Author Archives: Cathleen Calkins

Each month we like to recognize a member for the effort they put forth at Mountain Fitness. Because we are combining two months into one, we are happy to report about two Mountain Fitness members that represent a commitment to … Continue reading →

Snowshoe the Bear came and went but Mountain Fitness is still basking in the efforts made by members to commit to this race, to show up, and to enjoy the fruits of their workout labors. We talked to a few … Continue reading →

Spinning, or indoor cycling, is a fantastic way to get a great workout in under an hour. It burns calories (between 400 to 800 in a single session), increases endurance, and strengthens the muscles of the legs and even the … Continue reading →

Snowshoe the Bear is just a week away and many of our members are preparing to participate in this 5k and 10k. Either distance is enough to make pre- and post-race nutrition an important aspect of training, regardless of whether … Continue reading →

There are many styles of yoga – from the very traditional to newer, more active styles such as Vinyasa and Bikram. Yin Yoga, often referred to as slow deep stretch, utilizes conventional yoga postures, or asanas, but the focus is … Continue reading →

Each month we like to recognize a member for the effort they put forth at Mountain Fitness. This month we picked Mary Bradford because we felt she represented a commitment to fitness and wellness that we truly admire. Member of … Continue reading →

What does success look like to you? What success means to each of us is often difficult to verbalize. Say this to yourself and see if it offers any clarification: “the favorable or prosperous termination of attempts or endeavors or … Continue reading →

You may remember in Vol 4 of the Newsletter (October 2011) we talked about the Buzz about Cross Fit. We explained the basics, provided a sample workout, and discussed the elements of CrossFit. It was a pretty eye-opening piece and … Continue reading →

Yin Yoga is a style that includes deep, slow stretching postures. Did you know that exercise can be sorted into five categories of movement? And that each type has a specific physical impact on the body? Think of diversity in … Continue reading →