Taryn Bagrosky teaches Pilates and works as a personal trainer at Peak Physique Complete Fitness Studio (3915 E. Exposition Ave., 303-698- 5741). Some of her tips:
Approach exercise creatively: Shovel snow, dig in the garden, or go for a brisk walk.
Do something active for 30 to 45 minutes every day, and push yourself (working out a little harder than you’d prefer) three times a week.
Use down time — waiting at a red light, sitting on the couch — to do isometric abdominal exercise: Stretch your spine long, pressing your abdominal muscles toward your spine.
When you walk, pretend you’re wearing a skimpy swimsuit. You’ll instinctively tighten your abdominal muscles, pull your shoulders down and back, and stand straighter.
Vary your workout routine: Instead of the Stairmaster, run up the steps at Red Rocks. Instead of a treadmill, go for a hike. Try a Pilates or yoga class.
Work intervals into your routine: 90 seconds of very intense exercise that leaves you breathless, followed by 90 seconds of recovery, and repeat.
Try eating four to six small meals (5 ounces of protein, e.g., chicken, turkey burger, eggs, yogurt) instead of three big meals a day.
Claire Martin
