My 200 Pound Strength: A Story of an Athlete Named Al
I’ve always been an athlete. I proudly identified myself with the top percentage of athletes from all around the country competing in sports. My athleticism has taken me to the Junior Olympics, D1 college sports, and even my current career as the Group Fitness Manager at The Front Climbing Club. I always followed what my […]
Four Keys to Effective Recovery with Kylie Frederick
When you hear the word recovery, you may immediately think of recovering from an injury. But recovery is essential to you as a weightlifter, climber, or group fitness attendee, too! Recovery allows your muscles to repair and your muscle glycogen (energy stores) to refill. Both of these are key components to athletic performance and getting […]
What Can Happen if You Push Through a Minor Injury
Stiffness? Cramping? Are those signs of an impending injury? Are minor annoyances like stiffness or cramping signs of a more severe injury to come? How do you know when it’s time to see a physical therapist instead of continuing to climb through it? (And how many of us are guilty of the second one?) In […]
