Strength training is something that is often neglected, but it is a crucial part of becoming the best athlete you can be. Our Strength and Conditioning Coach Joey Jacinto believes that no matter what kind of athlete you are, strength training will make you become a stronger and better athlete [...]
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As we get into the thick of winter sports and prepping for the spring/summer seasons, we begin to notice nagging injuries that we didn't have during the fall. If you are a runner you know that running can become much more challenging with snow, ice, or mud on the ground. [...]
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Welcome to 2016! To celebrate the new year, Recharge athletes Jason and Chelsey Magness of Team Yogaslackers shared with us a video of "life at the next level." As top adventure racers and acroyoga athletes that compete and perform around the world, Jason and Chelsey motivate everyone around them to be [...]
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Finding a healthy recipe that tastes great while being good for you is sometimes hard to do or involves many complicated steps. Recharge's nutritionist and endurance coach (and top ranked ultrarunner!), Stephanie Howe, Ph.D. shares a special treat that has nutrient-packed ingredients and is easy to prepare as a healthy dessert, [...]
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For this week's Blog post, we focus on the Infrared Sauna and ways to increase performance and health benefits by incorporating sauna-use as part of your training. The sauna has been around and utilized for a long time to promote relaxation and detoxification, but many people are unaware of all the [...]
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The holiday season is here, which means watching A Christmas Story and National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation on repeat during long indoor trainer sessions on the bike during uncooperative weather and attending holiday party after holiday party to celebrate the season with friends and family. Between training time and celebrating time, there's little [...]
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The greatest tool an athlete has is the mind. The brain, the wonderful organ that regulates your breathing, controls your beating heart, and manages the rest your body, is at the core of all successful sports performance. Everybody knows that talent and physical skill play an important role in every athlete success, [...]
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We had a fantastic time out at Smith Rock last Sunday for our latest trail adventure run and hike! There was an amazing group of people that showed up to brave the blustery weather conditions and enjoy the incredible scenery that only Smith can offer. It was stunning out there [...]
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Fantasizing & Reflecting by: Stephanie Howe, Recharge Athlete ! Related Articles: How to Bounce Back After Injury or Disappointment Why a Balanced Diet is Important for Athletes Sports Nutrition and Endurance Coaching with Stephanie Howe Western States 100 Endurance Training How to Fall in Love with your Sport (Again) [...]
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Static stretching has long been the warmup routine for athletes, but could this be actually hurting your performance? Dr. Kara Witzke, head professor of the kinesiology department at OSU-Cascades, gave a seminar at Recharge last week where she discussed this important aspect of training using the latest research to explain [...]
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