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50 years after writing 'Aerobics,' Dr. Kenneth Cooper isn't slowing down

When you're the Father of Aerobics, when you coined the phrase and spread the word and stuck to your guns despite critics who didn't put much stock in preventive medicine, you don't miss your workout.

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Early spring an optimal time to enjoy Central Oregon's rugged Crooked River Gorge

Opal Canyon is one of those places where mountain bikers dismount frequently – either to take in the dramatic cliff-side views or purely for safety measures.

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Police officer runs Boston Marathon in honor of late sergeant and mentor

Misha Knea strode along the Deschutes River Trail on a recent afternoon while gearing up for the Boston Marathon. The ease with which Knea, 33, clicked off 7 miles not only spoke to her training for the race, but to the work-life balance encouraged by the wellness program at the Bend Police Department, her employer.

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Wina Sturgeon: Now might be the time to take a week off from working out

Are you a serious, disciplined athlete who has been working out religiously to get ready for your planned summer activities? If so, congratulations. But here's a good tip: right now is the right time to take a week off. Don't train or practice for a week.

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Tips for running with your dog

Katrina Mealey runs at least 1 mile regularly with her 13-year-old Jack Russell terrier.

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Seven benefits of hot yoga

I first tried hot yoga back in high school, when blustery winter days found me seeking warm solace in a heated studio. Since then, I've continued to practice hot yoga, even if that practice is somewhat sporadic.

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Electric bikes make it easier to do daily activities without owning a car

Hard-core cyclists may not be paying attention to the rise of pedal-assisted bicycles, but they're a growing market that's enabling a large group of the population to better enjoy the experience of riding on two wheels. With an electric motor, this new generation of bikes gives you as much, or as little help as needed, providing a boost up hills or simply taking you further than you could otherwise go. The California-based Yuba Bicycles makes both traditional and pedal-assisted cargo bikes, which are designed to give you options for hauling goods (and kids) easily while retaining a light and nimble feel.

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Why a blind Colorado man kayaked the Grand Canyon

Erik Weihenmayer has a problem with movies.

Hunting Fishing

Best times for anglers

This table lists top fishing times and days for the coming weeks. For best results, begin fishing one hour before and continue one hour after the times given. Times apply to all time zones.

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Dennis Anderson: Reference to northeast moose management is dubious in Minnesota's deer plan

The most interesting part of the statewide draft deer management plan the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources released recently concerned moose, not whitetails.

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Dennis Anderson: Study of ducks' seasonal migrations to resume this summer

Duck behavior is both predictable and mysterious. Weather often influences when these birds fly and how far. Habitat availability and hunting pressure also play roles in what ducks do and when.

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Sam Cook: On a shelf, long forgotten, a lifetime's worth of goals

The manila file folder was stuck in alongside some of my old trip journals on a bookshelf.

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Brad Dokken: Outdoorsy trip options abound across the border in Manitoba

Spring continues to be little more than a promise on the seasonal horizon, but outdoors lovers shouldn't let the gloomy weather put a chill on their plans for summer.

See flooding in Yosemite Valley and a swollen Yosemite Falls

Politics & Government

Get ready to pay more at Yosemite. Trump administration raises fees at national parks

Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke announced Thursday, April 12, 2018, that entrance fees are going up at most national parks, including Yosemite, Joshua Tree, Death Valley, Lassen and Muir Woods.

Health & Fitness

Fitness tip of the month: Enjoy the fresh air

What beckons these spring days more than sunshine? Dirt. Nice dark, can't-wait-to-get-it-under-my-fingernails dirt.

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How one man became the first to climb all of Colorado's fourteeners in one winter

On his way to becoming a Colorado mountain legend, Andrew Hamilton has kept his head down.

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Gravel grinding takes cyclists off the pavement

Gravel. The road surface doesn't seem particularly conducive to bicycle racing – as much as, say, pavement – but local racers are increasingly drawn to the soupy, washboard-y stuff.

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Minnesotans, on three things about their spring outdoors passions

Five Minnesotans chime in about their spring outdoors passions:

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Making the transition from climbing inside to out

This week the Bower Climbing Coalition presented "What Not to do Climbing" in partnership with REI.

Health & Fitness

How Alicia Vikander gained 12 pounds of muscle for her 'Tomb Raider' role

Alicia Vikander is known best for her roles in films like "Euphoria," "The Light Between Oceans," "The Danish Girl," and, as of last month, "Tomb Raider." This stark transition from dramatic lead to action hero was only really only eclipsed, in our eyes, by the physical transformation she underwent to play the film's heroine, Lara Croft. For the film, she worked hard to become incredibly toned, defined and muscular. Thanks to an intense fitness regimen developed by an expert trainer, her hard work paid off.

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