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Category Archives: Conditioning
Vermont Characters
So many of you know, I make most of my living teaching and leading outdoor movement and adventure based curriculum as Mocean365. Much of this is meeting up with folks and working toward their goals just, like when people go to … Continue reading
Posted in Conditioning, Get Out
Tagged martial artists in vermont, mocean365, outdoor fitness, outdoor movement, skye nacel
2011 Summer Camp Directory
Welcome to the 2011 Vermont Sports’ Summer Camp Guide. We’re pleased to share these wonderful camps that fit in with our editorial mission—getting outdoors, being active, being challenged and getting or staying fit. The following are camps in our region … Continue reading
Posted in Biking, Camping, Conditioning, Hiking, Mountaineering, Other Trail Sports, Paddling, Rock and Ice Climbing, Running, Triathlon
Tagged adult, camps, kids, tennis
Psst! It’s March. Is Your Bike Ready?
So you may not have done the most thorough job servicing your beloved bicycle at the end of last season. OK, maybe you didn’t do anything. Jim Wood knows the deal: “You get a good ride in. You’re beat. You … Continue reading
Posted in Biking, Conditioning, How-To
Tagged biking, conditioning, cycling, fitness
Get in Shape for Skiing: Simple Training Tips
Posted October 30th, 2010 Photo courtesy Bill Knowles, Vermont Orthopedic Clinic. A nip in the air, crunching leaves under foot, and the need to don a fleece all mean ski season is just around the corner. It is exhilarating – … Continue reading
Posted in Articles, Backcountry Skiing, Conditioning, How-To, Nordic Skiing, Other Snow Sports
Feet with High Arches
Posted October 6th, 2008 Feet with high arches are artistically pleasing and very much desired for their haute couture possibilities, especially for women, but this kind of foot can be an abysmal mechanical disaster for athletes. HIGH-ARCH ADVERSITIES The high-arched … Continue reading
Posted in Conditioning, Sports Medicine
Tagged feet, health, shoes, wellness
After-the-Race Soreness
Posted June 27th, 2008 The running season is well under way and many of you have already done the Boston Marathon or the Vermont City Marathon. You no doubt have a little soreness to contend with in terms of quad … Continue reading
Posted in Conditioning, Marathon, Running, Sports Medicine
Tagged fitness, health, muscles, soreness, wellness
Aerobic Training and Strength Training: Do They Go Together?
Posted April 1st, 2008 The generally accepted rule is that the longer the exercise event the less emphasis on strength training, yet the role of strength training for endurance athletes remains controversial. If I dare to throw in my own … Continue reading
Posted in Articles, Conditioning, Sports Medicine
Tagged conditioning, exercise science, health, training
Get Fit for Cycling
By Andy Bowen,MS, PT Posted April 1st, 2006 Fitness, technique and position on your bike are all factors that can increase or decrease your riding performance and your risk for a cycling injury. While Vermont’s Snow Gods were hibernating, the … Continue reading
Posted in Biking, Conditioning, Sports Medicine
Tagged biking, cycling, injury
Energy Bars — Costly but Convenient
By Nancy Clark,MS, RD Posted February 1st, 2006 A plethora of energy bars awaits you at every convenience store, each bar boasting of its ability to enhance performance. But do you need them? PowerBars, Clif bars, Luna Bars, Met-RX Bars. … Continue reading
Injury of the Month: Patella Tendinitis
By Mike Dee, P.T., C.Ped. Posted November 1st, 1999 Who gets it? Runners, skiers, skaters, hikers, and any athlete who has to bend their knee repeatedly to play their sport can develop patella tendinitis. It is more prevalent in adolescent … Continue reading
Posted in Conditioning, Hiking, Running, Sports Medicine
