Fitness
The Perfect Holiday Gift
This holiday season get the ones you love a gift card to Arden Hills Resort Club & Spa. And, every time you purchase a gift card of $50 or more, you’ll be entered to win our “Holiday from the Holidays Package” which includes a two night stay in one of our Signature Villas, a one-hour… »
Jeans Challenge
Take our Jeans Challenge! Start with a 12 week program design and when you drop the inches, you save money on future programs! Call today for more information or email rlinkul@ardenhills.net. … »
Train your legs without hurting your back
The “Dead-Lift High Pull” exercise puts pressure on the spine, which for those individuals who may be injured or weak in that area could further irritate or cause an injury. So, to effectively strengthen these muscles, use the rowing machine! The rowing machine effectively works every muscle and joint in the human body. More than… »
4th Annual T. Brooks Open
This Sunday, September 11, 2011 Arden Hills Resort Club & Spa will host the 4th Annual T. Brooks Open, a unique Olympic-style weightlifting competition. All members have complimentary admission and all guests are $5. Lifting starts at 9 and ends at 4. Hope to see you there! For more information, please call… »
Open Water Training Doesn’t Have to Stop This Winter
The end of summer brings disappointment for many Northern California triathletes who have to wait six months before races are scheduled locally again. But just because open water is now too chilly for swimming doesn’t mean training has to stop. The pools at Arden Hills are always a great place to improve on the more… »
Atlas Open Event
On Sunday, September 12th, 2010 Arden Hills Strength & Conditioning will be hosting its second annual Atlas Open Weightlifting Competition. Local talent, including Arden Hills member Audrey Reed and Strength & Conditioning Coach Chris Kirkwood, will be competing along with many other Sacramento native athletes. The Olympic lifts consist of the Snatch and the Clean… »
The Importance of Strength Training
Strength is the foundation for all physical activity. It is seen across all ages—from young children learning to walk—to older adults performing everyday activities. In the later years, it is important to build and maintain strength because it helps prevents osteoporosis, maintain posture and allows people to stay active. Having the ability to participate in… »
Buoyancy and Core Strength in Swimming
Buoyancy in swimming is very important as it shows how well we float and which part of our bodies balance well in the water. It is very important that we have a solid core (center of gravity) in order for our bodies to move our mass through the water more efficiently. Studies have examined differences… »
Keep Hydrated Before, During and After Your Swim Workout
Proper hydration is helpful for achieving the best performance in elite athletes. Adequate fluid intake is also helpful for recreational exercisers to exercise at their best. There have been recommendations about how much water or sports drinks are needed. Over the years athletes were advised to drink much more water than we now know is… »
Lacking Motivation?
Whether it is for business development, continuing a workout regime, eating healthy, or spending more time for you, we could all use a little motivation at times. So what is motivation? It’s the desire to achieve a goal and having the energy it takes to get there. Easier said than done, right? What most people… »