Q: You recently ran a 4:57 mile at 50 years old! How did you accomplish such an incredible run!? A: I ran track and cross country in college but post-college mostly focused on bike racing, so I hadn’t run a timed mile or anything on the track in about 28 years. A few years ago…
This workout is programmed to help you increase your overall strength through barbell specific movements. This will be the format for our barbell class that will be starting up in the near future following Ski/Snowboard Fitness. In the barbell class, we will have a specific warmup for every barbell movement for the day that the…
Q: Having lived in Jackson as long as you have, why have you chosen Wright Training to help with your health & fitness goals for the last 10 years? A: First, Crystal has been a friend for a long time and, of course, I want to support her business. But that’s not the only reason –…
Life as we know it has changed and exercising from home is becoming more and more common. A major challenge for those working out from home is lacking adequate weights – many of us live in small spaces and do not have room for equipment, cannot afford weights, or the weights/equipment is backordered from increased…
As we kick off the Ski Fit program, many of you know what to expect…. Leg Blasters!!! The hour is packed with beneficial exercises to get you stronger, build stamina and dynamic stabilization which are all key elements to an epic winter experience. But what if you added a layer, a recovery/performance layer specifically geared to…
As summer comes to an end, everyone in Jackson starts looking ahead to the winter. Skiers and Snowboarders all over town start to get excited and giddy, but after a long summer of not skiing from 9 to 4 every day, it can be nerve-wracking to wonder how your body will hold up this year.…
JENNY CHARLES Q: You reached 46,564 vertical feet throughout July!! What was your toughest, single adventure last month? A: Hiking up Glory – while it definitely wasn’t one of my long journeys last month, the steepness always gets me breathing hard! Q: What’s your “go-to” trail snack? A: PIZZA – always in my pack on…
Q: How and why did you end up becoming a PT? A; I was moderately accident-prone in my 20’s. Therefore, a series of unfortunate accidents led me toward a desire to learn how to take care of my damaged body. After my 3rd sled ride down the mountain, I started taking prerequisites for PT school. Q:…
Q: How and why did you end up becoming a PT? A: Physical Therapy was only on the periphery of my radar until a trip to South Africa as a college freshman when I volunteered with a PT. I fell in love with her ability to interact with her patients and directly affect their quality of life with…
Rock climbers supplement! This is for those of you who are starting to ramp up your climbing in anticipation for fall sending temps! Training antagonist muscle groups is important to keep rock climbers balanced and pain free. This workout incorporates pushing motions, scapula and rotator cuff stabilization, wrist extensions and leg work. The idea is…