Elizabeth is a fitness professional, workshop presenter and a travel, health and outdoor writer. Her career has led her to integrate the fitness, outdoor and travel industry to create holistic, stress-free and active programs. She is a Master Trainer for ACE & BOSU and studied yoga in 5 countries. Her favorite hobby is photography and is an animal activist at heart. Kovar is currently planning a 2014 wellness cruise to Alaska! Stay connected @Brainbodykovar | facebook.com/erkovar or www.elizabethkovar.com
Runners are a one-of-a-kind breed. They are enthusiastic, bold and daring individuals who race for a challenge and a cause. As ordinary races may seem bleak and boring, event planners are creating events that are edgy and innovative. Hit the trails to get your Centaur legs in shape to run [...]
The Pacific Northwest is known for it’s natural beauty, delicious seafood and scenic hiking trails. With thousands of easy to strenuous trails amongst the Northwest, visitors and locals are rewarded to some of the best views in America. Lace up your trekking shoes and bring your camera as these are [...]
Fashion designers and gear inventors are now creating sustainable or recycled products to keep you fit and earth-friendly. Earth Day is approaching, and is your opportunity to celebrate mother-earth with purchasing sustainable products such as recycled running shoes or eco-friendly yoga mats. Look good and save the planet with some [...]
Cycling is one of those sports most popular among folks with addictive personalities; people who need bigger and bigger doses of adrenaline-inducing miles topped off with neuron-exciting terrain. Here’s a list of some of the most challenging cycling events. Plus, if you ride your wheels right, you may even enjoy some [...]
Antarctica, the vast ice-land, located on the southern pole, is one of the world’s most remote destinations. Antarctica is only home to majestic wildlife, short-term research scientists, and now some 35,000 annual tourists. Tourists want to see the pristine environment and experience extreme adventure such as skydiving or kayaking. What [...]
The northern lights, or auroras, are a natural and colorful light display in the sky that is caused by a collision of energetic charged particles with atoms in the thermosphere. The sun is the creator of the northern lights. Essentially, during large solar explosions, the sun releases particles deep into [...]
Training for and running a marathon requires physical stamina, mental dedication and emotional strength. Thousands of marathons occur annually, but only a select few have with jaw-dropping views.
Outdoor films are exciting, motivating and most of all, inspiring. These flicks connect outdoor enthusiasts of various generations through a shared experience – the love for adventure and the outdoors.
Viewing bears in nature is a magnificent experience, especially for photographers. These powerful, yet majestic, creatures seen in the natural environment is a once in a lifetime opportunity.
Cruising is known to be relaxing, restorative and luxurious. However, tour companies now offer smaller and more adventurous cruises for those who seek more than spa treatments and extensive buffets.