Can CrossFit Make You a Better Skier? Skiing and snowboarding are strenuous activities. Your physical fitness needs to be dialed in to get the most enjoyment from them. Any form of exercise will be beneficial, but we will specifically look at CrossFit here. What is CrossFit? If you are not in the know, CrossFit is a highly varied fitness regimen. It focuses on functional movements performed at […] Brains Brent Thomas | August 29, 2022 0 Comments
The U.S. States in the Best and Worst Shape—Do Snow Sports Play a Role? Where you live geographically could impact how fit you are. Depending on health status and lifestyle indicators, some states are in better shape than others. Recent data from RunReviews.com ranked all the states on how “in shape” they were based on several factors. They were: Obesity Diabetes Heart Disease Wellness Checkups Exercise Gyms Available Results are in the infographic below: […] Industry News Brent Thomas | August 23, 2022 4 Comments
Research Findings Show That Cramming Exercise into 1 or 2 Days a Week Provide Similar Benefits to Exercising Consistently There is some good news for weekend warriors. A recent study published in the JAMA Internal Medicine journal, suggests that it is not about how often you exercise, but rather the total amount of exercise that matters. The study conducted by U.S. researchers tracked the results of 350,000 people over 10 years. They found that 150 minutes a week of […] Industry News Brent Thomas | July 8, 2022 1 Comment
Recreating Outdoors During COVID-19: Can You Stay Safe? Outdoor recreating during the Coronavirus pandemic is safer than most activities. In the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic, it was unclear how the virus was spreading. Now, however, it is clear that the virus is transmitted most easily by aerosols and droplets. Those small projections come from when we breathe, talk, cough, and even sing. While catching COVID-19 outdoors […] Brains Alex Camerino | July 10, 2020 0 Comments
Is Skiing Enough for a Fit and Healthy Body? There is no doubt that skiing is a great workout, but the question remains – is skiing enough for a fit and healthy body? The consensus among recreational skiers may be “yes”. However, according to the American Council on Exercise (ACE), skiing is a strenuous sport that requires strength, flexibility, endurance, balance, coordination, and technique. If muscles are not prepared […] Jenah MacGrain | October 3, 2019 0 Comments
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