February 6, 2012

Standup Paddleboardiing: The benefits that defines your core muscle.

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Written by Mike Tessier | The benefit of having a strong core, which is the foundation of your body’s strength, is being able to perform all powerful movements, beginning from the center of the body outwards. The core, or rectus abdominals, improves your posture and prevents injuries (it will save your back damn it). It also helps develop functional strength (Yes, that mighty strength I religiously speak about and what your fat bodybuilder buddies probably lack). This summer, you will have … [Read more...]

Stand Up Paddling

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Written By Mike Tessier | Photo: PeterSpain.com   Stand Up Paddling is new to some, but it’s actually an ancient way of travel. Centuries ago, native Hawaiians, Indians and Europeans used this form of paddling to cross various types of water ways. The boards were carved out of wood, weighing in at about 80 pounds. Some findings show that Native Americans built boards out of Tully weeds that were tied to each other, to form a stand up paddle board/boat. They used a long pole, with … [Read more...]

Autumn Sports: I love soccer!

by Ariana Purcell | One of my favorite hobbies is soccer! I love soccer; it is by far my favorite sport that I play. I love running and kicking the ball, with the wind in my face and sweat dripping down my forehead. I love playing games, and when I get mad I play my best! When I am playing a game I have so much fun, that I loose track of time and it feels like we were only playing for about fifteen minutes. I wish the games could go on forever, but they only go on for about an hour. My … [Read more...]

Spring Skiing: It’s Not Over Yet!

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by Sean Block | Have you seen them? They are everywhere; the raccoon-eyed tan lines of those who have not yet abandoned the slopes. And why would you? The last of the snow may have fallen, but it hasn’t melted yet. The days are lighter longer, the lines are smaller, and who doesn’t like skiing or riding comfortably in a T-shirt? The powder days are gone, but the season persists. So before you hang up the skis and pull out the bike, the boat, or the hiking shoes, it is time to cash in on a … [Read more...]

Kirk Sachtler

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DPT, CMPT, OCS, CSCS By Sara Piccola There are two clearly defining qualities about Kirk Sachtler, PT, MS, DPT, OCS, CMPT, CSCS. The first is his extensive education – consisting of a masters and doctorate in physical therapy alongside board certifications in manual physical therapy and strength and conditioning specialties. The second is the depth of his experience and knowledge of athletics. Kirk himself is the quintessential competitive athlete. He’s been a semi-pro tennis player, he … [Read more...]

Sports Injury Prevention

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Success for endurance athletes means consistent, smart training TRAINING ERRORS are the greatest single cause of injuries that prohibit runners from participating in their chosen target events. These runners can be categorized into two major groups. The first type adopts the philosophy that "More is Better" and builds their mileage too rapidly, thus suffering breakdown and/or injury. The second group of runners are very inconsistent in their training and miss several workouts in a row, for … [Read more...]

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