Tips & Advice
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Staff Picks – Best Workout Music
It's no secret that music has a massive effect on our mood. If you're feeling low, an upbeat song can lift you right up. Or if you're feeling stressed, a relaxing tune can help soothe the soul. By coordinating the music you’re listening to with the mood you’d like to be in, you can train your… Read More
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Bedtime Yoga | Best Restorative Poses to Promote Sleep
For this instructive video, we enlisted the help of Mountain Trek’s yoga teacher and fitness instructor Katya Hayes to show us some relaxing bedtime yoga techniques. Read More
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Easy Ways to Digital Detox
“Digital detox” is a buzz phrase we’re hearing more of lately but what exactly is it and why should we do it? After all, isn’t technology meant to improve our lives, helping us keep more connected and freeing up time so we can concentrate on other things? It is true that technology has vastly improved certain aspects… Read More
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10 Tricks to Stick To Your New Year’s Resolutions
Halfway through January is when most people start falling off the wagon and foregoing all the resolutions they made on New Year’s Eve. But with these 10 easy-to-follow guidelines, you can have a better chance of sticking with your resolutions and watching them become healthy habits you’ll enjoy for a lifetime. 1. Be Specific Don’t… Read More
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Season’s Greetings from Kirkland
Happy holidays from myself and all of us here at Mountain Trek! We’re wishing you much merriment and good health in 2017. And we want to give a special thanks to those of you who voted for us in the various award contests we were nominated for during 2016. This has been one of the… Read More
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Back pain? Read This Before Getting A Back Brace
If you suffer from lower back pain, you may be considering using a back brace for your workout. It’s common to see braces being used in the gym; however, a back brace may be doing more harm than good. Nearly 80% of North Americans will experience back pain at some point in their lives. For… Read More
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How to Reduce Stress With Meditation
Mountain Trek’s program director Kirkland Shave says more often he’s meeting guests at the lodge who are struggling with stress. Whether it’s their work, family life, or personal troubles, he says that many people come to the lodge to escape their daily stresses, immerse themselves in nature, get a good night’s sleep, and, ultimately relax. However, when… Read More
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6 Healthy Travel Snacks That Are Pre-Packaged
Guests at Mountain Trek are pleasantly surprised by the deliciousness of the snacks we supply during the hours they spend hiking on the trails. Many expect mass-produced “energy” bars to help fuel their activities but that style of snack is usually full of corn syrup and highly processed ingredients. We recommend people take a small time… Read More
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Why You Need To Stop Calorie Counting Right Now
Recently Mountain Trek’s nutrition expert Jennifer Keirstead was asked whether calorie counting is beneficial for those who are looking to lose weight and improve their fitness. Below is her response but before we jump into it, let’s first define the subject at hand. What Is Calorie Counting? Calorie counting is the act of adding together… Read More
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Beginner Workout Mistakes to Avoid
As the Fitness Director at Mountain Trek, Cathy Grierson receives a lot of questions about exercise: when to do it and how often; what the best techniques are; and how to avoid injury. Recently she received a question that we thought warranted its own post-follow-up as it’s important for most guests of Mountain Trek Fitness Retreat… Read More
