This weeks workout is a combination of high density strength work, high volume, and work capacity training finished up with a generous serving of core sculpting. The first effort is a very complex combination of Olympic movements designed to be done as heavy as possible supplemented by an explosive plyometric movement designed to build…
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…
This weeks workout is for a select personal client of mine who is working on improving their work capacity and overall strength and agility. This client has a long history with our gym and is already a very conditioned athlete. One of my favorite tools to use is the clock. It does not lie and…
With Jackson Hole Mountain Resort opening in less than 50 days, residents of the Valley are busy updating their ski quivers, getting their boots fit, and checking their gear inventory to make sure they’re ready when the snow flies. While gear is important, those who will be the most prepared for the winter season are…
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…
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…
This week’s Workout of the Week has a focus on explosive strength and stability. The barbell burpee is one of my favorite exercise because it is a dynamic, fun movement that challenges the entire body. Balancing on the barbell for your push-up and then exploding up into a power clean to push press changes the…
Race Recap and Lessons Learned by Brian Mulvihill I finished the race ( CrossCut 25K ) albeit with a few problems along the course. The quick and dirty is that it went well even with some shitty course marking. The race organizer apologized at the awards ceremony and acknowledged that next year they will use…
This week i will be sharing a workout that is designed for a small group of individuals who have been training with me for 6 weeks, once a week. These individuals are preparing to race in a Tough Mudder event in Colorado this coming September. The Tough Mudder is a team-oriented 10-12 mile obstacle course…
So when Crystal asked me to put a few notes together on what training with her and the Wright Training team has done for me, I struggled a bit to know where to even start. I’m in my 50’s, and pretty far from the average fitness of a lot of her athletes who I see…