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16 Departments

Fitness in the City

Fort Collins’ Best Workouts

Start 2024 With Zero Proof Mixology

Cheers to healthy libations to start the new year off right

Flying Through the Air in “Corteo”

What health and fitness looks like for a Cirque du Soleil traveling acrobat

Shred the Slopes

It’s now easier than ever to try any winter sport

Lifestyle Letter

Healthy Lifestyle FITNESS

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IN THE CITY Fort Collins’ Best Workouts ARTICLE BY MACEY VANDENMEERENDONK

H EA LT H Y LIF E ST Y LE | FIT N E SS

1 1. F45 TR A INING F45 Training combines elements of high-intensity interval training, circuit training, and functional strength movements to provide an effective and efficient workout for any fitness level. F45 members work out together in a team training environment led by expert trainers with workouts designed to be modified to suit individual needs and abilities. F45 emphasizes community, dynamic workouts, and a supportive team environment meant for achieving anyone’s fitness goals.

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Tundra Fitness emphasizes the individual, their specific goals, needs, and lifestyle in their personal training and coaching services. Fitness is all about being a better you and there is no one-size-fits-all. Starting your fitness journey can often feel daunting. Tundra Fitness helps to set you up with all the tools, knowledge, and accountability that will ensure you succeed now and build habits that will last a lifetime.

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5. BIKING Fort Collins is named a platinum level bikefriendly city, and for good reason! With hundreds of miles of bike lanes and trails, it’s easy to get around on two wheels. Lory State Park is a near-by option for experienced and inexperienced bikers. With 26 miles of trails, ranging from easy to difficult, it’s a convenient place to get a biking workout in. Whether you hit the trails or decide to pedal your commute, Fort Collins makes biking an accessible form of exercise and mode of transportation.

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With the Fort Collins Running Club and running clubs associated with local breweries, there are plenty of opportunities to find a welcoming running community to help motivate and support your running and fitness goals. These local run clubs offer challenges, races, and meetups to get you into gear while connecting with people in a supportive atmosphere.

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Start 2024 off on the right foot with these zero-proof “cocktails.” After another season of decadence, January is the perfect time to imbibe some zero-proof concoctions. These alcohol-free drinks bring all the flavor, and the fun of cocktails, minus a headache the next day. Each of these libations has bright, interesting flavor combinations, created to awaken your palette while maintaining healthful benefits from the fresh ingredients. Here at Fort Collins City Lifestyle, we love everything to do with food and drink. While creating these drinks, it was all about finding fresh ingredients that pack a punch when it comes to health benefits, vitamins, and minerals. When you use fresh ingredients and fresh herbs, you’ll be amazed at how much flavor you get, without adding a ton of sugar. Two of the drinks have carbonation added, so you get the effervescence you crave from a soda, without all the chemicals and added ingredients that can be harmful to your health. Each drink has health benefits, and is as fun to drink as it is to make! CONTINUED >

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Because it’s blended, the Thai Style Refresher tastes decadent. With the addition of mint and basil, you get so much flavor and brightness without the addition of extra sugar. Coconut milk is rich in antioxidants as well as vitamins C and E, which are great for your hair and skin. Mango adds a burst of fresh tropical flavor, with a host of vitamins and minerals like vitamins A, C, and K, potassium, beta-carotene, folate, and magnesium.

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Using some of the best Northern Colorado has to offer, the Colorado Cherry Company’s tart cherry juice gives this drink a great base. Pineapple juice brightens up the tart cherry, and the vanilla hints from the syrup bring all of the flavors together. This drink gives you a healthy dose of potassium, iron, magnesium, vitamins C and B6, all of which can give your immune system a much-needed boost this time of year.

C H E E RY C H E R RY ingredients: • Pineapple juice • Tart cherry juice • Pineapple and vanilla simple syrup (recipe below) • Club soda • Pineapple wedge for garnish

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directions: In a mixing glass combine ¼ cup of pineapple juice, ¼ cup of tart cherry juice, and ½ oz pineapple vanilla simple syrup. Stir until all ingredients are mixed well. Pour over ice and top with club soda. Garnish the glass with a wedge of pineapple. For the pineapple vanilla simple syrup- In a saucepan combine 1 cup of water and 1 cup of sugar. Add about a cup of fresh-cut pineapple, and the inside of 1 vanilla bean. Vanilla extract will work also if you don’t have a vanilla bean, but the flavor is best with a fresh bean. Bring to a boil and let boil for 5 minutes. Let cool on the stove, then pour into a container. Store in the refrigerator.

The tart pink grapefruit pairs perfectly with the rich pomegranate in this drink to create a powerhouse of vitamin C. Floral notes from the elderflower tonic balances flavors and creates a unique flavor combination. Thyme is used not only to look beautiful on the glass but as an aromatic. As you take a sip, and smell the thyme, the delicate nuances of the elderflower pop out. The pomegranate seeds (nature's sprinkles) add a nice crunch, as well as heart-healthy fiber.

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FLYING THROUGH THE AIR IN “CORTEO”

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B ACK STAGE | FI TNES S

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Marie-Christine Bergeron has made a career out of flying through the air with the greatest of ease. As an acrobat in Cirque du Soleil’s “Corteo,” she wows audiences all over the world with the touring show. Bergeron sat down with us to talk about what it means to be an elite athlete with Cirque du Soleil and the roles of fitness, nutrition, and mental health in her work.

LS: CAN YOU TELL US A LITTLE BIT ABOUT YOUR EXPERIENCE AS A TRAINER AND AS AN ACROBAT?

MCB: I am an acrobat and I’m also a strength and conditioning artist coach. I have been doing gymnastics since I was little, and then as a teenager, I was doing diving, going from state fair to state fair around the US. From there, I was meant to go into sports science at university. But instead of getting into university, I applied for circus school. In my last year of circus school, I auditioned for Cirque Du Soleil and I got in. CONTINUED >

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When Corteo closed, I started working in a gym where I did my certification to become a personal trainer. When Corteo reopened, I ended up doing it online and in person. Those courses are quite rigorous, so it took me a while to complete. Then I did my nutrition course. I’m also a certified nutritionist.

LS: WHAT DO YOU DO AS YOUR DAILY FITNESS ROUTINE, BESIDES THE SHOW?

MCB: I usually come here [the gym] quite early during the day because I like to get a little workout done. Sometimes I workout with some of the artists during the day. If I have a training, I’ll warm up an hour before, do a bit of legs, and do a full-body workout just to make sure everything is awake and ready to do the training. I usually take a little break and eat at least two hours before the show. Then, 45 minutes before the show I’ll do another little 25 or 30-minute warmup, just to make sure everything is ready to go.

LS: CAN YOU SHARE SOME EXAMPLES OF EXERCISES OR ROUTINES TO IMPROVE STRENGTH, FLEXIBILITY, AND ENDURANCE FOR THE PERFORMERS?

MCB: For the performance, it depends on which act. For example, the girls that are hanging from the chandelier, doing the splits. They need to be super strong in that split position. Every act is very particular with their needs in the circus. It’s not one workout for all. I love to train Rossiter [a series of deep stretches that remodel the body’s connective tissues, providing better mobility, more free movements, and pain relief]. I’ve learned it on tour with Corteo.

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LS: HOW DO YOU INCORPORATE YOUR NUTRITIONIST KNOWLEDGE INTO WHAT YOU DO DAY TO DAY?

MCB: We’re always conscious of what we’re eating. I know if I eat a massive chocolate cake, as good as it is, I won’t be able to do a good job on the trampoline two hours later. For me, I would rather eat small meals often. Some people would rather not eat a lot during the day and have a big meal after the second show at night. There’s no magic formula or one-size-fits-all.

LS: HOW DO YOU WORK ON YOUR MENTAL HEALTH WHILE ON TOUR?

MCB: This is a tough one on tour sometimes. A lot of people on the weekend go on long hikes. We also have a little climbing crew so they love to find walls where they go climbing or bouldering. People love to go camping on the weekend. Just escape. Most of us tend to wake up early and CONTINUED >

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LS: HAVE YOU ALWAYS WANTED TO PERFORM?

MCB: Of course! When I was eight years old, I saw the dress rehearsal of “Alegria” and I don’t remember anything of it, but I remember I felt like I was amazed at how transformed I was after seeing that show. When I was a teenager I got a ticket to see “Varekai,” and the same thing! I remember how I felt watching the show, amazed and impressed! It was magical. It was above and beyond. I hope the audience feels anything like that when they watch us. See Bergeron and company when they come to Loveland’s Blue Arena at the Budweiser Events Center with Cirque du Soleil’s “Corteo,” January 25th–28th.

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Low Lunge (Parsva Anjaneyasana) Stand taller and open your side body in this low lunge variation.

Bridge Pose (Setu Bandha Sarvangasana) Project radiance up and out from your heart while strengthening your back body.

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Camel Pose (Ustrasana) Open your heart for increased confidence and counteract “text neck” while you’re at it.

CAN YOGA HELP BUILD SELF-ESTEEM? Confidence is all about feeling good in your own skin, and practicing yoga makes you more aware of your body. You are tuning into your breath, your feelings, and your true vision. Physically it strengthens you. Mentally it helps you focus. With improved posture, you stand taller; and with a clear mind you are more prepared and confident to take on what comes your way.

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