“Peel yourself out of bed, just go to the gym and the payoff is enormous when you finish each workout.” How & Why Strength Training is Necessary For Survival In The Mountains Recently I sat down and met with Jackson native Greg Epstein for a Q & A to discuss the importance of strength…
A big congratulations to all of our athletes who just completed our 8 week progressive Run/Bike Fitness Program! That is a very big accomplishment and we hope that you all feel strong and confident going into your summer sports. With that being said, we would like to touch on the importance of maintaining your strength,…
Kayaker Special This week we are starting our Kayaker training. This is the first workout of a 12 session progression. The goal with this program is strengthening the core and upper body for kayakers. There are so many muscles needed in the shoulders and body in Kayaking that do not get directly strengthened through practicing their…
Workout of the Week With the time change making the days longer and the warm weather moving in, the opportunities for extended outdoor activity are increasing. Being out skiing in Grand Teton National Park the last few weekends has driven home the importance of stamina training – for both the mind and body. This week’s…
I have been injured too many times in my life to count, and the only thing that has ever helped me to recover quickly and keep me mentally sane was to strength train through the injury. Every time I tell people they can come in and start training as soon as they feel good enough…
Injury is a very peculiar thing, especially from the perspective of an athlete. For me, it can go one of two ways: either a healthy learning process promoting self-growth and determination, or a destructive path towards negativity. This fall I was given the amazing opportunity to start working with Crystal Wright and Adam Dowell at…
With just about 12 days until the big holiday, it seemed appropriate to program in a 12 days of Christmas themed workout to help you get a head start on burning off those cookies and candy canes. With some extra time off around the holidays, you may find yourself heading out for a ski tour…
Name: Cam FitzPatrick Age: 22 Sponsors: Bern Helmets, JHMR, Guayaki, Nixon, Bluebird Wax, Remind Insoles, DC How old were you when you started snowboarding? I started skiing at the age of 2 and switched over to snowboarding at the age of 7. What got you started? Snowboarding was pretty new back then and it was the new cool…
Workout Of The Week 12/1/14 by Adam Dowell This workout is a Base Fitness/Work Capacity program designed for building endurance. Endurance is a loaded term, often confused with Stamina. Honestly I struggle differentiating the two, but by definition this workout would fall under endurance. Stamina, noun: the ability to sustain prolonged physical or mental effort. Endurance,…
The top ten reasons why you should be stretching more: 1. Decreases muscle stiffness and increases range of motion. Stretching helps improve your range of motion, which may also slow the degeneration of your joints. 2. May reduce your risk of injury. A flexible muscle is less likely to become injured if you have to make a sudden…