Women vs. Weightlifting
By: Jessica Walters Hi, everyone! I’m Jessica Walters, and I’m a trainer here at Old Town Athletic Campus. I have been a personal trainer for about 5 years now. Over the years, a concern I’ve heard over and over again from women in the gym...
The Misconception of the Multi-Sport Athlete and Sport Specialization
By Matt Davenport Over the course of the summer every year, the 3 major professional sports (football, basketball, and baseball) hold their amateur drafts. These days, those drafts are aired on primetime tv with weeks and weeks of hype and analysis which make you want...
Want to be the happiest person on the planet? You can, but it’s not about you…
By: Kim Forsten Sunday was National Friendship Day! I felt really grateful for this sweet reminder to intentionally focus my energy on my friendships. It also got me thinking about the dynamics involved in this type of relationship, and how it’s changing for younger generations and...
Stay Hydrated. Stay Healthy.
by Shawn V. Pittington NASM Corrective Exercise Specialist HYDRATION AND YOUR HEALTH Whether you’re playing sports, traveling or even just sitting in the sun during these dog days of summer, getting enough to drink is vital! Why is hydration important? Dehydration is no joke! It...
‘It’s Time’: OTAC Iron Gym Opens to Community
In December of last year,Old Town Athletic Club on Walker Drive was transformed into the Old Town Athletic Campus with the addition of The Hub, a brand new space delivering an improved fitness experience with boutique-style exercise spaces. Members of all fitness levels now have...
Why Focusing Fuels Gratitude
Is this you? You’re ready to shake off the dust of the past 12 months and move into a fresh, clean new year with no mistakes and no regrets. You’re drawn to the idea of a fresh start. The notion of renewing your dedication to...
Halibut with Artichokes, Lemon, Tomatoes and Capers
Serves 6 Ingredients 1 can artichokes in water (drained) Juice of 2 lemons plus zest from 1 lemon 4 plum tomatoes - cut into chunks 4 cloves garlic - minced 2 tbs. capers 2 tbs chopped fresh basil 1 cup of white wine 1 cup...
A PASSENGER ON THE TRAIN OF GRATITUDE
“Gratitude” is a topic that gets brought up a lot. Spiritual guides, psychologists, and motivational speakers have an absolute field day discussing gratitude. I’m going to take a stab at it myself, because I’ve been thinking a lot about it. Maybe the reason gratitude comes...
FIFTY, SCHMIFTY: AN HONEST LOOK AT BIG BIRTHDAYS & TURNING 50
I have a big birthday coming up. This one gives me pause—not only because I’ll be turning 50, but because if all goes according to plan that week, I will also become a grandmother for the first time. That’s two major age-confirming life events showing...
OUR HEALTH: HANGING IN THE BALANCE
Remember all that rain we got back in May? I think it’s fair to say that spring 2016 was something of a letdown. But you’ve got to admit—your lawn looked pretty darn good! Between those days of downpour, I attempted to keep our acre of...