TPI Screening: It’s More Than The Assessment
By: Tamra L. Christiansen, Director of Fitness and Wellness Like many sports, golf is one that requires commitment, consistency and correct body mechanics. It is also a dominant-sided sport, as are many. I have written before about TPI screenings, and I am revisiting this subject to hone in on the importance of understanding your swing […]
Strong Quads & Longevity
As we age, our rate of muscle loss increases, contributing to leg weakness and lack of mobility, but the Club’s Wellness team can integrate exercises that build leg muscle and keep you active on the course, court or wherever your interests lie.
Making Your Macros Count
By: Tamra L. Christiansen, Director of Fitness and Wellness It is difficult to navigate how much and what percentage of macros to eat … and for some, what are macros anyway? I get it — we are hammered with so much conflicting information these days. Many despise counting calories, and now we are talking about […]
The Power of Breathing – Improve your Strength & Mobility
By: Laci Weeks, Personal Trainer Images Courtesy Of: Zac Cupples Let’s travel back to the 80s and 90s, shall we? I’m sure you remember all the infomercials marketing building “abs of steel.” I hate to break it to you, but they were selling you snake oil. Building a strong torso and a functioning core isn’t […]
Letting Go to Move Forward
By: Tamra Christiansen, Director of Fitness and Wellness Tips for Decompressing After the Holidays “Did I get everyone on my list a gift? Did I miss anyone? Will they like it?” “When my in-laws come over, we have to do this, this and this … my mother in-law doesn’t like the décor in my house and why […]
Fall Into Fitness With A Plan
Welcome to fall, or maybe I should say, “Welcome to extended summer!” Know this: our fall is so refreshing when it arrives in late October. The more reason to recognize the extra burn of calories and release of toxins through perspiration for just a little bit longer. While many have gone to other places to […]
The Best Self-Defense is to Educate Yourself
Ladies and Gents … yes, both of you. Do you have a clear picture of what you would do or how quickly you would react if you were attacked in the parking lot at the grocery store?
Stronger Feet, Better Core & More
By: Tamra L. Christiansen, Director of Fitness and Wellness We all want better balance and a stronger core, right? Having a strong core helps us in everything from sports to simply walking. It helps us balance and keeps our back safe. We all know the basics to getting to those goals, or do we? Probably. […]
Tired of Adulting? Create Your Own Adult Summer Camp!
By: Tamra Christiansen, Director of Fitness and Wellness Recently, I had a few hours to hang out on the back porch with my younger son and dog. It was a beautiful day and I decided to pull out a couple of canvas boards and paint. My son and I painted for almost three hours! I […]
How will I know? A Guide to the Best Workout for Your Body and Life
By: Tamra L. Christiansen, Director of Fitness and Wellness I am often asked these questions: • “How often should I work out?”: • “Should I do the same workout every time?”: • “How much weight should I use?” • “Which classes can I take back-to-back?” Beginner/Starting back after a long break: If you have never worked […]
Change is Good! Out With the Old & In With the New.
Just like the human body, we like to be in a state of homeostasis: a balanced state of well-being. We like things to stay the same, but sometimes change is good. I venture to say that self-induced change is wonderful when it comes to fitness. Our bodies are designed to be as efficient as possible, so when we do the same thing over and over, our muscles seem to say, “Meh, I am just going to go through the motions.”
Stretch It Out
The key to athletic injury prevention and recovery lies in flexibility, sport-specific strength training and massage. By: Tamra Christiansen, Director of Fitness and Wellness Well, you get my point. I am here to tell you that if you are dedicated to moving your body, if you have played sports before or if you are just […]