Blogs
Our bloggers are fitness instructors, runners, bikers, professors, therapists, recreationists, psychologists, nutritionists, parents and, overall, members of our community. Check back often for new posts and leave a comment to engage in the conversation.
July 25, 2017
by Lindsay Maurer When most of us think about summer, we think about outdoor fun, vacations, and a chance to kick back. We think barbecues, endless sunny days, and adventure! Most of us don’t think fitness and clean eating – but we need to! So what can you do to […]
October 13, 2016
by Healthy Mesa County Staff Fall is in the air. The leaves rustle in the tree tops as they hold on just a while longer, then make their descent to the cool autumn ground. The brisk air of a fall morning fills your lungs. A game of following the leader […]
August 25, 2016
by Anne Nederveld We all know that obesity is a major problem in our country, and most people understand that this leads to chronic health problems. None of us want this for our kids, but it is sometimes very hard to know how to encourage our kids to adopt healthy […]
July 5, 2016
by Fran Parker June 1 was my last day of paid employment…I think. At various times in the past month, I’ve described my new status as retired…..or semi-retired. The one thing that I’ve been very sure of is that I am taking the summer and fall off. I need time […]
June 21, 2016
by Andi Goddeyne This is the summer of hikes. I remind myself I made this internal pledge anytime I feel like skipping one. The truth is hiking can be tough. It seems like what the Internet sites consider an “easy” hike can still get a little rough for me. The […]
June 7, 2016
by Anne Keller and Jen Zeuner Let’s face it; unless you are independently wealthy or still live with your parents, most of us generally have too much on our plates. Not literally, like in an Olive Garden unlimited bowl of pasta way, but in the sense of work, family, errands, […]
May 31, 2016
by Lindsay Maurer In this era of prenatal fitness, most women know that exercise during a normal pregnancy is safe. Yet, when it comes to the particulars – Is it ok to work my abs? Do I have to stop running? Should I keep my heart rate low? Can I […]
May 3, 2016
by Amy Agapito When spring starts making the days better and warmer, I think about riding my bike! Actually, I get really excited to get on my bike and ride on the Riverfront Trail, as well as on mountain bike trails. I also like to ride my bike to different places […]
April 26, 2016
by Fran Parker Last August, I blogged about being a “spinster” and the importance of having a more deliberate approach to creating community as I get older. In the blog and others, I’ve worried about how I’ll get the support I need as I grow older and recognized my need […]
April 11, 2016
by Sarah Johnson At our house, everyone contributes. It’s not a big house, so even with just three of us we’re able to get a lot done if everyone does their part. Imagine what could be possible if we approached our community the same way. Like so many other things, […]
March 21, 2016
by Lindsay Mauer EP, LMT, CKTP Moms everywhere tend to put themselves on the bottom of the priority list. Well, it’s time that mom puts herself on the top rung of that ladder. What we won’t do for ourselves we will do for our children. Do you want them to […]
March 4, 2016
by Melissa Muhr Why is spinning so fantastic? Spinning is simple and it doesn’t require any coordination, which for me, is a bonus (two left feet here). Spinning is low impact, it’s non-competitive and it’s very effective. Spinning can actually make burning fat fun. Yes, I said FUN! As Spinning […]
January 4, 2016
by Melissa Muhr Oh, the weather outside is frightful, but the gym is so delightful! Winter is back and it is colder than ever! Coupled with snow, dry air, sickness and everything else that comes with winter, it’s shaping up to be pretty rough. Here are a few ways that […]
December 28, 2015
by Dan Marzullo Now that Christmas has come and gone, many of us are thinking about our New Year’s resolutions. Most of these resolutions center on health, fitness and weight loss. All too often these resolutions have fallen to the wayside a couple of months later. Unrealistic expectations often lead […]
November 30, 2015
by Fran Parker I was very sad to hear that Ed Ruland died on September 14. I didn’t know him extremely well or for very long, but he made a lasting impression on me. I met Ed, well known both locally and statewide for his distinguished legal career, in 2012 […]