Colorado Mountain Fitness Examiner

Colorado Mountain fitness summer schedule at Camp Woodward

Sat, 02 May 2009 13:21:31 -0700

Free live Music, cycling and woodward at copper camps among summer line-up at Copper Copper Mountain, CO…May 1, 2009…Copper announces its 2009 summer events schedule including legendary favorites like the Courage Classic, Guit...

Natasha Richardson: falling, brain injuries and ski helmets

Thu, 19 Mar 2009 10:58:57 -0700

The tragic death of Natasha Richardson has many people wondering about the safety of the ski slopes. After all, she was on a beginner slope, taking a private lesson. Since she was a renowned celebrity, I'm sure that she was assigned to one of Trembl...

The politics of skinny

Wed, 18 Mar 2009 00:39:47 -0700

Photo: Glamour Magazine So once again, I find myself glad that I have spent the past five years of my fitness career in Colorado, which consistently ranks high as one of the fittest and leanest states in the nation. Ironically, I find far less obsse...

The benefits of a healthy lifestyle

Tue, 10 Mar 2009 21:57:37 -0700

Back in January, I wrote a rather depressing post about my recent diagnosis of pulmonary hypertension. At the time, my attitude was a bit snarky, as in why did I spend my entire life dedicated to fitness, only to come down with this fatal illn...

Snowsports: the fountain of youth

Sun, 08 Mar 2009 16:58:19 -0700

If you spend a good deal of time hanging out or working at ski areas, there are two things you might notice: You are ageless: You can have conversations with people of any age, because you are united in your love of winter sports. You belie...

Banned Barbie dolls

Wed, 04 Mar 2009 09:58:07 -0700

If you've been reading my recent posts, you know that I am committed to making people, especially women, aware of the dangers of using extreme measures to get thin.I also have issues with media presenting women with unrealistic role models. However, ...

Nature's healing powers

Sun, 01 Mar 2009 08:57:33 -0700

Although this post is about something that happened in North Carolina, it can definitely apply to Colorado. When we get ill, most of us are aware of the importance of taking the medications that are prescribed by our doctors. We are also aware of th...

Win a free colonoscopy and a 4-night stay at a luxury hotel

Fri, 27 Feb 2009 20:51:11 -0700

So I'm watching TV and there's a commercial break. Suddenly, I hear the announcers voice: "It's the Lowes Colonoscopy Sweepstakes! You too can enter to win a four-night stay at a Loews Hotel, and a free colonoscopy!" The commerical sudde...

Bosu: what's the buzz?

Fri, 27 Feb 2009 11:00:20 -0700

By now, you've probably heard of the Bosu, or at least seen one at the gym. If you've never tried one, it's time you did.

Here's why!

Exercise bands: the small gym solution

Tue, 24 Feb 2009 11:49:58 -0700

So, as I recuperate in my husband's apartment in Raleigh, I discover that at lower ground, I am actually able to workout. His apartment complex has a small gym. Actually, small is the wrong word. Microscopic is more like it. You know what I'm talkin...

Probiotics: Cure for upset stomachs?

Mon, 16 Feb 2009 14:25:39 -0700

I discovered probiotics by accident. After a major stomach upset, my husband brought home these little mini drinks called Good Belly. They tasted surprisingly good, albeit a bit tart. Within a day, my stomach was better. Apparently, probiotics are t...

Woodward at Copper opens February 28

Tue, 10 Feb 2009 15:44:02 -0700

Announcing the ultimate mountain training camp:Woodward at Copper, the first action sports training facility dedicated to Terrain Park and Pipe progression, announces its Grand Opening Saturday, February 28, 2009. Woodward at Copper - a collab...

Beaver Creek Snowshoe Adventure Series

Tue, 03 Feb 2009 14:05:19 -0700

Courtesy Go HighlineHey! It's winter! Get out of the gym and go play in the snow! Why wait online for the elliptical when you can participate in the Beaver Creek Snowshoe Adventure! The 2009 schedule is as follows: Sunday, February 8; Sunday, Ma...

Ephedra, St. John's Wort, autoimmunity and other thoughts

Thu, 29 Jan 2009 12:43:15 -0700

Following my recent, unfortunate diagnosis, I began to perform research about the causes of Pulmonary Hypertension. It seems that Phen Phen, the once popular diet drug, is one of the causes. This sparked my curiosity. "What about Ephedra?"...

Pulmonary hypertension: A reality of mountain life

Fri, 23 Jan 2009 16:45:49 -0700

Bormio 2000 This is the post I never wanted to write. However, as people begin to ask about my whereabouts and wonder about my well-being, I feel obliged to talk about a condition that may one day become a reality to even the healthiest residents of...

Fitness Challenge 2009 kickoff workout party

Fri, 09 Jan 2009 08:40:04 -0700

Photo: DenverPersonalTrainer.comIf you missed New Year's Eve, so what! This is the ultimate party of the year, and it's all happening in Denver! It's theFitness Challenge 2009 Kickoff Workout and PartyThe Date: January 10, 2009The Time: 9am to 11 am ...

Are you proud of your injuries?

Thu, 08 Jan 2009 21:03:09 -0700

It seems that many people are. If you peruse the web, you'll find many athletic message forums with "bragging rights" topics about their injuries. Check out YouTube, and watch the videos of horrific injuries. Never had an injury? Don't exp...

Proprioception part 2: the nervous system

Mon, 05 Jan 2009 07:46:32 -0700

The nervous system is responsible for supplying the information used in the kinetic chain. Extroceptors and Proprioceptors transmit feedback to the nervous system, which in turn influences the motor system’s response to the input. Extrocep...

Proprioception: where am I and what am I doing?

Sat, 03 Jan 2009 17:10:04 -0700

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Fitness Tips for Skiers and Riders

Tue, 30 Dec 2008 08:29:09 -0700

My friends Alex and Tommi of Discover Movement have outlined the six major fitness requirements for skiers and snowboarders.1. Endurance:The dudes break endurance into local and systemic. Local is related to muscular burn, and systemic involves the ...