We are back, WOOHOO! Opening back up is extremely exciting, but also comes with responsibility. We are limiting class sizes, cleaning multiple times per day, spacing out class times, along with many other additions to keep our community safe. We will be excited and hyped up to get that first workout and push hard. Think about what “pushing yourself” looks like right now. What can you do to set yourself up for success? How do you want to feel the day after your first workout? YOU have a responsibility to keep yourself safe when you come back and here are a few tips to help you navigate this transition.
Read MoreThere is nothing worst than laying in bed and not being able to fall asleep. We all function better in our daily lives when we are rested and have a routine. Sleep functions the same way, it needs a consistent routine to give you the best results. With all the outside activity and BLDRHome workouts, sleep is the time our muscles have the chance to recover and rebuild. Getting a good night sleep is more effective for building strength than going into the gym when your exhausted. Here are three tips to fall asleep quickly, and make your time in bed as effective as possible.
Read MoreI think we can all agree that eating the right things in quarantine is TOUGH! It’s so easy to snack all day, eat late at night, indulge in sweet treats, order unhealthy take out food, and lose motivation with “eating healthy.” Here are five ways that can help you get back on track. Think about your big, “Why.” Why did you decide to eat healthy in the first place? Why did you first start working out? Why did you want to improve yourself in the past, and why do you want to improve yourself now? These answers can be anything you want them to be, and will look different for everyone.
Read MoreEveryone deals with stress and anxiety differently. When it comes to being stuck inside your house for an extended period of time, stress presents itself and is unrecognizable at times. I have found myself at times becoming anxious with situations and tasks in which I typically excel at and even enjoy. When this happens, stop, try to name the feeling, and give yourself compassion and room to breath. Do you feel this happening to you at all? If so, here are 5 ways I try to calm my anxiety and get through the day…
Read MoreHello BLDR Family!
How are you doing? I hope you all are hanging in there and fighting the good fight!
During these past few weeks I have found myself with a lot of “free time.” During the first week, I found a lot of things I needed to do, projects around the house that needed completing, and self assigned chores I could go above and beyond on. Once all of those things were finished and I was feeling pretty good about myself, the “free time” started setting in. I thought it was “nice” not to have a schedule and kind of fly by the seat of my pants and do anything and nothing for a few days. This lifestyle quickly turned into confusion and misdirection in my actions and thoughts.
Dwight D. Eisenhower defined Freedom as, "the opportunity for self-discipline. Without a disciplined schedule, chaos and complacency and confusion move in.”
Read MoreWe already know that getting your daily workout in boosts your mind body and soul, but it also boosts your immune system. Getting into the gym and moving your body at least 30 minutes per day increases weight loss, healthy blood flow to your heart and body, reduces stress, boosts your energy and mood, and increases your ability to confidently go about your day. Even though the gym is closed, you have everything you need at home to keep moving and stay mindful.
Read MoreWith the ever changing landscape of Covid-19, we would like to be as transparent as possible with our plans. Boulder Athletics plans to remain open as long as it is responsible and safe to do so. We understand the important role that the gym, exercise, and the community play in your lives but we also know the gravity of the situation and want to take all necessary precautions for safety.
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