by Jessica Kisiel | May 17, 2012 | Sports Training
“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...
by Jessica Kisiel | May 9, 2012 | Personal Wellness
What is wellness? Many have tried to define it and several models have been developed to explain the components. Michael Arloski, PhD, PCC, a licensed psychologist and professional certified coach created the Ten Tenets of Wellness. Not a model but foundational...
by Jessica Kisiel | Apr 11, 2012 | Sports Training
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...
by Jessica Kisiel | Apr 4, 2012 | Sports Training
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...
by Jessica Kisiel | Mar 31, 2012 | Posture and Technique
1. Uneven Shoe and Foot Wear The sole of your shoe can indicate a great deal about how you are striking the ground when engaged in a repetitive motion weight-bearing sport, such as running, walking or hiking. If there is more wear on the inner edge of your shoe, your...
