Running in deep water reduces impact, adds resistance, increases flexibility and improves circulation.
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The Barre Effect
Is it ballet? Dance? Pilates? Yoga? Turns out barre formats can be all of the above.
Read MoreCross Country Skiing Without Snow?
From Boulder Lifestyle, October 2014. “The greatest thing is that Nordic Walking covers all levels of ability and disability.”
Read MoreFitness For the Rest of Us
From Boulder Lifestyle October 2014. I became a fitness instructor because I was awful at team sports.
Read MoreTraining Day
Three unusual cross-training workouts pro athletes swear by—and that you can do too.
Read MoreWalking the Line for Fitness and Strength
What do Madonna, Tony Horton of P90X fame, and David Wise the Olympic Freestyle skier all have in common?
Read MoreBouncing Across the Finish Line
In the early 1990s, Swiss engineer and aging runner Denis Naville faced knee problems. Frustrated at being unable to run pain-free, he designed Kangoo Jumps boots so he could run with reduced joint impact.
Read MoreHit the Pool’s Deep End For a ‘Killer’ Workout
The myth is that because water keeps the heart rate lower, you’re not working as hard…
Read MoreHot workout trend puts a spring in your step
Bouncing around like kangaroos with huge smiles on their faces, Kangoo jumpers burn extra calories, stimulate their lymphatic systems and reduce the impact on their joints by up to 80 percent.
Read MoreExercise Balls Are On A Roll
Traditionally used for physical therapy to help patients with balance and stability, fitness balls have now bounced their way into group exercise classes, yoga and Pilates studios, and even home gyms.
Read MoreWhat’s Your Diet Type?
For decades, Americans have been bombarded with conflicting diet information. We’ve been told meat and cheese will kill us, and only a low-fat, high carbohydrate diet will keep us healthy. Then a no-carb, protein-only diet comes on the scene, and many people claim weight loss success. Who are we to believe?
Read MoreSecrets to a Multi-Level Class
In an ideal world, all health clubs and studios would offer a variety of classes delineated for beginners or advanced students. But often the reality means we have experienced exercisers, pregnant women, people recovering from injuries, and de-conditioned individuals all in one class.
Read MoreBeyond Nine Lives, or More Than a Dog’s Age
Human Coloradans make an aggressive effort after New Year’s to get healthy. But what about their pets?
Read MoreTraining the Boulder Way
Boulder Lifestyle 7/13. When I was single in California, I loved to ride my bike. I’d cruise along the beach, ride to meetings, or just wander.
Read MoreNeed Motivation? Train With A Buddy!
From LA SPORTS AND FITNESS A lot of athletes believe that one of the best ways to stay motivated, improve speed and distance, and achieve new goals, is to train with a partner.
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