Training

  1. Simple Solutions for Tight Hips

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    By Hannah Alderfer, Trainer, Runner, Stretcher Have you ever thought about the complexity of what it takes to sit, stand, walk, run, or perform a variety of other movements involving your hip joint? The hip joint is quite complex and can also be the cause of a lot of pain if not taken care of. You aren’t alone if you’ve ever had to deal with hip tightness, low back pain, knee pain, or bad post…Read More

  2. Voodoo Floss

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    By:  Tyler Murphy, BEd, CPT & voodoo flosser:) I have spent a good majority of my life in the gym working to get fit and stay at the top of my game for whatever sport was in season at the time. One of the most important aspects of exercise that I’ve come to realize after all these years is that mobility and recovery are crucial to any growth or strength potential. One of the best tools for …Read More

  3. Please, Don’t Workout This Year!

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    "Do you know the difference between training and working out? Training is when you have a progressive plan with measurable goals and continual challenges. Working out is anything that makes you sweaty and tired but not necessarily better because it lacks consistency, direction and specificity." ~ Nick Tumminelo   I couldn’t say it better myself!   This thought applies not only to athletes, bu…Read More

  4. We LOVE Our Clients

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    You let us have a career we love while working with the most fun and interesting people.  (And getting to come to work in workout clothes is a bonus also!) So here are a few reasons why we are thankful for all of you! Donut Saturday "Girl" Sergeant Running your first 5K!! Or your first half or first full then running off to deliver a baby! Disco Saturday Only missing a workout when you are sick o…Read More

  5. Living Skeletons

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    As a kid, I didn't believe that my bones were anything more than hard sticks and weird shapes that held my body frame together. Bones were the foundation of the body, like building blocks, I thought, that only served to hold me upright, otherwise I'd be a heap of skin and muscles on the floor. It wasn't until I broke my arm at the age of ten that I instantly realized that bones are another living,…Read More

  6. Form Fixes for All Runners

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    “A strong butt is the key to a happy life.” That’s an odd quote to live by, but to run by, there may be nothing so true. The gluteal muscles are the powerhouse of every runner, or at least they should be. When a runner’s glutes don’t do their job, everything else will eventually fall apart. Lately in the runner’s world we have been hearing lots about foot strike – mid-foot, forefoot,…Read More