Archive for Wellness

Using Interval Training to Build Endurance

November 13, 2009 No Comments

By Rob Mirlenbrink Interval training is an essential part of any endurance sport. Interval Training enables athletes to improve their overall work capacity and ultimately their aerobic endurance. This is done by interspersing heavy bouts of physical activity with recovery periods of easy/moderate activity. The result is a high volume workout that can be completed with less strain on ...

Cross Training for a Better Body

November 8, 2009 No Comments

By Karen Mirlenbrink If you’re like many, you’ve found the one activity you love to do. For us, it’s outrigger canoeing. And we do it over and over again. That’s great, especially when you’re just trying to get into the swing of things and prepare for races. But once you’re paddling regularly, adding variety to ...

Understanding Your Body Fat Percentage

November 3, 2009 No Comments

Stepping on the bathroom scale and peeking down at the number wavering in front of your eyes can make you feel either pleased or disheartened with yourself. Yet there is more to that number than meets the eye.