#mountainfitness

[outsideace]

Transforming gym gains into mountain mastery! 🏋️‍♂️⛰️ Learn how to train effectively for hiking adventures and conquer any trail.

Get Inspired, visit www.outsideace.com

[jodycalitz]

Nothing like some fresh air and beautiful views to calm the mind and ease the spirit. Getting outside and moving the body does wonders to shift ones inner energy & allow your being to vibrate on a higher level. You really can't get closer to God than to be in and around the creation. Grateful for my eyes, ears, voice and legs so that I could experience this wonder 🙏🌍🤗🌳☀️ . . . . . . . .  #mountainwomen #mountainfitness #likeamountaingirl #outdoorfitnessgirl #outdoorfitness #hikingyogi #girlgetout #girlswhohike #hikingofficial #hikingforhealth #hikingfordepression #hikingforatonedass #hikingforanxiety #ilovemyplanet #veganstrong #wildlifewarrior #wanderlustgirl #womenwhoexplore (at Wilderness, Western Cape)

[skiforum]

Tra le cime di Valles e Caladora in #valvenegia #skialp #dolomiti #scialpinismo #mountainfitness #snow

[cityalps]

3 REASONS WHY WE STARTED CITY ALPS

No. 1   Amsterdam  is  flat.  Really,  really  flat Georgia and I arrived in Amsterdam three years ago (from South Africa) and immediately fell in love with the city. The charm of the canals, long runs along the Amstel, the bike culture, the village feel, bitterballen, cosy brown bars...there is not much not to love about Amsterdam. The only thing that was missing for us was a little elevation and the more wild places you would typically find in South Africa. City Alps (still some disagreement who came up with the name - swear it was me) was born out of a desire to address this one drawback of an otherwise remarkable city. We really wanted to create The only Mountains in Amsterdam. No. 2   To  make  a  home  for  endurance  and  mountain  athletes Arriving in a new city without a network is always tricky. We often joke about our aggressive friend-making strategy in our first year in Amsterdam. We said “yes” to everything and anyone, and sometimes shit got a little weird. But ultimately we found our humans in Amsterdam and, as always, sport was a big part of it. We love nothing more than spending time with mates while getting a little training in together.  Community is the secret. It leads to consistency which leads to endurance and strength gains. We want City Alps to be a hub for endurance and mountain athletes to connect (even if some of their more sport-specific training is outside the studio). We will facilitate weekends away for races and events so that City Alpers can go on missions together. We help you train hard to always be  #AdventureReady. No. 3   To  make  athletic  training  fun  again The Amsterdam “boutique fitness” trend has really started to take off. There are some really incredible studios and cool concepts popping up everywhere. But we couldn’t find anything that matched our desire to train like athletes whilst still having fun in a relaxed setting. Everything seems to be too far one way or the other. You can party on a bike and do things that no real athlete has done ever or you can ride in complete silence staring at your wattage and taking life a little too seriously. We want to be something in the middle. Our classes will be fun with great music and good vibes, plus we guarantee that we’ll help you get you leaner, stronger and naturally more athletic.

Dayne at the Ultra Tour de Monte Rosa 2017 (170km, 4 day stage race) 

[hippieinhills]

September went making new friends from @adventuras_india . Solving all our mountain problems. Reliable, Trustworthy and dependable! @julbo_eyewear @blackdiamond @columbiasportswear_in @beal.official @buff.india . . #julbo #blackdiamond #columbiaindia #bealropes #buffindia #columbiaathlete #testedtough #adventurasindia #climbwithhippieinhills #trekwithhippieinhills #explorewithhippieinhills #himalayas #therightadventuregear #mountainfit #outdoors #mentokkangri #hippieinhills (at Mentok Kangri) https://www.instagram.com/p/CjSnqdtJeLp/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[climbing-jay]

❄️ Do you enjoy winter conditions? 🧊 I’ve been making the most of colder conditions to get out walking and hiking more. Also to start training ahead of my Three Peaks Challenge this year for @railwaychildren.uk A couple of weeks back @michaeljaustin93 and I headed out to Helvellyn fully geared up for a winters day and it certainly delivered. 🏔 🥾 🧊 With the shorter days we wanted an early dart but it was an eventful start. We realised at 11 pm the night before that Michael had sold his long boot crampon bars. we met up earlyish to dart to a shop (it was a Sunday so most didn’t open till 10). We ended up buying the wrong bars in Keswick but luckily the little outdoor shop in Glenridding had our back. We got up Helvellyn to the spectacular view of cloud ☁️😂 but what a day! Definitely one to remember and fun was had all round. . . . . . . . #mountaineering #mountaineeringlife #mountaineers #mountainlife #mountainview #mountainphotography #mountaineeringtraining #mountainfit #mountainwalk #mountainwalking #fellwalking #fellwalkinginthelakes #mountainphoto #mountains #mountain #hiking #hikinguk #hikingadventures #winterwonderland #winterwalks #winterwalk #climbing #climb #helvellyn #helvellynmountain #stridingedge #swirraledge #britishwinter #tmptrail100 #themountainpeople (at Striding Edge, Helvellyn) https://www.instagram.com/p/CY6zb_sNOgM/?utm_medium=tumblr

[bennyhaddad]

That first step is a doozy. . . . . #Climbing #ClimbOn #Climbing_Pictures_Of_Instagram #DeuterClimbing #Dirtbag #DoYouClimb #Mountainfit #MountainSports #MountainStrong #MyOrtovoxStory #neverstopexploring #optoutside #Ortovox #outdooradventurephotos #Prana #Rockclimbing #Rockclimber #SheClimbs #Scarpa #Scarpaclimb #Seatosummit #SendIt #wildernessculture #VoiceoftheMountains @Climbing_Pictures_Of_Instagram @prana @climbingmagazine @parentsthatrock @deuter @scarpaspa @scarpana

[stoney06]

Day 12: New route today. It started snowing while I was running. That was interesting. #StoneSolid #MountainFit #GearFit2Pro (at Missoula, Montana) https://www.instagram.com/p/BwCwDL9hEB-/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=3hrcneahxdc7

[arcticgroup-blog]

Today's chocolate almond cake! Come grab your guilt-free lunch time treat full of energy for this day on the mountains! #guiltfree #delicious #mountainliving #mountainfitness #mountainlifestyle #healthandfitness #arcticcafe #healthyeating #cake #glutenfree #sugarfree #dairyfree (at Arctic Cafe Val D'isere)

[biffenskitchen]

Stopping off for a healthy treat at the @arctic_cafe @valdisere for lunch. Their chocolate almond cake was brilliant and full on natural energy! But don't worry, I still have room for my afternoon tea and 4 course meal in the Chalet Skye! #powderwhite #guiltfree #delicious #mountainliving #mountainfitness #mountainlifestyle #healthandfitness #arcticcafe #healthyeating #cake #glutenfree #sugarfree #dairyfree (at Val d'Isère)

[rayuhikeprep]

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Join Rayu's workshop Hiking with resilience / Hiken met Veerkracht on june 14th! You get hikefit, working out for your upcoming hike in the mountains and at the same time you get hands on tools for building up more resilience for hard times on your hike. No hiking plans? No worries. It will be a nice time playing outside, having a different workout than you're used too and otherwise you will get to learn some stuff to conquer life. Win-win-win 😀 Yesss link in bio! Rayu in corporation with @pullka_natuursportschool #hikeprep #hike #hiking #workout #pullka #resilience #hikemore #hikefit #hikefun #comeplaywithme #hikenmetveerkracht #hiketheworld #beprepared #workshop #mountainclimbing #mountainfit https://www.instagram.com/p/CA8BFSkDfx3/?igshid=d1vmwt1azr1i

[cityalps]

CITY ALPS ADVENTURES 2019 / 2020

The City Alps program has been designed to ensure that all City Alpers have a level of general physical preparedness to get out there and explore when life allows. We want City Alpers to be adventure ready. That's really at the heart of what we are trying to achieve for our community. 

We have picked a few races for 2019 / 2020, with the hope that they will serve as a source of inspiration to kick start the year with an adventure or two in mind. It is by no means a closed or final list. If you have anything epic booked or an idea that’s been brewing for years, please feel free to post it on the inspiration wall in the studio or on our online City Alps community portal.

We can guarantee that tackling one of these races will be a transformative experience and will trump the more popular ‘change your body in 28 days’ stuff you often see this time of the year. That’s not to say that your body won’t change… it will, knee grazes and black toenails included.

The races will, of course, require a more individualised training program, with City Alps classes built in where appropriate. We have teamed up with knowledgeable and experienced endurance coaches to take the lead on these more tailored programs. If you are interested, please shoot us an email and we will assess where you're at, what's realistic for you and whether you meet the race requirements in certain circumstances. We will take into account your training availability and schedule, but all our programs will be a minimum of 3 months. 

The packages for our selected races, will be released after our standard membership packages in a few weeks. Once you have signed up, we will introduce you to the coach for your discipline (trail running, cycling and/or triathlon) and get the ball rolling on your training. 

Throughout the year, we will also arrange a few active weekends away and shorter missions to beautiful places… open to all City Alpers. These events are a litter ‘softer’ and you only need to train with us to be ready to join us. We will make sure you are adventure ready. 

We are super excited about the following races and events for 2019 / 2020: TRAIL RUNNING DOLOMITI EXTREME TRAIL (DTX) Three difference distances: 103K, 53K and 23K Date: 8 / 9 June 2019 http://www.dolomitiextremetrail.com/index.html We did a ski trip to the Dolomites with a few mates last year and promised that we would return in the Summer. The peaks are simply spectacular! The Dolomiti Extreme Trail (DXT) is held within a UNESCO world heritage in the Northern Italian Alps. It is a low key three-distance trail race (103K, 53K and 23K). The race begins from Val di Zoldo, within the province of Belluno, an approximately 90-minute drive north of airports in Venice and Treviso. DTX packages (limited to 10 athletes) Price: 149 Euros per month (3-month training program) until race day, includes an individualized training program and coaching from a top trail running coach (we will introduce all our instructors and coaches in the coming weeks), at least 3 City Alps classes per week (subject to your coach’s input: 1 Ride, 1 Ride&Lift and 1 Lift), a City Alps buff and race prep advice on gear, pacing and nutrition. All travel and other associated race costs are for your own account.

Mates ski trip, Dolomites 2018

LA CHOUFFE TRAIL RUN

Four difference distances: 10km, 17km, 28km, 36 km Date: 7 July 2019 We really loved this race through the Ardennes last year with our City Alps crew. It’s a trail run race with a great vibe and there is a beautiful little camping spot close to the start.

La Chouffe packages (limited to 25 athletes) Price: 149 Euros per month until race day, includes an individualized training program and coaching from a top running coach, at least 3 City Alps classes per week (subject to your coach’s input: 1 Ride, 1 Ride&Lift and 1 Lift) a City Alps buff and race prep advice on gear, pacing and nutrition. All travel and other associated race costs are for your own account.

La Chouffe Trail Run, 2019

ROAD CYCLING

TOUR DE MAASTRICHT (limited to 20 City Alpers) Date: 13, 14 April Leaving early on Saturday morning, we will catch the train to Maastricht and follow the Amstel Gold 150 km route the week before the official tour kicks off. This is a day mission. We will stop for lunch halfway and finish up with a beer or two before heading to our shared accommodation. On Sunday, we will start the day with some yoga, a healthy breakfast and a Wim Hoff ice bath workshop for those who are interested. Accommodation, The Wim Hoff workshop and food are not included in the above price. 

Tour de Maastricht, 2018

TRIATHLON: NISRAMA TRIATHLON (limited to 10 athletes) Date: 21 July 2019 A beautiful (and race organizers assure us it's the greenest) triathlon in Belgium. There are two race distances: 1000M SWIM / 42K BIKE / 18K MTB / 10K TRAIL RUN (Long Distance) 500M SWIM / 20K BIKE / 18K MTB / 5K TRAIL RUN (Short Distance) Price: 149 Euros per month until race day, includes an individualized training program and coaching from a top triathlon coach, at least 3 City Alps classes per week (subject to your coach’s input: 1 Ride, 1 Ride&Lift and 1 Lift), a City Alps buff and race prep advice on gear, pacing and nutrition. If you’re interested in joining for this one, please let us know. 

TRI-AMSTERDAM 

Date: 30 June 2019 http://www.tri.amsterdam/en/ The Amsterdam Triathlon! Take on the challenge as an individual or as a City Alps relay team for the Olympic (1.5km swim, 45 km bike and 5km run) or Middle Distance (1.9 km swim, 90 km bike and 21km run). Price: 149 Euros per month until race day, includes an individualized training program and coaching from a top triathlon coach, at least 3 City Alps classes per week (subject to your coach’s input: 1 Ride, 1 Ride&Lift and 1 Lift) ), a City Alps buff and race prep advice on gear, pacing and nutrition. If you’re interested in joining for this one, please let us know. 

Half Iron-man, Croatia, 2017

MOUNTAIN BIKING RACE TO RHODES, SOUTH AFRICA 2020 https://freedomchallenge.org.za/index.php/2015-01-17-17-56-04/rtr-race-to-rhodes The Race to Rhodes takes place in South African in early winter each year. It is a 475 km, non-stop, self-navigated mountain bike race starting in Pietermaritzburg, KZN and ending in Rhodes, Eastern Cape. Riders are allowed a maximum of 7 days to complete the ride. It follows the first 6 stages of the Freedom Trail, which was established in 2003 with the aim of opening up a fully serviced mountain bike trail running across the interior of South Africa. This is obviously a massive commitment and that's why we want to put out there early. If you’re interested, please shoot us an email and we can discuss logistics, costs and an individual program for you. For now, we would expect City Alpers who sign up for this to at least be attending two classes a week.

[bennyhaddad]

Im not always in the mountains. Sometimes i’m following epic crushers like @inheadlights up a #desert #dihedral in #joshuatreenationalpark. Thanks Kathy for inspiring me to #climblikeagirl! . . . #Climbing #ClimbOn #Climbing_Pictures_Of_Instagram #DeuterClimbing #Dirtbag #DoYouClimb #Mountainfit #MountainSports #MountainStrong #MyOrtovoxStory #neverstopexploring #optoutside #Ortovox #outdooradventurephotos #Prana #Rockclimbing #Rockclimber #SheClimbs #Scarpa #Scarpaclimb #Seatosummit #SendIt #wildernessculture #VoiceoftheMountains @Climbing_Pictures_Of_Instagram @prana @climbingmagazine @parentsthatrock @deuter @scarpaspa @scarpana

[stoney06]

A little extra evening work. Flutter kicks and push ups. #StoneSolid #MountainFit #100percent (at Alberton, Montana) https://www.instagram.com/p/BwAz0kKhG0k/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=bj9skb802w3s

[arcticgroup-blog]

Arctic Sunday Social

INSPIRE & ENJOY

Our Love of Coffee

For many of us in the world today, coffee has become addictive. But is this all bad, or is our little morning pick-me up fix OK, and just how much are we drinking? Most people have been drinking coffee since time began, but know very little about it or its origins. The stereotypical thought is that coffee came from Columbia and Brazil, and that it comes from a plant, but there is so much more to coffee than this. For this week’s Arctic Social, we want to dive deeper into this billion dollar ‘human phenomenon’, and hopefully increase our knowledge of what coffee is, where it’s from, how it’s produced, and what’s good and bad.

Coffee comes from a coffee plant, but many people do not know that there are a number of different coffee plants that our coffee grows on. There are two main varieties of coffee trees; Arabica and Robusta. The difference being that Arabica coffee trees are a lot more delicate (and much better) and must be grown at higher elevations of 1800 feet at least, having a low bean yield. Robusta coffee trees may be grown at lower elevations and have a high bean yield. The most obvious difference to coffee drinkers is the taste; often Robusta has its taste described as burnt tires, rubbery or bitter. Robusta bean has 2.7% caffeine which is almost double the 1.5% of Arabica. This is one reason that the taste isn’t as good for Robusta as it has more caffeine compared to Arabica, which may sound like a good thing but caffeine carries a bitter taste which can make it unpleasant to drink.

The story of where coffee consumption began is thought to have been that animals first started munching on the attractive looking ripe berries and that humans at some point noticed that animals were getting energy from them, and so followed suit. If you want to know where coffee came from originally, Ethiopia is regarded as the initial origin of the coffee plant, although the first recorded history of brewing and drinking coffee was in Yeman in the mid 1400’s.

In terms of where coffee now currently comes from, coffee is still produced in Etheopia and Yemen and in all the countries that fall within the coffee belt between the Tropic of Cancer and the Tropic of Capricorn (in the regions with typically moderate sunshine and rain with rich soils). The biggest coffee producing countries in the world are Brazil with 22.5 million bags, Columbia with 10.5 million and Indonesia with 6.7 million bags. Today Brazil is responsible for about a third of all coffee production, making it the heavy weight champion of the coffee producing world. Colombia’s coffee grows in the moist, temperature foothills of the Andes, where the combination of high altitude and moist climate makes for an especially mild cup. Top-grade Arabicas are still produced in Indonesia, but now it is most notable as the worlds largest producer of Robusta beans.

Organic vs. Conventional Coffee

Coffee lovers are discerning people, and there’s a lot to say about its many flavors, aromas, and origins – some of the biggest differences between coffees is most striking before it even reaches your cup. One of these is between organic vs. conventional…and we are big fans of organic.

First, conventional coffee is among the most heavily chemically treated foods in the world. It is steeped in synthetic fertilizers, pesticides, herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides – a real mouthful with a bad taste. Not only does the environment suffer from this overload, but so do the people who live in it. Farmers are exposed to a high level of chemicals while spraying the crops and while handling them during harvest.

In addition to giving you a ‘cleaner’ kick-start in the morning, drinking organic coffee may reduce your risk of chronic disease, extend your lifespan and improve the environment as well. Coffee labeled as organic comes from farms that meet strict standards. According to these requirements, organic coffee is free of chemical contaminants, and the farms that grow it use practices to minimize side effects to workers and the environment.

In terms of consumption, coffee is one of the largest and most important crops in the world, worth roughly $16.5 billion in the U.S. alone. Still, you might think organic coffee (farmed without the use of pesticides) would be close to conventional coffee in numbers. But organic coffee only accounts for 6.6 percent of the world’s harvested coffee.

According to the latest coffee statistics from the International Coffee Organization (ICO), we pour about 1.4 billion cups of coffee a day worldwide. That's a lot of coffee, and about 45 percent of it (400 million cups a day) is drunk in the United States alone.

For most people now, waking up with a fresh cup of coffee is the only way to get out of bed! The good part in this is potential health benefits due to its antioxidant content. A study published in the journal "Plant Foods for Human Nutrition" found the antioxidants in coffee decrease oxidative stress in the body and therefore reduce risk of diseases like cancer and reduce inflammation in the body. Another study, published in the "Journal of Nutrition and Metabolism," found coffee may help to prevent and treat diabetes by lowering blood sugar levels after meals.

Our belief like everything is it’s all about balance, and as long as we don’t overindulge (3-4 cups a day is considered fine), coffee is a great benefit to a healthy balance diet, and if you can drink organic, that’s an even better way to go!

[robgundy-blog]

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