{"id":2443364,"date":"2019-04-24T10:00:58","date_gmt":"2019-04-24T16:00:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.aspentimes.com\/?p=304580"},"modified":"2019-04-24T10:00:58","modified_gmt":"2019-04-24T16:00:58","slug":"exercise-is-a-reward-not-punishment","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/alwaysmountaintime.com\/kspn\/local-news\/exercise-is-a-reward-not-punishment\/","title":{"rendered":"Exercise is a reward, not punishment"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"swift-gallery\" readability=\"6.5593220338983\">\n<ul id=\"imageGallery-304580-94\" class=\"gallery list-unstyled\">\n<li data-thumb=\"https:\/\/cdn.aspentimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2019\/04\/basalt-gym-pano-150x150.jpg\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.aspentimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2019\/04\/basalt-gym-pano.jpg\" data-sub-html=\"| Photos courtesy of Colorado 24\/7 Fitness-Basalt.\" class=\"h-100\">\n<div class=\"row no-gutters h-100\">\n<div class=\"col my-auto\" readability=\"6\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.aspentimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2019\/04\/basalt-gym-pano.jpg\" alt><\/p>\n<div class=\"caption\" readability=\"7\">\n<p><strong>Photos courtesy of Colorado 24\/7 Fitness-Basalt.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li data-thumb=\"https:\/\/cdn.aspentimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2019\/04\/IMG_0356-150x150.jpg\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.aspentimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2019\/04\/IMG_0356-1024x576.jpg\" data-sub-html=\"Strength training equipment. | Photos courtesy of Colorado 24\/7 Fitness-Basalt.\" class=\"h-100\">\n<div class=\"row no-gutters h-100\">\n<div class=\"col my-auto\" readability=\"6\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.aspentimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2019\/04\/IMG_0356-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Strength training equipment.\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"caption\" readability=\"7\">\n<p><strong>Photos courtesy of Colorado 24\/7 Fitness-Basalt.<\/strong><br \/>Strength training equipment.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li data-thumb=\"https:\/\/cdn.aspentimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2019\/04\/IMG_0430-150x150.jpg\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.aspentimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2019\/04\/IMG_0430-1024x576.jpg\" data-sub-html=\"The group fitness room. | Photos courtesy of Colorado 24\/7 Fitness-Basalt.\" class=\"h-100\">\n<div class=\"row no-gutters h-100\">\n<div class=\"col my-auto\" readability=\"6\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.aspentimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2019\/04\/IMG_0430-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"The group fitness room.\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"caption\" readability=\"7\">\n<p><strong>Photos courtesy of Colorado 24\/7 Fitness-Basalt.<\/strong><br \/>The group fitness room.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li data-thumb=\"https:\/\/cdn.aspentimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2019\/04\/IMG_1032-150x150.jpg\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.aspentimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2019\/04\/IMG_1032-1024x768.jpg\" data-sub-html=\"The free weights and barbell area. | Photos courtesy of Colorado 24\/7 Fitness-Basalt.\" class=\"h-100\">\n<div class=\"row no-gutters h-100\">\n<div class=\"col my-auto\" readability=\"6\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.aspentimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2019\/04\/IMG_1032-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"The free weights and barbell area.\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"caption\" readability=\"7\">\n<p><strong>Photos courtesy of Colorado 24\/7 Fitness-Basalt.<\/strong><br \/>The free weights and barbell area.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li data-thumb=\"https:\/\/cdn.aspentimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2019\/04\/New-BIkes-150x150.jpg\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.aspentimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2019\/04\/New-BIkes-1024x768.jpg\" data-sub-html=\"Indoor cycling bikes at Colorado 24\/7 Fitness-Basalt. | Photos courtesy of Colorado 24\/7 Fitness-Basalt.\" class=\"h-100\">\n<div class=\"row no-gutters h-100\">\n<div class=\"col my-auto\" readability=\"6.5\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.aspentimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2019\/04\/New-BIkes-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Indoor cycling bikes at Colorado 24\/7 Fitness-Basalt.\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"caption\" readability=\"8\">\n<p><strong>Photos courtesy of Colorado 24\/7 Fitness-Basalt.<\/strong><br \/>Indoor cycling bikes at Colorado 24\/7 Fitness-Basalt.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"caption-toggle\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aspentimes.com\/news\/exercise-is-a-reward-not-punishment-sponsored\/#\" class=\"show-captions\">Show Captions<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aspentimes.com\/news\/exercise-is-a-reward-not-punishment-sponsored\/#\" class=\"hide-captions\">Hide Captions<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>When Lauren Hinson finally realized that exercise was so much more than a tool for weight loss, she developed a relationship with the gym that has had positive impacts on both her personal life and career.<\/p>\n<p>Hinson \u2014 manager at Colorado 24\/7 Fitness-Basalt, which merged with the Gym of Basalt \u2014 became a personal trainer so she could connect with people who viewed exercise like she once did.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI used to think of the gym as punishment; it was a place I would only go when I needed to lose weight and once I had accomplished my goal I would quit,\u201d Hinson said. \u201cI had hit an all-time high on the scale in about 2011 and made a commitment to myself to get to a healthy weight and stay there. I learned that if I exercised a few times a week \u2014 not just for weight loss \u2014 I actually felt better and slept better. I began to think of exercise as something that made me feel good, not as a punishment for something I ate.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>With this mentality, it\u2019s obvious why Hinson runs a gym that prioritizes its members\u2019 goals and lifestyles. Colorado 24\/7 Fitness is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and offers about 30 group fitness classes per week throughout the day and evening to meet all members\u2019 scheduling needs.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Busy schedule? No problem<\/strong><br \/>Time is the biggest barrier to fitness, which is why Colorado 24\/7 Fitness tries to eliminate this problem by staying open and flexible. Hinson said spending time on yourself, to take care of your health and fitness, is arguably one of the most important things on anyone\u2019s daily schedule.<\/p>\n<p>Some members schedule their gym sessions or group fitness classes on their work calendars so they can treat workouts just like any other important meeting.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe are all busy, especially those who have to drive from downvalley to work in Aspen. We offer 24-hour access so that we are able to help members remove excuses,\u201d she said. \u201cThey have the freedom to come in and get their workout in at any time of day that works for them. We have an early crowd before 5 a.m., and our late-night members who come in after 9 p.m.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Thanks to its merger with Colorado 24\/7 Fitness last September, members can also access those gym locations in Glenwood Springs, New Castle, Silt and Rifle, with access to discounted spa services at La Provence Spa in Glenwood.<\/p>\n<p>With the convenience part taken care of, Hinson hopes members can focus on themselves in positive ways. She wants new members especially to remember that any exercise program shouldn\u2019t be about quick results.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cPeople tend to go really hard when they are first starting out at the gym, thinking that more workouts will get them faster results, but that tends to get them burned out and they give up,\u201d she said. \u201cSlow and steady wins the race. Aim for 2 to 3 workouts your first couple of weeks, and get into a yoga class for some recovery. You can\u2019t pour from an empty cup \u2014 you have to take care of yourself before you can care for others.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><strong>Community environment, expert staff<\/strong><br \/>When members walk through the door at Colorado 24\/7 Fitness-Basalt, Hinson wants people to feel welcome. She said that while people might join gyms for personal reasons, she wants them to stay for the community.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cOur gym is a great example of that! Group fitness helps people push harder than they normally would because they are working out together,\u201d she said. \u201cWe push harder in front of people than when we\u2019re alone, and it\u2019s great to get encouragement from our amazing instructors.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The staff includes a variety of backgrounds and fitness experience, including NASM-certified personal trainers who can help with weight loss, building strength, recovering from an injury and sports-specific training. These trainers can work with clients of any age and fitness level to achieve their fitness goals.<\/p>\n<p>Group fitness classes run the gamut from the Bodypump barbell class to GRIT, a 30-minute high-intensity interval training (HIIT) workout. The gym also offers indoor cycling, dance, yoga and Pilates classes. All classes are included with all memberships.<\/p>\n<p>Whether you\u2019re using the free weights and barbell area, weight or cardio machines, or enjoying a group class, Hinson said the environment at Colorado 24\/7 Fitness is relaxed, fun and inclusive. Members cheer each other on and many even form friendships at the gym and hold each other accountable.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe love new people, and we pride ourselves in being able to adjust to beginners and push the advanced members further than they thought they could go,\u201d Hinson said. \u201cIt fulfills me so much when I hear a member of my classes say that they have become stronger, they can ski longer, and they feel great. Exercise will make you look great, but it makes you FEEL even better.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aspentimes.com\/news\/exercise-is-a-reward-not-punishment-sponsored\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">via:: The Aspen Times<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Photos courtesy of Colorado 24\/7 Fitness-Basalt. Photos courtesy of Colorado 24\/7 Fitness-Basalt.Strength training equipment. Photos courtesy of Colorado 24\/7 Fitness-Basalt.The group fitness room. Photos courtesy of Colorado 24\/7 Fitness-Basalt.The free weights and barbell area. Photos courtesy of Colorado 24\/7 Fitness-Basalt.Indoor cycling bikes at Colorado 24\/7 Fitness-Basalt. 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