Training and Health & Fitness Articles
I've been a monthly contributor to the Daily Freeman for a while. My column is called Fit Facts and the subject varies from shoe fitting to heart rate training.
Feb 2012 -- Fit Tips for Heart Rate Training:
Working out regularly takes motivation and planning, even starting an exercise program can be overwhelming. Typically, lack of time is the biggest barrier for many to start or continue a new exercise program.
Here are some tips for staying focused with your exercise plans:
Jan 2012 -- Fit Tips for Heart Rate Training:
Whether your goal is to run races or to run for fun and to stay healthy, knowing and understanding the data your heart rate monitor provides will help you train smarter and help you know when to take recovery days
Nov 2011 -- Fit Tips:
Did you know that most runners wear running shoes that really don’t fit them properly? I asked Frank Giannino, owner of Frank’s Custom Shoe Fitting in Middletown to discuss the most important steps to look for with running shoes.
These tips will help ensure a better fitting shoe:
Oct 2011 -- Fit Tips for Staying Safe in the Fall:
As the green of summer in the Hudson Valley is slowly replaced with the grand colors of fall we need to think about being seen and what we can see on the road a bit more. Article continues here.
Other Articles About Exercise & Fitness
Sports Physiology
High Hamstring Tendinopathy
How to Keep Young Knees Healthy
Piriformis Syndrome
Exercising in the winter
Endorphins
Nutrition
FitFacts - Translating Trans Fat
Fueling Your Body for Swim, Bike, Run
Refueling After Exercise: What to Eat
Cycling in the Hudson Valley
The Fats in the Cats Bicycle Club is a fun bunch of cyclists and mountain bikers that look for ways to foster cycling and community. The club organizes group rides and performs trail maintenance as well as giving back to the community.
Running Clubs in the Hudson Valley and the Berkshires
Onteora Runners Club. This club that runs for fun is located in the Mid-Hudson Valley of New York State, in the shadow of the Catskill Mountains and has 400 members.
Hudson Mohawk Road Runners Club. Albany New York's largest running organization with over 2,000 members. This club organizes nearly 30 running events a year at many different locations throughout the Capital District.
Hudson Valley Runner. A website resource created to keep runners and exercise enthusiasts up to date on news, races, results, training, ideas and other interesting tidbits in the Hudson Valley of New York.
Mid Hudson Road Runners Club. This friendly club is very similar to the Onteora Runners Club but covers the Poughkeepsie area.
The Taconic Road Runners Club has three women's teams which compete mostly in the NY/Metro area. There are no qualifying times, and they welcome women of all abilities!
Western Massachusettes Athletic Club is based in the Berkshire County area and is active all year round with trail running, snowshoeing, road racing, mountain running, bicycling, and whatever may interest their members.
Sporting Apparel and Retailers
Team Estrogen.com
Team Estrogen is dedicated to meeting the needs of every woman who wants to ride her bike in comfort and style. They offer a wide variety of cycling, triathlon and fitness apparel in sizes from XS to 4X.
Practitioners & Businesses in the Hudson Valley New York
Dr. David Ness is a certified sports chiropractor who works with local athletes and triathletes when they are injured or suffer from overuse injuries. Using Active Release Techniques Dr. Ness can remove adhesions and scar tissue from injured muscles, ligaments, tendons, and nerves.
Kenco: NY's Best of the Hudson Valley's "Work and Play Outfitter" for all of your outdoor needs.
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TriSportsTraining.com: Hudson Valley Triathlon Coaching & Training for Women.