There's a moment every hiker knows. You're a few miles into the trail, the path has gotten rocky, the morning dew is still heavy on the brush, and your feet — well, your feet tell you everything. Are you wearing the right boots? For thousands of women who've laced up the Viakix Monterra Mid Waterproof Hiking Boots, the answer has been a resounding yes. Since the Monterra launched, the response from the trail community has been remarkable — and not by accident. These boots were designed from the ground up with one priority: to make every step feel as good...

Authored by Adam Sherman When people are trying to stay fit or lose a few pounds, they often think about treadmills, bicycles, or the dreaded run on hot pavement. Most would never consider aqua jogging as an alternative exercise that can raise your heart rate, increase your endurance, and burn high sums of calories.   When the weather gets a bit steamy, why not turn to the water to stay cool and burn as many calories as a long jog? I love spending as much time in the water as possible during the summer months. If I can use the...

I don’t know about you, but I hate to be caught in the gym when the weather outside is beautiful.  And walking and running in the heat and humidity is never my first pick.   If you also are looking for a more manageable way to sculpt your body, try the cool and easy way:  the pool.  And no, I’m not talking about swimming endless laps, which to be perfectly honest, I’m not very good at.      So what’s the benefit of exercising in the water?  First, water provides the perfect natural resistance; it has the benefit of less impact on...