To stretch or not to stretch… that is the question. We all know that feeling of tightness in muscles that have been overworked… that readiness to go ‘ping’ if we just so much as sneeze or move the wrong way. We KNOW that tight, tense muscles feel vulnerable. Inflexibility also plays a role in creating [...]
Multi-Site Workout: Urban Neighborhood or Downtown Plaza
June 3, 2011 By 6 Comments
Workout Snapshot Time: 45-60 minutes Location: Urban Neighborhood or Downtown Plaza Props: Steps and stairs, low wall or bench, and a curb or parking stop. Purpose: Muscular Strength and Endurance, Cardio, Full Body and Core Strength, Multi-Directional Movement, Balance and Agility, Proprioceptive Awareness, Kinesthetic Awareness, Mental Focus. The props you’ll need for this multi-site workout [...]
Outdoor Fitness Winter Workout
December 8, 2010 By 3 Comments
by Tina Vindum, Outdoor Fitness Expert | Winter sports are a blast! They’re even more fun when you’re fit for the challenges of the terrain. The following workout uses simple strength exercises that are incredibly effective—and efficient—because they demand that your body works across many planes of motion…
A Total Body Workout for Everyone
October 8, 2010 By 18 Comments
by Suzie Cooney, Featured Athlete | Whether you’re an advanced athlete or re-entering fitness, enjoying your workout is important. We can all agree that working out has to be fun. Let’s face it, if it’s not fun, it’s not going to happen! I’ve designed a simple 45-minute workout with a little something for everyone…
Outdoor Fitness: 10 Base Moves
September 24, 2010 By 7 Comments
by Tina Vindum, Outdoor Fitness Expert | The base moves are the foundation of the Outdoor Fitness program; the “base” on which you’ll build your strength, flexibility, endurance and mental focus, from the core out. These moves are designed to get you strong — physically, mentally, and emotionally…
Absolutely Amazing Abs
May 25, 2010 By 15 Comments
by Suzie Cooney, Featured Athleta | We all want to look and feel great with strong abs all year long. I’ve selected a few of my favorite ab exercises for you to try and get results…
The New Wave of Balance Training
April 15, 2010 By 12 Comments
by Suzie Cooney, Featured Athlete | Whether you’re training for your first trail running race or simply want to prevent yourself from any unwelcome stumbles or falls, balance training is an integral part of everyone’s fitness routine—no matter what age or what sport you enjoy…
Ski Conditioning
November 18, 2008 By 2 Comments
by Christina Russell, Women’s Quest
Every fall, the approaching ski season brings excitement to avid skiers across the country. When most of us think of returning to snow, we recall the sizzle of our quads as they seared with burning pain from the first punishing bump runs of the year. Here are several of the basics that can get you started on your quest to grace the slopes with panache…
