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New Trends in 2012

New Trends in 2012

The top 10 fitness trends predicted for 2012 by The American College of Sports Medicine.

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Be in Balance

Be in Balance

Balance, or more technically called proprioception, refers to a sense of joint position. Proprioception training is highly common in rehabilitation of injured athletes, but it can just as easily be used to prevent injury.

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Athlete of the Month—Lindsey Vonn

Athlete of the Month—Lindsey Vonn

Lindsey Vonn is one of five women to have won World Cup races in all five disciplines of alpine skiing – Downhill, Super G, Giant slalom, Slalom, and Super combined, which is why we name her our Athlete of the Month.

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Try Something New

Try Something New

Many athletes and exercisers, on finding their sport or activity, are content to “stick to the routine.” In fact, this devotion to a single endeavor is usually very helpful. For those who want proficiency at a sport, the only proven way to get it is to practice, practice, practice. That is, repeat what they are doing. And for those who want to stay fit, the single routine ensures a kind of discipline and stick-to-it habit. The easier and more acclimated you are, the better the odds you’ll keep doing it

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Fueling for Cold Weather Exercise

Fueling for Cold Weather Exercise

If you take time to enjoy winter sports, you want to pay careful attention to your sports diet. Otherwise, lack of food and fluids can take the fun out of your outdoor activities. These tips can to help you fuel wisely for cold weather workouts

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Yummy Gifts from the Kitchen

Who doesn’t like a yummy gift of homemade food! Whether you give a certificate for breakfast in bed or fill a tin with trail mix, food gifts are welcome treats for hungry athletes. These

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Ski Equipment Tips

Ski Equipment Tips

Skiing is one of the most—if not the most—popular winter activity.
Whether you are a beginner, want to be, or an experienced skiier, these insightful tips from L.L. Bean are a must to follow.

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Winter Clothing and Gear

Choosing clothing that is specifically designed for use in cooler weather can help both your comfort and performance

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Winter Warm Up

Winter Warm Up

When you give your body 5 to 10 minutes of a good warm up, through walking or jogging in place for example, you gradually increase blood circulation throughout your muscles, tendons and ligaments.

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Winter Hydration

Winter Hydration

Dehydration can be a big problem in the cold. In cold temperatures, the water in our breath doesn’t evaporate as fast, and therefore the vapor you see is water, lost through our breath

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