March
9
2011
Over the past 5 years the American College of Sports Medicine has been researching the top trends in fitness. Here they are for 2011. And in case you didn’t already know, The Denver Athletic Club has forseen these trends and incorporates them in their regular programming!
The ACSM’s Top 10 Fitness Trends for 2011:
1) Educated and experienced fitness professionals. We believe fitness training or coaching by credentialed professionals is here to stay; the more consumers use them, their credibility grows. – The Personal Trainers at The DAC meet or exceed the very high standards of credentials, education, experience, and service.
DAC Members: Contact The Fitness Director today for a complimentary 30 minute personal training session! 720.931.6740.
March
7
2011
…and start training movements! The Personal Trainers at The Denver Athletic Club know functional training, and it could be the missing link in your training program. DAC Members, check out the Personal Training Package of the Month!
February
25
2011
Business trips usually = no exercise. Drop the briefcase of excuses and get serious. Here’s a few tips to stay ahead: click here.
The link is to an article in the American College of Sports Medicine. In summary, PLAN AHEAD! You do it at work; You set alarms every morning; You even plan your weekends. If your body and mind are worth as much to you as your Wednesday business meeting, then just do it!
February
12
2011
On April 2, at The Denver Athletic Club, Dimity McDowell, Author of Run Like a Mother: How to Get Moving and Not Lose Your Family, Job or Sanity, will be presenting to a captive audience of endurance minded Denverites.
Three-years-ago McDowell and Bowen Shea were hired by Runner’s World to write about the 2007 Nike Women’s Marathon. Their blog about their training and the subsequent article in Runner’s World, were a huge hit with running moms all over the country.
“People identify with Sara and I because we’re in the same life situations,” McDowell said. People started to recognize the two women at races, and McDowell and Bowen Shea soon realized they had enough material for a book.
“Run Like a Mother” offers personal stories, advice, and humorous anecdotes for moms who run. And of course, like a marathon, it’s 26.2 chapters long.
Check out the website and sign up for the conference today!
February
3
2011
Seriously, it’s not that complex. Follow these simple rules and you will be 90% of the way “there”.
Consume higher quality calories (and fewer if you need to). Take in less simple sugars (candy, white breads) and more complex carbohydrates, rich in nutrition and fiber (whole grain breads, vegetables). Don’t forget to take in some quality proteins (nuts, eggs, and low fat meats like fish). Eat small meals/snacks (300-500 calories each), every 3 hours or so, instead of 2 or 3 very large meals.
Do that for a month and you will be more fit, period.
January
31
2011
Leg!? The Trainers at The Denver Athletic Club found this article to be particularly helpful. If you struggle with lower leg pains (“shin splints”). Click here and get a leg up…
January
24
2011
Explore the potential of modern exercise science. Study the methods of the Old Masters. Get off the hamster wheel and train smart! www.enduranceconference.com.
January
20
2011
Cycling. Lookout Mountain, High Grade, Chatfield–familiar terms to most Coloradans, at least they should be. Lungs burning, legs panting, and you know you are alive.
The hard truth is that the better shape you are in the more fun it is. And once you have achieved great fitness, it is easier to maintain than it is to improve. That’s good for news for the conditioned, bad news for the rest of us.
Here’s a quick hit-list of ‘must haves’ in regards to cycling fitness:
Core strength
Injury resistance
Patience
Willingness to work
Want to learn more? Come to the Colorado Endurance Conference on April 2 at The DAC. You’ll get those answers and more. Check it out: www.enduranceconference.com.
January
17
2011
Hint: Doing one sport is effective, two sports even more so, but doing three sports is a sure thing. Triathlon is fun, and it’s accessible to weekend warriors too (keep reading).
It is easy to lose sight of your fitness goals if you do not have a reason to continue working out. Are you striving for a way to get excited about working out again? Getting into triathlons can be scary, but is a great way to stay on track with your fitness goals. A sprint triathlon (500 yard swim, 15 mile bike, and a 5k run) is a excellent way to get started! Triathlons are becoming more and more popular, and not only for those who are interested in extreme sports. There are many individuals who partake in triathlons simply to get involved in a fun community event, while also setting and reaching personal goals.
January
13
2011
Are you biologically younger, older, or the same age as your calendar age? Take the free RealAge Test and get a personalized plan to feel younger and a list of what is affecting your biological age. The website www.realage.com will even give you tips on how to lower your biological age. I mean, who doesn’t want to feel younger? The tips are not only related to exercise; the site helps you with your nutrition and daily habits as well. Improve your life, and hopefully live a longer one!
Also, The DAC Wellness Center provides one on one services to help you with these challenges. Call today for a free consultation (720.931.6740).