Trying new adventures in life creates an exciting life. Connecticut has lots of gems for exploring the state and getting fit doing it!

Canoeing and kayaking is a great way to enjoy the Connecticut waterways and see the state. Canoeing and kayaking can be peaceful and meditative or can be exhilarating workout – depending on where and how you do it. Both are low impact activities that can improve your aerobic fitness, strength and flexibility and be a great overall workout. Paddling is also a low impact activity that can reduce the risk of wear-and-tear on joints and be a great fitness activity for almost any age!

CTcoastalkayaking.com
Kayaking Connecticut Coastal is a two owner - hands on business with years of experience and knowledge that will make you feel comfortable and confident assisting you to explore what kayaking is all about. You can take lessons as well as take tours as an individual or group exploring and enjoying the CT Rivers and coast. They offer basic to advance instruction and can include equipment and education.

Connecticutwatertrails.com

Once you have your groove on and feel confident enough to get out on your own (with buddies of course), check out Connecticut Water Trails Program. This website will provide you with maps and information on the water ways in CT. You will be given the history and what you can see as you explore the water ways of CT.

Workout "Theme Park"

Brownstonepark.com

The Brownstone exploration and discovery park located in Portland Ct. is an experience you need to check out if you want live it up, try something new and challenge your body! Snorkeling, sub diving, cliff jumps, biking, hiking, zip lining, canoeing/cliff jumps, scuba, and swimming are just some of the exciting adventures you can participate in. Instruction and equipment are provided.

Visit Kent!

Check out these three options for a healthy recreational fitness days or weekends.

Club Getaway

www.clubgetaway.com

Weather you're a healthy minded single person or a family looking for activity based getaways, Club Getaway has fit and fun options! Day trips and weekend getaways are an option.

Bicycle Tours

http://www.bicycletours.com/

This company will help you design your own trip and offer self-guided tours, outings locally as well as internationally. Bicycle maintenance/van support can be included.

Kent Falls State Park

What a perfect location for a picnic to recharge after a FREE adventure exploring the series of waterfalls on a mountain stream known as Falls Brook. The stream begins in the town of Warren, draining an area of six or seven square miles. It then flows west to the big fall where it plunges approximately 70 feet in a dramatic cascade.

Looking to explore more fun ideas? Check out http://www.lookingforadventure.com/states/ConnWaterSports.htm

By Carolyn Phillips

Carolyn Phillips has a 20 year history as a certified personal trainer with the American Council on Exercise (ACE) and Certified Lifestyle and Weight Management Consultant, teaching lifestyle management, nutrition, weight training, cardiovascular, fitness testing, and behavior modification.  Carolyn is featured on WFSB Channel 3’s, Better CT and on radio 96.5 TIC FM with Damon Scott as the fitness expert every Wednesday.

Carolyn Phillips is founder and CEO of Fit Behavior (http://www.fitbehavior.com) and. Carolyn’s Menu of Life (http://www.Caroylnsmenuoflife.com) The facility has a 13 -year history and has been awarded winner of the best place to workout and best Pilate’s studio by the Hartford Magazine and voted best by The Hartford Advocate for its nutrition and cardio program. Carolyn won the prestigious 40 Under Forty award from the Hartford Business Journal for outstanding leadership in the greater Hartford area.

Carolyn has over 25 years of combined comprehensive sports and education experience.

• ·         2000-2010 ACE Certified Personal Trainer
• ·         2010 ACE Certified Lifestyle and Weight Management Consultant
• ·         2007-2010 Featured on Better CT Channel 3 as a Fitness Expert
• ·         2009-2010 96.5 TIC FM's Damon Scott radio show as the weekly Fitness Expert
• ·         2007-2010 The Mary Jones Radio Show, WDRC-AM 1360 - guest Fitness Expert
• ·         2008-2010 West Hartford Community Television - Fitness Expert and Group Instructor on air
• ·         1990-2010 Guest Speaker on ESPN, WHCN, WCCC, WDRC
• ·         2002-2010  President - Board of Directors at Chrysalis Center Inc.
• ·         2009 BS in Organizational Leadership, Quinnipiac University
• ·         2007-2008 Published writer for Natural Nutmeg Magazine
• ·         2007-2008 Nutmeg Community Television - Fitness Expert and Group Instructor on air
• ·         2000 40 Under 40 Award from the Hartford Business Journal
• ·         2004 Licensed Professional Mountain Biker
• ·         1998-2004 CT State and Regional Mountain Bike Champion
• ·         1990-1997 CT State Bodybuilding Champion and National Competitor
• ·         1974-1980 VT State Gymnastic Champion and Junior Olympics Competitor
• ·         3 years coursework in Health Sciences

·         Currently studying for Master's Degree in Nutrition

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