Taylored Fitness

One of the joys of a community newspaper is being able to talk with so many readers. After last month’s issue, I received this email: I love your column. The pumpkin workout was so cute to see. I hope you do not think that I am complaining but I do wonder if you have any good advice for someone who knows she needs to exercise but just, to be very honest with you, doesn’t … [Read more...] about No Lost Causes on The Road to Good Health

Things that are scary: Clowns, zombies, climate change...Things that are not scary: Fun movements that celebrate the season and our beautiful bodies! These moves are just to give you ideas. Please consult your doctor before beginning this or any other fitness routine. If you are at all unsure, consult an exercise professional. You can find my contact information at the end of … [Read more...] about Pumpkin Workouts Aren’t Scary…But Are Effective!

Raise your hand if fall food is your favorite food. My hand is up, up, up on this one. We are so lucky here in Colorado to have tomatoes still bursting with ripeness, squash flourishing, and all the greens we can handle while the peaches of summer still line the farmers market stands. And soon - the pumpkins will be ready to go into pies and lattes. Okay, the lattes are already … [Read more...] about Food is Medicine – Fall Edition

You’ve probably noticed -- It’s hot. And humid. According to Climate Central, Denver has warmed 2.3 degrees over the last 100 years. This may not seem like a lot, but to the human body, a bit of extra heat can make a big difference.  Many of us associate summer with a sunshiny ‘good’ mood. Sunshine stimulates vitamin D production which plays an important role in mood … [Read more...] about 5 Things You Need to Know about Humans and Heat

There are few things I’ve ever seen that rival the pure joy of a little kid running. You’ve seen it: Their eyes lighted up, chest thrown forward, laughing, likely weaving all over the place, their hands trailing their bodies as if they might take off flying at any moment. If you close your eyes and picture it, you may even feel the flutter of the same butterflies that running … [Read more...] about Mile High 5 ⁠— Give Yourself a High 5!