Why am I so sore after exercise?
Post exercise soreness…why does it happen?
It’s the harsh reality that follows a hard workout or the first intense workout after a long period of relatively more mellow activity…DOMS: delayed onset muscle soreness.
It’s cruel! It’s makes you want to lie on the couch for a few days, but oh, the agony when it comes to getting OFF that couch, or the toilet…you know what I’m talking about!
Got cycling goals?
Squamish cycling goes high tech!
by Jen Segger
I’d like to welcome you to the newest technology when it comes to indoor cycling. Two weeks ago, the first 6 rider multi-rider Compu Trainer set-up arrived here to the Challenge By Choice Studio, the first and only one of it’s kind in Sea to Sky country. So what is the CompuTrainer exactly? Good question.
The MultiRider CompuTrainer cycling method provides an exciting new way for indoor group cycling and racing while at the same time, allowing each rider to focus on individual performance and development goals. Cyclists of ALL levels can ride together at the same time, receive a great workout, especially during the off season, and get back outside when the weather improves with a new and improved level of fitness.
How does it work? Riders bring their own bikes to the studio where they are set up on a stationary wind trainer. Each unit is then connected through a central computer with data being displayed overhead on a wide screen TV.
5 tips for achieving optimal fitness in 2011
With one month of 2011 gone (already), I think it’s time a great time to assess how this year’s fitness goals are going. What fitness goals, you might ask? If you haven’t set any, then don’t worry and read on. There are still 11 months to go and here are 5 tips that can get you heading in the right direction.
1. Choose an event.
I have heard many many times the usual fitness goal stated like this: “I just want to lose _____ lbs”.
New Studio to help local athletes achieve new heights
Squamish has a new exercise studio that focuses on taking recreational to high level athletes to the next level with specialized equipment and targeted training methods based on the latest fitness testing methods.
Local ultra-athlete Jen Segger answered a few questions for me recently, while en route to a multi-day event, to fill me in on her studio space. Read on.
What inspired you to want to open a studio space?
This has actually been a dream of mine for a long time, just never thought the opportunity would present itself to make it happen. I’ve been coaching and running classes, teaching trail clinics, hosting run workshops etc in town for several years now. With a growing clientele and a very inspirational womens group, it seemed like the next step. Now I’m no longer limited by the winter months, Challenge By Choice has a home for all the awesome folks here in town to train out of and receive goal oriented training methods to apply to their goals.
Some popular posts
What do all those initials mean?
A client remarked to me last week that I had “a lot of initials...
Eating while running
Hmm. When I contemplate that title I shake my head- how DO those...
Is it possible to prevent an ankle sprain?
Trail running is quite popular here in Squamish, due to the fact...
Can Wii Fit get you FIT?
When I was growing up, video games held NO appeal, at least...
getting traction while running on ice and snow
For those of us who like to be able to run (or walk for that...
