Cross training

Plyometrics Written By: Justin Hickman

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Plyometrics Written By: Justin Hickman

NW FITNESS MAGAZINE Plyometrics Written By: Justin Hickman As a personal trainer I’ve used and heard of many different training systems and techniques, one system that has always delivered results in terms of performance, challenge and satisfaction for the athlete is Plyometric training. Plyometrics, or Plyos, has been sweeping through the fitness industry for years now. This training style has been making a buzz again because of its fun, explosive, and result driven nature. The athletic and explosive training is a great way to burn calories, sculpt muscle, and most importantly increase performance. Plyometric workouts can include anything…

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Hike of the Month – Tuck and Robin

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Hike of the Month – Tuck and Robin

Hike of the Month – Tuck and Robin By: Daniel Lupastean Activity Type: Hiking Nearby City: Roslyn Length: 15.6 total miles Elevation Gain: 3,700 feet Skill Level: Strenuous Duration: Day-hike or backpack overnight Season: Best midsummer through fall Trailhead Elevation: 3,300 feet Top Elevation: 6,330 feet Happy trails, Dan Hiking time to Tuck 2hrs 51mins At last, my first overnight hike of the first part of this hike is fairly easy with no real summer. With…

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TRAVIS DOERGE Professional MMA Fighter

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TRAVIS DOERGE Professional MMA Fighter

TRAVIS DOERGE Professional MMA Fighter – Promotor of The Redemption MMA & Kickboxing Cage Fighting Championship Born in Olympia, Washington Travis Doerge began playing sports at the age of 5. His affinity for contact sports began when he was in the 7th grade. From that point forward you could most often find Travis playing Football, Basketball, or Baseball and excelling at them. He was deemed MVP each season for each sport. After high school, Travis…

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ZUMBA The Global Brand Heard ‘Round The World

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ZUMBA The Global Brand Heard ‘Round The World

ZUMBA The Global Brand Heard ‘Round The World Written by: Elizabeth Kovar M.A. Photo by: April Greer In life, mistakes are bound to happen. So what do you get when a mistake turns into a world-wide phenomenon? The answer is Zumba®! In the mid-90’s, Columbia native and fitness instructor, Beto Perez, forgot his traditional aerobic music one day and improvised class with a dance-like routine to salsa and merengue music. The participants, gleaming with smiles,…

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NW Fitness Magazine – Contents (Cover-Elisabeth Fournier)

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NW Fitness Magazine – Contents (Cover-Elisabeth Fournier)
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TRAINING THE TRAINER FUNCTIONAL TRAINING BY DAVID LONDON

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TRAINING THE TRAINER FUNCTIONAL TRAINING BY DAVID LONDON

TRAINING THE TRAINER FUNCTIONAL TRAINING BY DAVID LONDON Any trainer who goes out side the conventional methodology of training, i.e. Olympic, Circuit, Barbell/Dumbbell, etc. and combines a series of exercises together that has the client change elevation, plains of motion, integrates core stabilization, strength/power/ speed/agility/endurance, recruits more than one muscle simultaneously while conditioning them for everyday life/ work IS FUNCTIONAL TRAINING! Let me tell you who has this “functional” thing down-the Crossfit people! Their “WOD’s”…

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Yoga for Outdoor Sports

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Yoga for Outdoor Sports

Yoga for Outdoor Sports BY: ELIZABETH KOVAR M.A. PHOTOS: DANIEL LUPASTEAN Tis the season for marathon, triathlon and cycling events. Every year the Pacific Northwest features thousands of events that benefit charities or medical research. As warmer weather approaches, competitive and recreational athletes dedicate muchtimeandenergytraining. Spring and summer blossom weekly events to meet the fun and challenging times Running, cycling and swimming is a form of cardiovascular training which is primarily known to increase cardio…

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ROCK TAPE By Dr Anthony Arreola

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ROCK TAPE By Dr Anthony Arreola

ROCK TAPE By Dr Anthony Arreola, D.C. If you’ve noticed brightly colored tape on the shoulders, knees, or other body parts of professional athletes, you may have wondered what it is, what is does, and how you can get some. This tape is called kinesiology tape and is used by Chiropractors, Physical Therapists, and some Athletic Trainers to help stabilize joints and speed up the healing process of soft tissue injuries. Kinesiology is the study…

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Hike of the Month Barclay Lake

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Hike of the Month Barclay Lake

Hike of the Month Barclay Lake by Daniel Lupastean Distance: 4.4 miles RT Elevation Gain: 225 feet High Point: 2425 feet Rating: Beginners, Kid Friendly Located off US Highway 2 in the city of Baring, lies this majestic lake. Barclay Lake is nestled between Merchant Peak and Baring Mountain. Approaching the lake the first thing you see is Baring Mountain towering at 6125 feet. This massive rock surface is a perfect candidate for some serious hard-core…

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