“New Year, New You” We’ve all heard it. Every time January comes around we’re bombarded with articles, Facebook posts, and questions from our peers about our resolutions for the new year. Some of us choose to ignore the fad entirely, refusing to use the changing of the calendar to set new goals, but most of…
DetailsDefinitions: Flexibility: A measure of range of motion that has static and dynamic components. Mobility: How well the joint moves. Obstacles to normal Range of Motion: Underlying medical or Physical Conditions Chronic Abnormal Posturing Muscle Imbalances Effects of Aging Rapid Growth Periods During Adolescence Think of your body as a car, and when…
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In February 2016, I will be competing in the granddaddy of adventure races in Patagonia, Chile. My team and I, PRS fit, USA Adventure Addicts, will be spending 10 days in the wilderness, navigating rough terrain by means of Mountain biking, sea kayaking, climbing, and orienteering. The map will be given to us 24 hours…
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The push-up is a moving plank. Doing a push up from your knees is not the same motion. Remember always to feel your core and glutes engage, just as performing a static plank hold thus eliminating any low back sag. Follow these tips to either perfect your current push up or use these tips to…
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In March of last year I sustained a season ending injury while competing in Haines, Alaska. I had torn my ACL, MCL, medial and lateral meniscus, along with fracturing my tibia plateau. I was very stressed and unsure of a plan to move forward. Luckily, I had a great support system to get me back…
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By coach Brian Mulvihill Recently an athlete from our gym and I went on an early season ice climbing trip to the South Fork of the Shoshone River outside of Cody Wyoming. This is the premier venue for ice climbing in my opinion aside from the Canadian Rockies. It was early and the temperatures were…
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Editors Note: Bobby Ryan was born in New Jersey in 1987. He has won two national championships with Los Angeles Jr. Kings in 2000 and 2002. He was a first round draft pick to the OHL’s Owen Sound Attack in 2003 and named to the OHL All Rookie Team in 2004. The next year he…
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EDITORS NOTE: Emilee Walker has been training at Wright Training twice a week for over a year. She recently participated in her first 100 miler having only previously participated in 50 milers and 50k’s. She has lived in Jackson for 4 years working as a massage therapist at solitude spa in Teton Mountain Lodge. Her Favorite color…
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I can not emphasize enough the importance of strength training if you are experiencing chronic low back pain. Most people with low back pain shy away from strength training or the gym because they feel it will hurt them more. This is one of the biggest myths out there in the fitness industry in my…
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As the 2016 winter season approaches we are gearing up for another 8 week pre-season training to get you ready to race the tram on opening day. Wright Training’s Ski and Snowboard Fitness workshop is designed for all types of skiers and riders alike. Beginners-to-advanced, it makes no difference to us, we just want to see…
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