Cardio or Weights First?
It’s a great question and chances are you’ve asked that question before. I know we hear it a lot from gym goers of all levels. So, which one is it? Do you do cardio or weights first in your workout? Well, the answer is…it depends! (Shocking!) However, here are a few key points to consider […]
Carbs Aren’t Really that Scary!
In the height of diets such as the Atkins, Keto, and other low carb plans, carbohydrates are often put in a bad light. In actuality, they are crucial to one’s health and body function. People frequently assume that carbs spike their blood sugar, leading to weight gain, and chronic diseases such as diabetes. While this […]
Electrolytes (and why Gatorade isn’t the solution)
Ever wonder why you are told to drink lots of fluids after a hard workout or a hot summer day? It’s because of the invaluable electrolytes they contain. Since the public is becoming more aware of healthy eating and living, that term might sound familiar. Athletes often throw around the word, electrolytes, as they are […]
For Young Professionals, Career and Fitness Go Hand in Hand
When I moved to the Upper Valley three years ago, I was moving solely for a job. I didn’t know much at all about what it would be like to live here, and outside of my soon-to-be colleagues in my new office, I didn’t know anyone in the area. All I did know was that […]
Young Rivard Sisters Do the Kingdom Swim With Gusto
Saturday, July 29 2017 — Northeast Kingdom, VT—Youngest swimmers to finish the Kingdom Swim course, the Rivard Sisters do it like real champs! Margaret Rivard (10) finished the 10 mile course in 5h50m12s and finished in 6th place in the woman’s category. When she did that, she became the youngest person to ever finish the […]
So, What’s the Deal with Protein?
Protein is arguably the most discussed macro-nutrient. Many people think of it as “superior” when compared to carbohydrates and fats, but this is not the case. Amino acids are the molecules that make up protein. The human body needs 20 of them. There are 11 nonessential amino acids, which the body can make itself. There […]
Rivard Wins With a Mission
Swim For Change Swims With A Mission And Everybody Wins! Bristol, NH – Vera Rivard, (13) of Springfield, NH, raised over $800 for Veterans and their families with her organization, Swim For Change. On July 14th, Vera participated in the 10K open water swim called Swim With A Mission. It took place at Wellington State […]
Saturely Finds the Right Fit at the UVAC
It’s all about the fit. Like a comfortable pair of shoes or a fine-tailored suit, the Upper Valley Aquatics Center has been the perfect fitness fit for David Saturely. A five-year member of the Center, the Hartford (Vt.) native says the Center fits like a glove. “It’s been the perfect place for me when it […]
Bouncing Back with UVAC
Last September, with just four weeks remaining until my third marathon, I was out for a run when I noticed a pain in my foot. It was an ache along the inside of my right arch, and I recognized it as the same pain that had been bothering me every now and then for […]
