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The annual GoPro Mountain Games held in Vail every June is a standout event, and it’s always the weekend that kicks of the summer season for the area. The dates this year are Thursday, June 8 through Sunday, June 11, 2017. “Outside of the beautiful summer weather here in Vail, the variety of competitions, activities and vendors make the GoPro[…]
Why is a metabolic test important before beginning a workout program? When most people work out, they think the harder the workout, the quicker and better the results. What most people don’t know, especially if they are trying to lose weight, is that they might be exercising completely wrong by working out as hard as they can. How many times[…]
The Vail Vitality Center has created a Summer Focused Small Group Training. Are you hoping to get in shape for summer? Perhaps cycling, mountain biking and hiking adventures or competitions top your summer bucket list but your body isn’t quite ready for your lofty goals. Or maybe you just want to lose some weight that snuck up on you somewhere[…]
There are some sports that you don’t just go and try solo, and rock climbing is one of them. The Vail Vitality Center is home to Vail’s only indoor climbing wall, so new and experienced climbers can practice their skills year-round. Programs for kids and adults are available, including a Foundations Climbing Class held on Monday evenings. “Foundations builds on[…]
Climbing · Fitness · Injury & Recovery
By Larry Moore Perhaps at the start of 2017 you vowed to try a new sport, to get stronger, or to workout more. If you’ve let these resolutions fall by the wayside, don’t worry — it’s not too late. Climbing is a great way to not only get fit, but also to mentally stimulate your brain, and perhaps make some new[…]
If you’re staying in Vail, there’s no need to go far to get out on your snowshoes. Book a private hike on Vail Mountain with outdoor trainer, Ellen Miller, available through the Vail Vitality Center, or check out some of these mainstay trails and tours offered in the area. Vail Mountain Head to the Nature Discovery center on top of[…]
What are the Benefits of a Winter Training program for Cycling? Jennifer Sage our cycling expert answers your questions. The Vail Vitality Center at Vail Mountain Lodge Winter Training Program for Cycling is starting on Feb 7th. Watch Jennifer Sage talk about the 2017 program! Read the details on the 2017 Winter Training Program for Cycling It’s a conundrum for many[…]
Featured · Wellness & Spa · Yoga
The holiday season can be extra busy and sometimes stressful, so it’s the perfect time to engage in mindful practices like yoga and meditation. Yoga director at the Vail Vitality Center, Karen Anderson, learned to meditate in a 30-day silent retreat in India. She was with a Tibetan Buddhist group from Colorado, and she says the retreat changed her life.[…]
Featured · Fitness · Injury & Recovery · Wellness & Spa
New Da Vinci BodyBoard classes at the Vail Vitality Center are full-body workouts. Floery Mahoney is an avid entrepreneur, and after starting the first Pilates studio in Vermont, then opening a high-end restaurant, working as a furniture maker, and finally becoming a chocolate maker, she decided to develop a workout routine that was quick and effective to complement her busy[…]
Featured · Fitness · Injury & Recovery
Personal Coaches and Trainers agree that most people are using the fitness equipment incorrectly leading to immediate and lifelong injuries. Fitness equipment and exercise routines aren’t always intuitive, and trial and error is never a smart strategy when it comes to injury-free fitness. Here’s a Q&A with Vail Vitality Center’s Angela Muzic on how to make your workouts safe and effective:[…]
Featured · Fitness · Nutrition · Wellness & Spa
Breathe It In There’s something really special about Colorado mountain air. From the moment you arrive in Vail, you can feel the refreshing and rejuvenating alpine energy. Vail Village sits at just over 8,000 feet in elevation, and this inspiring place provides every guest at Vail Mountain Lodge with the ability to interact with the area in his or her[…]
New menu highlights small tastes and shared plates. With the bright new season, Terra Bistro has completely transformed its entire menu format. The restaurant has abandoned the only starter-to-main-course routine, and replaced it with more than 20 small to medium-sized plates. The new menu style will help diners to step out of their comfort zone a bit, because they no one has[…]
emotional wellbeing · Featured · Wellness & Spa
We hear a lot about anti-aging in the media but what does that really mean? At the Vitality Center, we know aging is inevitable. I believe the mindset should be switched to PRO-aging and the focus placed on techniques to help you age gracefully. Of course the products we use on our skin play a big role in how you[…]
Featured · Fitness · Injury & Recovery · Wellness & Spa
Think of pro-aging as the new and improved discussion about the aging process. This “Vitality At Every Age” series brought to you by the Vail Vitality Center focuses on themes to help our locals and visitors age in an informed and empowered way. Pilates is for all ages, according to Angela Muzic, Pilates instructor at the Vail Athletic Club. Perhaps[…]
