Archive for February, 2010

Surviving Mommyhood

Sunday, February 28th, 2010

Mother of four, Rebekah V., with Team 0600

Rebekah joined the IC to lose her post-baby weight and to just get in shape after a significant hiatus from exercise… well, do four children really count as a hiatus?  Coming from someone who loves watching Star Wars as much as she loves reading Pride and Prejudice, is it any surprise that Rebekah fits right in around here?

Immediately following her first intro session, Jessica made a quick prediction about Rebekah… Jess said, “She has the right attitude to reach all of her fitness goals and then some.  I think she’ll be very successful.”  Now that Rebekah has proven Jessica right by losing close to 10 pounds, Rebekah’s got more big goals to think about this month in hopes of winning the latest IC Challenge.  In the meantime, please feel free to give her a High 5 next time you see her walking back to her car with an endorphin glow!

Thank you for the inspiration Rebekah!

Exclusive Video: Fedor Fuglev teaches Jerk technique

Friday, February 26th, 2010

World Champion Fedor Fuglev teaches the universal language of technique

Another Ice Chamber exclusive video:

Using visual cues and his undeniable charisma, check out World Champion Fedor Fuglev crossing several language barriers to offer tips and coaching advice to international lifters in Latvia.

Click here to watch video

Enjoy!

Creating Tradition

Thursday, February 25th, 2010
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Mom + child = typical scene at the IC

Children are more likely to be physically active when their parents provide the example.  Lydia is no exception; these days her mama, Sally M., is the one trying to keep up!

Indoor Surfing

Wednesday, February 24th, 2010

…with Rachel Q.

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…because training hard should take you to places you never thought possible.

Steady Pull

Wednesday, February 24th, 2010

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You don’t want to tangle with this bunch.

Chariots

Tuesday, February 23rd, 2010

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Going medieval.

Master of Sport, Elena Yurysheva Interview

Monday, February 22nd, 2010
World Champion and Master of Sport, Elena Yurysheva

World Champion and Master of Sport, Elena Yurysheva

Master of Sport, Elena Viktorovna Yurysheva is from the Vologodskaya region in the city of Vytegra, Russia.  She is 25 years old and weighs between 60-61 kilograms.  Elena credits her coach, Vyacheslav Yakovlevich Ogarev, for helping her become one of the first women in the world to snatch the 24kg kettlebell over 120 times in competition.  Click here to read the full interview…

Thank you Elena.  You rock!

It’s Downhill All the Way

Monday, February 22nd, 2010
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Foreste Peterson

Check out IC athlete Foreste Peterson’s incredible stats this year:

*  Won 3 FIS races this season
*  Ranked top J2 female ski racer in far west and the western region, and one of the top 3 in the United States
*  Competed in an invitation only  U.S. Ski Team / Olympic warm-up race at Jackson Hole and won the prestigious Jr. Horseshoe Trophy
*  Competed in Aspen and in Canada at NorAm’s with name consistently appearing  amongst the best with top 15 finishes.
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Top 3 in the U.S.

U Lift Me Up

Sunday, February 21st, 2010

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Forget the band; give your partner a helping hand.

Build Up

Sunday, February 21st, 2010
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5:45am

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6:05am

Dark mornings scare most people away, except for members of Team 0600. Talk about dedication.

Some of the usual suspects in the photos include: Anna O., Michelle B., Beckett, Mike S., Brooks, Mike L., Kamala, Rebekah V., and Sylvia.