Check out Brooke’s tips on how to enjoy the myriad of opportunities to get active outside in Washington. Although the weather in Washington right now is wonky (pun-intended), you can enjoy many of these outings in cooler temperatures.

The Most Active Ways to Enjoy the Rivers and Waterfront in Washington, DC

A fellow MINT instructor recently said that it’s impossible to panic if you’re focusing on your breathing.

That comment got me thinking more about breath and how important it is in every single activity we do, in

or out of the gym. I researched a bit and found breathing impacts every system in our bodies, including

respiratory, cardiovascular, nervous, endocrine, lymph, immune, and digestive.

But what it is that we should actually be doing in each activity? Turns out, how you breathe makes a world

of difference to your sports performance. Further, the way you should breathe varies according to the

activity in which you’re engaging. Proper breathing boosts your endurance, can help you avoid cramps

and, as a big ol’ bonus, maximizes the benefits to your mind.

This blog series gives you the tools you need to understand the technique and benefits for each of these

five activities: running, spinning/cycling, weight lifting, yoga and sitting (yes, sitting). If you have questions

about other sports, let Piper know at one of her classes or tweet @PiperTheDaisy with #JustBreathe.

Stay tuned for further posts! Coming soon!

Even the Mayo Clinic agrees; we know sitting for an extended period is for our health. Check out the quick YouTube video and channel for a quick and effective way to get the blood flowing again. This simple exercise can be done at work or home. It’s so easy to feel refreshed and energized!

Have you checked out the new Woodway Treadmills at Dupont?

Perhaps you’re training for the Rock n’ Roll marathon and your joints need a soft landing for a few training runs, or you prefer a cushy ride. Regardless, there is a clear Woodway difference. Read on for the features that make them unique. More information available at the Woodway website linked below:

Slat Belt Running Surface

Our Engineers set out to develop a safe and comfortable running surface for people that also reduced the friction and wear associated with the conventional conveyor belt style treadmill. To do this, they started with a ball-bearing transportation system and then created an entirely new slat style running surface.

This combined system provides a running surface of 38-43 type A shore hardness, which was found by the Deutsche Sporthochschule in Cologne, Germany to be the ideal softness to eliminate the harmful shock to connective tissue while not changing proper biomechanics. Additionally, the low friction ball bearing transportation system alleviates the forces to all mechanical and electrical parts, resulting in less wear, less maintenance, fewer repairs, lower electric bills, and a longer overall treadmill life

Designed for the Human Race

It is the World’s finest treadmill. Woodway Treadmills are specifically requested by competitive sports teams, medical and rehabilitation facilities, and high-usage fitness facilities worldwide because of their patented design that provides a superior running surface for users and long lasting-efficiency for owners and operators.

The Woodway Difference