Wright Training Blog

Wright Training ambassador, Sharif Zawaideh, is on the Jordanian Olympic Ski Team! He has been training for ski racing around the globe these past 3 months; Sharif 

To squat with the Front squat or the Back squat... that is the question. Is one better than the other? More useful than the other? Will the front squat or the back squat give you more gains over time? Read on to hear a bit more about each exercise and to hopefully gain some clarification on these common questions. 

Isabel Warner, a high school senior and awesome athlete, is one of our wonderful ambassadors at Wright Training. She races mountain bikes in the summer months and is on the nordic ski team in the winter. Isabel writes a recap of her senior year and how her training at Wright has helped her improve and get stronger for her favorite sports. 

Have you ever thought about trying your luck in one of Italy's most difficult and intense road races?! Wright Training's coach, Tony McLaughlin, raced in the Maratona delle Dolomiti this past July- read on to hear about his experience. 

There is so much that goes into a great Kettlebell Swing. When done properly this exercise will increase your explosive power, help you build a strong posterior chain, strengthen your abdominal core, and improve hip and lower back issues. So read on to learn which muscles are used in a KB swing and to learn proper form and technique!

It doesn’t matter whether you are an experienced athlete, just starting a new exercise routine, or fall somewhere in the middle; knee issues can be limiting, painful and frustrating. You may think it’s best to rest your knees and take it easy, as exercise will only increase the pain. However, the opposite is actually true. Not moving your knees can actually make things worse, causing your knees to stiffen and thus worsening the pain. Knee pain, whether it is due to arthritis, an injury, overuse, or inflammation, can be soothed and even improved by simple stretches and exercise.

Inflammation is a hot topic right now as many of us have chronic inflammatory issues in the body that cause physical pain, limited range of motion, fatigue and more. None of us want to feel like our bodies are failing us or that we can't participate the activities that once came so easily to us. But sometimes this is exactly what happens as we age and much of the time chronic inflammation is the reason we feel this way. Read on to learn more about chronic inflammation and what you can do to rid your body of it and feel your best at any age. 

Wright Training clients and crushers Kim Hunt, Katherine Dowson, Sharee Moser, Tracey Heilbrun and Theresa Brunker put together an all ladies ski tour camp in the Dolomite mountains. Crystal joined as the on snow coach as these ladies toured from huts called refugio's, skied couloirs out of their comfort zone, and conquered less than desirable ski conditions. While sipping aperol spritz, drinking lovely coffee and having the best time ever, because they had trained enough to manage the challenges thrown at them!

Consistent training at Wright Training, at least twice per week, has allowed this 62 year old gal to ski many dream locations.

Coach Emily talks about muscle atrophy, the only way to prevent muscle loss, necessary protein to build muscle mass and a workout to finish.