SETTING THE STAGE
// editor’s letter
THE COLORADO
HOME LIFE STYLE Our connection begins with home.
TALK OF THE TOWN
PHOTO: CHAD CHISHOLM
DELIVERING
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LET’S GET PHYSICAL WE’RE ALL FAMILIAR with the physical benefits of exercise, but did you know your emotional and mental health improves with exercise, too? Historically, the mind, body and spirit were treated as separate entities, but experts now know theyʼre intertwined. The World Health Organization (WHO) states, “health is a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmityˮ so itʼs no wonder that exercise can improve your mood, attitude, and mind ─ things we can all use more of. This issue offers a holistic approach to fitness trends, starting with the soothing soaks of Colorado hot springs on pg. 18 and local health food trends on pg. 20. We also spoke to farming experts at Knapp Ranch, who provided some spring garden gourmet goodness on pg. 24. Home gyms and virtual workouts have skyrocketed since the beginning of the pandemic, and we’re here for it! Learn about some of our favorite classes on pg. 36. Speaking of working out, Heather Harrington of Compass Fitness Denver opens up about her personal and professional wellness. Her commitment to overall health (including laughter ─ the best medicine) led her to face her own health issue while running two gyms, raising a daughter and navigating the global pandemic on pg. 56. Now, we all can’t be as chiseled at our cover model Gregg Avedon, but we can take his expert advice on how to live our best lives. Spoiler alert ─ it takes drive, laser-like focus, education and a passion to succeed. In his 33-year modeling career, Gregg has done this and more but, through it all, his family has always come first. Jon Rizzi caught up with him and shares his insights on pg.40.
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Did you know one of the best ways to improve your health, is to improve your sleep? Better sleep means better overall health so read up on the latest sleep trends on pg. 68. Make sure you check out pg. 34 for tips to enhance your healthy glow. Finally, turn to pg. 72 to learn about the Yampah Spa Vapor Caves in Glenwood Springs. A scenic train ride from Denver offers visual relaxation, while caves heat up the healing with long-lasting benefits. We’re all on our own journeys, so it’s just as important to support and celebrate each other as it is to accomplish our individual goals. My personal goal is that we can elevate our collective health─mind, body, and spirit and keep cheering each other on no matter where our roads lead. So here’s to your health, my health, our health! With Gratitude,
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Hillary Locke Mujica
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may 2021 // AvidLifestyle
