Author: Outdoor Sports Guide Magazine

How to Maintain an Athlete’s Diet When Short on Time Living a healthy lifestyle begins and ends with your diet. Whether you’re a novice at the gym or professional athlete, how you fuel your body should be priority one. However, it’s not always easy to eat healthy in today’s fast-paced world. In between work and family demands, it’s not uncommon to grab something on the go that keeps your stomach from rumbling. Unfortunately, most prepackaged foods, even if labeled as healthy, are full of preservatives and a lot of other unhealthy byproducts. If you’re serious about getting in shape and…

How to workout outdoors all autumn long With a few simple steps, it’s easy to get structured exercise and still enjoy beautiful autumn weather Autumn is in full swing, which means it’s the last opportunity to enjoy a workout outdoors without snow on the ground. That’s great news for anyone who loves peeping the colorful leaves, but for fitness-minded individuals, beautiful fall weather presents a dilemma: stick with your regular exercise routine, or skip the workout and enjoy the weather?  The good news is, you can have it both ways. With Wellbeats, people of all ages and stages of fitness can…

Fall 2019 Digital Issue ← Click here for the issue Read the digital version of Outdoor Sports Guide Fall 2019 magazine on any device. You can also pick up your print issue for FREE at any of our participating locations. Starting Line Editor’s Note, Fall Events, The Bookshelf Feature Fall Desert Adventure Trifecta Three days, three sports, three incredible places By Nick Como Utah Made The Roadless Rule Protecting Utah’s Backcountry By Heather C Hamblin Profile Adventure Pets of the Wasatch By Connie Lewis We Run for Beer Ogden Pub Runners Pair Librations with Fitness By Jenny Willden Gear Keep…

Late Summer 2019 Digital Issue ← Click here for the issue Read the digital version of Outdoor Sports Guide’s Late Summer 2019 magazine on any device. You can also pick up your print issue for FREE at any of our participating locations. Starting Line Editor’s Note, Late Summer Events, The Bookshelf Feature Are Chairlifts Cheating Mountain Biking Perspective By Nick Como Trailsides Adventuring Through Time Experiencing Utah’s Past—Outdoors By Molly Andersen Utah Made Adventure Ales 4 Utah Beers for Summer Fun By Sarah Shebek Profile Lizard Skins A Local Brand’s Success Story By Heather C. Hamblin Travel Pursuit Series and…

7 Reasons Why Outdoor Athletes Need a Better Bed Sleep is incredibly important for anyone. A good night’s rest helps recharge the mind and the body and allows you to get through your day. It helps with your daily motivation, thinking, focus, regulating stress, and many other important functions. For some people, getting the right amount of sleep is even more important. Hikers, for instance, absolutely need proper sleep to be able to perform at their best. If you are an outdoors sportsman such as someone who does rock climbing or hiking regularly who needs an edge, it might be…

Add Swimming to Get Fitter Faster Loving the outdoors usually goes hand in hand with leading an active and healthy lifestyle. Whether you’re passionate about hiking, climbing, running, swimming, or cycling, your desire to be outside forces you to maintain a certain level of fitness. This is great for your health and overall mental well-being. As outdoor lovers, we’re usually up for a challenge, and we constantly push ourselves to climb a bigger hill or cycle a harder route. Maybe you’re even thinking of entering a marathon this year! However, unless you’re a budding triathlete, you may not be adding…

28 Gear Picks for Summer Trips By Melissa McGibbon & Jenny Willden Whether you’re hitting the road or headed to a local campground, check out our favorite summer gear to better your next adventure. SealLine Blocker Compression Dry Sack Have the best packing experience ever with this handy waterproof compression sack. Use the purge valve to squeeze out trapped air to save tons of space. $32–$49 First Secure 90-Piece Emergency Roadside Kit Stay safe on the road with this kit for roadside emergencies that includes a 250 PSI air compressor, jumper cables, flashlight, window hammer, first-aid kit, and seatbelt cutter.…

There’s no need to exclusively cycle for exercise. Biking to work is a great way to burn some calories and reduce your impact on the environment, but your commute might become lengthy if you aren’t careful. No one wants to get to work drenched in sweat and completely exhausted from their commute. Here are a few simple tips and tactics that you can use to increase your cycling speed and minimize your commute time. 1. Cross-Train One of the most effective ways to become a faster cyclist is to cross-train a few times a week. Riding your bicycle every day…

Read the digital version of Outdoor Sports Guide’s Summer 2019 magazine on any device. You can also pick up your print issue for FREE at any of our participating locations. Summer 2019 Digital Issue Starting Line Editor’s Note, Summer Festivals and Events, The Bookshelf Resort Report Summer at Utah Ski Resorts By Jenny Willden Features The Best Fests in the West 6 Can’t-miss Summer Events + Adventures By Nick Como Gear Road Trip Essentials 27 Picks for Summer Travel By Melissa McGibbon and Jenny Willden Travel California Dreamin’ Road Tripping the Golden State By Jenny Willden Undiscovered Summer Destinations Weekend…

Read the digital version of Outdoor Sports Guide’s The Keeper 2019 magazine on any device. You can also pick up your print issue for FREE at any of our participating locations. The Keeper 2019 Digital Issue Starting Line Editor’s Note, Spring Events, The Bookshelf Features The Big 5 Utah’s Best New Races By Lora Erickson Health Dream On Why Sleep Matters for Athletic Perfomance Jenny Willden Papa’s Got a Brand New Dab Perfomance and Recovery Benefits of CBD Oil By Melissa McGibbon Gear Spring Gear Essentials 12 Fresh Picks for Race-day Runs By Jenny Willden Stay Healthy; Keep Running Prevent…