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    5 Best Packable Snacks

    • August 31, 2017

    In Vail, it’s crucial to always have snacks on hand. Whether you’re fueling an outdoor adventure or grabbing some quick energy before a gym session, here’s some ideas of on-the-go options you can throw in your purse, pack or duffel. KIND Nut Bars  These bars are available to pick up at the Vail Vitality Center, and they boast simple ingredients like nuts, mixed with fruits and spices and bound together with honey. The nuts create that protein punch and some sustained energy, as well as great flavor and a touch of sweet. Almond & Coconut has a great, chewy consistency, and the Dark Chocolate Nuts & Sea Salt gets a spark of saltiness in with rich and smooth dark chocolate[…]

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    Myths about Women and Strength Training

    • August 23, 2017

    I have been in this industry for over a decade and have worked with many female clients. The most common remarks I hear from women when they start working with me are: “I don’t want to bulk up;” and “I want to get long and lean.” Women I have worked with tend to shy away from strength training with any kind of resistance other than their body weight for fear of bulking up and looking like a man. I’d love to address these concerns with a few facts. First, let’s talk about the “bulking up” issue. Women, in general, have 10-15 times less testosterone than men. Testosterone is one of the main hormones needed to build mass or “bulk up.”[…]

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    How a Hockey Strength Training Program Can Improve Your Skills

    • August 7, 2017

    Do you want to skate more powerfully and with explosive speed? Having a strong lower body is essential, along with great balance, of course. In fact, a lack of balance and strength is the No. 1 culprit limiting many players skating skill. The Hockey Conditioning Program at the Vail Vitality Center is designed for hockey players of all levels and abilities. Taught by trainer Brent Sands, a professional hockey player who played in five leagues over the course of his career, the program is ongoing and private based on each individuals strengths and weaknesses. The stronger a person’s lower body, the more likely they are to execute the skills required for hockey. Weak muscles result in a higher skating profile, poor[…]

  • Golf in Vail Colorado

    Chronic Conditions · Fitness · Injury & Recovery

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    Thoracic Spine Mobility Can Make or Break Your Golf Game

    • August 2, 2017

    The sun is out, the birds are chirping and golf is in full swing (pun intended). As you prepare to get out on the driving range or golf course, its a great time to reflect on the importance of thoracic spine (T-Spine) mobility and how it affects your golf swing and your health. What is the thoracic spine?  The thoracic spine, put as easily as possible, is the part of your spine that starts at the base of the neck and runs down to the bottom of your rib cage. The thoracic spine plays a huge role in flexion, extension, and side bending of the trunk, which are all necessary in golf. When swinging a golf club, you want to[…]

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Vail’s GoPro Mountain Games

  • June 5, 2017

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 Mountain games a very special event,” says Blake Gould, Fitness Operations Manager for the Vail Vitality Center. “There aren’t many competitions in America that can take advantage of so much beauty, land, and more while having world-class athletes participating. It is also very nice that people can come in from all over the world and attend every event free of[…]

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Why Metabolic Testing?

  • May 11, 2017

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 have we heard stories of people pushing themselves hard day in and day out to little avail? We have the answers through Metabolic Testing at the Vail Vitality Center. Metabolic Testing is a test performed through a gas exchange system while walking on a treadmill. Through the test, we can determine at what heart rate your body stops burning fat[…]

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Summer Shape with Vail Vitality Center’s Small Group Training

  • May 11, 2017

The Vail Vitality Center has created a Summer Focused Small Group Training. If a buddy helps get you motivated to workout this is the perfect program! 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 along the way. The Vail Vitality Center is offering Summer Focused Small Group Training that will help you achieve your goals. Grab a few friends and commit to getting stronger and healthier in time for all of summer’s fun activities. Each group is comprised of two to[…]

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Visit Vail’s Only Climbing Wall

  • April 13, 2017

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 whatever foundation an individual has,” explains Larry Moore, climbing wall manager and head coach of the youth climbing team. “From beginner lessons of safety and efficient movements, to advanced training with belay techniques and problem solving — it’s a full range of offerings within the class.” Friday evenings on the climbing wall is open for Adult Community Climbing from 5:30 to[…]

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4 Fantastic Reasons to Get Climbing

  • March 20, 2017

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 friends. If you are not yet a climber, here are four reasons why you should get vertical. And if you are a climber, share this with your friends and encourage them to join in the fun. CHALLENGE YOUR BRAIN Whether indoors or outdoors, climbing can be one of the most mentally stimulating activities you can find. Whether you are solving[…]

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Where To Snowshoe In Vail 

  • February 19, 2017

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 Vail Mountain to venture out for a fun and educational free tour through some snowy on-mountain terrain. Be prepared to spend an hour outside in the winter environment with snow pants, warm hats, gloves and sturdy boots. Snowshoes are provided. Participants sign up at the Nature Discovery Center at Eagle’s Nest (top of the Eagle Bahn gondola). The tours are[…]

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10 benefits of the Winter Training Program for Cycling.

  • January 11, 2017

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 cyclists in the Happy Valley once the snow starts to fly. Should I hang up my bike until the ski season is over? Should I set it up on a trainer and vow to ride it twice a week all winter (knowing darn well this just is not going to happen)? Should I pay to take one of those cycling[…]

Karen Anderson

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Holiday Peace of Mind: Meditation Q&A with Karen Anderson

  • December 18, 2016

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. She now has a daily meditation practice with an annual 30-day retreat (she has completed 10 so far. “I spent about 6 years in Tibetan Buddhism, and then trained to teach in the lineage of Jack Kornfield and the Thai forest tradition,” she shares, “and now I find myself drawn to Adyashanti’s version of Zen and other Non-dualist practices.” The[…]

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Da Vinci BodyBoard Is Full Body Fitness

  • December 6, 2016

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 life as a mom and a business owner. “I turned 45 and was making chocolate, and having been a runner, my body started to not be the way it usually had been in the past, which was fit and healthy,” shares Mahoney. She upped her game at the gym, started going to boot camps and didn’t take days off of[…]

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Want To Be Injury Free This Winter?

  • September 5, 2016

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: What are the benefits of working in a gym, with equipment and weights, versus only participating in outdoor recreation?  Angela Muzic: Living in the mountains, it seems as though everyone participates in multiple outdoor activities — which is great! Being outside is incredible for the mind and body. However, as we repeat certain movement patterns, such as hiking uphill or biking[…]