Week One Huffing for Stuffing Training
Beginner Runner This program is for individuals who have not run at all, not run for a long time, run just a little, or run at a beginner level and would like to start out slow. If you are a consistent runner or if you find this program to not be challenging enough...
Member of the Month~ Janet Cassidy
My name is Janet Cassidy and I moved to Bozeman almost 4 years ago. When I moved to Bozeman I weighed 330lbs and was a type II diabetic. I didn’t struggle with my weight, I just lived with it. I was never a yo yo dieter I just enjoyed food too much! But as time...
Spice up your diet with…Blueberries!
Packed with antioxidants and phytoflavinoids, these berries are also high in potassium and vitamin C, making them the top choice of doctors and nutritionists. Not only can they lower your risk of heart disease and cancer, they are also anti-inflammatory. BLUEBERRIES...
Leah’s Hike Picks
Does the thought of another bout of cardio on the elliptical or treadmill got you down? Time to get outside then! Chances are, one of the very reasons you live in Bozeman is the recreational opportunities that are right outside your door. Here are my three...
Ridge Recommended Reading
Recommended Reading: . . . This is not a “diet book.” Rather it advocates lifestyle choices that the authors believe will promote healthy aging. The target audience is women [and men] over the age of 50 who want to do all they can to minimize the decline in health and...
Introducing Jaimie Noble, our nutritionist!
The Ridge is pleased to announce we have a new nutritionist on staff, Jaimie Noble! She will be hosting a free nutrition seminar Wednesday, July 14th at 6:30 pm called "Inside the Food Pyramid." Come explore all of the food groups and learn how to get the right...
Staff Picks Workout Playlist
The music you choose to listen to can make a huge impact on your workout mood and intensity. We asked some of our staff what they like to listen to during their workouts and came up with a playlist full of oldies, hard rock, hip hop, and everything in between. If...
Losing Weight…Not always easy as pie
Check out this article Personal Trainer Jackie Corcoran forwarded to me. It talks about the many complex reasons people struggle to lose weight but gives you solutions on how to combat them! It's Hard to Lose Weight...
How Many Exercises Should I Do per Muscle Group?
Jackie Corcoran, Personal Trainer at The Ridge Athletic Club, just picked up a new book at Barnes & Noble called "The Women's Health Big Book of Exercises." It's an awesome book that gives you the correct technique, muscle groups, and variations of tons of...