by Aimee Gallo, Featured Athlete | Marathon runner, indoor cycling coach, holistic nutrition counselor and personal trainer Aimee Gallo offers these tips to help you gear up for an endurance race…

by Aimee Gallo, Featured Athlete | It took me some time to warm up to the idea of an ice bath (pun intended). Having spent most of my life in Alaska, I detested the cold and had no intention of ever placing myself in a freezing environment again if I could help it. During training for my first marathon, I would hear my coach recommend ice baths to his clients and I shuddered at the thought of it…

by Mary DeLaney, Featured Athlete | As athletes we run a 35% probability of injury each year. If you are an elite or top performer the risk is 50%+. During training and racing you will have aches and pains. How do you know which pains you can train through and which should be a cause for concern? We are calling the first type “Green Light” (GL) pain. Performing at your maximum capacity is very uncomfortable, even painful. This generalized discomfort is harmless…

by Bev Sanders & Morag Sewell, Las Olas Surf Safaris | Meet Morag Sewell, Head Surf Instructor at Las Olas Surf safaris for women. A born leader, Morag’s quiet strength is evident upon first meeting her. I’ve watched Morag introduce many anxious guests to the ocean, always patient and focused, always coaching with ease…

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…

by Aimee Gallo, Featured Athlete | Piggybacking off of Mary’s fabulous Fueling Your Goals article, I want to delve deeper into each aspect of fueling… Let’s begin with the end, as everything we do is about how well we recover. Our athletic gains from training come from recovery…

by Mary DeLaney, Featured Athlete | Spring is starting to make itself seen, little by little. The sun is up a bit earlier and staying out a bit later. In the colder climates we are watching the snow melt and some early flowers push through the ground. We are getting the urge to be outside again and tune up our exercise program, whatever that may be. Time to hop off the stationary bike, jump out of the aerobics studio, step off the treadmill and breathe some fresh air…

by Mary DeLaney, Featured Athlete | When people ask me what I do to stay fit, I reply “it depends on the season.” Participating in a variety of sports not only keeps all my muscle groups working, but also it stimulates my mind…

by Suzie Cooney, Featured Athlete | As we settle into the New Year, it’s a time for many of us to take special inventory of family, life and our own personal health…

by Tara Krolczyk, Fitness Professional
The number one question we seem to get when on the Stand Up Paddle (SUP) boards from observers; “Hey is that easy to do?” The answer like anything else, all depends on what you’re willing to try and commit to, but most people find it simple and fun to learn…