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Trailsnet has been your source for trail news and information since 2008. We provide information about hundreds of trails around the world including bike trails, hiking trails, backpacking trails, bikepacking trails, nordic ski trails, snowshoe trails, equestrian trails, long-distance trails and more. We also provide information about trail gear, trail organizations and trail advocacy. In addition to the Trailsnet.com website/blog, you can connect with us on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and Pinterest using the @trailsnet username. We welcome suggestions and questions. Feel free to add your own favorite trails using the 'Add a Trail' link on the top horizontal navigation bar. Happy trails and stay safe!!

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What You Should Know About Resistance Training

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 Trails Provide Aerobic Training, But is That Enough? Plenty of people out there want to get healthy, and there’s so many methods which people can use to do so. As you know, Trailsnet.com is a big proponent of getting out on trails and riding bikes, hiking, riding Trikkes, inline skating, snowshoeing & more. Even though …

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Permanent link to this article: https://trailsnet.com/2012/12/16/what-you-should-know-about-resistance-training/

Trailsnet Blog Guest Post Policy

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Trail Blog Posts Welcome Just like Trailsnet welcomes guests to post trail information, we also accept guest blog posts. However, Trailsnet has blog guest post guidelines, so please have a look at these guest post requirements: conveys quality, practical information about trails or trail-related topics is able to be used exclusively on Trailsnet.com may include …

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Permanent link to this article: https://trailsnet.com/2012/12/14/trailsnet-blog-guest-post-policy/

What is Being Done to End Childhood Obesity?

Challenge to End Childhood Obesity One way that you can help end childhood obesity is to cast your vote in the great Childhood Obesity Challenge. Simply create a login account (very quick & easy) then cast your vote for outdoor fitness and using trails to help kids stay active, happy and fit. The Childhood Obesity …

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Permanent link to this article: https://trailsnet.com/2012/12/08/what-is-being-done-to-end-childhood-obesity/

Why End Childhood Obesity?

Problems With Childhood Obesity Childhood obesity is no longer a problem that we can ignore. Over the past twenty years, it has become not only a significant health issue, but also an economic issue and even a (believe it or not) national defense issue. Some of the main problems with childhood obesity is that it: …

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Permanent link to this article: https://trailsnet.com/2012/12/03/why-end-childhood-obesity/

Getting Started In Trail Running

Find a Running Trail & Get Started Today I’d like to talk to you about getting started running. A lot of people ask how they can get started, and I’m going to take just a few moments to tell you. Now people have various reasons to want to start running. Some people want to lose …

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Permanent link to this article: https://trailsnet.com/2012/11/24/getting-started-in-trail-running/

Childhood Obesity Pervasive

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Childhood Obesity Worse in Southwestern U.S. But… Happy Thanksgiving!! Having said that, be carefully how much you indulge. Especially if you live in Mississippi. According to nearly every study on childhood obesity, the state of Mississippi has been the hardest hit. Whereas the folks who live in Utah, Colorado and Oregon have the most to …

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Permanent link to this article: https://trailsnet.com/2012/11/22/childhood-obesity-pervasive/