Category Archives: Exercise Tips

Why does your low back hurt ?

Posted on July 26, 2012 by Blake

                                  Quadratus lumborum (QL)   The QL is a muscle in your back. It does side flexion, extension, and hip elevation. This muscle will … Continue reading →

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Here comes the heat

Posted on April 29, 2012 by Blake

  Coaching Tip of the week   Training in the Heat Now that the temperatures are getting a little higher and your training a little longer it is very very important that everyone takes precautions and prepares sufficiently for training … Continue reading →

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So you think Yoga is boring?

Posted on March 1, 2012 by Blake

  5 Ways Yoga Will Improve Your Running By Stephanie Taylor Christensen Runners are trained to be competitive and push past pain; yogis are trained to be accepting and loving to the body they have to work with in the moment. … Continue reading →

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I will say it again…Glute work pays off and knowing how they work can make you a better athlete

Posted on February 28, 2012 by Blake

  by Coach Al Lyman, CSCS, FMS, HKC Recently, there has been debate in triathlon circles about the benefit of brick runs. A new school of thought has swept in claiming that running off the bike in training serves no purpose … Continue reading →

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Swim Tip

Posted on February 27, 2012 by Blake

  Chris McCormack in the pool. Photo: Nils Nilsen Every swimmer’s goal is to be as efficient as possible in the water. However, the simple motion of turning the head to take a breath can affect body position, causing the … Continue reading →

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