Bellin Health Fitness Center
- June 12, 2019
The Bellin Run is Over — Now What?
Running Expert Nate Vandervest helps participants stay motivated following the Bellin Run For many participants, the Bellin Run is the Daytona 500 of their race season. They put in countless hours of training through all types of weather conditions to enjoy the thrill of crossing the finish line. So…Posted in: Bellin Health Fitness CenterBellin Health Sports MedicineEvent InfoTraining | 0 Comments
- May 24, 2018
Carb-Loading 101
Performance Nutrition Specialist Lee Hyrkas breaks down the dos and don’ts of carb-loading Whether you are a runner, other kind of athlete or general fitness enthusiast, you have likely heard someone bring up the topic of carb-loading. Most individuals correlate carb-loading to eating endless plates…Posted in: Bellin Health Fitness CenterBellin Health Sports MedicineTraining | 6 Comments
- May 10, 2018
Train your Brain
Running expert Nate tells us why physical training is only one piece of the puzzle A lot of time is spent physically training for our running events. This could be anywhere from four to 20 hours a week, depending on the type and duration of the competition you are training for. But how much time do you…Posted in: Bellin Health Fitness CenterBellin Health Sports MedicineTraining | 1 Comments
- May 3, 2018
Nutrition Know-How: Keep it Simple
Performance Nutrition Specialist Lee Hyrkas shares the value of sticking to the fueling basics With all the different meal plans and diets on the market, deciding on the best option can be downright confusing. I find that clients can become wrapped up in jumping from diet to diet and often lose sight…Posted in: Bellin Health Fitness CenterBellin Health Sports MedicineTraining | 0 Comments
- May 1, 2018
Incorporating Cross Training: A How-to Guide
Running expert Nate helps us understand the value of cross training So you have your running and walking goals set for the upcoming season. You likely have a plan that lays out all of your running and walking days — so what else can you do to reach your goals? Consider cross training. Cross training…Posted in: Bellin Health Fitness CenterBellin Health Sports MedicineTraining | 0 Comments
- April 17, 2018
Decoding Trendy Topics and Marginal Gains
Running expert Nate shares how to make a real difference in your training We live in a world where we are bombarded with marketing for the new, next best thing. The running and fitness community has seen impressive advancements over the years — but also plenty of items and ideas that were pure…Posted in: Bellin Health Fitness CenterBellin Health Sports MedicineTraining | 0 Comments
- April 9, 2018
Being Consistent with Your Training
Running Expert Nate Vandervest extols the virtues of year-round training Another year has come and gone and it’s back to training — or is it? The Bellin Run is a great event that gets people motivated and jump starts their springtime training. There is no better incentive than a big goal…Posted in: Bellin Health Fitness CenterBellin Health Sports MedicineTraining | 1 Comments
- February 1, 2017
Meal Planning 101
Performance Nutrition Specialist Lee Hyrkas helps us get a healthy handle on meal planning The running off-season is a great time to focus on dialing in your nutrition plan. Many of my clients struggle with planning meals — especially dinner, which is why I recommend starting there. Many factors…Posted in: Bellin Health Fitness CenterBellin Health Sports MedicineTraining | 0 Comments
- May 23, 2016
The Art of Recovery
Running expert Nate Vandervest shares why recovery is important — and how you can make the most of it. With spring race season in full swing, I want to touch on a key area of your training you may be missing out on: recovery. Here’s what you should know about recovery between workouts and…Posted in: Bellin Health Fitness CenterBellin Health Sports MedicineTraining | 0 Comments
- May 16, 2016
Why Run Far When You Can Run FAST?!
Running expert Nate Vandervest offers his thoughts on why, when it comes to mileage, bigger isn’t always better. In 1990 there were 224,000 people who completed a marathon. Today, more than 550,000 people complete a marathon every year! Half marathon numbers are even bigger, with 303,000 people…Posted in: Bellin Health Fitness CenterTraining | 3 Comments
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