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If your idea of roller derby is women skating around in circles and beating each other up, you are in need of an update! In fact – it is one of the fastest growing sports in the world, not to mention in Sweden.
YLC’s Judi Lembke has the lowdown on Sunday’s main event; Sweden’s biggest, baddest ski race, where thousands of participants take to their skis to follow in the footsteps of an ancient king. Ah, yes, Vasaloppet, where thousands upon thousands of Swedes, along with people from all over the world, jump on their skis to race […]
In Sweden they say that ‘there is no bad weather – just bad clothes’ so get off the couch, get your greatcoat on – and pick up your skates on your way out! There are several great parks in the Stockholm area with ice skating rinks (some also rent out skates) and we’ve gathered a […]
Stockholmer Claire Duffy has vowed to try out as much as possible of what our city has to offer, whether one is looking for love, for thrills or just a jolly good time.
Hello snow-dwellers! I hope that you enjoyed the previous week of running in the snow. This week the degrees have dropped and no sane person would ever think of going outside. So let’s stay indoors and do our best! This week is all about 7 minutes in heaven … or hell, depending on how you […]
Winter has arrived in Stockholm with a vengeance and now the question crops up… how does one stay active during the long, dark Swedish winters? WE know! January is all about fitness (and all those darned New Year’s resolutions), and YLC is here to help. While it’s a dark, icy world outside, you can heat […]
We’re already at Week 3 of our 30-day Get Fit Challenge! Now that you’ve eased your way into things it’s time to crank up the volume and get … cold. Last week I asked you to write down three goals for you to achieve. I would love to know what they are and help you […]
We are one week into our training program. Hopefully you are motivated, feeling good and happy about what you are achieving – a healthier you! Making smart choices shouldn’t be a burden but a privilege, so be proud!. Speaking of smart – let’s set some smart goals for ourselves. How often hasn’t it happened that […]
It’s Friday and that means it’s time for your bonus workout! Personal Trainer Karl Gullö is here to take you through your paces. The Friday workouts are generally a little harder then the Monday workouts and may require some gear, such as a jump rope, kettle ball and other equipment. You’ve finished the first […]
You survived the holidays but now your jeans are too tight and you feel like you’re carrying around an extra skinka. Well, it’s a new year, which means new starts and new resolutions – or maybe just the desire to get back that fabulous shape you had before multiple visits to the julbord and enough champagne […]
