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
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
Orthopedic Surgeon Outlines the Science Behind Shin Bang | Causes, Treatment, Prevention Too benign to seek professional treatment for, and too painful not to complain about—everybody hates shin bang. You know, shin bang—that horrid, painful sensation on your shinbone that you get from your boot after skiing hard? Yes, you do. Although die-hard ski racers in 1 million flex alpine race boots that they can barely walk in might tell you otherwise, […] Brains Martin Kuprianowicz | April 29, 2022 3 Comments
Canadian Woman is First to be Diagnosed With “Climate Change” Climate Change has been a very detrimental issue in recent years. While it is garnering more attention because of its effects on the environment, the phrase wasn’t previously known in a medical sense until recently. On Monday, a Canadian woman was diagnosed with “climate change” after enduring intense symptoms after a heatwave. Related: 234 Scientists Agree That Climate Change Is […] Breya Bergom | November 17, 2021 1 Comment
Is Colorado the Healthiest State in the US? Although Colorado’s obesity rate is the lowest in the country, the rate has increased each year. In 2020, Colorado recorded the lowest number of obesity among adults, according to the CDC. However, only 24.2% of Colorado adults were obese in 2020. Colorado’s impressive numbers are thanks to many factors. Related: Unhealthiest Foods in America Ranked, and How Much Skiing It Would […] Industry News Breya Bergom | September 27, 2021 4 Comments
The Best Ways to Stay Charged Up on the Mountain Everyone has their own methods for refueling in the midst of a long day of skiing. Whether it is a pocket snack, stopping at the lodge for a full lunch, or taking a picnic break in the car, it does not matter as long as it gets the job done. Skiing or snowboarding for a full day takes a lot […] Brains Jesse | August 12, 2021 2 Comments
Know Before You Go: Heat-Related Illness and How to Prevent It Summer means long days and fun in the sun. After winter melts away it’s time for hiking, biking, and playing in the water. With summer in full swing, it’s time to brush up on heat-related illnesses and how to prevent them. Heat-related illness is often avoidable, yet it kills around 600 people per year. Check out what experts have to […] Katy Shipley | July 12, 2021 0 Comments
VIDEO: Olympic Skier Lindsey Vonn Shares Her At-Home Core and Balance Routine Olympic gold medalist Lindsey Vonn shares her quick and simple home workout routine to keep you in ski shape during summer. Her routine consists of two circuits that focus on working your core and improving balance, according to Men’s Health. The workout consists of 12 opposite-arm dead bugs, a 30-second plank hold, and 12 squats. Men’s Health originally shared Vonn’s at-home workout […] SnowBrains | June 25, 2021 0 Comments