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Greetings from the Rocky Mountains of Colorado! I am the owner of Mountain Sport Pilates and Fitness, a sports conditioning personal training service in Summit County, Colorado. Having spent over 25 years in the fitness industry, I have achieved the status + more bio information

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Health & Fitness > Fitness & Exercise Tips Comparing weight training to cardio: 1 of 16

Ellie Elliptical rushes into the gym and proceeds to the scale. Gasp! Bad news! She races to the cardio room, hoards her favorite elliptical, and throws her towel over the screen, lest someone see how long she's been hogging the machine. Ellie sets the machine on the lowest resistance, so that she can move as quickly as poss...
Health & Fitness > Fitness & Exercise Tips How to stay fit in 10 simple ways: 2 of 12

As a fitness professional with over 25 years of experience, I spent most of my life in New York City and Boston. My clientele list was composed of corporate executives, working mothers, and actors with heavy rehearsal schedules. All had one common question: "How do I stay fit without buying a gym membership?" Through years o...
Travel > Mexico Destinations The top historical sights to see in Cancun, Mexico: 1 of 6

Most people are aware of Cancun's reputation as a spectacular beach resort. However, if you are looking for a beach vacation with an education, Cancun offers the perfect opportunity to soak up some knowledge while soaking up some sun. Cancun is located in the Mayan Peninsula. Once upon a time, this region was home to the gre...
Local Guides > Colorado (Other) Warm weather outdoor activities, Aspen, CO: 3 of 15

As warmer weather arrives in Aspen, the fashion show of Bogner one-piece ski suits becomes conspicuous by its absence. The only fur coats you might see are the ones that belong to its original owners. Look carefully! There's a red fox hiding amongst the golden aspens. Ah, the glories of Aspen in the summer time. There's much...
Health & Fitness > Fitness & Exercise Tips Cool winter workouts: 2 of 9

For every workout plan, there is a season. So when the weather outside is frightful, who cares? Winter workouts can be delightful! In fact, studies have shown that outdoor winter workouts may be the perfect cure for seasonal affective disorder, otherwise known as SAD. Experts believe that this condition is caused by lack of ...
Health & Fitness > Fitness & Exercise Tips How to do a perfect crunch: 2 of 8

So popular is the crunch, that it even has a national fitness studio bearing its name. Every day, millions of people rush to the gym, with hopes of flattening their bellies or "losing inches," around their "stomach." Some perform hundreds of crunches on daily. Sadly, they rarely reach their goals. After months of practice, t...
Sports & Recreation > Skiing The elusive traveler's guide to the Arapahoe Basin ski area: 1 of 4

Autumn of 2007 marked a lucky year for Colorado. Snow began falling in October, the Rockies made it to the World Series and Arapahoe Basin opened on October 13th. Affectionately known as A-Basin or simply "The Basin" by Summit County locals, Arapahoe Basin is often the first to open and the last to close. While closing date ...
Sports & Recreation > Skiing The most scenic ski resorts in Vermont: 1 of 4

Sometimes, in our haste to find the most challenging ski resort, we neglect one of the most incredible aspects of our sport. While no one would deny that skiing appeals to thrill seekers, it is also a way to bring us into harmony with nature. Unfortunately, the over development of certain ski areas can sometimes promote diss...
Sports & Recreation > Skiing Guide to the best ski resort to call home in Colorado: 2 of 7

Moved By the Mountains: Life in Breckenridge Colorado The lure of the mountains has inspired you to consider the possibility of moving to a ski town. You're searching for a town that suits both your athletic and artistic lifestyle. Your search ends at Breckenridge, Colorado. As an all-season playground for outdoor enthusiast...
Health & Fitness > Nutrition Basics How probiotics help intestinal health: 10 of 30

According to both the Food and Agriculture and the World Health Organization, probiotics are "live microorganisms which when administered in adequate amounts confer a health benefit on the host." Indeed, even the word "probiotics," which means "for life" can make us highly optimistic about its potential benefits. Probiotics:...