Archive for November 2018
Three Excellent Smith Machine Exercises for the Lower Body
A Smith Machine is a heavy piece of fitness equipment that has a fixed bar, multiple racking sites and allows for plate-loading; however, because it is a fixed bar, it does not compare to the intensity of training with a free barbell due to the fixed components. It does, however, work well for many clients…
Read MoreCalendar At A Glance
December 9th – Move It and Lose It Challenge ends December 10th – Measurements for final results of Move It and Lose It Challenge begins December 10th – Bring a Friend to Workout Day December 24th – closed for Christmas holiday December 25th – closed for Christmas holiday December 31st – close at noon for…
Read MoreThe Bird Dog Exercise
The bird dog exercise is an excellent method of strengthening the primary movers of the spine, such as the superficial erector spinae muscle group and the deeper spinal muscles (i.e. multifidus, etc.). And, the bird dog strengthens the secondary muscles, the rectus abdominus, transversus abdominus, and gluteus maximus along with many of the shoulder girdle…
Read MoreTen Healthy Eating Habits
While we are all different, there are some basic guidelines for the general public to follow to encourage long-term weight loss and for improving general health. However, if you have special nutritional needs, consult your physician or a registered dietician to help you develop an eating regimen that will address those needs. There are virtually…
Read MoreBuild a Better Body in 2019
Okay, we are heading into the New Year and raring to get fit this year-right? Well, if that is truly the case and you are committed to making the necessary changes to build a better body this year, let’s get busy starting today. Follow these nine strategies and this time next year, you will already…
Read MoreA Word From Jackie
We have had an incredible summer and fall season at Mountain Life Fitness! So many amazing events have taken place such as our fundraiser for Shining Stars Foundation recently, programs such as our Ski Preparation Program which is just about to be completed, the launching of our Barre Works Program and much more! Thank you…
Read MoreCognitive, Associative, and Autonomous – The Three Stages of Learning
When we learn movement patterns such as in dance or related dance forms such as step aerobics and sports-oriented skills, we generally move through three specific stages. Obviously, how we learn as individuals (i.e. visually, auditory or kinesthetic) will impact our performance. However, this week three stages of learning—cognitive, associative and autonomous will be featured.…
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