Spring is here. Exercising in the woods is great, but remember to check for ticks and protect against Lyme Disease. See this concise fact sheet for more information. 3 things to remember: 1) Ticks tend to climb up to a warm spot – … Continue reading
Monthly Archives: April 2014
Which is better – the Nike+ Fuelband or the Fitbit Flex? I have both and have been wearing both of them around so that I can do a proper comparison. I’ve been running, riding my bike, doing yoga, playing tennis, … Continue reading
I love yoga and recommend it to many of my clients. There are many types of yoga. Regardless of which type you choose, there are many benefits to adding yoga to your fitness regimen. Here are 3 things yoga can … Continue reading
Don’t have time to workout? Strap on some weights when you clean up! Put some lunges or squats into your cleaning and you have a workout. I take 2-pound weights, strap them to my wrists and ankles, turn on some … Continue reading
SPORT AND HEALTH PSYCHOLOGY Many people have not met a sport and health psychology consultant, and I often am explaining what I do and how my services can help anyone who is reading this. Sport psych is very interesting and … Continue reading
If you work at a desk or computer for long periods of time, you are likely to get stiff and sore. It’s important to move around throughout the day. Here are 5 tips for integrating some physical activity into your … Continue reading
Don’t have time to work out? Try a quickie workout to combat stress and wake you up. If you can’t go outside to walk due to the weather, do some pushups, air squats and lunges at home or near your … Continue reading
BE A CHAMPION IN YOUR MIND Become an expert by watching experts compete and visualizing yourself performing the skills as they do. Observe a champion and imagine yourself as one. OBSERVE Watch the sports you play. It helps your game to … Continue reading
Got the winter blues? Get some exercise! The BOSU ball is a great piece of exercise equipment that you can use indoors for balance training. Off the field, the BOSU ball can help improve your agility – and tone your muscles. Why … Continue reading
Chris Brockman, “Brocky,” is a diamond-level snowboarding instructor at Snowmass. He has won several amateur titles in the halfpipe slopestyle and boardercross. Brocky is a well-rounded snowboarder who can do it all at a high level. He gives his thoughts … Continue reading