NW Fitness Magazine – Articles from (Cover-Kevin Moss)

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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Demystifying the Raw Food Lifestyle

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Demystifying the Raw Food Lifestyle

Demystifying the Raw Food Lifestyle by Sofie Sabeti Amidst the ever-changing sea of fad diets popularized by the mass media, in the magazines at your local grocery store, by the fellow in your neighboring cubicle, or even by the gal getting a pedicure next to you at your regular nail salon, it is easy to become overwhelmed and confused by the multitude of diet crazes that seem to be popping up daily. HCG, Atkins, South…

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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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GOT KNEE PAIN? By: Seth Winstead

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GOT KNEE PAIN? By: Seth Winstead

By: Seth Winstead, BS, RT(T) Kinesiology & Sports Model: Devin Aalund GOT KNEE PAIN? You’re not alone. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 30% of the adult population (> 18 years old) reports some type of joint pain on an annual basis. 66% of those cases are knee related. There are many reasons why knee pain can creep up on you. However, without getting into Q-angles and gait assessment, there are several…

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INTERVIEW WITH Strongman Zack McCarley TRAINING AT IMPERIAL CROSSFIT FARMERS CARRY OF 548 LBS In 2011 Zack McCarley became Americas Strongest Man Under 231 lbs. A product of the Northwest, Zack not only defies what is humanly possible he also destroys stereotypes of what we think the typical strongman is. What was your segue into strong man? I was a wrestler at Tahoma High School. Before that I did a little bit of football, but…

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Ask DR. BUFF: SCHOOL OF PROFESSIONAL PERSONAL TRAINING

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Ask DR. BUFF: SCHOOL OF PROFESSIONAL PERSONAL TRAINING

Ask DR. BUFF: SCHOOL OF PROFESSIONAL PERSONAL TRAINING Train the Personal Trainer Q. What is the program you are offering all about? A. Over the years I’ve seen an influx of individuals into the field of personal fitness training. Unfortunately, many of the trainers, although certified, are not necessarily qualified to teach at an advanced level. Let me use myself as an example. In 1987 I got a part time job working at Tacoma Community…

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