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Friday, April 22, 2011
Friday, February 11, 2011
Petition to Re-Instate The CN Tower Endurance Climb
Hi StairClimb Fanatics!
Back in 1981 a record was set by Robert C. Jezequel who climbed up the CN Tower 17 times in 11 hours and 17 minutes. Each time he descended by lift.
We are going to break this record, by not only completing more then 17 times up the CN Tower but by also descending down the stairs of the CN Tower as well.We would like to complete this amazing physical challenge in support of children's hospitals across Canada.
Unfortunately the record was rested in the late 1980's but showed up in an edition of the Guinness Book of World Records in 1991.
We need your help! We have a petition going around that states to re-instate the CN Tower Endurance Climb set in 1981.
We are aiming for 100,000 signatures to take to the Guinness Book of World Records so that they see that this human endurance feat is being done for a great cause!
Please help us in getting this world record re-instated once and for all!
http://www.gopetition.com/petition/39028.html
We thank you for supporting our cause and hope you can make it out to the CN Tower when we break this 30 year old record!
Trevor Folgering
Founder
The Canada StairClimbing Association
1-877-51-CLIMB
Hi StairClimb Fanatics!
Back in 1981 a record was set by Robert C. Jezequel who climbed up the CN Tower 17 times in 11 hours and 17 minutes. Each time he descended by lift.
We are going to break this record, by not only completing more then 17 times up the CN Tower but by also descending down the stairs of the CN Tower as well.We would like to complete this amazing physical challenge in support of children's hospitals across Canada.
Unfortunately the record was rested in the late 1980's but showed up in an edition of the Guinness Book of World Records in 1991.
We need your help! We have a petition going around that states to re-instate the CN Tower Endurance Climb set in 1981.
We are aiming for 100,000 signatures to take to the Guinness Book of World Records so that they see that this human endurance feat is being done for a great cause!
Please help us in getting this world record re-instated once and for all!
http://www.gopetition.com/petition/39028.html
We thank you for supporting our cause and hope you can make it out to the CN Tower when we break this 30 year old record!
Trevor Folgering
Founder
The Canada StairClimbing Association
1-877-51-CLIMB
Sunday, February 6, 2011
CrossTraining For StairClimbing
Q:I have noticed a large improvement in my fitness. I and my spouse began to do stair climbing the week after Christmas. I have improved a lot since that time, not a lot of time, but enough to show improvements. I had at first lost 6lbs then gained 7 lbs! then after couple weeks more, I began to realize I did not lean on the banisters and I was faster, then, I dropped 1/2inch! yey! : )
Now, I have added more loops to my training and feel empowered, though I had initially gained some lbs, I am sure that it was muscle, as I noted immediately after that, that my body was burning off the sugar much quicker than usual.
I plan on working to do cross training-- that is, doing some mileage on bicycle riding on days I don't do the stairs.
Any Thoughts?
Pat
A) Pat, this is really amazing, especially since you have only really been stairclimbing for just over six weeks! WOW!
Cycling would be a great tool to crosstrain for stairclimbing. Why? Because cycling can be used to an easy recovery day in order to avoid overtraining. You can also use it to increase your over leg strength by doing hill repeats on a bike, or pedaling over very hilly terrain. Cycling is a lower impact activity therefore it makes sense to add this into your routine.
A caveat is to make sure that you put in rest days so that your body doesnt overtrain. Try this weekly routine:
Monday - stairs
Tursday - bike
Wednesday REST
Thursday - stairs
Friday - bike
Saturday - Rest
Sunday - long ride
Make sure to rest at least once a week or if your really training hard, put in two rest days per week.
You will find that your body over time will tell you how much rest to take per week. The key is to really listen to your body and make sure that you are really optimizing your training with your recovery systems.
Good luck and I look forward to hearing more of your success stories!
Now, I have added more loops to my training and feel empowered, though I had initially gained some lbs, I am sure that it was muscle, as I noted immediately after that, that my body was burning off the sugar much quicker than usual.
I plan on working to do cross training-- that is, doing some mileage on bicycle riding on days I don't do the stairs.
Any Thoughts?
Pat
A) Pat, this is really amazing, especially since you have only really been stairclimbing for just over six weeks! WOW!
Cycling would be a great tool to crosstrain for stairclimbing. Why? Because cycling can be used to an easy recovery day in order to avoid overtraining. You can also use it to increase your over leg strength by doing hill repeats on a bike, or pedaling over very hilly terrain. Cycling is a lower impact activity therefore it makes sense to add this into your routine.
A caveat is to make sure that you put in rest days so that your body doesnt overtrain. Try this weekly routine:
Monday - stairs
Tursday - bike
Wednesday REST
Thursday - stairs
Friday - bike
Saturday - Rest
Sunday - long ride
Make sure to rest at least once a week or if your really training hard, put in two rest days per week.
You will find that your body over time will tell you how much rest to take per week. The key is to really listen to your body and make sure that you are really optimizing your training with your recovery systems.
Good luck and I look forward to hearing more of your success stories!
Sunday, January 23, 2011
Wednesday, January 19, 2011
Q;) I am an beginner when it comes to exercise. I really want to get into great shape this year but am a little intimidated with all the machines and fancy gadgets out there. Can you please give me some good exercises to do that will help me get in great shape? Thanks!
-Curious Beginner
A:) Thanks for the Great Question! Find the answer in this recent blog post, posted by our athlete support rep Richard.
What is the best way to get in shape? Are there better exercises to incorporate into a structured workout program? What exercises deliver really good bank for your buck?
In this blog post we will explore types of exercises that will really help in assisting you to achieve your fitness goals in 2011.
Body weighted Exercises 101
The fitness industry has exploded with all kinds of fitness machines that it can make going to the gym a frustrating experience. All of these shiny, neat looking machines are really nice to look at, and they do serve a purpose however, one of the best ways to train is still the use of your own body weight, a few dumbbells and a bench.
The K.I.S.S Principal
Keep it simple Simon! This principal is best applied to training. If you are a beginner the best thing to do when training is to make sure you hit all the major muscles groups in the body.
The most efficient way to do this is through compound movements, meaning a movement that involves two or more joints. For example a squat is a compound movement because the hips, and knees are involved. This makes the squat the king of all body weighted exercises, due to the high amount of muscle mass it recruits in the legs and core.
Pull ups or Chin ups are also a great exercise which involve the shoulder joint and elbow joint. This is a great exercise to develop a nice back and arms. If you cannot do a full chin-up, use an assisted chin up machine, that will basically reduce the amount of body weight lifted.
Next is the push-up. This exercise is one of the most underutilized exercises. A push-up can have amazing effect on the strength of the upper body, yet many individuals do not do push-ups correctly or do not do them at all because they think that the push-up is less effective then a bench press. If done correctly the push-up can really build the strength in your core, chest, shoulders and triceps. In addition once you get good at doing push-ups correctly, then there are many, many variations that can add a great deal of intensity to this exercise.
The next king of the body weighted exercise is the deadlift. There are two versions of the deadlift, one being with the knees locked and the other being a squatting type of motion. Both are effective, but the stiff-legged deadlift works more on the hamstrings, core, lower back and some upper body, whereas the regular deadlift focuses on the quads, glutes, hamstrings, lower back, core and some upper body stabilizing muscles.
These four basic exercises should be the focus of anyone who is beginning an exercise program. These four exercises serve as the foundation of a training program. Once you have set a good foundation with these exercises then you can always incorporate some machines into your workout.
As always, If you have any questions regarding training, stairclimbing or getting into great shape you can contact our athlete support rep Richard Burgunder, and he will be happy to answer any questions you may have.
Step Strong!
Trevor Folgering
Founder
The Canada StairClimbing Association
1-877-51-CLIMB
http://www.stairclimbcanada.com
-Curious Beginner
A:) Thanks for the Great Question! Find the answer in this recent blog post, posted by our athlete support rep Richard.
What is the best way to get in shape? Are there better exercises to incorporate into a structured workout program? What exercises deliver really good bank for your buck?
In this blog post we will explore types of exercises that will really help in assisting you to achieve your fitness goals in 2011.
Body weighted Exercises 101
The fitness industry has exploded with all kinds of fitness machines that it can make going to the gym a frustrating experience. All of these shiny, neat looking machines are really nice to look at, and they do serve a purpose however, one of the best ways to train is still the use of your own body weight, a few dumbbells and a bench.
The K.I.S.S Principal
Keep it simple Simon! This principal is best applied to training. If you are a beginner the best thing to do when training is to make sure you hit all the major muscles groups in the body.
The most efficient way to do this is through compound movements, meaning a movement that involves two or more joints. For example a squat is a compound movement because the hips, and knees are involved. This makes the squat the king of all body weighted exercises, due to the high amount of muscle mass it recruits in the legs and core.
Pull ups or Chin ups are also a great exercise which involve the shoulder joint and elbow joint. This is a great exercise to develop a nice back and arms. If you cannot do a full chin-up, use an assisted chin up machine, that will basically reduce the amount of body weight lifted.
Next is the push-up. This exercise is one of the most underutilized exercises. A push-up can have amazing effect on the strength of the upper body, yet many individuals do not do push-ups correctly or do not do them at all because they think that the push-up is less effective then a bench press. If done correctly the push-up can really build the strength in your core, chest, shoulders and triceps. In addition once you get good at doing push-ups correctly, then there are many, many variations that can add a great deal of intensity to this exercise.
The next king of the body weighted exercise is the deadlift. There are two versions of the deadlift, one being with the knees locked and the other being a squatting type of motion. Both are effective, but the stiff-legged deadlift works more on the hamstrings, core, lower back and some upper body, whereas the regular deadlift focuses on the quads, glutes, hamstrings, lower back, core and some upper body stabilizing muscles.
These four basic exercises should be the focus of anyone who is beginning an exercise program. These four exercises serve as the foundation of a training program. Once you have set a good foundation with these exercises then you can always incorporate some machines into your workout.
As always, If you have any questions regarding training, stairclimbing or getting into great shape you can contact our athlete support rep Richard Burgunder, and he will be happy to answer any questions you may have.
Step Strong!
Trevor Folgering
Founder
The Canada StairClimbing Association
1-877-51-CLIMB
http://www.stairclimbcanada.com
Saturday, January 15, 2011
Can Stairclimbing improve my Running Performance?
Q: I am a runner who has completed a few road races, and just this last fall I finished my first half marathon. I now want to better my time for 2011. Is stairclimbing going to help me run faster?
A: Great Question! Yes stairclimbing will help improve your stairclimbing.
One of the main reasons that climbing stairs improves your running performance is that you are developing your fast twitch muscle fibers which allow for a more powerful stride in running.
In addition, by climbing stairs you vastly improve the strength of your core (abdominals, and trunk musculature) which will help you in maintaining correct running form over longer distances which will improve times drastically.
For a full explanation of why stairclimbing is so wonderful for runners, please check out our Blog that specifically talks about the benefits to runners!
Thanks for the great question!
A: Great Question! Yes stairclimbing will help improve your stairclimbing.
One of the main reasons that climbing stairs improves your running performance is that you are developing your fast twitch muscle fibers which allow for a more powerful stride in running.
In addition, by climbing stairs you vastly improve the strength of your core (abdominals, and trunk musculature) which will help you in maintaining correct running form over longer distances which will improve times drastically.
For a full explanation of why stairclimbing is so wonderful for runners, please check out our Blog that specifically talks about the benefits to runners!
Thanks for the great question!
Sunday, December 26, 2010
The 2011 Regina Stair Climb for Shelter
Q: I want to participate in the 2011 Regina Stair Climb for Shelter, but I have never done anything like this before, can I still enter?
A: Great Question! Sure you can still enter! When you register, just select Tier 1. Tier 1 is all the participants who have never competed in a stair climb event before.
This way you will race with or climb with people who are at the same level as you are. When your in Tier 1 you do not have to "race" you can choose how you get up the stairs. You can walk to the top if you prefer. No athletic ability is necessary to compete in Tier 1. So do not be afraid to enter!
If you would like to start training for this great event, you can join our Regina Stair Climbers Meet-up group. We meet three times a week at the Delta Hotel starting January 9th. Hope to see you there!
Richard Burgunder
Athlete Support
1-877-51-CLIMB
www.stairclimbcanada.com
A: Great Question! Sure you can still enter! When you register, just select Tier 1. Tier 1 is all the participants who have never competed in a stair climb event before.
This way you will race with or climb with people who are at the same level as you are. When your in Tier 1 you do not have to "race" you can choose how you get up the stairs. You can walk to the top if you prefer. No athletic ability is necessary to compete in Tier 1. So do not be afraid to enter!
If you would like to start training for this great event, you can join our Regina Stair Climbers Meet-up group. We meet three times a week at the Delta Hotel starting January 9th. Hope to see you there!
Richard Burgunder
Athlete Support
1-877-51-CLIMB
www.stairclimbcanada.com
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