Pain Science Education
Low Tech or High Tech Training – what’s right for you?
I have always been a low tech exerciser and competitor. In my sports training I have mainly used heart rate and time as measures of my effort and intensity. There are several reasons for my choice. First, learning new technology can be frustrating. I don't...
Protein and Exercise – How Much Should You Eat?
Protein seems to be the most misunderstood of the food nutrients. And it is no wonder with the popularity of high protein diets, protein powders, bars, and so on. Since I am not a dietitian I will share some of the sound advice offered by sports nutritionist and...
How and Why to Add Intervals to Your Workouts
You've heard you should do interval training but how and more importantly why? Intervals are an important training technique because you can push your body harder for shorter periods of time than for a long duration. Challenging your body to go beyond the usual...
How to Handle the Pressures of Athletic Competition
"One of the hardest things to deal with at the international level of competition is the pressure I feel just before it is time to go!" - Winter Olympic Gold Medalist Olympic athletes have the ultimate pressure to perform with an entire country counting on them...
Riding Solo or with the Group, 3 Questions to Consider
It's Saturday morning, the group ride leaves in an hour - should you join the bunch or go it alone? Ask yourself the following three questions to make the best decision. 1. What type of workout do I want and need today? Whenever a group of athletes come together...
Fueling for a Century Ride
The century ride is when you can cash in on all your bike hours in one long effort. All the training miles you've done, however, won't replace a smart eating plan for the event. A successful 100 mile ride is dependent on maintaining your energy level over the...
Gain Fitness Through Adequate Recovery
Fitness is gained when you rest. The workouts you do break your body down. It is commonly accepted that you don't weight train everyday because you would continually grow weaker with each workout. Every time you lift weights you are creating micro-tears in your...
Pedaling Cadence, How Fast Should You Spin?
Remember when cyclist Lance Armstrong won the Tour de France – seven times? If so, you might also recall how Lance popularized the fast spin of >90 revolutions per minute (rpm). What are the advantages of spinning at a high cadence? Increased blood...
Meet Jessica!
I believe we are designed to move and play throughout our entire lives. I don’t buy into the idea that we should slow down with age, or that pain, injury and physical restrictions are unavoidable aspects of growing older. So, here’s my philosophy. Our mental mindset, combined with the physical position and condition of the body that we bring into any activity (from walking to skiing to everything in between), determines our chance of hurting when we move. If we have a positive mindset, and if we have proper positioning and move with correct body biomechanics, all activities should be possible.
This is the goal I have for everyone: to overcome pain and limitations so you can Stay in the Game for Life!
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