Category Archives: Sports & Fitness
Walking
Ready to start moving? All you need is a good pair of shoes and some comfortable clothing. Everyone has to start somewhere, so if this is new to you- start by getting up and walking out the door- circle the block a few times and walk back. That’s it! Now do this simple task, every day for at least a week. You should notice an improvement… and when you feel like this has become too… [Read More]
Strength Training
Strength training (as defined by Wiki) is the use of resistance to muscular contraction to build the strength, anaerobic endurance, and size of skeletal muscles.
There are many different methods of strength training. If you’ve ever been to the gym, you have probably seen the machines that rely on elastic/hydraulic forces to create muscle contraction. These machines are quite popular, and generally target a primary and secondary muscle group such as your back and shoulders.… [Read More]
Hiking
Hiking is an outdoor activity which consists of walking in natural environments such as national parks, forest lands and other beautiful places that are not accessible to motorized traffic. Generally, these environments are often fragile and the mass effect of a large number of hikers can degrade the environment so it is important to follow posted regulations that help minimize your impact in nature during your hike.
Getting Started
Before you run out onto the… [Read More]
Yoga
Yoga is a wonderful way to strengthen and elongate your muscles, through the practice of physical postures or poses (asanas). The word yoga means “union” – in practice it refers to the union between the mind, body and spirit.
What is normally thought of as “yoga” in the West is really Hatha Yoga, one of the many paths of yoga. The different paths of yoga emphasize different approaches and techniques, but ultimately lead to the… [Read More]
Family Fitness
Help your children develop good physical activity habits at an early age by setting a good example yourself.
Practice these heart-healthy habits with your kids:
- Limit screen time (television, movies, videos and computer games) to less than 2 hours a day. Substitute the rest of leisure time with physical activity.
- Plan family outings and vacations that involve vigorous activities such as hiking, bicycling, skiing, swimming, etc.
- Give your children some household chores that require
Cycling
Bike riding is a fun way to maintain a great shape and enjoy the warming rays of sunshine at the same time. People all over the world like to ride bikes and some countries use them as their only means of transportation. Riding a bike is a good way to work all of your muscles in your body and ensure that all muscles are trim and free from unnecessary fat. The movements for riding a… [Read More]
Beginners Guide to Fitness
The American Dietetic Association offers a number of ways to improve and maintain your lifestyle for a lifetime:
- Get up 30 minutes earlier in the morning and take a brisk walk to start your day. Bring a neighbor or friend to make it more pleasant.
- Forget the drive-through car wash. Wash your car yourself. You will save money at the same time.
- Take the stairs instead of the elevator or escalator. Walking up stairs
2010 Montana Snowbowl Gelande
My brother Pat Arnone competes in Gelande ski jumping. If you don’t know what this is, you should go watch an event sometime. The crazy Gelande jumpers generally do the same jumps as the nordic jumpers use in the Olympics. The primary difference is they do this on Alpine Skis!
Here is a video of this year’s event at the Montana Snowbowl in Missoula Montana. You will notice that the last jumper appears to be… [Read More]
