Masks, temperature checks, and strict sanitizing procedures are the new normal as gyms and fitness facilities reopen across Utah after the coronavirus shutdown. Rob Dunfield, owner of Holladay Health & Fitness, says about his reopening, “It has been great. Eighty percent have come back and want to get right back into it.” When Dunfield was forced to close the doors of … [Read more...]
Learn from an Ultrarunner how to Train, Eat, and Live on High
Interview with the ultrarunner Eli White LISTEN TO THE PODCAST: OR WATCH THE VIDEO: Ultramarathons and trail running have taken off huge in Utah. Today hundreds if not thousands of people are hitting the trails enjoying nature and making the connection with their body and with their surroundings. Ultrarunner Eli White moved to Utah just for our amazing trails … [Read more...]
The Benefits of Local Gyms in Utah
“Lose weight.” “Get in shape.” “Fit in fitness.” Any way you phrase it, wanting to get healthier and lose a few pounds ranked as the top News Years resolution for 2014, according to the University of Scranton Journal of Clinical Psychology. Sadly, only eight percent of Americans who make such resolutions follow through with them. Although Utah often ranks as one of the … [Read more...]
Kale: The Superfood
Utah’s celebrity fitness trainer and nutritionist Angela Martindale calls kale “the most amazing superfood.” The leafy-green vegetable is surprisingly easy to grow in our climate. Some may consider kale a cold weather crop, but it’s incredibly durable throughout the year. Loaded with micronutrients, kale is also high in iron and calcium (more than milk) and works as an … [Read more...]
Strong Over 50: East-coast Phenom Spreads to Salt Lake City
The name of the gym is Strong over 50, with the emphasis on strong. Although marketed towards the boomer generation anyone can benefit from a workout that increases strength, balance and flexibility. The SO system utilizes suspension straps attached to an aluminum bar. By holding onto the bar, a person can balance while using their own weight to exercise. “If you can stand … [Read more...]
Pole Dancing Competition Too Sexy
Davis County Commissioner Bret Millburn "has an issue" with the overly sexy way pole dancing is portrayed and attempted to stop fitness competition. by Rebecca Edwards After an embroiled controversy, Davis County Commissioner Bret Millburn has relented and approved Utah's first pole dancing contest. Utah Stories first explored the fitness side of pole dancing in our top … [Read more...]