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Check out the Yahoo Group for Weekly Times!
Saturdays - Group Bike - meet @ 14th St Hoboken
Ferry
Sundays - Group Run - meet @ 14th St
Hoboken Ferry
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The Gold Coast Triathlon Club is
a non-profit organization dedicated to the
athlete for the promotion and participation
in multi-sport competition. To develop a community
of multi-sport athletes from recreational to
elite who share a common purpose. The Gold
Coast Triathlon Club believes in directing
each athlete to achieve their personal athletic
goals, encouraging individual growth and performance
in the sport through mentoring and learning,
participating in organized group training sessions
consisting of professionally designed workouts,
and socialization in a fun and welcome environment,
all while maintaining the unique competitiveness
and spirit of endurance sports.
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New Sponsors Added - Please check out our new sponsor page for the list of
discounts you can receive as members of GC Tri. Click Here! Email
info@gctri.org for username/password to view the page.
SBR
Sprint Triathlon Series - SBR Multisports has
begun registration for their 2009 triathlon series
in Harriman! Register online at www.active.com or
www.sbrshop.com.
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To Stretch or Not to Stretch
By: OPTP Inc. and William J. Smith
Along with cardiovascular exercise (which raises your heart rate) and resistance training (lifting weights), stretching is an essential component of a complete fitness regime, yet it is often the most neglected. People perceive it is too easy and, as a result, unnecessary. Many do not realize all the benefits that come from a regular stretching routine.
Why Stretch?
Benefits of Regular and Consistent Stretching:
* Improves and maintains flexibility and mobility
* Corrects bad posture
* Relaxes the Body and helps reduce stress levels
A good warm-up accomplishes two things, it improves muscle extensibility and loosens connective tissues, and it gets the neuromuscular circuits firing.
How to Stretch?
Target the major muscle groups of the body which include calves, thighs, hips, lower back, neck and shoulders. Also stretch muscles and joints that you routinely use at work or play. Warm up by walking while gently pulling your arms, or do a favorite exercise at low intensity for five minutes. Better yet, stretch after you exercise – when your muscles are warm and more receptive to stretching. Heat makes connective tissues (joint capsules, ligaments, & fascia) more pliable. As fascial pockets around muscles become warm, muscles can extend farther, allowing for an increased range of motion. Try to hold stretches for at least 30 seconds or longer if you can.
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