Welcome to Vermont Fit!

The Burlington Tri-option Triathlon

About Vermont Fit:

Vermont Fit was founded by Dr. Declan Connolly to provide honest, reliable, and scientifically based information of exercise and performance. Whether you're a World Class Athlete, Weekend Warrior, or simple Keep Fit Enthusiast, it is your home-site for cutting edge fitness, health and performance. Our founder, Dr. Connolly, is one of the most recognized and respected sports scientists in the world. Dr. Connolly has twice been a nominated finalist for the prestigious "Educator of the Year Award", by the National strength and Conditioning Association. Dr. Connolly's background in athletics, coaching, biochemistry, nutrition, physiology and education, make him one of the most sought after consultants and speakers around. He has published over 250 articles and is quoted regularly in magazines ranging from Runner's World, to Prevention Magazine, to SELF Magazine. His work appears on over 37,000 websites. He has consulted with professional teams and given presentations worldwide and a co-founder of the first All-Natural recovery sports drink which has been scientifically shown to reduce muscle damage and speed recovery (www.CherryPharm.com). Dr. Connolly is a former President of the New England American College of Sports Medicine, Physiology Editor for Research Quarterly in Exercise and Sports, sits on the editorial board of the Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research and the Journal of Sports Medicine and Physical Fitness. You can also check out his regular column features in VT Sports (www.vtsports.com) and Rowing News (www.rowingnews.com).

Under his guidance, Vermont Fit aims to provide you with up to date training information, nutritional counseling and program development. Enjoy the site!

"The Connolly Core Abdominal Routine: the fastest, most effective way, to strong functional abs!"

"I developed this core routine several years ago for members of the US. Ski Team. Since then it has been adopted by 100s of other athletes. Start slow with low reps (@6 per exercise) and progress as high as you feel comfortable at no more than 2 reps per week. I suggest starting the entire rotation with one set on week one and increase one set per week until you reach four or don't have enough time."

To read more about Connolly Core, click here.

Listen to Declan Connolly's Achieving Peak Performance Podcast - click here.
Listen to Tart Cherries: The New Sports Superfood? by Dr. Malachy McHugh - click here.