Fitness
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… »
Workout Wednesday Tip: In a Time Crunch?
If you are strapped for time and you cannot make it to the gym, try doing body weight exercises at home and during your favorite sitcom. Commercials average 3-5 minutes. That is the perfect amount of time to circuit in some squats, lunges and… »
Workout Wednesday Tip: Balance!
Balance your workouts. Use all three planes that the body can move through. If you are pulling, make sure you are pushing. Balance is very important to a healthy and fit… »
Workout Wednesday Tip: Use Your Body Weight!
Your workouts do not have to be painful or monotonous, they can be fun! Try switching up the repetitions and using only body weight. Instead of loading up those joints and maxing out, try to do as many pushups as you… »