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Better Biking Tips

Posted by Jeff on Mar 18, 2012 in Blog | 0 comments

Smooth pedal stroke Using a fixed gear bike to improve smoothness in your pedal stroke.Use of a fixed gear bike will focus you on your pedaling technique as well as increasing leg speed and strength. The mechanics of a fixed-gear bike require you to pedal as long as the bike is moving forward. Inexperienced riders should consider using a fixed-gear bike on a stationary trainer for the first couple of rides. Pedaling continuously will develop a smooth pedal stroke as you spin down hills and increases leg strength as you climb the hills. Generally, gearing for a fixed-gear bike will be light...

The Value of Minerals for Endurance Athletes

Posted by Jeff on Mar 4, 2012 in Blog | 0 comments

Quite simply, athletes need more nutrients than less-active people. They demand more from their bodies than even average fitness buffs and so must compensate with the right nutrients from foods or supplements to keep performanceвЂ”and recoveryвЂ”at its peak. The more intense the exercise or sport, the greater the body’s nutrient needs. Athletes who participate in endurance sports–those that involve more than one hour of consistent activityвЂ”have specific needs because of what they demand from their bodies. For example, athletes lose more electrolytesвЂ”such as...

Gratitude Unexpressed is Ingratitude

Posted by Jeff on Feb 21, 2012 in Blog | 2 comments

I have been told that gratitude unspoken is ingratitude. Today I want to publically express some gratitude. First, I want to express my gratitude to the wonderful PRS Fit Team. I have not met a more amazing group of people. You are all so supportive and encouraging to each other. You motivate me to be better. You make me smile and help me through each day. You each have your own struggles and you each have your own successes. It is wonderful to journey down this path with you. To watch you grow, to see you stumble sometimes and fall at times, but always brush yourself off...

The Big Picture

Posted by Diane on Feb 17, 2012 in Blog | 0 comments

A while ago my sister’s dog got very ill, and she had to go to the vet. Her name is Sky because she was a Siberian Husky, and her eyes were as blue as the sky. If any of you have owned or been around Siberian Husky’s you know that they talk instead of bark. Some might call is howling, but I call it talking. After seeing the vet they determined that she needed surgery right away. Sky got through the surgery fine, and after the surgery my sister and I went to see her. She was happy to see us, but they needed to keep her over night. They needed to monitor...