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Get Mountain Ready: Add Decline to Your Treadmill
The snow's a-flowing where some of you live, and that makes skiers, riders, and snowshoers very happy. To prepare your legs for the excessive stress on your quads, knees, and shins, it's best to condition yourself for the downhill. There are a few commercial treadmills available that offer a decline option, but instead of springing for a brand new piece of equipment, you can just raise the back of the one you have.
Get Mountain Ready With Ashtanga Yoga
Now that Winter is in full force, I'm sure many of you spend your weekends skiing or snowboarding. Nothing beats the excitement and anticipation of standing at the top of a white mountain and looking down the slope. However, an exhilarating day on the mountain can leave you very sore and achy the next day.
Get Mountain Ready with Step Aerobics
I know step aerobics is a staple in almost every gym's schedule of classes. I also know it is a little dated and dorky, but I love it. Plus, step aerobics is a great way to get your self fit for your favorite mountain sport, be it skiing or boarding.
Mountain Ready?
Before you head to the mountains it is a good, well really great idea to do a little conditioning before you hit the slopes. Being aerobically fit decreases your chance for body soreness due to muscle fatigue and injury. But you have got to add a little anaerobic work into the mix, since skiing and boarding both require short, quick bursts of energy.
Online Sale Alert: Athleta
I am a longtime fan of Athleta. Its stylish workout gear, cute yet functional swimsuits, and comfy clothing look good on and are made for motion. Just in time to squeeze the last little bit of fun out of Summer and to stock up on back to school fashions, Athleta is having a sale.
10 Ways to Reward Yourself For Reaching Fitness Goals
I feel it is important to set fitness goals, but it's equally important to reward yourself once you reach them. After completing my first triathlon, I bought a new purse. If you need ideas for rewarding yourself, take a lesson from FitSugar readers and how they recognize their achievements.
Strike a Yoga Pose: Twisting Goddess
After channeling your inner strength with Goddess pose, it's time to try this variation. Not only will it tone your quads, glutes, and core, but it will also increase flexibility in your shoulders.
Sanskrit Name: Parivritta Utkata Konasana
English Translation: Revolved Fierce Angle Pose
Also Called: Revolved Goddess or Twisting Goddess
To learn how to do this pose read more
Strike a Yoga Pose: Goddess
Channel your inner goddess with this simple but bold yoga pose. Goddess pose builds your inner and outer strength; since it is like a wide squat you will be working your quads and glutes.
Sanskrit Name: Utkata Konasana
English Translation: Fierce Angle Pose
Also Called: Goddess or Victory Squat
To learn how to do this pose read more
Strike a Yoga Pose: Standing Split
If you're looking for an effective way to stretch the backs of your legs and hips, give Standing Split a try. The best thing about this pose is that you can focus on one leg at a time. It's also a great pose to work on if you want to strengthen your sense of balance.
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