Join the Aplenglow Mountain Festival, Wednesday June 26, at Alpenglow Sports in Tahoe City, as Dr. Andy Pasternak of Silver Sage Center for Medicine and Sports Performance and current Medical Director for the Tahoe Rim Endurance Trail Runs presents on demystifying proper hydration. Dr. Pasternak has a wealth of professional knowledge, cutting-edge research and hands […]
We at Silver Sage Sports Performance Center and o2fitness are pleased to support and sponsor the SuperTour. We will be hosting several presentations over the two week schedule of events, including Hydration and Nutrition for Skiing, Techniques of the Pros, and Off-Snow Stability and Mobility Strategies for Improved On-Snow Efficiency and Performance. Technique of the […]
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Mission accomplished on the inaugural Rio winter training camp. The motivation in organizing (with the help of Bev McInnes, team director) the camp was to help the team understand the value of variety in their training. The winter training camp took place at Tahoe Donner in Truckee, and it kicked off with a social gathering […]
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This week, Dr. Pasternak and I had the opportunity to ParvoMed Vo2 and lactate threshold test two world-class paddlers, Jay Wild and Mike Gabor. The rhythmic paddling motion transformed the lab in to a tropical paradise – well maybe not. But it was thrilling to watch these guys’ power in action. Jay is a multi-talented […]
Wow its January and time to start foundation phase training for Ironman Tahoe 2013. I look forward to training with and supporting a crop of new clients prepping for this inaugural Ironman – all with their own individual Ironman goals. What an opportunity in our Sierra backyard. Speaking recently with one of my Ironman clients, […]
Mission accomplished for the Rio Strada team, foundation phase training, which wraps the end of December. We had our final group structured workout for this phase last Thursday night, capitalizing on a starry-filled night to take training to the streets. The workout started with a warm-up spin to the Folsom dam road, which was the […]
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Last weekend, I completed the final class of a six month course, Advanced Functional Biomechanics of the Lower Quarter Principles of Evaluation and Treatment. (That’s a mouthful.) In the following two part post, I will share highlights from the final class, which focused on strategies to develop an individualized, effective functional movement strength program. This […]
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Maximize Your Workouts with Silver Sage Sports Performance Center and o2fitness We are proud to announce new and improved services. Read on… Silver Sage Sports Performance Center has just installed the ParvoMedic True One Metabolic and Vo2Max testing cart. This is the unit currently in use at the US and Canadian Olypmic training-centers. The lactate […]
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No matter the time of year – optimize your training opportunity by attacking each day, from rest to specific intensity, with understanding and purposeful intention. Winter, so-called off-season, is an opportunity to build a wide deep foundation of cycling specific fitness that allows for improved in season durability and recovery. But there is a fine […]
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Below is an article that Dr. Andy Pasternak and I wrote for the Reno Gazette Journal. Martha Bellisle wrote a personal sidebar of her Vo2max testing experience. Physiological testing provides the tools to maximize your training time investment. Often, we find that it’s the person relatively new to exercise who benefits the most from testing. […]
The article below was written for the Girls on the Run (GOTR) newsletter Training From the Couch to Cruising your First GOTR 5K Entered in to the Girls on the Run, Reno Inaugural 5K and feeling overwhelmed by how to start your preparation? The answer is just start. The key to running your first 5K […]
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Last week Dr. Pasternak and I spoke with the Truckee High Cross Country running team and their parents. Over the next couple of months I will have the opportunity to assist Coaches Pat and Diana in providing a scientifically based injury prevention and performance conditioning program, and will be blogging about our weekly workouts. Dr. […]
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Hydration Celebration
/in Events, Fit to Be Tried- Julie's Blog /by Evelyn FassettJoin the Aplenglow Mountain Festival, Wednesday June 26, at Alpenglow Sports in Tahoe City, as Dr. Andy Pasternak of Silver Sage Center for Medicine and Sports Performance and current Medical Director for the Tahoe Rim Endurance Trail Runs presents on demystifying proper hydration. Dr. Pasternak has a wealth of professional knowledge, cutting-edge research and hands […]
SuperTour Cross Country Ski National Champs and Olypmic Qualifiers are Here
/in Events, Fit to Be Tried- Julie's Blog /by Evelyn FassettWe at Silver Sage Sports Performance Center and o2fitness are pleased to support and sponsor the SuperTour. We will be hosting several presentations over the two week schedule of events, including Hydration and Nutrition for Skiing, Techniques of the Pros, and Off-Snow Stability and Mobility Strategies for Improved On-Snow Efficiency and Performance. Technique of the […]
Rio Strada Cycling Team Winter Training Camp
/in Fit to Be Tried- Julie's Blog /by Evelyn FassettMission accomplished on the inaugural Rio winter training camp. The motivation in organizing (with the help of Bev McInnes, team director) the camp was to help the team understand the value of variety in their training. The winter training camp took place at Tahoe Donner in Truckee, and it kicked off with a social gathering […]
Silver Sage Goes Hawaiian
/in Fit to Be Tried- Julie's Blog /by Evelyn FassettThis week, Dr. Pasternak and I had the opportunity to ParvoMed Vo2 and lactate threshold test two world-class paddlers, Jay Wild and Mike Gabor. The rhythmic paddling motion transformed the lab in to a tropical paradise – well maybe not. But it was thrilling to watch these guys’ power in action. Jay is a multi-talented […]
O2fitness launches Ironman Tahoe 2013 Individualized Training Plans
/in Fit to Be Tried- Julie's Blog /by Evelyn FassettWow its January and time to start foundation phase training for Ironman Tahoe 2013. I look forward to training with and supporting a crop of new clients prepping for this inaugural Ironman – all with their own individual Ironman goals. What an opportunity in our Sierra backyard. Speaking recently with one of my Ironman clients, […]
Team Rio Strada Foundation Phase Training – Wrap-Up and Reflections
/in Fit to Be Tried- Julie's Blog /by Evelyn FassettMission accomplished for the Rio Strada team, foundation phase training, which wraps the end of December. We had our final group structured workout for this phase last Thursday night, capitalizing on a starry-filled night to take training to the streets. The workout started with a warm-up spin to the Folsom dam road, which was the […]
Stake Your Claim to Cortical Real Estate For Injury Prevention and Improved Performance
/in Fit to Be Tried- Julie's Blog /by Evelyn FassettLast weekend, I completed the final class of a six month course, Advanced Functional Biomechanics of the Lower Quarter Principles of Evaluation and Treatment. (That’s a mouthful.) In the following two part post, I will share highlights from the final class, which focused on strategies to develop an individualized, effective functional movement strength program. This […]
Silver Sage Sports Performance Center – 02fitness New and Improved Services
/in Fit to Be Tried- Julie's Blog /by Evelyn FassettMaximize Your Workouts with Silver Sage Sports Performance Center and o2fitness We are proud to announce new and improved services. Read on… Silver Sage Sports Performance Center has just installed the ParvoMedic True One Metabolic and Vo2Max testing cart. This is the unit currently in use at the US and Canadian Olypmic training-centers. The lactate […]
Team Rio Strada Winter Training Kicks Off
/in Fit to Be Tried- Julie's Blog /by Evelyn FassettNo matter the time of year – optimize your training opportunity by attacking each day, from rest to specific intensity, with understanding and purposeful intention. Winter, so-called off-season, is an opportunity to build a wide deep foundation of cycling specific fitness that allows for improved in season durability and recovery. But there is a fine […]
Want peak performance this winter? Consider physiological testing
/in Fit to Be Tried- Julie's Blog /by Evelyn FassettBelow is an article that Dr. Andy Pasternak and I wrote for the Reno Gazette Journal. Martha Bellisle wrote a personal sidebar of her Vo2max testing experience. Physiological testing provides the tools to maximize your training time investment. Often, we find that it’s the person relatively new to exercise who benefits the most from testing. […]
Girls On the Run (GOTR) – Inaugural Fall Reno 5K
/in Fit to Be Tried- Julie's Blog /by Evelyn FassettThe article below was written for the Girls on the Run (GOTR) newsletter Training From the Couch to Cruising your First GOTR 5K Entered in to the Girls on the Run, Reno Inaugural 5K and feeling overwhelmed by how to start your preparation? The answer is just start. The key to running your first 5K […]
Training with Truckee High XC Running Team
/in Fit to Be Tried- Julie's Blog /by Evelyn FassettLast week Dr. Pasternak and I spoke with the Truckee High Cross Country running team and their parents. Over the next couple of months I will have the opportunity to assist Coaches Pat and Diana in providing a scientifically based injury prevention and performance conditioning program, and will be blogging about our weekly workouts. Dr. […]