Fort Collins Fitness Blog

20 Years of Changing Lives!

Today is the day. Twenty years ago on August 24, 2003, I received my official notification from the Colorado Secretary of State's office that: "Core Fitness and Nutrition, LLC has complied with the applicable provisions of the laws of the State of Colorado and on this...

How to Set Healthy Diet Goals

When it comes to healthy diet goals, have you ever told yourself that you can’t eat certain things, such as sugar, or that you “shouldn’t be eating that much”? Are you trying to “save” calories, or are you aiming to lose weight? If neither of those is working, it...

How to Create the Perfect Home Gym

If you're looking to start working out at home, one of the most important factors in getting started will be your home gym setup. If you're thinking about creating a home gym but aren't sure how to set it up, this guide will help you through the entire process. We'll...

5 Reasons to Try Spinning Workouts

It's the fitness trend of the century - spinning workouts! Are you tired of not getting the fitness results you expect from your daily workouts? Do you feel like you're running every day but never getting anywhere? If your answer is yes, it might be time to spin some...

Exercises for Mountain Bikers

So, you've decided you're in Fort Collins, right next to the mountains, why not get a mountain bike and take advantage of all the amazing weather and single-track trails right in your backyard? You run to your local bike shop, spend more money than you thought you...

Sports Supplements – The Pros and Cons

Sports supplements have always been popular for athletes, but everyday people are now purchasing supplements from a billion-dollar-a-year industry. These people want to boost their athletic performance. Sports supplements can be incredibly helpful, but there are also...

Staying Motivated with your Exercise Program

Finding the right exercise program and sticking to it is not only difficult but obviously allows you to reap the benefits down the road. Not only do you get to stay in shape, but you can eliminate the extra pounds and prevent many health issues. However, the main...

End of Year 2021

It's the end of the year! We made it! 🙂 Where do I start with 2021? So much has happened this year. To put it in a nutshell...I have never had a year like this year. 2021 will be remembered as the year that my business exploded. When the beginning of 2021 rolled...

Which Smartwatch is Best For You?

If you want a good fitness smartwatch, you either go for a Fitbit or an Apple Watch. But which one is the better option for you? That depends on a variety of factors as you might imagine. It all comes down to understanding what you expect and what features you want...

Mental Health and Exercise

Is it possible to improve your mental health through exercise and establishing a great fitness routine? The short answer is yes. Exercise is by far one of the best ways for you to boost your mental health and push it to the next level. It’s also exciting, a lot of...

Exercises for Mountain Bikers

So, you've decided you're in Fort Collins, right next to the mountains, why not get a mountain bike and take advantage of all the amazing weather and single-track trails right in your backyard? You run to your local bike shop, spend more money than you thought you...

Sports Supplements – The Pros and Cons

Sports supplements have always been popular for athletes, but everyday people are now purchasing supplements from a billion-dollar-a-year industry. These people want to boost their athletic performance. Sports supplements can be incredibly helpful, but there are also...

Staying Motivated with your Exercise Program

Finding the right exercise program and sticking to it is not only difficult but obviously allows you to reap the benefits down the road. Not only do you get to stay in shape, but you can eliminate the extra pounds and prevent many health issues. However, the main...