It’s so easy to get overwhelmed with the one million “healthy habits” we all feel pressured to add into our schedules. Every year, especially in January, we are bombarded with commercials and ads and social media posts urging us to work out more, buy into diet culture, do this, do that, blah blah blah. How […] The post Sleigh Those Habits appeared first on ..read more

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Getting a good night’s sleep is important for everyone, but it’s especially important for athletes. Sleep health is frequently overlooked as a part of training, but it’s just as important as diet and exercise when it comes to optimizing performance. For skaters, good sleep habits are essential for both short-term results like increased energy levels […] The post The Importance of Good Sleep Health for Roller Skaters appeared first on ..read more

I recently did some deep searching about the internal drive and purpose of Roller Derby Athletics. I was trying to give definition to my spark plugs -- those little fires that drive me to work on this project -- that have always been there but are sometimes hard to define. The post Why Roller Derby Athletics? appeared first on ..read more

If you’re looking for a fast and healthy breakfast option, smoothies are a great choice. You can easily customize them to include whatever ingredients you like, or exclude any foods you may be allergic to. This flexibility makes them perfect for any taste. Plus, they’re packed with nutrients and antioxidants, which can help boost your […] The post Breakfast, fast! appeared first on ..read more

  Frequently Asked Questions… Q. What’s the Challenge? What will we be doing? A. We’ll establish our personal goals in the first few days –  with group support! There will be a focus on the whole body and all muscle groups, so nothing is off limits this Challenge. Core, legs, agility work, upper body and […] The post Pump Up Your Jam Challenge FAQ appeared first on ..read more

 How to Get Motivated, Quickly and Easily Getting the motivation to do something – whether it’s making it to an endurance practice or starting a new workout program – seems easy enough, but few can sustain the motivation to follow-through consistently. There’s always too much to do. The task is too big. Tomorrow’s a better […] The post Self-Motivation Strategies appeared first on ..read more

Word on the street is that there are some fun roller derby tournaments right around the corner, so I am here to talk about one of my favorite things: meal prepping! It sounds so daunting, doesn’t it? I’m here to reassure you that it doesn’t have to be! Whether you have access to a tiny […] The post Meal Prep for Tournaments appeared first on ..read more

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With the Sunny Side Upper Body Challenge just around the corner, we thought it would be a good idea to talk about why strengthening your upper body is important. When we think about skating, we don’t really think about how we use our upper body. After all, skating is really just a lower body exercise, […] The post DO YOU <em>REALLY</em> NEED YOUR UPPER BODY FOR SKATING?​ appeared first on ..read more