Wright Training Blog

This past February, Crystal Wright led two groups of rad women on ski trips in the Dolomites. Some had visited the area before, skied in Italy in the past, and had a good idea of what was to come; others had never skied in Europe and pushed the limits of what they thought they could handle physically, mentally and emotionally during their ski vacation. All of the women had very different experiences and each enjoyed their time in the Dolomites for different reasons. Three of the women who joined Crystal this year, Renee Giallonardo, Marie Ulven, and Molly Harris, answered a few questions for us about their time spent in the Italian Alps. 

It had been a long time dream of many Wright Training Gym members to climb the Grand Teton. After months of training at the gym and much mental and physical preparation, four strong women made the trek to the top of the Grand. Two of these women, Nikki Gulati and Louise Parzick, write about their incredible experiences.

Have you been hearing more about Creatine recently? Wondering whether or not it's good for you or safe to take? Creatine is one of the most widely studied supplements out there and it may be even more beneficial than you expected. Read on to find out more about this important supplement, the pros and cons to taking it, and who can benefit from it the most. 

Wright Training ambassador, Sharif Zawaideh, is on the Jordanian Olympic Ski Team! He has been training for ski racing around the globe these past 3 months; Sharif is excited to share his recent updates in the world of skiing. 

To squat with the Front squat or the Back squat... that is the question. Is one better than the other? More useful than the other? Will the front squat or the back squat give you more gains over time? Read on to hear a bit more about each exercise and to hopefully gain some clarification on these common questions. 

Isabel Warner, a high school senior and awesome athlete, is one of our wonderful ambassadors at Wright Training. She races mountain bikes in the summer months and is on the nordic ski team in the winter. Isabel writes a recap of her senior year and how her training at Wright has helped her improve and get stronger for her favorite sports. 

Have you ever thought about trying your luck in one of Italy's most difficult and intense road races?! Wright Training's coach, Tony McLaughlin, raced in the Maratona delle Dolomiti this past July- read on to hear about his experience. 

There is so much that goes into a great Kettlebell Swing. When done properly this exercise will increase your explosive power, help you build a strong posterior chain, strengthen your abdominal core, and improve hip and lower back issues. So read on to learn which muscles are used in a KB swing and to learn proper form and technique!

It doesn’t matter whether you are an experienced athlete, just starting a new exercise routine, or fall somewhere in the middle; knee issues can be limiting, painful and frustrating. You may think it’s best to rest your knees and take it easy, as exercise will only increase the pain. However, the opposite is actually true. Not moving your knees can actually make things worse, causing your knees to stiffen and thus worsening the pain. Knee pain, whether it is due to arthritis, an injury, overuse, or inflammation, can be soothed and even improved by simple stretches and exercise.

Inflammation is a hot topic right now as many of us have chronic inflammatory issues in the body that cause physical pain, limited range of motion, fatigue and more. None of us want to feel like our bodies are failing us or that we can't participate the activities that once came so easily to us. But sometimes this is exactly what happens as we age and much of the time chronic inflammation is the reason we feel this way. Read on to learn more about chronic inflammation and what you can do to rid your body of it and feel your best at any age.