the fact that every body is different, below [&hellip
Whether you are a beginner or want to refresh your workout, investing in quality pieces is essential. Okay, maybe your local gym is not a catwalk but it is still important to look good. Also, when you look good, you feel good and this can have a huge impact on your athletic performance. Wearing comfortable clothing that allows for easy movement without causing discomfort will make you feel confident and will help you stay motivated for new challenges. Hence, choose fitness wear made of cotton or synthetic material like polypropylene, acrylic or nylon. These materials offer a good balance of comfort and functionality. Depending on your training regime, you may need different pieces of fitness wear, but the following six are essential. Trackies, although usually [&hellip
When I ask people who just started practising yoga what the mat serves for, their answers are always so funny: “not to lay on the filthy floor” , “so my butt doesn’t hurt from sitting on a solid surface” and similar answers that are logical, but not the main point of owning a yoga mat. But it’s okay, I don’t get upset about it; most of the people who think like this about the yoga mat are beginners in the world of yoga and meditation, so this can only count as a thing to laugh at later. However, it would be good to be familiarized with some basic facts before you decide to buy a yoga mat.