In Aspen, it always pays to be connected. We were recently invited to The Aspen Chamber Resort Association’s,(ACRA) quarterly networking event. Nobody can out network Aspen Spin, so we made the scene. Who knew that a business-to business mixer could be so much fun? Apparently, ACRA did.
Continue Reading Add comment March 11th, 2008
It comes as no suprise that people in the fitness world often converse about the fitness levels of other people. However, there are particular characteristics and accomplishments that make one “fit for Aspen.” It takes a certain mindset and enjoyment of self torture to be Aspen fit. Not to mention competitiveness and determination to reach goals. Here are some characteristics and accomplishments that go into becoming Aspen fit.
Continue Reading Add comment January 17th, 2008
The Aspen Club and Spa has discounts and special offers for you all week long. Show your Ski Week ID to check in and book all services. “We have everything you need for everything you do!”
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With the snow coming down and people excited to get out there and use the mountain as much as possible, comes the risk of over doing it. Many people are in great shape for skiing or snowboarding but even the most well conditioned athlete can still get hurt if they do not know their limits. There are no rules for when you should or should not be out there. Just pay attention to signs your body will give you.
Continue Reading Add comment December 8th, 2007
If you live the Roaring Fork Valley, are healthy, and don’t work 100 hours a week; there is no excuse not to be fit. You have access to year-round outdoor trails for hiking, cycling, mountain biking, cross country skiing, and snow shoing. Not to mention, world class downhill skiing and snowboarding. Throw in 300 plus days of sunshine and the fact that “everyone is doing it” and there really is no viable reason why we shouldn’t be fit. Other than Domino’s and McDonald’s there really isn’t much crap around here to eat.
Continue Reading 1 comment November 6th, 2007
As a personal trainer I am often asked what resistance exercises are “good.” Truthfully, most any exercise that is executed properly by a healthy individual will have at least some minute benefit. However, some exercises are far superior to others. In a time when most of us live our lives in a whirlwind, it is important to learn which exercises offer the most benefit in the least amount of time. I understand that fitness goals may be vastly different from individual to individual, but some basic principles will be the same regardless of what you are trying to achieve.
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Even in a well-educated community like the Roaring Fork Valley, myths regarding nutrition still run rampant. In an era of anti-aging and instant gratification, many companies try to take advantage of this and solicit products and information that are of little or no value. While there certainly are some reputable nutrition sources out there, it is difficult to decipher the valuable information from the rest. There are five myths that the majority of the general public refuses to accept as faulty information.
Continue Reading Add comment October 30th, 2007
As you may know, one of my favorite bicycle routes in Colorado includes riding up U.S. Route 36 to the cutoff at the Briarwood Restaurant in Altona for a trip along the Left Hand Creek and James Creek white water, through steep-walled canyon terrain, sprinkled with fantastic aspen, cottonwood, pine and colorful undergrowth to a pancake breakfast in Jamestown.
All totaled, it's 32 miles.
Continue Reading 3 comments October 24th, 2007
Participating in a high energy, classes such as SKI CONDITIONING, BODY ATTACK, or any endurance training program , on a LOW CARBOHYDRATE DIET is detrimental to improvements in endurance .
A low-carbohydrate intake can have a really disastrous effect on workout quality,
It is well established that carbohydrate is the primary source used above 65% VO2 max, which equates to approx 70-75% HR max, which is the level of intensity you would expect most clients/participants to be working at , if not higher , in these type of classes.
Continue Reading Add comment October 19th, 2007
As a trainer I always find it interesting when someone “feels” an exercise in a muscle group that is not being directly stimulated. For example, many people new to weight training will point to their triceps after lat pull downs and say that is where they feel the exercise working. This is because of the combination between not knowing that pulling motions target the back and biceps and pulling down a subtly incorrect angle. Anytime I receive such feedback I immediatley educate the peroson with the above information.
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