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by JJ Krutsinger, DPT Physical Therapist University of Colorado Health-Poudre Valley Hospital  Strength training in your torso and hips greatly influences power and velocity in your arms and legs. This relationship between your torso and your limbs is known as the "kinetic chain." Read this guest blog by our former intern for tips on how to snap your core into shape to gain greater power throughout your body.
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by Carrie Lane, Director of Sport Performance
I get it, you live in the flatlands but your head is filled with visions of summiting far off peaks high in the alpine. Or perhaps you travel so much that the only majestic scenery you see is the lovely landscape print hanging in the lobby of the Hampton Inn you are staying at? Why should only those people living with mountains right out their back door get to sleep on vistas and take in priceless sunrises over jagged, panoramic views? You’d love to plan a trip to summit a challenging, remote peak. But…. the training. There’s no altitude where you live. The tallest hill is the highway on-ramp. Without some proper training you'll be sucking air and feeling a burn in your legs like you've never felt before. Read on for some tips for getting creative when you've got mountains to climb.
By Carrie Lane, Director of Sport Performance  As an endurance athlete, you’ve hopefully read some recent literature that explains why heavy, explosive weight training can help your movement patterns and prevent injury. No longer do you need to timidly skirt around the athletes doing cleans and squats while you head right for the little dumbbells in the corner.
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