The dryer Clay Fitness + Nutrition had a problem today. I couldn’t help but think how unlucky for me it was that I needed to take the 70+ towels that needed to be washed from the studio home with me, giving new meaning to ‘taking your work home with you’.
The familiar adage “use it or lose it” holds 100% true regarding the principles of athletic training. When training stops, significant decreases in muscle mass, cardiovascular endurance, and VO2max levels are well-documented (1,2,3). A measurable loss of muscular and cardiovascular fitness will be observed in most athletes after a period of inactivity of just 14
The terms “explosive strength and speed” are used a lot these days when referring to athletic training. Explosive strength and speed are specific kinds of power that are only developed with short bursts of effort and cannot be executed at a lower speed because the weight of the activity is too heavy. To be successful,
Damage to the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is becoming one of the most dominant sports-related injuries in young athletes today. The all too common ACL tear is most prevalent for athletes playing impact sports or sports that require the feet to be planted with quick changes of direction. Such sports include soccer, football, skiing, and
Damage to the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is becoming one of the most dominant sports-related injuries in young athletes today. The all too common ACL tear is most prevalent for athletes playing impact sports or sports that require the feet to be planted with quick changes of direction. Such sports include soccer, football, skiing, and
Hyam is featured in C’ville Weekly! A look at the future of Charlottesville through the eyes of eight young men and women who are making waves in their fields. Read the full article here.
Best of C’ville Hyam is runner-up for C-ville’s Best Personal Trainer! After only 18 months in Charlottesville, Clay Fitness is changing the way Charlottesville looks at fitness. We appreciate your support!
Featheridge Farm and Clay Fitness and Nutrition Invite you to join: Run to Rebuild 5K on Sunday, June 12th, 2011 9.00am Race Start /8.00am Early Registration All proceeds will go toward the construction of the Ayite family’s home within Sunrise Park in Charlottesville, Va. Click here to register.
