Articles Archive for November 2008
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I’m a big fan of foam rollers!
I started using a 3ft foam roller about 2 months after starting to train for triathlons. I have no idea how I managed to overlook them as a recovery tool for so long but after a few weeks I was sold.
Rollers were originally used in Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine but have since migrated to the gym and beyond. Technically using a roller employs a technique called self-myofacial release (SMRT) which basically translates to a “self-massage”. Similar to heading down to the local massage …
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Austin, TX (November 14, 2008) – Surrounded by the eclectic energy of 6th and Lamar, lululemon athletica opens its first Austin store on Friday, November 14th. The store is located at 1016 West 6th Street.
“We are here to support our city’s amazing runners, cyclists, yogis and athletes with yoga, goal setting and of course, technical gear to keep Austin moving!” Monica Alas, local resident and lululemon’s Regional Community Manager for Texas.
The big top-themed opening weekend celebration includes complimentary classes, freakishly fit demos, and bizarre entertainment. Friday morning kicks off the …
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Sure, it’s after the fact but it still gives me the chills…
Obama ’08 – Vote For Hope by MC Yogi
My Training »
For about 2 months, a few friends and I have been meeting 3 times a week for a kettlebell workout. Typically it takes an hour or so but for the most part, we zero in on the bells for 20-35min with a fusion of dynamic & functional body weight movements for 5-15min.
Unlike most other workout regimen’s we’ve been outside every day, save for the occasional rainy day. I’ve really come to value being able to walk outside with 25lbs and within 45min complete a full-body workout. What’s better is that …
