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How to Better Train at Altitude

As many of you know, I have recently moved to the beautiful Colorado. For many reasons, we decided this was the moment to make our mountain adventure dreams come true. For one, I am pursuing my amateur athletic career (alongside my professional Occupational Therapy career and full-time mom duties). Living at 7800 ft (and to…

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Overcome Anxiety of Working Out Around Others

As I sit here, shoes kicked off, on the floor of our office space, I find myself reflecting on Summit. It’s unlike any other gym I’ve experienced—community-driven, a bit rough around the edges, and genuinely homey. There’s something special about a space like this, where it feels like you could leave your worries at the…

Pillars to Successful Healthy Life

Health is more than just the absence of illness. It’s a state of thriving—where your mind, body, and spirit align in harmony. To live healthfully is to cultivate habits that sustain vitality, resilience, and joy. Here’s a deeper dive into six key pillars of health: eating well, moving often, challenging your mind, laughing always, staying…

Workout to feel better; Physically and Mentally

The relationship between mental and physical health is undeniably inseparable. We often treat them as differing realms, science and personal experiences alike show us that our minds and bodies are deeply intertwined. A mental health struggle can manifest physical symptoms–headache, fatigue, and a weakened immune system—quite quickly. Similarly, changes in physical health can trigger feelings…

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Training Plans are Great, Most of the Time

That question can not be answered in one blog post nor can it be a general answer. It is very dependent on the person, their goals, their motivation, their current state of health, etc. From my experience of following training plans (and prescribing them for my clients) is that you should NOT follow a plan…

For The Love of Trail Running

After having my baby, I felt stuck in my training. I was following a program that promised results, but each workout drained me, leaving me more exhausted than fulfilled. I thought I had to stick with it because I had goals and desires. Some of those are tied to an old version of myself that…

A view of a tree and a boulder at Joshua tree national park in California

How to travel with fitness in mind

Let’s be real, travel is something people look forward to all year long. They store up their PTO, plan the vacation cruise, and tick off the days on the calendar. They book the all-inclusive Cabo vacation, eating and drinking like it’s their last day on Earth. Now, there is absolutely nothing wrong with that. DO…

5 Podcasts that will get you stoked on adventure!

I listen to adventure, wellness, and fitness podcasts because they provide a perfect blend of inspiration, education, and motivation. These podcasts fuel my passion for pushing physical and mental boundaries. Offering real-world stories of individuals overcoming challenges and achieving extraordinary feats. They help me stay updated on the latest fitness trends, techniques, and wellness practices,…

saunaing is a great tool for recovery after workouts

Saunaing; How to Benefit From the Practice:

Saunaing, a practice with roots in Finnish culture, has gained widespread popularity for its numerous health benefits. Here are 5 reasons why incorporating regular sauna sessions into your routine can be a game-changer for your overall well-being. 1. Improved Cardiovascular Health One of the most significant benefits of regular sauna use is its positive…

Dynamic bouldering on the steep climbing wall at summit strength and fitness

How to best transition from outdoor to indoor climbing

As the seasons change and outdoor climbing spots become less accessible due to weather, many climbers find themselves transitioning from crag to gym (outdoor to indoor climbing). While indoor climbing offers a controlled environment to maintain and even improve your skills, the shift from natural rock to plastic holds can be a bit of an…

Fuel and recovery are essential for training

How to properly enhance and fuel your endurance events

Surrounding yourself with people who do cool activities usually inspires YOU to do those same hobbies. At Summit, there are a lot of people doing rad shi*t. Such as People who travel to Spain, Italy, and Utah to climb big walls. Or individuals who Mountain Bike on daring terrain. We even have members who send…

Add these movements to your routine to become more resilient

Designing a workout plan or just going to the gym without a plan at all can be very overwhelming. Most gyms have a vast amount of unnecessary machines or the latest “six-pack ab” gizmo. On top of that, there are people of all shapes and sizes who know what without any professional help. Being in this…

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