Drop in Rate – $25 for unenrolled members. Click Here to Register
$10 for annual members – Use promo code: annualspecialized
$15 for monthly members – Use promo code: monthlyspecialized
Saturdays 12:30 - 1:15 PM
Located indoors at our Basecamp Gym at 90 Canal St. Boston.
Runners tend to focus on activities they think will return direct and obvious benefits from. Typically this means piling on as many kilometers as possible in a given week. We purport a broader and more balanced approach to all training factors will give you more consist performances in the long term, plus reducing your chance of injury.
Some direct benefits of core strength include:
- Improved balance – balance is an important factor for a runner in all situations, but especially when running off-road in rough terrain
- Better posture – the core muscles play a major role in improving posture, which in turn will improve your running technique which will in turn further reduce the chance of injury.
- Improved efficiency – you will be more comfortable in your stride and more efficient which means you will increase your endurance potential and not get so tired
- Increased stability – a more stable frame will result in less wear-and-tear on muscles, further reducing injury risk
If it works for Kara it will work for you. Kara switched coaches about three years ago and began working with former marathon star Alberto Salazar, and with this change came regular cross training. Salazar, who also coaches her husband Adam Goucher, wanted the running couple to become better all-around athletes, and to do so, Kara started Pilates. Although she hates them while doing them, Kara loves the ab series of Pilates, including the 100s, as well as the back stretch saw off your toe. Her favorite core exercises: “I like plank and lunges. In the plank position lifting up one leg is good core work. I like basic stuff that you could do anywhere: in a hotel room, at the gym, on the sidewalk if you needed to.”
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Specialized Training for Snow Sport Athletes.. 
Whether you ski (cross country or alpine), snowboard, or snowshoe this class will prepare you for the upcoming season.. Focus will involve enhancing lower body and core strength, plyometric training, balance, proprioception and flexibility. If you truly want to be prepared to ride, ski or snow shoe this season you need to jump into these classes. Your slope game will be dramatically improved come your first trip North or West.
Drop in Rate – $25 for unenrolled members. Click Here to Register
$10 for annual members – Use promo code: annualspecialized
$15 for monthly members – Use promo code: monthlyspecialized
Tuesdays 7:00 – 7:45 PM
Located indoors at our Basecamp Gym at 90 Canal St. Boston.
