What Kind of Runner Are You?
Do you know how your feet land each time you take a step? Do you know why it matters? Understanding if your feet tend to roll inward (pronation) or outward (supination) can help you to keep logging the miles by wearing the right type of shoe, or supporting orthotic, if needed. The Wet Foot TestTo find out if you are a pronator, have […]
Running on Optimism
Fitness and Colorado weather go hand-in-hand. Maybe that’s why three Colorado cities are consistently among the top 10 most fit in the nation. With more than 300 days of sunshine a year, our beautiful state has been just the inspiration that Advanced Ortho medical assistant Ashton Burton needed to build a fledgling fitness routine into a life passion. What began as a 20-minute treadmill strategy […]
Basketball playoffs or benchwarmer blues?
It’s March Madness around the country, but for countless teams the mood has been dampened by injuries to key players. One of tomorrow’s match-up pits local favorite eighth seed CU Buffaloes vs. #9 Pittsburgh, and both teams are missing a key contributor. CU will be without their star guard Spencer Dinwiddie due to his MCL […]
Sochi Slush: What we can learn from the less-than-Olympic snow conditions in Russia.
February 17, 2014 – With temps ranging from 50-60 degrees at the Winter Olympics, snow conditions have been difficult, and downright treacherous for many athletes. Believe it or not, spring skiing is around the corner in Colorado, and with those wonderful warm days will come some less than ideal conditions. So what can amateur athletes do to […]
Health and Fitness New Years Resolutions
This year, as is often the case, two of the top five resolutions relate to fitness and health: #1 is to lose weight and #5 is to “stay fit and healthy.” Statistics show that only eight percent of us are successful in achieving our new years resolution, and a recent UK survey says that Friday Jan 24 will be “fail Friday” for many new years resolution makers […]
Change up your exercise routine as the weather changes.
Change up your exercise routine as the weather changes. Being active means maintaining our fitness even when we can’t get outdoors, and changing temperatures give us a good excuse to switch up our exercise routine. Think of it as a chance to “cross train” and give your body a rest from some of your normal […]
Ski Season is Officially Underway in Colorado. Are you ready?
Skiing is a great winter activity, and because it uses all of our muscle groups, it makes for great exercise. As Coloradans we are blessed to have easy access to some of the world’s greatest skiing, and the first local resort is already open for the 2013-14 season. But the best snow is still to come, so […]
October is the ultimate CrossFit month
Did you know that October is the ultimate “CrossFit” month? Yes, I’m talking about the fitness trend – cross-training strength and conditioning programs – but I’m also talking about sports fans! October is the only month of the year when pro football, basketball, hockey, baseball, golf and even soccer are all in full swing. Unless you’re getting […]
Maintaining good hydration on hot days.
Fall high school sports seasons are in full swing, but it still feels like summer in Colorado. It’s a good time for parents and kids alike to think about what they put in their bodies before, during and after a workout. Dehydration can lead to fatigue, reduced concentration (and performance), and cramping. There are myriad sports, energy and “water” drinks on the market today […]
