If you’ve ever been to CrossFit, you’ve done a HIIT workout.  HIIT is the acronym for high intensity interval training.   The concept has been around for a long time, but recent research suggests that a HIIT workout may help people of any age become healthier. A new study of old mice that ran on treadmills […]

When Michelle Theall was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis in 2003, she wondered if she would still be able to do the things that she loved.  Well, after years of running, Theall has pushed those doubts to the side.  After competing in collegiate athletics at Texas Tech, her strong suit being the 800 meters, Theall has a […]

Meet Rachel Walker!  Walker grew up in Colorado Springs, went to college in Vermont, and is now back in Boulder. Her freelance and journalism work has been published in numerous magazines and newspapers across the nation! Walker loves running, mountain biking and skiing. “I hate driving,” Walker says, “I bike as much as I can.  I […]

Alright, Christmas break is over and class is going to start again for CU in a few days. If you were like me and told yourself you were going to work out every day of break but didn’t, don’t worry! CU’s rec center is kicking off the Spring semester with FREE fitness classes! These classes […]

“I was born in Denver, Colorado. and raised in Bethesda, Maryland. I had to make a return home for the lovely scenery of Boulder’s outdoors. I’m currently a Junior at CU Boulder. Fitness, health, and music keeps me alive and in Boulder it is vital for me. I’m a performing musician and work at the […]

“Here’s the thing most people forget when it comes to the Fourth of July: The important thing about freedom isn’t having the chance to do whatever we want, whenever we want. It’s always having the opportunity to do what is right, even if the right thing is the hardest thing to do.” -Maximus Belin-Collart

We’ve all been there, stuck in traffic on the way to work as a bicyclist zips by us in the bike lane. We envy their blissful freedom from the snare of cars, imagining ourselves embarking on the same, ultimately Boulder trip instead of melting into the seat of our car. Now is your chance to […]

This week is dedicated to new Boulderites. If you’re visiting for a few days or just moved to Boulder, these are the things you must do and witness for yourself. The Flatirons: Those who love the outdoors and hiking, this is the spot for you. It is a gorgeous trail all the way to the […]