The hilly inclines of New Hampshire work my quadriceps, hamstrings, and calves just as much as a workout on the Stairmaster. Being from the Midwest or an area of the United States that is flat enough to sustain a standing egg, New England boasts an impressive amount of elevation gain - a quality that attracts beginner to advanced mountain bikers to the region.

Take an afternoon during the weekends while the weather is pleasant enough to enjoy a bike ride, and possibly even venture to finally drop by the bike shop to check out equipment.

Just south on Fisherville Road, right at the cemetery onto Rumsford, and take the first right into the Chubb Life Insurance Park, Rattle Snake Hill is a fifteen mile single trail of sweat and thrills. The route is rocky with steep hills requiring bunny hopping and switchbacks with a sound level of endurance and bike handling skills that will undoubtedly take your mind off of your readings and relieve some stress.