By Fitness on September 14, 2009
BASE jumping is not a sport for the faint of heart. Sportsmen who practice this extraordinary sport climb to the top of tall buildings, canyons, or other structures, jump off and savour a period of free falling, then open a parachute and coast to the ground.
Posted in Extreme Sports | Tagged base jumping, Extreme Sports, parachute
By Fitness on September 10, 2009
Many of us are drawn to the sport of rock climbing as it permits them the opportunity to see the world from a novel vantage point. If you’re a fitness buff who likes to travel, rock climbing will help you indulge your zeal for exploration while you push yourself to reach your athletic goals.
Posted in Extreme Sports | Tagged rock climber, rock climbing, trad
By Fitness on September 10, 2009
The sport of hang gliding looks and feels a bit perilous, but it is basically a particularly safe sport that even the most confirmed couch potato can enjoy. You do not want to be an accomplished sportsman to be ready to enjoy the unique sensation of swooping thru the air that only hang gliding can bring
Posted in Extreme Sports | Tagged extreme, hang gliding, hang gliding 101, hang gliding basics, hang gliding beginner
By Fitness on September 10, 2009
Extreme sports like street luge, skateboarding on rails and ramps, and snow boarding off virtually impossible jumps are more popular today than they have ever been before.
Posted in Extreme Sports | Tagged Extreme Sports, skateboarding, street luge, wear a helmet
By Fitness on September 8, 2009
It could be a bit scary to take on any new sport, but there’s maybe no athletic activity that intimidates beginners quite as much as skydiving. Since the majority of folks who are interested in skydiving have not jumped out of an aircraft before, it makes masses of sense that skydiving could cause even the most experienced and bold athletes to come down with a sudden case of the jitters.
Posted in Extreme Sports | Tagged Extreme Sports, first skydive, free fall, jump out of an airplane, skydiving, tandem skydive