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Part 1of our Periodization workshop on 1/18/12:

Multilateral Physical Development



Different people have different objectives of training. Some may train for a healthier body, others may want to break their own records and become stronger and some want to compete to test themselves with others.



No matter what your objective is, every athlete should work on their multilateral physical…

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Please join us for a special performance by the Boulder High School and Centennial Middle School Orchestras on Wednesday January 25^thfrom 7:30 - 9:00 pm at Macky Auditorium …

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Education Foundation for the St. Vrain Valley

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Longmont, CO - January 3, 2012 - The Board of Directors of the Education Foundation…

Health Education Solutions, a leading provider of advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) and pediatric advanced life support (PALS) online certification, has released a series of ACLS and PALS practice tests to help healthcare providers and first responders prepare for their certification or recertification exam.

Available practice materials include:

• ACLS Certification Practice Test
• ACLS Recertification Practice Test
• ACLS Certification…

Delayed onset muscle soreness or DOMS is the muscle soreness most people start feeling 12-24 hours after a workout. During your workout, the burn you feel is caused by buildup of lactate, generated by anaerobic energy systems in your body which supply your muscles with energy (ATP).



DOMS however, is not caused by lactate. Instead, it is caused by micro damage in your muscles, especially after weight training, sprints, plyometrics etc. Physiologists used to believe the…

When is the best time for weight training and how much should you train? It's a question that probably has been asked millions of times. It is a great question though. After all, if you put the time and effort in, you want to make sure that you reap the maximum benefits of it.



The answer is very difficult though. It depends on your physiological state, how much you have been working out, what your goals are etc. it is more important to understand the basics so you are more…

Ecotech Institute, the first and only college focused entirely on preparing America’s workforce for careers in renewable energy and sustainability, today announced that it has assembled a who’s who of diverse industry leaders to serve as its Local Board of Advisors.   Ecotech already boasts a phenomenal National Board of Advisors that continue to be…

What defines being in shape? Is it something universal we all test ourselves up against or is it subjective? Will the same person be considered in shape if he/she goes to Portugal vs. China, Colorado vs. Connecticut? I don’t think so. The opinions are very subjective and in different places, you will be assessed differently. 



It will also depend what sport or workouts you specialize in. Are you a lifter or an avid runner and who do you compare yourself against?



If you…

Chex^® Party Mix has partnered with Food Network star, Ted Allen, to help party hosts put a modern spin on the traditional holiday cookie exchange by creating this season’s easiest way to get ready for the holidays while getting together with friends or family: the Chex Party Mix-Change (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OCkmPulhrvw). Leave the stress and mess of baking…

Ecotech Institute, the first and only college focused entirely on preparing America’s workforce for careers in renewable energy and sustainability, today announced a growing suite of services focused on student life and success.  With students coming from all walks of life across the country, Ecotech’s administration is committed to extending assistance beyond the classroom.  Ecotech’s Student Services department,…

Rocky Mountain Brassworks performs their annual holiday concert on Saturday, December 10^th at the Broomfield Auditorium.  Enjoy your favorite musical moments of the holiday season, including “White Christmas,” “When A Child is Born” and “Merry Christmas Darling.”  We’ll also entertain you with holiday music that includes a little swing, a Caribbean influence, and poignant hymns.

Music Director Doug Harris created a concert program…

Coda Coffee, a Denver-based specialty coffee roaster and sustainable wholesaler, today announced its Farm2Cup program.  The program aims to continuously improve Coda’s coffee quality and positively impact farming communities around the world.  Through the Farm2Cup program, Coda Coffee invests money and works directly with…

Cross training is one of the best ways to get in shape while working pretty much all of your muscle groups. If done right, you can accomplish different goals by training in different ways. You will get stronger, faster and your cardio will improve. By fine tuning your cross training workout, you can also lose weight or gain muscle (or both).



The way we do cross training at Define Defense in our strength and conditioning classes is by working all muscle groups with short rests…

Ecotech Institute, the first and only college focused entirely on preparing America’s workforce for careers in renewable energy and sustainability, today announced it will host a public event on Wednesday, December 7 from 2:00 – 3:30 p.m. where people can listen to a guest speaker,…

Ric Rojas is pleased to announce the 2012 Junior Winter Track and Field Program. The program is now in its 20^th year and will again be hosted by the University of Colorado’s Athletic Department with practices held at …

Harkins Northfield Theatres at Stapleton unveiled its coveted Loyalty Cups and Loyalty T-Shirts Thursday, November 17. To celebrate the launch, the first 200 people in line for the Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part One received a complimentary Loyalty Cup for discounted soft drinks at movies…

Ecotech Institute, the first and only college focused entirely on preparing America’s workforce for careers in renewable energy and sustainability, today announced that it is bolstering the wind energy training and safety labs, offering students access to cutting-edge…

Milk has been promoted for ages to be a great supplier of calcium, necessary for bone growth and strength. The truth is, there are better food sources than milk but it is readily available, inexpensive and still a good product.



What you rarely hear people talking about is drinking milk for muscle growth and recovery after a workout. There is a movement out there that promotes low fat chocolate milk for a post workout drink and it's great for certain sports and athletes! It has…

Ecotech Institute, the first and only college focused entirely on preparing America’s workforce for careers in renewable energy and sustainability, today announced that it has hired Kolby Chase as the school’s Director of Admissions.  In this position, Kolby will lead a…