Training in the Heat of the Summer

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image="7230" img_size="large" alignment="center"][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Those big fans move air, but you can't feel it much when it gets super hot. Soon, we'll be  averaging mid 90's by noon. It's getting warm and will soon be hot. We know! And yes, due to the nature of our training, we are pushing our...

On Sleep

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image="12708" img_size="large" alignment="center"][vc_column_text] On Sleep… Related to Performance, Body Composition & Stress Management We all know sleep is essential. You can’t live without water, protein and sleep. Literally. Years ago (like over 15 years!) Ed and I attended a Masters' Athlete seminar and sleep was one of the topics,...

Workouts for week of June 16th

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image="12718" img_size="large" add_caption="yes" alignment="center"][vc_single_image image="12588" img_size="large" alignment="center"][vc_column_text]Thought for the week - habits are hard to change. But why, when habits are bad for us (lack of physical activity, diet of highly processed foods and sugar) are we so resistant to change? Because we can be? Should we be allowed...

Workouts for week of June 9th

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image="12696" img_size="medium"][vc_single_image image="12588" img_size="large" alignment="center"][vc_column_text]Thought for the week - one of our athletes brought this phrase to our attention: "If you're tired, do it tired." The reference was in war...but think about it in other aspects of your life. What if you're too tired to cook - so you...

Mitochondria

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Many years back, Dr. Terry Wahls, who suffered/suffers from multiple sclerosis (MS), posted a Ted Talk Video entitled Minding Your Mitochondria. In my opinion, to those “in” the nutrition circles, she helped stir the pot for increased vegetable consumption and Paleo-like diets not only for health, but for “healing”, aka...

Workouts for week of June 2nd

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image="12675" img_size="large"][vc_single_image image="12588" img_size="large" alignment="center"][vc_column_text]  Thought for the week - we will ALWAYS harp on diet as much as training. They're symbiotic and can't exist in a vacuum. One helps the other and vice versa in contributing to your health. MetFix, our new affiliation, is pushing out information DAILY on...

Workouts for week of May 26th

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image="12652" img_size="large"][vc_single_image image="12588" img_size="large" alignment="center"][vc_column_text]Thought for the week - As we age, we know the value of companionship. We know that as we retire many of us get pets for both the companionship and the exercise (dogs need walked). But pets can pose a risk. Coach Sam here, and...

TeamTheo Fundraiser Recap

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image="12645" img_size="large" alignment="center"][vc_column_text]What a day! While we knew we'd never top last year's 12 hours of CRAZY, we had high hopes this year. We are so grateful for everyone who stopped by to say hello, to those who wanted to train, to those who brought their kiddos so Coach...

Workouts for week of May 19th

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image="12652" img_size="large"][vc_single_image image="12588" img_size="large" alignment="center"][vc_column_text]Thought for the week - As we age, we know the value of companionship. We know that as we retire many of us get pets for both the companionship and the exercise (dogs need walked). But pets can pose a risk. Coach Sam here, and...

Workouts for week of May 12th

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image="12652" img_size="large"][vc_single_image image="12588" img_size="large" alignment="center"][vc_column_text]Thought for the week - As we age, we know the value of companionship. We know that as we retire many of us get pets for both the companionship and the exercise (dogs need walked). But pets can pose a risk. Coach Sam here, and...