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By Caitlin O’Brien, Fitness Specialist Hiking in Colorado is a must this time of the year. The alpine lakes are defrosting, and wildflowers are blooming. From hiking along a creek to climbing a 14’er, here’s how I prepare for a hike: Things to Consider When Preparing for a Hike Get an Early Start Hit the…
by Trevor Cassidy, Group Fitness Manager In celebration of Men’s Health Month, we want to turn our attention to yoga for men. How We Understand Yoga Practicing yoga creates a subtle systemic change that you can feel long after you leave the studio. However, because we view yoga as more of a relaxing hobby, it’s…
June is Men’s health month and while the structure of a healthy lifestyle is the same regardless of gender, men face a few unique challenges when it comes to improving habits, physical performance, and overall wellbeing. Recent research reveals three primary areas of concern for most American men: Unhealthy habits like tobacco and alcohol use…
A resilient mindset is an integral part of healthy living, and building that resilience is accepting that change happens and learning to manage it positively. Because life throws us curveballs and how we respond and persevere makes up the fabric of our mental resilience. So what are some ways to build mental resiliency? Below are…
by Linh Nguyen, PTA, CPT, Senior Fitness Specialist Hip mobility is crucial to be able to perform various exercises, but before we dive into the nuts and bolt, let’s take a moment to understand what mobility means. Mobility requires strength, coordination, and balance to execute the movement, but it is not the same as flexibility.…
If you’re someone who feels frustrated when you hear “get your daily exercise,” it’s time to understand it’s all about movement and there’s very little that needs to be involved! That’s right. It’s time to stop thinking of daily exercise as a commitment with minimum requirements like running five miles or bench-pressing your weight. The…
To improve your workouts is to have purposeful rest days, but many of us tend to ignore or even abuse these crucial days. Rest days incorporate light workout, relaxation techniques, or active recovery movements that improve form or range of motion. When you push through each day with a vigorous workout routine, and no rest,…
by Lauren Heap, Senior Fitness Specialist There are numerous reliable apps for workouts and mindful practices that many of us use. But, if you’re overwhelmed by the options, below are three apps I use when I need help with timing, planning out my workouts, or checking in with myself. The best part is they are…
By Caitlin O’Brien, Fitness Specialist Of the following activities, do you perform at least one of them? Walking Horseback riding Skiing Standing What do these four things have in common? The tensor fasciae latae is used considerably during these movements. The tensor fasciae latae (TFL) is a muscle that attaches at the top of your iliotibial…
Stretching is an essential technique that increases your flexibility and workouts, but different stretching methods are better for one over the other. Let’s take a moment to understand the following three stretches and how to implement them properly. Static Stretching Static stretching is the most common technique where you are holding a stretch at the…
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