Q: How can I avoid the muscle soreness the day after snowboarding? A: Performing specific exercises, such as squats and crunches, for these body parts will help decrease the severity of that all too common “day after†abdominal and leg muscle soreness while also improving your strength and performance. You should also be sure to perform stretches for each body … Read More
How can I avoid the muscle soreness that I always feel at the start of the snowboarding season?
When you ski and snowboard your leg muscles are put to the test as your knees continuously bend and straighten with each turn made on your way down the hill. Also, when you carve those awesome turns your trunk muscles are called into play. Performing specific exercises, such as squats and crunches, for these body parts will help decrease the … Read More
Every year my weight goes up three or four pounds and it seems that my metabolism just gets slower and slower, how can I reverse this process?
Q: Every year my weight goes up three or four pounds and it seems that my metabolism just gets slower and slower, how can I reverse this process? A: Muscle is the bodies most efficient calorie burner and after the age of 30 we lose approximately a half a pound of muscle per year. The more muscle you have, the … Read More
Can a workout partner help me get motivated?
Q: I have had a difficult time motivating myself to exercise, do you think having a workout partner may help? A: If you want to get in shape but never find the time or the energy, a workout partner may provide the motivation that you need. A workout partner may not only help you get out of a workout slump … Read More
Are stability balls just another new fitness trend or are they around to stay?
Q. Are stability balls just another new fitness trend or are they around to stay? A. Stability balls originated in Switzerland approximately 90 years ago where they were predominantly used by physiotherapists. They remain popular as a rehabilitative tool, however, over the past few years they have increased in popularity in the fitness industry as they offer a fun, versatile, … Read More