Get Mountain Ready With These Strength Training Moves


Updated 02/17/10 12:38 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 1 comment

Strength Training Moves For Skiers and Snowboarders

If the Winter games have you fired up for the slopes, our friends over at American Council on Exercise (ACE) have designed a workout to get you mountain ready. These moves for boarders and skiers will help build muscle to make you stronger and faster — just like the Olympic snow geniuses Hannah Kearney and Lindsey Vonn. OK, maybe not as strong and fast as them, but these exercises will Read more

Strike a Yoga Pose: Standing Series For Skiers and Riders


Updated 12/10/10 5:45 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 3 comments

Yoga Sequence for Skiers and Riders

When the snow falls, many people are psyched to hit the mountain. Whether you ski or snowboard, what you do off the trails can help you feel more confident in the snow, and help avoid injury. Strong quads and a core, open hips, and a sturdy sense of balance will make a huge difference when flying down the slopes, and doing yoga is a great way to make that happen. Practice this standing sequence Read more

Common Yoga Myths Busted


Updated 10/27/11 8:39 AM · Posted by · 3 comments

Common Yoga Myths

Yoga offers numerous health benefits, but there are some rumors about this ancient practice that need a little debunking. While it's obvious that regular Down Dogs won't cause instant enlightenment or help you live to 150, we'd like to dispel some persistent yoga myths before you step on your mat. Hot Yoga Helps You Lose Weight Certain types of yoga like Bikram and ashtanga are practiced in a Read more

What to Expect From an Ashtanga Yoga Class


Updated 08/15/11 6:50 AM · Posted by · 4 comments

What Ashtanga Yoga Class Is Like

If you're a runner, cyclist, skier, rider, climber, swimmer, or have a Type A, high-energy, can't-sit-still kind of personality, sign yourself up for Ashtanga yoga. This type of yoga is challenging, quick-paced, and just the thing to open your tight hamstrings, hips, and shoulders. Before heading to your first class, here are some things you should know. It's Hot I'm not talking Bikram-yoga hot, Read more