PHYSICAL ACTIVITY MOVEMENT
Being active has many benefits. Here are ideas of how to fit more movement into your day.
Discounts for Art of Fitness, and Pure Barre & Cyclebar in Aspen
Pitkin County is a member of the Aspen Chamber Resort Association (ACRA), and gets ACRA membership discounts. Make sure to say that you are a Pitkin County employee, an ACRA member to get discounts at Art of Fitness and Pure Barre & Cyclebar in Aspen.
Resources
Pitkin Outside Trail Finder
Pitkin Outside Trail Finder (a project of Pitkin County’s Open Space & Trails) is an interactive map and trail route planner focused on recreational opportunities in the Roaring Fork Valley, including trails, climbing, river access, public fishing, and more.
Free Yoga and Fitness You Tube Videos
Click on the Yoga Studio and Fitness Center logo to take you directly to the workouts!
Do You Know? Exercise can lift your mood and improve your mental health!
Relieves stress - Reduces fatigue, improves alertness, and enhances overall cognitive function.
Releases endorphins - Reduces pain and increases feelings of euphoria and well-being.
Reduces anxiety - Individuals who are physically active have lower rates of anxiety and depression then those with a sedentary lifestyle.
Helps control addiction - Sparks dopamine production in your brain which improves mood, motivation, and feelings of well-being and attention.
Inspires creativity - One workout boosts creativity for up to two hours.
For adults, there is solid evidence that shows that regular physical activity improves brain function and cognition, and helps to prevent 8 types of cancers, including cancers of the bladder, breast, colon, endometrium, esophagus, kidney, stomach, and lungs. Physical activity also reduces the risk of dementia and Alzheimer's disease.
