We all get emotionally attached to certain ideas. A few years ago I would’ve laughed at the idea of enjoying my workouts. Every workout I did had to be as hard as possible for as long as possible. But over the years I’ve learned that exercise can actually feel good–no, not lounging-on-the-beach-sipping-margaritas good, but the […]

Credibility in a health and fitness setting can have many meanings. The word credibility itself is sometimes hard to define. We each have our own idea and perception of what credibility is. But how can we determine who to trust when seeking advice? What is credibility? What does it actually mean to be a fitness […]

Four years ago, Work Out West in Greeley transformed three racquetball courts in its tennis center to an athletic performance center to train high school and college athletes.

As yoga and Pilates have become more popular, the 4,000-member club hasn’t just added yoga and Pilates classes. It has also incorporated movements from both disciplines into other […]

Do you know the difference between surviving and thriving? Surviving is just getting by and, at best, maintaining what you’ve acquired. Thriving, on the other hand, is reaching your full potential every day. Think of a flower. A thriving one is glorious! It radiates light and people can’t help but be drawn to it. Thriving […]

More hotel chains are making it easy for their guests to work out on the road. Marriott International Inc. recently announced that it is advancing its Renaissance Clubsport fitness resort concept, combining the boutique-style ambiance of the Renaissance Hotels & Resorts brand with a sleek, 75,000-square-foot, upscale membership fitness club. The hotel plans to open […]

Exercise doesn’t always have to be boring. You don’t always have to exercise alone, running on a treadmill, and staring at a wall. Boring exercise routines hinder you from reaching your goals. Why continue to exercise if you’re not having fun? Below is a useful collection tips and tricks that will help make any workout […]

Many of you probably know people who are always making goals that they never achieve such as, “I want to lose weight,” or “I want to become more healthy.” Some of the most popular goals are to, “lose weight,” “gain muscle,” or “get in shape.” Regardless, if your goals sounded similar to these, I have […]

Fitness Goal

When you made your New Year’s resolution to get fit as a family, you probably never dreamed you’d make it to the six-month mark. Even when the weather is perfect for exercise, you may find your motivation waning. What you need is an exciting new fitness goal to shake things up and keep your […]

Tips and hints to get you fit and healthy.

Discovery Health Channel National Body Challenge medical advisor Dr. Pamela Peeke shares her top 10 tips.

1. Get real and be specific. Write down three or four realistic goals that you can stick to. For example, “I will try to lose one pound of body fat every week. […]

The saying that “Don’t Put Off For Tomorrow, What You Can Do Today” is true for many things I think, including our keeping up withour health & fitness regime. Since we’re smack in the middle of the holiday season, many of us are so busy, that it’sreallyhard to make it to the gym. I was […]