High Altitude Rock Climbing: Benefits of training in a simulated environment

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 [...]

Uncanny Transformation

Fit at Fifty Cool, you're here! My name is Chris and I'm here to tell you a little bit about my journey to a healthy lifestyle. Thank you Evolution Healthcare & Fitness for sharing my story and my blog. My road to a healthy lifestyle includes routines, roadblocks, anxieties, wins, and setbacks. It is all [...]

By |2017-08-28T13:59:51-07:00August 28th, 2017|Health & Wellness, Men's Health|0 Comments

Getting High to Go Fast: Altitude Training

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 [...]

What Does Science Have to Say about Altitude Training?

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 [...]

By |2017-01-18T15:45:07-08:00August 16th, 2016|Athlete Advice|0 Comments

Fitness for Runners

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 [...]

By |2017-01-18T15:45:07-08:00June 15th, 2016|Athlete Advice|0 Comments

Vegan Protein- A Complete List of Choices

Author: Em Wooden People choose to cut animal products out of their diets for myriad reasons. Whether you are motivated by health factors or personal ethics, it is important to ensure that you are getting enough protein when you stop eating meat and dairy. Vegans are not the only people who should consider alternative protein [...]

By |2017-01-18T15:45:07-08:00February 1st, 2016|Food & Products|0 Comments
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