Strength
Three Ways to Get Active in the Pool (Lap Swimming Not Included!)
As the seasons change, many of us are looking for fun and unique ways to spice up our typical fitness routines. What better way to make a splash than by taking to the pool and giving aqua fitness a try? Most people think of lap swimming when it comes to incorporating a pool into their…
Read MoreSeven Questions About Physical Therapy, Answered
Physical therapists are movement experts. Not only do they help individuals reduce pain, but they actively improve and restore mobility and help people stay active throughout their lifespans. Physical therapy is an excellent way to achieve both your recovery and health and fitness goals. Despite remarkable results from physical therapy on a regular basis, physical…
Read MoreLoseSmart: Guests Receive Expert Coaching in Private Sessions
Every LoseSmart guest is on a unique journey deserving personalized attention and care. Meeting those needs is the top priority of Skyterra’s expert staff. LoseSmart, a four-week program for sustainable weight loss where people of all shapes and sizes embrace new ways to be fit and healthy, is limited to a small group of participants…
Read MoreLoseSmart: Benchmarking Reveals Exciting Improvements
In Skyterra’s highly effective LoseSmart program, ‘we meet you where you are’ is more than a simple phrase; it’s a promise. LoseSmart guests arrive at Skyterra with varying abilities, and through modified exercises and specialized equipment, Skyterra’s experienced fitness instructors meet guests where they are. In order to understand guests’ starting points and goals for…
Read MoreLoseSmart: A Unique and Supportive Approach to Fitness
Many LoseSmart guests aren’t sure what to expect in their first fitness class on campus. “When I arrived on campus, I was nervous,” said one recent LoseSmart guest. “The nerves quickly faded away as the staff welcomed me with open arms. They helped me, inspired me, and showed me what I could accomplish and how…
Read MoreLoseSmart works like ‘nun’ other
When Diane Brown first arrived at Skyterra Wellness Retreat for her LoseSmart stay, she did not know what to expect. What she did know was that she was ready to make some changes in her life. “When the handwriting is on the wall in big flaming letters, you tend to pay attention,” she says. For…
Read MoreFour weeks in: Skyterra leadership takes on LoseSmart
Skyterra’s fearless leaders are tackling eight weeks in the LoseSmart program after spending years focused on crafting the world-class retreat guests experience today. Skyterra Owner Sue Crowell and General Manager Teresa Ostler decided to join the program starting in February to focus on taking care of themselves and adding consistent movement throughout the day. Like…
Read MoreThe Three Things That Are Preventing You From Losing Fat
How you lose weight matters. People believe a lot of incorrect information about weight loss and fat loss. We want you to lose weight in a healthy and smart way so that you can stop yo-yo dieting for good. The idea that weight loss only happens when people eat less and move more is not…
Read MoreSix Ways to Spice Up Your At-Home Workouts
Many gym-goers across the country are finding themselves in a frustrating situation. Daily routines of going to the gym to exercise have come to an abrupt halt, and we’re forced to find makeshift weights and workout spaces in the comfort of our homes. There is one common problem though: it seems like there are not…
Read MoreDaily Living Movements to Master
In the 17 years between 1992 and 2009, admissions to skilled nursing facilities increased almost threefold, from 28 to 80 per 1,000 Medicare beneficiaries. Additionally, over 1.3 million Americans now live in nursing homes (1). We’re not only not moving, but we’re not training our movement in the way that leads to “exceptional survival” -…
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