Hit Winter Fitness with Hiking  Hiking is a great way to stay active through the winter months. We have seemingly limitless possibilities out our Auburn backyard. Generally speaking, the key to fitness is consistency, keeping it fun and interesting with variety, and partnering up to insure accountability. Hiking fits the bill. Finding and maintaining fitness […]

Plyo Your Way to Power the Powder A safely devised plyometric program will benefit every activity – producing more power to the pedal, force in the foot strike, and for that skier, alpine or cross-country, more punch in the powder this season. Plyometrics, also known as plyos, are drills designed to produce fast, powerful movements, […]

The Core of Cross-Country Conditioning   The expanded concept of core has been coined the pillar and consists of scapula, trunk and the hip complex. The goal of a functional core stability and mobility training program extends far beyond abdominal strength.  To develop a cross-country specific, functional and dynamic core program, think outside of the […]

Century Cycling – Avoid the Ache Lower back pain on the bike is a common complaint, but in most cases avoidable. Generally, lower back pain on the bike is attributed to one or a combination of factors – improper bike fit and position; lack of core stability resulting in poor posture and support; less than […]

Bike Fit and the Century Rider A proper bike fit is paramount to attain an efficient pedal stroke, balance comfort and power while also insuring responsive bike handling. Optimum performance is achieved by placing a rider over the pedals to maximize the knee joint’s mechanics, and achieve ideal muscle tension of glutes, hamstrings and quadriceps. […]