Category Archives: strength training

Winter Injury Prevention

Posted on November 21, 2011 by Erin

-Amber Matthews, DPT Physical Therapist at The Aspen Club Sports Medicine Institute  ‘Tis the season for skiing, snowboarding, hockey, and cross country skiing, among other winter sports and activities. Among all of the recreating we do during the snowy season, … Continue reading →

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Ski Conditioning in Aspen

Posted on October 10, 2011 by Erin

Ski conditioning class kicked off today to a full class of 22 participants ready to get themselves in shape for the upcoming ski season which is only 45 days away! Amy Knight and Dirk Schultz led the class through exercises … Continue reading →

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Take Time to rest

Posted on June 20, 2007 by Fitness Department

Tip #16 from Shape Magazine You know you need to give your muscles 24-48 hours off between strength training sessions to recover, but sometimes that standard R&R recommendation won’t cut it. If your workout included explosive plyometrics, like jumping or … Continue reading →

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Go Heavy

Posted on June 18, 2007 by Fitness Department

Tip #15 from Shape Magazine Lifting a weight you can handle for only a few reps is the best way to flood your body with growth hormones, according to a study published in the American Journal of Physiology-Endocrinology and Metabolism. … Continue reading →

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