There is no other contribution we make to our bodies on a daily basis that is more important to our health than drinking plenty of water. At nearly 70 percent, our bodies are mostly made up of water, and our blood is about 90 percent water. We can go a few weeks without food, but […]
Great athletes know that mental focus is as much a part of training and skill as physical prowess. Outdoor Fitness makes mental focus and acuity training a cornerstone of its program. Just like our bodies get in a rut from inactivity or the same old gym routine, our minds also fall into unhealthful, limiting habits. […]
The Tree Sit exercise is an updated version of that classic ski-conditioning exercise, the “wall sit.” It’s usually done within the confines of large gymnasiums with wood floors and beige walls, but here we’ve added a much more interesting prop—the tree. In addition to the tree’s tactile nature, we also like the metaphor of gaining […]
Here is a great exercise to get your legs ready for the slopes by using the terrain to strengthen your knees, hips and ankles. Tina developed this exercise for just that purpose—and found that it also really toned my inner and outer thighs. She calls this move a “half-tuck” because you are isolating one leg […]
Go Slow to Go Fast! When it comes to warm ups I always say, “Go slow, to go fast!” That means take time before each exercise session with a “pre” warm up. You’ll find you will perform better – smoother, faster, stronger. Lube your Joints! Every joint in your body is “lined by a thin […]
