I'm 44 years old, and I've been ultra running for about 10 years now. In the lifespan of an ultra runner that's both an eternity and a flash in the pan. And one thing for sure is that every runner has a different experience and different relationship to their body and the impact training and competing has [...]
Mt. Hood, Portland Oregon Maximum Benefits out of Altitude Training In the last blog post, we talked about my introduction to training inside a room that simulates different altitudes by using machinery and filters to remove available oxygen from the room. Check out this link if you want to catch up on that [...]
Training is hard. It requires dedication. It requires motivation. It requires opting for getting sleep rather than going out. You need to mold your attitude much like a muscle, so that it isn’t the limiting factor in training or in racing. I’ve been training and competing at a high level for a long time (Pacific [...]
I’ve been altitude training-curious for some time, given that my coach, teammates, and other competitive cyclists/triathletes I know use the facilities at Evolution Healthcare & Fitness. Initially I struggled to justify the expense when I already belonged to a gym with a pool and to the gym at my office. I’ve been competing in Olympic [...]
Written by Em Wooden Altitude training is utilized for a number of reasons. The most common inspiration for clients at Evolution is improving athletic performance at sea level, although many people also train for high altitude treks and competitions in the Altitude Training Room. For more than four decades athletes have embraced the improvement in [...]
Written by Em Wooden People of all different fitness levels work out at the Evolution gym. Some of our clients are cultivating new skill sets, while others are perfecting ones they’ve had for ages. New and experienced runners alike will enjoy working with our trainers one-on-one and in a group setting. The Altitude Training Room [...]
Author: Em Wooden When you check in for a personal training session, group class, or an hour in the Altitude Room at Evolution, you will find yourself facing several shelves packed with various bars and supplements. We have chosen to carry these specific products because we believe that they are the best on the market. [...]
