Most people are familiar with one-on-one fitness training sessions. These sessions are available at most health clubs and independent studios. But what’s changed might surprise you. Crossroads Fitness Centers in Grand Junction is an industry leader in small group personal training. Although the concept seems to have only recently hit the market, we’ve been […]
What if there was an exercise machine that burns calories to help you lose weight, strengthens and tones muscles and provides a great cardiovascular workout — in other words, a total body workout? You’d probably say, “Tell me more.” There is such a piece of equipment — a rowing machine. Just a few years ago, […]
Think of the movements you go through every day: getting into and out of your car, reaching for an item on the top shelf at the grocery store or bending down to pick up a child. Most of the time, we don’t even think about these movements — until, that is, we can’t do them […]
Every year for the last 16 years, the American College of Sports Medicine has compiled a list of what’s hot in the fitness industry for the coming year. As with any industry, trends are established by the people who use the products and services. What’s great about the fitness industry, though, is trends offer […]
We’re approaching a new year and the overwhelming tradition of making resolutions. It seems Jan. 1 has become the day when we compile our lists and proclaim this will be the year we change our lives for the better. Losing weight, breaking bad habits and saving money usually top the lists. Will this year’s list […]
It’s estimated the average American gains between 5 pounds and 9 pounds of weight between Halloween and the new year. It’s not an easy time to keep pounds off. Why? People eat more and exercise less, which results in weight gain. It’s as simple as that. It all starts with Halloween. You stockpile bags of […]
It used to be only Hollywood celebrities who attributed their fabulously fit bodies to personal trainers. Not anymore. People of all ages, fitness levels and income brackets hire personal trainers to help them meet their goals. Living a healthy lifestyle has become a priority for many people, but they lack the direction and guidance they […]
Yoga is all about learning to balance life with calmness and positive thinking. Yoga means to join or yoke together the body and mind in one experience. Yoga dates back over 5,000 years and combines three main areas: breathing, exercise and meditation. Breathing techniques are taught on the concept breathing is the source of life […]
When there’s something we don’t really want to do, we make excuses. Sometimes our excuses are quite creative. “I don’t know how to exercise.” This common fitness excuse is actually valid. Sure, we all know getting off the couch to do something physical and get our bodies moving is exercise — to a point. A […]
While people might not associate hunting with a fitness routine, hunters know good physical conditioning positions them for a better chance of a successful season. And if not always successful, at least more enjoyable. Fitness enables hunters to deal with two components of hunting in Colorado — rugged terrain and high altitude. The average elevation […]