ON THIN ICE
People who live in northern climates seem to revel in it. There are ice sculpture competitions, ice fishing, even those Finnish people who like to sweat in a sauna, then dive headlong into icy water in nothing but their birthday suits. Ice is a way of life. For those who share in the mysterious allure of frozen water but hate roughing it, think Quebec for the perfect getaway.
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In steaming arena, Sharapova showed why she's ranked No. 1
Reprinted from Saturday's editions MELBOURNE, Australia - Top-seeded Maria Sharapova got another taste of the elements, ignoring the sauna-like conditions in Rod Laver Arena to advance to the second week of the Australian Open.
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The ARC offers more than just a few weights
Meditation, kung fu, pilates, stomp 'n' sculpt, yoga and time in the sauna to top it off. This may sound like an expensive day at the spa, but these invigorating classes are now at the Aztec Recreation Center along with many others that can kick start your body into better fitness and health.
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THE CHIEL Hefty hunks in the buff
WHAT fun! Russians break through ice on rivers and ponds mid-winter and enjoy a New Year’s Day swim in sub-zero temperature. Brrrr! Finns and Swedes do it too, but then they’ve probably had a body-heating sauna before.
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