Breast Cancer Awareness
Movement can play an important role in breast health. Learn what research says about exercise and breast cancer risk, plus how physical activity may support strength, energy and quality of life during treatment and recovery.
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Fitness Is Better Together
Simple Ways to Help Your Family Move More and Have Fun Family Health & Fitness Day falls on September 26 this year, which raises a simple question: when did being active together start needing a plan? For most families, some of the best movement and fitness already happens in ordinary moments. Think of heading out…
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Healthy Aging Starts With Strength
How to Build Muscle, Mobility and Independence at Any Age Do you find the idea of healthy aging abstract? It can feel that way, especially if you are in your 50s, still training and not thinking of yourself as older at all. That is actually a good time to think about it, while strength is…
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Football Fitness Without the Pads
A Game-Day Workout for Speed, Power and Conditioning There are two ways you can approach a football-themed workout. One is where you can put on eye black, puff up your lungs for the ‘fourth quarter!” and annoy everyone near the cable machine. The second one is to simply borrow the genuinely useful bits of football:…
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On a GLP-1? Why Strength Training Matters During Weight Loss
Key Highlights: The Part of GLP-1 Weight Loss Nobody Warns You About If you’re taking a GLP-1 medication like semaglutide (Ozempic, Wegovy) or tirzepatide (Mounjaro, Zepbound), you know the headline benefit: appetite control that makes weight loss feel possible. What gets less attention is what kind of weight you’re actually losing. Research shows that 15%…
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What Moves You? How to Find the Workout You Actually Want to Show Up For
The secret to consistent fitness is finding a workout that fits your personality and energy levels. By matching your unique preferences, whether you crave high-energy group classes, quiet solo sessions, or competitive sports, to the right environment, you can stop forcing a routine and start enjoying one that sticks. What Moves You? How to Find…
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Why Pilates is One of the Best Types of Exercise for Preventing Low Back Pain
By: By Kat Egan, – NASM-CPT, Personal Training Manager Low back pain is one of the most common physical complaints for adults, and it can significantly limit your activity level and the enjoyment you experience during everyday life. Because of its focus on deep core conditioning, pilates is one of the best types of exercise…
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Spring Training Transformation: How to Make Big Fitness Gains Before Summer
By: Jessica Armijo, Regional Personal Training Manager Spring is traditionally a time for growth and renewal, and now is a great time to apply that spirit to your fitness, health, and nutrition. This is the perfect opportunity to examine your exercise routine, set goals for the summer, and level up your habits to supercharge your…
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The Surprising Benefits of Working Out in Group Fitness Classes
By Kat Egan, Personal Training Manager There’s no wrong way to exercise, but research shows that exercising in a group setting can dramatically improve results and help you meet and exceed your fitness goals faster than you think! Along with being the Personal Training Manager for the Colorado Athletic Club’s Tabor location, I love leading…
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Big Back: Flipping the Script
Let’s face it—when someone throws around the term “big back,” it’s not always in the nicest way. Maybe they’re poking fun at your love for second helpings (or thirds—we don’t judge), or trying to body-shame you for a few extra pounds. But what if we told you it’s time to reclaim that phrase and wear…
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Debunking Common Myths About Weight Training for Women
The world of fitness and training for women has evolved dramatically over the decades. There was once a time when women were thought to be “too delicate” for strength training or that lifting weights would result in an overly muscular, “masculine” look. These outdated views often kept women away from weight rooms, limiting them to…
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Mobility, Stretching, and Foam Rolling: Why You Need All Three
We hear this question all the time:“Do I really need to do all of it—mobility work, stretching, and foam rolling?” The short answer? Yes — and here’s why. Each of these tools serves a different purpose. When combined, they create a strong foundation for pain-free movement, injury prevention, faster recovery, and long-term physical performance.But before…
