Health & Fitness for a New Year 2018

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on’t let 2018 be one of those years where you just stay home, eat chips, and fall asleep in front of the TV every night. You’re better than that! Look, we know The Voice is on for like two hours almost every night of the week, but is that a good excuse for not taking care of yourself? Human bodies crave exercise and movement (almost as much as they crave performance-based reality TV shows) ! Don’t let the winter chill keep you from staying active. No excuses!

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chool, homework, holidays, shorter daylight hours, and an ever-increasing pile of essential cold-weather gear become a nearly insurmountable obstacle in the way of staying active during the winter. Adults and children alike often experience a decrease in physical activity as the cold sets in. However, there are options for every lifestyle for bringing exercise inside during the school year.

One of the biggest hurdles for families with busy schedules is finding the time to make sure everyone is getting enough exercise. According to the Centers for Disease Control, children and adolescents should do at least 60 minutes of physical activity every day to ensure the development of healthy bodies and motor skills. However, that hour doesn’t need to be achieved all at once, according to Dr. Saori Braun of UW-Eau Claire’s kinesiology department. Parents can find 15 or 20 minutes at a time to inspire their kids to move around, and the time adds up quickly.

The next step is to work physical activity into a family’s lifestyle. It can be as easy as inviting children to help out with age-appropriate housework, or as involved as signing them up for classes at one (or more) of the various indoor recreation centers in the Chippewa Valley.

Helping keep the house tidy is a great way for children to stay moving inside, according to Braun. Laundry, for example, requires children to squat and lift clothing, which is a resistance exercise, and carry it to and from the washer and dryer. Taking the laundry up and down stairs is an aerobic activity that gets the heart pumping and works the respiratory system.

Once the chores are done, turn on some music and dance! Dancing is something families can enjoy together, and when parents engage with their children through dance they show them that physical activity is fun and fulfilling.

Parental involvement is very impor-

tant to instilling a love of activity in young people, Braun said. Studies show that when children have active caretakers, they are more likely to be active themselves. “It’s a behavior change that has to happen in adults, so they can be role models for kids,” Braun said of developing exercise habits.

If you need to take the show on the road, look for ways to get the family active while you’re out. Mayo Clinic Health System sponsors a play area for small children in Oakwood Mall that has safe equipment for children to climb and play on. If your child is old enough, when you’re at the grocery store allow him or her to walk instead of riding in the cart.

The Chippewa Valley has a multitude of options for indoor fitness in the form of events, activities, classes and leagues.

Plan a weekly family outing to Hobbs Ice Arena for open skating, go bowling or rollerblading, or visit a trampoline park.

For more structured activity, parents can enroll their children in any of the multitude of classes offered in the area. The Eau Claire YMCA and the Eau Claire Indoor Sports Center offer sports leagues and lessons for youths and adults.

Braun admits she might be biased, but recommends gymnastics as an excellent choice for young people. Even beginner classes for toddlers encourage healthy bone, muscle, and respiratory development through running, jumping, and climbing.

“Play is so much more important for kids than making them exercise,” Braun said. When movement is fun, children make positive associations with being active and are more likely to pursue physical activity later in life.

Classes and group activities allow children to play with others, which helps develop social skills alongside physical ones. “When kids play together with other kids, there’s a sense of unity,” Braun said. This feeling, along with working together with others, develops a

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child’s self-confidence.

Exercise is helpful to academic and intellectual improvement as well. When children are active, the blood flow to their brains is increased, aiding in brain development. Additionally, children who get enough physical playtime are better able to focus in more sedentary situations such as class, improving behavior and retention.

As children grow into adolescents, their playtime can become more

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structured with classes and organized sports. Basketball and volleyball are great for continuing bone development: Specifically, jumping causes good stress on bones, which induces structural improvement.

“Taking care of kids, that in itself is a lot of physical activity,” Braun said.

But it’s worthwhile. Maintaining an active family lifestyle helps ensure that children grow up healthy and strong and teaches them to love moving.

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inding small ways to add activity and healthier choices into your daily routine can make big differences over time. Because small changes are easier to incorporate into your life than drastic ones, you will have a better chance of maintaining these changes over time.

Challenge yourself to incorporate three small changes into your day throughout the week. Before you know it, you will have a few new healthy habits!

BEFORE GOING TO THE OFFICE 1. Improve your balance. Practice standing on one leg while brushing your teeth to improve balance. Don’t forget to alternate legs!

2. Stretch each day. Get up five minutes early and incorporate a stretching routine to your morning ritual. Stretching isn’t just for mornings, so go ahead and get your five minutes in at any time during the day!

3. Eat breakfast! Start your day with a healthy breakfast. Adding fruit, yogurt, egg whites, or smoothies to your morning are healthy options to help you get started especially if you are a breakfast skipper!

4. Drink more water. Bring a water bottle with you to work and finish drinking it by the end of your work day.

5. Take extra steps. Don’t search for the closest parking spot! Park farther away from your office entrance at work for easy extra steps.

OFFICE STRATEGIES Enlist the support of co-workers and work together to create a healthier environment.

1. Walk. Incorporate walking lunch breaks with co-workers. Eating a healthy lunch and walking during your breaks does double duty for your health. You will reduce your unhealthy calorie intake and burn calories. It’s a

win-win.

2. Build core strength. Use an exercise ball instead of a chair at your desk to build core strength.

3. Change your break room or office snacking habits. Bring healthy versions of favorite snacks to the office. If you have a candy jar (or drawer) at your desk, eliminate the snacks or replace them with healthier choices. Office break rooms filled with high sugar and high-fat snacks can be hazardous to your health! Fruits and veggies make great choices. You can even opt for a protein bar as a meal replacement or snack.

AT HOME 1. Family exercise. Whether you walk with your dog or you walk with your whole family, taking advantage of local trails and surrounding yourself in nature is an easy exercise option. It’s not about speed or distance. It’s about

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getting out there and moving. Enjoy the views!

2. Make a game of it. If you’re spending time in front of the television with your children, incorporate mini workouts during the commercials. Sit ups, push ups, jumping jacks – you choose the movements. A typical hour of television will contain approximately 15 minutes of commercials, so get off the couch and move!

3. Sleep. A good night’s sleep is essential to your health. Go to bed each night at the same time to develop a sleeping ritual. You will begin to train your body to recognize it’s your time to rest.

Kim Larsen is the Founder of FITNESS EXPO in Eau Claire (fitexpoec. com), which will be held this year on Sept. 15 at the Eau Claire Indoor Sports Center. Learn more about her at her blog, kimbentley.fitness.

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racticing mindful thankfulness is one way to boost your spirits, feel happier, and enhance your overall health. You are invited to join Mayo Clinic Health System for a virtual Gratitude Challenge from Jan. 15 to Feb. 16.

Participants will journal daily about the big and small things in life for which they are thankful, track their efforts to do something kind for others, and challenge themselves to dedicate time to be deliberately present in the moment.

“Many sources agree that having a positive outlook on life can help improve your mental well-being,” says Sara Carstens, director of Community Engagement and Wellness at Mayo

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Clinic Health System. “Sharing kindness and being mindful supports this positive shift. We hope community members will find that, after journaling for 30 days, they notice an improved outlook and an increased feeling of resilience. We encourage people to complete this challenge with their families or the important people in their lives. The value of this program truly is in the journey.”

Go to the “Classes & Events” page at mayoclinichealthsystem.org and search “Gratitude Challenge” to register and print a journal. Journals are private and will not be collected.

At the end of the program, you will be invited to complete an evaluation to receive a small participation prize.

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IN THE NEW YEAR, FOCUS ON MOVING THE CHAINS WHEN WORKING ON IMPROVING YOUR HEALTH, SMALL STEPS CAN ADVANCE YOU TOWARD ULTIMATE GOAL WORDS: KYLE FRANK

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he New Year is here! Were you one of the millions of people who set some new goal or resolution to work on in 2018?

If so, to help you reach it, I think you should watch some football.

I’m serious! Let me explain: You see, the Packers can teach us about a lot more than just football, and although our beloved team in green and gold didn’t make it to the playoffs like most of us had hoped, there is still something we can take away from them when it comes to pursuing our own goals.

When you think about the goal of an NFL game, it’s pretty straightforward: to win. Your goal is the same. You want to “win” in an area of your life, which is why you set some new goals for yourself Dec. 31. In order to walk away with a win on your personal goals, you need a strategy, just like NFL teams need a strategy to win the game. When we start talking strategy, we could go in a million different directions: discuss offense, defense, special teams, etc.

However, we’re going to keep it simple and focus on one main thing – or one

group of people, rather. On the football field, we all seem to forget about those guys who stand on the sideline holding

IF AARON RODGERS DROPS BACK, MISSES THE LINEBACKERS COMING AT HIM FROM THE SIDES, AND GETS SACKED, DOES HE GET BACK IN THE HUDDLE AND SAY “I DON’T KNOW GUYS, I WAS GOING FOR A TOUCHDOWN THERE AND IT DIDN’T WORK. LET’S QUIT”?

the chains. You know who I’m talking about, right? They run out on the field with those two posts attached to chains when it’s questionable whether or not the team on offense has made a first down in order to keep possession of the ball. Entire games can be won or lost based off of a couple of inches!

You see, in a nutshell, the entire strategy the Packers use to put some points on the board is to move those chains. For example, could Aaron Rodgers throw a Hail Mary every single play? Sure, he could – and it might be an interesting game to watch – but it’s probably not the best strategy

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if he wants to take his team to victory.

His best bet is probably to move those chains just a little bit with each play, until he undoubtedly ends up in the end zone for a touchdown. Rinse and repeat. Likewise, if Rodgers drops back, misses the linebackers coming at him from the sides, and gets sacked, does he get his guys back in the huddle and say “I don’t know guys, I was going for a touchdown there and it didn’t work. Let’s quit”? I sure hope that’s not what he’s saying. Most likely, he gets in that huddle, tries to figure out what went wrong, re-strategizes, gets back out on the line, and tries to get those chains moving until they score.

Your strategy this year in pursuit of your resolutions should be the same as A-Rod and the green and gold. Every day, every week, and every month, find small things that you can do to move your own chains forward, inch by inch if need be. Don’t expect to throw a Hail Mary pass every time and hope for it to be a success. Also, be prepared to get sacked and set back a few yards, because most likely that’s going to happen sometimes. If you anticipate such tackles, you can plan ahead for them and be ready to adjust when necessary. It’s the beginning of the year, and we have all of 2018 ahead of us to score and win. Are you ready to make this your best year yet? I hope so.

The ball is in your hands: Ready, set, hike!

Kyle Frank is a personal trainer, nutrition consultant, weight loss and motivation coach, and owner of The Diet Doc Eau Claire.

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aving grown up around here in the 1980s and ’90s, I think I can safely say that the alternative health boom of the ’90s was only distantly echoed in the Valley. Practitioners of yoga, for instance, were few and far between, and yoga schools even fewer and farther. Eau Claire just had one official studio, The Yoga School of Eau Claire.

What a difference 20 years can make! Like our burgeoning bike trails, farmers markets, and music scene, yoga has rapidly taken deep roots here. Many have discovered the benefits this meditative exercise brings to their mind and body, and many are becoming interested in trying a class. Faster than you can say “Namaste,” we have seen a gentle explosion of schools, teachers, and styles.

All of the options now available can be more than a little confusing for the would-be yogi or yogini. There’s yoga for athletes, for couch potatoes, for men, for pregnancy; there’s hot yoga, cold yoga, fast yoga, and slow yoga. Where do you even start? As a mind-body wellness enthusiast, I set out to answer that question, interviewing a number of local teachers about their specific types of yoga, and their advice for newcomers.

Out of their collective learned wisdom, several themes emerged:

HOW MUC H OM DO YOU WANT IN YOU R YOGA ? Some classes are purely physical, and give you a good stretching and strengthening workout, without any of the meditative or spiritual elements yoga is often associated with. “Power yoga,” “fitness yoga,” or YogaFit are designed this way, and resemble a typical fitness class, but with different exercises. Donna Sauter, a yoga teacher with a long history as a fitness instructor, described these classes as being accessible to mainstream fitness enthusiasts. On the other hand, as yoga has roots in Indian culture and spirituality, some classes delve into these areas as well, using terms from

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Sanskrit (an ancient Indian language), and including meditation, chanting of special words like “Om,” spiritual language, and imagery. Some people find that this gives them a deeper experience and works with their mind and emotions, but some view this as conflicting with their own religious or spiritual views. Certain types of yoga, such as Universal Yoga, start with more physical practice, but become more meditative with time, using guided breathing as a bridge between the two. Sheri Baemmart at PRAJNA describes Universal Yoga as a system rather than a style, due to this continuity of practice. Many schools incorporate some mind-body elements. As teacher Ingrid Schaller says, “Our physical body can be an avenue for self-awareness.”

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STR ETC H, S TRENGTHEN, OR DE- STRES S ?

Some classes will focus much more on gently holding poses for longer periods of time, in order to deeply stretch muscle and connective tissue. “Yin Yoga” is usually this kind of class, although one thing I also discovered during the course of these interviews is that the same name will often apply to different kinds of yoga, so you need to check with the teacher to make sure. While yoga is often associated with stretches, many poses are designed to selectively strengthen muscle groups, or provide core strength in general.

Some classes emphasize these, and many classes provide a balance. Meanwhile, some styles focus more on eliminating stress and nourishing the body. “Restorative yoga” is one such style, and is often ideal for those who are overworked and exhausted or for those who want to balance a high-intensity workout routine. “Yoga Nidra,” according to instructor Misty Ross, leaves you feeling “calm, peaceful, and deeply relaxed.” Alignment Yoga, taught at the Yoga Center of Eau Claire, includes several “pre-yoga” techniques designed to induce calm and develop awareness. Many of the stress-relieving styles out there are good for beginners to start with.

TR ADITION OR VARIATION?

Some teachers will describe a specific tradition that they teach within, like Hatha, Iyengar, or Ashtanga. I found that many Chippewa Valley teachers do not do this; rather, they emphasize adapting to the needs and wants of students, and creating new variations.

TO FLOW O R NOT TO FL OW?

Some styles of yoga have you holding still in various poses, while others emphasize flowing from pose to pose. Terms like “Vinyasa,” “flow,” and “Vinyasa flow” are often used, and are generally synonymous. One thing to be aware of is that flowing yoga is usually more advanced, and requires some understanding of the poses, to avoid improper practice or injury. This isn’t always the case, so check with the teacher to learn more. (By this point, you’re probably realizing that almost nothing is “always the case” when it comes to yoga!)

HOT OR N OT ? “Heated,” or “hot yoga” is a relatively recent development in the Valley, although it has existed for decades in some places, sometimes with the brand name Bikram Yoga. Studios now often use infrared heat to warm up the room, creating a dry heat.

Teacher Anthony McMorran describes it as being invigorating, like “you just had a cup of coffee on a warm beach.”

W OULD YOU L IKE ACROBATICS WITH THAT? Experimentation has produced many variations on the basic yoga theme. You’ll find classes done by candlelight, classes set to music, and classes in unique settings (at Down to Earth Greenhouse, or Simply Dunn pottery in Downsville, for instance). Some teachers blend yoga with Pilates, dance, or in the case of local teacher Michelle Anthony, with acrobatics!

W H AT AR E Y O U R P R I VACY NEED S ?

Some people aren’t quite ready to show up to a well-lit classroom in their spandex finery. Fortunately, there are many privacy levels. Many teachers will teach solo lessons, which afford you privacy as well as individualized instruction. Additionally, some classes are taught in low-light environments to encourage focusing on yourself rather than comparing your performance to others.

Generally, yoga strongly favors self-development over competition, and most teachers try to foster an inward focus in their classes.

L I VI NG L A VI D A Y O GA?

Yoga itself is apiece with Ayurvedic medicine, an ancient system that includes advice on diet and lifestyle. Yoga teacher and Ayurvedic consultant Tracy Chipman describes it as a “sister science of yoga” which restores balance to your life. Individual consultations and group classes are available in the area.

Y O GA F O R S P E CI F I C P O P U L AT I O NS .

Most classes are for the general public, albeit at varying degrees of difficulty, but some are more specialized.

Classes for men have come into being to answer the specific needs of male bodies. Let’s face it: A lot of us middle-aged guys have a little trouble tying ourselves into the knots that advanced yogis can get into, and some of us have injuries from sports and so on.

Likewise, “prenatal yoga” is designed for the needs of pregnant bodies: It includes pelvic floor strengthening and relaxation, as well as help with nausea, back pain, and sleep problems, according to prenatal yoga instructor Katie McMorran, who also emphasizes the social benefits of being in a supportive group of women.

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Claire teaches classes for strong bones and for “older women who are insecure about their ability to move their bodies.” The Valley has classes for Parkinson’s and fibromyalgia, people with large bodies, runners, and other populations.

HOW MUCH EDUCATION SHOULD A TEACHER HAVE? You might not realize that teaching yoga is an unregulated profession. This means that anyone, with any level of yoga experience or teacher training, can consider themselves a yoga teacher. There are certifications, however, which many teachers will display on their websites. “RYT” means “registered yoga teacher,” and it means that someone has graduated from a school registered with the Yoga Alliance. You’ll see a number after RYT, like “200,” which gives the number of teacher training hours that the teacher has gone through.

D O Y O U C O N N E C T W I T H Y O U R T E A C H ER ?

An oft-repeated concept from local teachers is that your “resonance” with your teacher is more important than the style of class. Indeed, many teachers teach more than one style, and students will often take more than one type of yoga from the same teacher. Whatever the type, pick a teacher that you can relate to and learn from. Basically, this will take a little shopping around before you can tell who will work best for you.

In the end, after all of these styles, specialties, and schools, you just have to try a class for yourself!

Chris Hayden practices bodywork and movement therapy at Tuning Tree Healing Services in Eau Claire, and provides mental health recovery services through Milkweed Connections.

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Classic Acupuncture 2711 Pleasant St., Suite 1E, Eau

Claire • (715) 944-9707 • classic_acupuncture@yahoo. com • classic-acupuncture.com Deb Doerflinger’s mission to provide the most compassionate, professional, and effective care to every patient. Deb also focuses on natural options to address illnesses such as: diet, lifestyle, botanical medicine, and nutritional therapies.

Eastern Sun TCM Acupuncture 405 S. Farwell St.,

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Elements for Healthcare 431 E. Clairemont Ave, Suite 2A, Eau Claire • (715) 832-2005 • barbara0941@sbcglobal.net • elementsforhealthcare.com Offers services such as TCM acupuncture, therapeutic massage, and strategies to reduce stress.

Harmony Healing Center 2411 North Hillcrest

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Optima Health & Vitality Center 3321 Gold Road, Ste.

A, Eau Claire • (715) 832-1953 • optimahvc.com A chiropractic practice that also offers nutritional counseling, acupuncture, massage, and naturopathic treatment.

Root and Branch Acupuncture 2737 7th St., Eau

Claire • (715) 836-9696 • randbacucenter.com Practicing primarily meridian-based acupuncture strategies and global balancing. Diane Omtvedt is also trained in TCM (traditional Chinese medicine) and a non-needle system of acupuncture delivery using the Acutron with Microcurrent.

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by Laura Graber. Stretch, tone and shimmy your way to a healthier you.

Lasa Anahata Tribal Classes are held at Dragonfly

Dance and Wellness, 308 North Barstow St., Eau Claire • (715) 577-2830 • LasaAnahataTribal@gmail.com • lasaanahatatribal.com A supportive group of women who love to dance for the joy of it. No dance experience required. See contact info to learn more about their beginner level class offerings.

Spirit Horse Dance Company 8581 105th St., Chip-

pewa Falls • (715) 828-4127 • rita@spirithorsedancecompany.com • spirithorsedancecompany.com Spirit Horse Dance Company is a haven for exclusive instruction and performance of American Tribal Style belly dance. Spirit Horse offers beginning to advance belly dance classes plus performance workshops, prop workshops, private lessons, and more.

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Claire • (715) 834-7734 • volunteer@applepcc.org • applepcc.org APPLE assists women with caring, counseling and information to help provide those with unplanned pregnancies the facts and services that will help them make choices they can live with.

Bradley Method Natural Childbirth Classes 6260

• diamondschoolofdance.com Offers ballet, tap, jazz, lyrical, pointe, hip-hop, and competitive performance.

Classses begin at age 2 with pre-ballet through adult.

Dragonfly Dance and Wellness 308 North Barstow, Eau Claire • mydragonflydanceandwellness@gmail. com • dragonflydanceandwellness.com Dragonfly Dance and Wellness excited to offer Tribal Style Belly dance, Yoga, Zumba, BaredFeet, Nutrition, Personal training, Hooping and more. Find it on Facebook as well.

Joanne Ln., Altoona • (715) 864-7756 • H4LBirthing@ gmail.com • bradleybirth.com/amandagunderson Offering a 12 week class series to expectant couples with an emphasis on the coach’s role and a natural delivery.

Couples receive training on pre-natal execise and nutrition, stages of labor, complications, postpartum care, breastfeeding and much more. Check out our website for more information.

Eau Claire School of Dance 306 Main St., Eau Claire

Doulas of the Valley • (715) 563-3860 • rachealul-

Eau Claire • (715) 874-5575 • info@enavantdance.com • enavantdance.com En Avant strives to help children attain self-confidence and the highest level of skill she/ he is capable of achieving. We provide the foundation for dance to become a lifetime activity that will lead to physical and psychological well-being.

bergdoula@yahoo.com • doulasofthevalley.com Doulas are non medical professionals that provide hands-on, educational, and emotional support to parents during pregnancy, birth and postpartum. We also offer a variety of specialty services including in-home care for high-risk mothers or those on bed rest during pregnancy, childbirth and newborn classes, and private consultations.

Marshfield Clinic - Birthing Services 2116 Craig

Rd, Eau Claire • (715) 858-4500 • marshfieldclinic. org Providing dedicated and experienced midwives for women’s health care needs.

Mayo Clinic Health System 1400 Bellinger Street,

Eau Claire • (715) 838-6100 • mayoclinichealthsystem. org Featuring certified nurse midwives.

OakLeaf Clinics - OB-GYN Clinic of Eau Claire 1110

Oak Ridge Dr, Eau Claire • (715) 836-9020 • info. obgynclinicec@oakleafclinics.com • oakleafclinics. com OakLeaf Clinics - OB-GYN Clinic of Eau Claire provides exceptional care for all phases of a woman’s life. Dr. Irfane Khatib’s philosophy has always been that the patient is first. They continue to focus on the patient’s unique health needs in staying healthy.

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Claire • (715) 830-9990, OB/GYN (715) 836-9242 • southsidemedicalclinic.com For more than a decade, Southside Medical Clinic has been providing high quality medical care in a comfortable family-friendly environment. OB/GYN services include infertility evaluations and treatment, surgeries, hormone therapy, birth control, and management of menstrual issues.

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Clairemont Ave., Eau Claire // 207 W. Lincoln St., Augusta • Eau Claire: (715) 839-5175 // Augusta: (715) 286-2270 • uwhealth.org UW-Health’s full scale birthing program provides complete continuity of care. With ultrasounds, non-stress testing, and other appointments performed right here in our offices, your doctor follows you throughout the course of your pregnancy and will be present at your delivery. Offers pediatric services and can care for your baby after delivery.

DA N C E S T U D I O S Arthur Murray Dance Studio 401 1/2 S Barstow St.,

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Arthur Murray has a three way approach to teaching dance: private (and couple) lessons, group lessons, and practice parties.

Dancers’ Studio 800 Wisconsin St. (Banbury Place,

Building 13 - Room 122), Eau Claire • (715) 830-9410 • Ballroom and modern dance lessons for adults.

Danz Kraze 800 Wisconsin St. (Banbury Place, Bld 4/6

- Suite 205), Eau Claire • (715) 832-3269 • DanzKraze@gmail.com • danzkraze.com Youth dance teams use Eau Claire’s largest studio space and are modeled after High School dance teams, offering poms, hip hop/ funk, kick, and jazz. Short sessions available for those who are indecisive.

Diamond School of Dance 123 S. Graham Ave., Eau Claire • (715) 577-1285 • DiamondBallet@aol.com

• (715) 832-9900 • ecschoolofdance@aol.com • eauclaireschoolofdance.com Providing quality dance instruction to the Chippewa Valley since 1998. Classes offered in ballet, jazz, tap, hip hop, lyrical, musical theatre, pointe, and more to students age 18 months-adult.

Performance and Competitive Teams are also available.

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dances@gmail.com • infinitydancecenter.info A fullservice dance studio devoted to providing exceptional recreational or competitive dance instruction to children ages two through adult. We work on respect, teamwork, and self-confidence through dancing in a family friendly environment.

Jean Marie’s School of Dance 31 W. Spring St.,

Chippewa Falls • (715) 723-8635 • jeanmariedance. com Specializing in children’s classes, Jean Marie offers tap, ballet, jazz, and basic acrobatics. Classes for adults also available.

Jewelry Box Dancer 110 W. Main St., Menomonie •

(715) 563-3534 • jewelryboxdancers@gmail.com • jewelryboxdancers.com This studio teaches children ages 4-14 years old in combined tap, jazz, ballet, and hip hop. Limited adult classes offered as well. Find Jewelry Box Dancer on Facebook too.

Kgam Studio 515 Wisconsin Street, Eau Claire • (651)

592-5977 • BrookNewmaster@KgamStudio.com Kgam Studio welcomes people of all backgrounds and promotes inclusion through meaningful art exchange and community exchange. Learn traditional Korean dances and participate in arts & crafts workshops.

McPhee Strength and Performance Center McPhee

Dance Studio (Room 105), University of WI-Eau Claire, Eau Claire • heckmahn@uwec.edu; feidero@ uwec.edu • uwec.edu “T3” provides Eau Claire students, staff, and the general community instruction and practice opportunities for various social dances such as Swing, Cha Cha, Waltz, Viennese Waltz, Tango, and Foxtrot.

Swan Lake Ballet Studio Banbury Place Bldg 13 Ste

122, Eau Claire • (715) 590-8502 • swanlakeballetdancestudiollc@gmail.com • facebook.com/swanlakeballetstudio A classic ballet studio featuring classes for ages 3 to adult by Ballet Master Ganna Kotenko. Swan Lake Ballet Studio brings new opportunities to see the beauty of classical ballet in Eau Claire, educating children on classical ballet choreography.

Ultimate Performance Gymnastics & Cheer 4289

124th St., Lake Hallie • (715) 832-3138 • info@ teamupgym.com • teamupgym.com Eau Claire Ultimate Performance Gymnastics provides exceptional USA Gymnastics training using experienced coaching, highquality equipment and the largest gymnastics facility in the area. Featuring recreational classes, competitive teams, high school training, private lessons, camps and parties.

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GROUP TRAINING Benji Williford – Chain Reaction Fitness 2217

Brackett Ave., Eau Claire • (715) 379-4249 • Benji@ chainreaction-fitness.com • benjiwilliford.com Boot camps, TRX suspension training, group training, and personal training from a certified fitness, yoga, pilates, and TRX trainer.

Bodyworks Athletic Club, LLC 3019 Schneider Ave.

East, Menomonie • (715) 235-6106 • bodyworksmenomonie.com Personal training; free weights and machines; saunas; strength and endurance training, cardio, yoga, and spinning classes; tanning; kids’ services; zumba classes coming this fall. Locker facilities available.

Burn Boot Camp 3529 Gateway Dr, Eau Claire • eau-

claire@burnbootcamp.com • burnbootcamp.com Burn Boot Camp wants women to feel the burn. Their programs are a well-rounded and include training, emotional-well being, nutritional guidance, fitness education, and more. A positive community of people looking to get fit together.

Dragonfly Dance and Wellness 308 North Barstow, Eau

Claire • mydragonflydanceandwellness@gmail.com • dragonflydanceandwellness.com Dragonfly Dance and Wellness excited to offer Tribal Style Belly dance, Yoga, Zumba, BaredFeet, Nutrition, Personal training, Hooping and more. Find it on Facebook as well.

Eau Claire Sport Warehouse 2983 11th St., Eau Claire

• (715) 514-5944 • info@ecsportwarehouse.com • ecsportwarehouse.com An indoor space for sports enthusiasts with programming for all ages. Group training boot camp classes available in morning or evening sessions.

Featuring three batting cages, weight training/fitness area, basketball/volleyball sport court, multipurpose spaces, rentals, private and small lessons and clinics for softball, baseball, strength & conditioning, volleyball, basketball, and more.

FitELITE 40 S. Barstow St., Eau Claire • 3420 Mall Drive, Suite 7, Eau Claire • (715) 514-1264 • fiteliteonline.com Free weights, personal training, specialty classes, and nutritional counseling. New location open in the Haymarket Plaza in Downtown Eau Claire.

Highland Fitness Center - Eastridge Center 2221 East-

ridge Center, Eau Claire • (715) 833-2100 • highlandfitness.com EastRidge offers four group fitness studios, over 60 cardiovascular machines, free weights, and multiple strength circuits, Results Weight Loss Counseling, Yoga classes, Boot Camp large group classes, small group classes, and one-on-one training.

Pure Fitness 4 You 1423 South Hastings Way, Eau

Claire • (715) 456-1182 • purefitness4you@gmail.com • purefitness4you.com Pure Fitness 4 You offers a mixture of classes for all fitness levels and strives at making everyone feel welcome and at home. Pure Fitness 4 You aims to help you reach any of your fitness goals. Services offered include PiYo, pound, barre, prenatal barre, defined abs, WERQ, yoga, private sessions, and more.

Rejuv Women’s Boot Camp Eau Claire (Private stu-

dio available by appointment) • (715) 559-9175 • RejuvCamp@yahoo.com • EauClaireWomensBootCamp. weebly.com Women’s only boot camps, personal training, nutritional guidance and weight loss/lifestyle coaching. Rejuv empowers women to be strong, healthy, confident, and beautiful and to find their inner beauty and power within themselves.

GYMS & FITNESS CLUBS 3D Fitness - Chippewa Falls 405 Graham Ave., Eau

Claire • (715) 514-3110 • 3DFitnessEC@gmail.com • Facebook.com/3D.Fitness.EC // 312 Bridge St., Chippewa Falls • (715) 723-3800 Personal training, free group fitness, nutrition, tanning, and full range of free weights plus selectorized and cardio sports.

Anytime Fitness 329 Water St., Suite E, Eau Claire • (715) 831-6400 // 401 Pinnacle Way, Suite 116, Eau Claire • (715) 831-6200 // 2532 Golf Rd., Eau Claire • (715) 831-8600 // 1700 Stout Tt., Menomonie • (715) 309-4441 A membership gets you unlimited, on-your-own access to a wide array of exercise machinery and free weights. Personal training, tanning, nutritional counseling. Open 24 hours, pay as you go plans available.

Bodyworks Athletic Club, LLC 3019 Schneider Ave. East, Menomonie • (715) 235-6106 • bodyworks-

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menomonie.com Personal training; free weights and machines; saunas; strength and endurance training, cardio, yoga, and spinning classes; tanning; kids’ services; zumba classes coming this fall. Locker facilities available.

Burn Boot Camp 3529 Gateway Dr, Eau Claire •

eauclaire@burnbootcamp.com • burnbootcamp. com Burn Boot Camp wants women to feel the burn.

Their programs are a well-rounded and include training, emotional-well being, nutritional guidance, fitness education, and more. A positive community of people looking to get fit together.

Chippewa Valley Family YMCA 611 Jefferson Ave.,

Chippewa Falls • (715) 723-2201 • lynnb@chippewaymca.com • chippewaymca.com Free weights and machines. Basketball, volleyball, racquetball, indoor track, and pool. Classes on strength/endurance, body sculpting, cardio, yoga, pilates, dance, indoor cycling, swimming, gymnastics, and martial arts. First aid, lifeguard, and babysitting training. Massage, spa/sauna, kids’ events and classes, and childcare.

Curves - Eau Claire 3198 London Road, Eau Claire •

Gold’s Gym 3225 Lorch Ave., Eau Claire • (715) 552-

4570 • goldsgym.com/eauclairewi/ Personal training, free weights, and machines. Basketball, volleyball, cardio cinema, and pool. Classes in strength/endurance, cardio, body sculpting, pilates, yoga, circuit, spinning, and dance. Nutritional counseling, beverage bar, tanning, pro shop, kids’ services, and spa/sauna.

Highland Fitness Center 2221 Eastridge Ctr., Eau

Claire • (715) 833-2100 // 2405 Folsom Street, Suite A, Eau Claire • (715) 833-2100 // 3022 Commercial Blvd., Chippewa Falls • (715) 833-2100 • highlandfitness.com Lake Hallie/Chippewa falls branch offers semi-private training, one-on-one training, state of the art treadmills, tanning, silver sneakers classes, Results Weight Loss counseling, free weights, and multiple strength circuits.

Mainstreet Health & Fitness 310 Main St., Menomonie • (715) 231-BFIT (2348) • info@mainstreetbfit.com • mainstreetbfit.com Featuring cardiovascular fitness, strength training, free weights, and tanning. Occasional classes include circuit, powerlifting, HIIT, box fit, yoga, tai chi, and more. Open 24 hours.

(715) 552-8783 • curves.com Designed around circuit training utilizing hydraulic resistance equipment, Curves’ 30-minute sessions in fitness and weight-loss guidance are hosted in an environment designed for women. Dance classes and nutritional counseling.

Planet Fitness 3015 E Hamilton Ave., Eau Claire •

Eau Claire YMCA 700 Graham Ave., Eau Claire • 715)

Claire • (715) 456-1182 • purefitness4you@gmail. com • purefitness4you.com Pure Fitness 4 You offers a mixture of classes for all fitness levels and strives at making everyone feel welcome and at home. Pure Fitness 4 You aims to help you reach any of your fitness goals. Services offered include PiYo, pound, barre, prenatal barre, defined abs, WERQ, yoga, private sessions, and more.

836-8460 • ken@eauclaireymca.org • eauclaireymca. org Free weights and machines. Basketball, volleyball, racquetball, indoor track, and pool. Classes on strength/ endurance, body sculpting, cardio, yoga, pilates, dance, indoor cycling, swimming, gymnastics, and martial arts. First aid, lifeguard, and babysitting training. Massage, spa/sauna, kids’ events and classes, and childcare.

FitELITE 40 S. Barstow St., Eau Claire • 3420 Mall

Drive, Suite 7, Eau Claire • (715) 514-1264 • fiteliteonline.com Free weights, personal training, specialty classes, and nutritional counseling. New location open in the Haymarket Plaza in Downtown Eau Claire.

(715) 598-1602 • planetfitness.com/gyms/eau-clairewi-1017 Providing a unique environment in which anyone can be comfortable. A diverse, judgment-free zone where a lasting, active lifestyle can be built.

Pure Fitness 4 You 1423 South Hastings Way, Eau

Snap Fitness 3445 E Hamilton Ave., Eau Claire • (715) 830-9999 // 1320 Broadway St. N., Menomonie • (715) 232-9999 // 475 Chippewa Mall Dr., # 305, Chippewa Falls • (715) 723-0602 • snapfitness.com A membership gets you unlimited, on-your-own access to a wide array

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of exercise machinery and free weights. Personal training, tanning, nutritional counseling, and open 24 hours.

Pay-as-you-go plans available.

UW-Stout Health & Fitness Center / North Point

712 South Broadway, Menomonie • (715) 232-1392 • fitness@uwstout.edu • urec.uwstout.edu Free weights, machines, personal training; classes in strength and endurance training, body sculpting, cardio, Pilates, yoga, circuit, dance, specialty classes; basketball, volleyball, racquetball, tennis, a pool and a track; beverage bar, pro shop. 24/7 access at the North Point center.

UWEC Recreation & Sport Facilities 105 Hilltop

Center, Eau Claire • (715) 836-3377 • recreation@ uwec.edu • uwec.edu/recreation For UWEC students and staff. Free weights and machines; basketball; volleyball; racquetball; tennis; bowling; indoor track; climbing wall; pool; strength and endurance training, cardio, body sculpting, Pilates; spinning, dance, and wellness classes; massage.

Wissota Fitness, Tanning & Massage 16850 Cty.

Hwy. X Suite 2, Chippewa Falls • (715) 723-7006 • wissotafitness@gmail.com • wissotafitness.com Free weights and machines. Track, massage, tanning, spa, and open 24 hours.

M A R T I A L A R T S / B OX I N G AKF Martial Arts Academy of Eau Claire 1606 S.

Hastings Way, Suite B, Eau Claire • (715) 613-8282 • akfeauclaire@gmail.com • martialartseauclaire. com Kyuki-Do is focused on helping you and your families achieve goals through martial art techniques, practical self defense, and traditional principles. Offers classes for ages 4 and up, and done in a group setting.

Can also accommodate private lessons.

American Taekwondo & Fitness 800 Wisconsin St.

(Banbury Place, Building 13 - Suite 5), Eau Claire • (715) 513-9787 • contactatf@atf.nu • atf.nu Taekwondo classes in both private and group settings offering fast, hard-hitting cardio workouts. Also offers a fitness membership where members can independently use the facility and equipment during non-class hours.

Combined Fighting Systems 405 Graham Avenue,

Eau Claire • (715) 644-8583 • train-cfs@charter.net • combinedfightingsystems.com CFS provides instruction on a unique defensive system blends the best of several martial arts to increase its effectiveness when used in street defense. Students will learn these martial arts through exciting, realistic, and interactive drills in a safe training environment. Classes are taught in a fun and relaxed atmosphere.

Elite Karate 410 Bay St., Chippewa Falls • (715)

720-9218 • jasondutton@elitekarate.cmasdirect.com • elitekaratestudios.com Karate instruction in both private and group settings focusing on the three core values of honor, discipline, and respect.

The Grind Fitness Factory 800 Wisconsin St. (Ban-

bury Place, Bld D4 - Suite 209), Eau Claire • (715) 513-6621 • steve@thegrindmma.com • thegrindmma. com Train to fight or simply train like a fighter. The classes at The Grind MMA cater to individuals of all skill levels and are inspired by Boxing, Kick Boxing, Karate, Mauy Thai, Wrestling, Jiu Jitsu, Judo, Filipino Martial Arts, and many others.

Ju’s Taekwondo Karate Academy 415 S. Farwell St.,

Eau Claire • (715) 834-5766 • justaekwondo.com Taekwondo classes in both private and group settings.

Classes target self-defense, weight control, physical and mental fitness, improved coordination and agility.

Karate American - Altoona/Eau Claire 3460 Mall Dr.,

Altoona // W201 Menomonie St., Elk Mound • info@ karate-american.com • karate-american.com Karate instruction for all ages in both private and group settings. Lessons in Karate, Taekwondo, Judo, and Aikido are available.

Land Shark Martial Arts 2524 Suite B. Golf Road,

Eau Claire • (715) 210-5308 • landsharkma.com A traditional Martial Arts school, Land Shark’s focus is on helping to build confidence and learn practical self-defense skills. With a mixture of traditional and mixed martial arts training classes available, you’ll certainly get a solid foundation and understanding of the discipline.

Menomonie Goju Karate Dojo 1807 Wilson St. # A,

Menomonie • (715) 233-9927 • menomoniegoju@hotmail.com • menomoniegoju.com Center for traditional Okinawan Goju Karate, for Menomonie, Eau Claire, and West Central Wisconsin. Traditional Non-Sport oriented Karate Dojo focusing on skill building for life.

Children’s classes for age 7-12. Okinawan style Karate instruction in both private and group settings. Also offers yoga and Tai-Chi.

One Tree Martial Arts 1417 S. Hastings Way, Ste.

B, Eau Claire • (877) ONE-TREE • info@otma.net • onetreemartialarts.com Martial arts instruction for all ages in Taekwondo, Hapkido, Jiu-Jitsu, and several other arts. Also offering women’s self-defense and kickboxing classes.

M A S S AG E A Time to Heal Massage 822 S. Hastings Way, Eau

Claire • (715) 497-0015 • timetohealmassage@hotmail. com • timetoheal.massagetherapy.com Therapeutic Massage and a relaxing experience. Swedish and amma therapy techniques applied.

Advanced Massage Therapies 829 W. Clairemont

Ave., Eau Claire • (715) 833-3505 • advancedmassagetherapiesonline.com Offers deep tissue, Swedish, hot stone, cupping, sports, pregnancy, medical therapy, and Ashiatsu massage.

Beyond Basics Massage 505 South Dewey St., Eau Claire • (715) 497-5618 • bbmt.acuityscheduling.com/schedule. php Strives to put therapy back into massage making it not only a relaxing experience, but a healing one as well.

Body Focus Massage 705 S. Barstow St., Eau Claire

• (715) 835-8898 • bodyfocusreceptionist@gmail.com • bodyfocusonline.com Offers shiasu, pregnancy, Thai, couples, deep tissue, bamboo, reflexology, cupping, raindrop, Reiki, personal injury, and workman’s comp massages.

Body Health with Roseann • (715) 878-9049 • body-

health@earthlink.net • rcbodyhealth.com Licensed massage therapist featuring Swedish massage, individual/corporate chair massage, deep tissue, hot stone, lymphatic, geriatric, prenatal, sports massage, and pain control management. Call for an appointment.

Calista Salon & Massage 840 Water St., Eau Claire • (715) 514-3301 • calistasalon.com This salon also offers Swedish, deep tissue, hot stone, and prenatal massage.

DaVinci Therapeutic Massage 3420 Mall Dr. Ste. 2,

Eau Claire • (715) 379-1922 • info@davincimassage. com​• davincimassage.com Massage services include multi-modality, Swedish-style, deep tissue, hot stone, Ashiatsu, pregnancy, cranialsacral, lymphatic, tandem, and cupping. Their massage specialists can help you find the right massage for your needs.

Earth and Sky Bodyworks Two practice locations:

Helios Center in Menomonie (815 Main St. E) // The Tuning Tree in Eau Claire (515 S. Barstow Street, Suite 117) • (608) 630-0664 • chris@earthandskybodyworks. com • earthandskybodyworks.com A holistic health business that is also dedicated to environmental issues, because environmental health is holistic health.

Certified Advanced Rolfer, Licensed Asian bodywork therapist, and tai chi instructor, specializing in depth work for long-term change.

Eau Claire Massage 316 N Barstow St. Suite G, Eau

Claire • (715) 225-8018 • EauClaireMassage@gmail. com • EauClaireMassage.com Offers deep tissue, relaxation, trigger point therapy, chair, hot stone, couples, and on-site massages. Relief for headache, neck and shoulder pain, low back pain, sciatica, and overall stress.

Elements for Healthcare 431 E. Clairemont Ave, Suite 2A, Eau Claire • (715) 832-2005 • barbara0941@sbcglobal.net • elementsforhealthcare.com Offers services such as TCM acupuncture, therapeutic massage, and strategies to reduce stress.

fortable and professional environment to unwind and focus on you. Services include massages, acupuncture, life coaching, and more.

Jina’s Healing Touch Massage 5535 Wild Rose Lane,

Eau Claire • (715) 313-3674 • jinashealingtouch@ gmail.com • jinashealingtouch.com Jina is trained in Swedish, Deep Tissue, Myofascial Release, Hot Stone, Sports, Lymphatic, Pregnancy, TuiNa, Shiatsu, Reflexology, Bamboo, Cupping and combines a variety of different modalities to fit each client’s specific needs during their session.

Lotus Spa 4956 Bullis Farm Road, Eau Claire • (715)

835-1100 • lotusspaeauclaire.com Lotus Spa offers relaxation, deep tissue, oncology and specialty massages.

Facials, pedicures, manicures, waxing services, and eyelash extensions are also available. Carries its own physician-designed skin care line and offers an array of clinical skin treatments. Check them out on social media for more events, promotions, and deals.

Mission Miracle Massage 2029 County Highway

I, # 5, Chippewa Falls • (715) 563-3022 • sgmt13@ hotmail.com • Facebook.com/missionmiraclemassage Wellness and specialty massage, deep tissue, sports, swedish, pregnancy and other popular styles of massage for sore muscles, minor injuries, stress relief, and overall well-being.

Nurturing Nature Massage Plus 17191 County Hwy X (within Wissota Chiropractic by Gordy’s on the lake), Chippewa Falls • (715) 271-6663 • nurturingnaturemassageplus@gmail.com • nurturingnaturemassageplus.com Featuring massage therapy in cancer/oncology, deep tissue, geriatric, hot stone, infant, myofascial release, pregnancy, Swedish, therapeutic, trigger point therapy, and aromatherapy, plus more, presented by Anna M. Giedd, WI Licensed Massage Therapist.

Optima Health & Vitality Center 3321 Gold Road, Ste.

A, Eau Claire • (715) 832-1953 • optimahvc.com A chiropractic practice that also offers nutritional counseling, acupuncture, massage, and naturopathic treatment.

Optimum Therapies, LLC - Eau Claire 517 E. Claire-

Essential Massage Therapy Center 2519 North Hill-

mont Ave., Eau Claire • (715) 855-0408 // 1309 Stout Rd., Menomonie • (715) 233-6320 • optimumtherapies. com Offering deep tissue, trigger point release, myofascial release, neuromuscular, sports, Swedish, and hot stone massage and physical therapy.

Excite! Wellness Studio 107 N. Bridge St., Chippewa

• (715) 830-9890 • sanssoucimassage.com Offering Swedish, hot stone, integrative, trigger point, craniosacral, ashiatsu, prenatal, and Thai Yoga massage. As well as polarity therapy, Reiki, and body treatments.

crest Pkwy Suite 102, Altoona • (715) 835-1421 • essentialmassagetherapy.com Offers Swedish, deep tissue, hot stone, chair, prenatal, couples, sports, Fourhand, neuromuscular, and Thai yoga massages.

Falls • (715) 861-5744 • info@excitewellness.com • excitewellness.com Featuring massage, thai massage, reiki, reflexology, nutrition and health coaching, personal training, yoga, pilates, meditation, fun events, and more.

Harmony Healing Center 2411 North Hillcrest

Parkway Suite 11, Altoona • harmonyhealingcenter. net Harmony Healing Center offers a peaceful, com-

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Sans Souci Massage 927 Loring St., Suite 4, Altoona

StillPoint Massage Therapy 2411 N. Hillcrest Pkwy,

Suite 1E, Altoona • (715) 829-5660 • dianawhite63@ hotmail.com • dianawhite.massagetherapy.com Whether you wish to unwind, relieve stress or address health concerns, you can do it all in a warm, safe, and comfortable environment with LMT Diana White. White offers myofascial Release, Swedish massage, and deep tissue/trigger point therapy.

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Stucky Chiropractic Center 2105 E. Clairemont Ave.,

Eau Claire • 715-835-9514 • Stucky@StuckyChiropractic.com • stuckychiropractic.com It is the mission of Stucky Chiropractic Center to educate as many men, women, and children to the life and health enhancing benefits of chiropractic care; improving our world by having a positive influence on each individual they have the opportunity to serve.

Wissota Fitness, Tanning & Massage 16850 Cty.

Hwy. X Suite 2, Chippewa Falls • (715) 723-7006 • wissotafitness@gmail.com • wissotafitness.com Free weights and machines. Track, massage, tanning, spa, and open 24 hours.

NUTRITION Anytime Fitness 329 Water St., Suite E, Eau Claire

• (715) 831-6400 // 2532 Golf Rd., Eau Claire • (715) 831-8600 // 1700 Stout St., Menomonie • (715) 309-4441• anytimefitness.com A membership gets you unlimited, on-your-own access to a wide array of exercise machinery and free weights. Personal training, tanning, nutritional counseling. Open 24 hours, pay as you go plans available.

B Natural 2934 London Rd., Eau Claire • (715)

836-7021 • bnaturalwi.com Dr. Amy Emch practices immuno-therapy and offers services such as health & nutrition consultations, reflexology, chi machine therapy, and infra red therapy.

Burn Boot Camp 3529 Gateway Dr, Eau Claire •

eauclaire@burnbootcamp.com • burnbootcamp. com Burn Boot Camp wants women to feel the burn.

Their programs are a well-rounded and include training, emotional-well being, nutritional guidance, fitness education, and more. A positive community of people looking to get fit together.

Curves - Eau Claire 3198 London Road, Eau Claire • (715) 552-8783 • curves.com Designed around circuit training utilizing hydraulic resistance equipment, Curves’ 30-minute sessions in fitness and weight-loss guidance are hosted in an environment designed for women. Dance classes and nutritional counseling.

Dragonfly Dance and Wellness 308 North Barstow, Eau Claire • mydragonflydanceandwellness@gmail.com • dragonflydanceandwellness.com Dragonfly Dance and Wellness excited to offer Tribal Style Belly dance, Yoga, Zumba, BaredFeet, Nutrition, Personal training, Hooping and more. Find it on Facebook as well.

Healing Choices Oasis LLC 2711 Pleasant St. Suite

Mother Nature’s Food 2434 London Rd., Eau Claire

Lifetime Health Coaching 800 Wisconsin St. (Banbury

Optima Health & Vitality Center 3321 Gold Road, Ste.

1E, Eau Claire • (715) 852-0303 • healingchoices@ sbcglobal.net • healingchoicesec.com Classes offered in Tai Chi and AMMA massage. Also offering hot stone massage and AMMA Therapy, and has a complete line of nutritional supplements available.

Place Bld D02 - Ste 405E), Eau Claire • (715) 4957923 • lifetimehealthcoaching.com What could be different in your life a year from now? Maybe you want to exercise consistently, reduce chronic pain, improve your nutrition, lower your blood sugar, become tobacco-free, or enhance your quality of life. Lifetime Health Coaching can help you realize your dreams.

Medifast 4112 Oakwood Hills Parkway, Eau Claire • (715) 718-4925 • eauclaire@mymedifast.net • medifastmn.com/locations/eauclaire.php Medifast Weight Control Centers deliver healthy, lasting weight loss results.

Mission Accomplished S4530 Porterville Rd., Eau

Claire • (715) 831-0909 • kim@kimayres.com • missionaccomplishedstudio.com Mission Accomplished offers counseling, classes in yoga and a crossbreed called yogilates. Plus, personal training, nutritional counseling, boot camps, boxing, and more.

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• (715) 834-2341 • mothernaturesfood.net Mother Nature’s Food is provides quality fresh, natural, organic and whole foods, nutritional products, body care products and health information in a fun comfortable clean, safe environment.

A, Eau Claire • (715) 832-1953 • optimahvc.com A chiropractic practice that also offers nutritional counseling, acupuncture, massage, and naturopathic treatment.

Physician’s Weight Loss Center 2839 Mall Dr., Suite

6, Eau Claire • (715) 830-9355 • pwlc.com PWLC have nearly a quarter century of experience working to help people lose excess weight. They feature effective weight loss systems, personalized consultations and reviews, and have developed 150 specialized food, nutrition and weight loss products.

Rejuv Women’s Boot Camp Eau Claire (Private

studio available by appointment) • (715) 559-9175 • RejuvCamp@yahoo.com • EauClaireWomensBootCamp.weebly.com Women’s only boot camps, personal training, nutritional guidance and weight loss/lifestyle coaching. Rejuv empowers women to be strong, healthy, confident, and beautiful and to find their inner beauty and power within themselves.

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Stucky Chiropractic Center 2105 E. Clairemont Ave.,

Eau Claire • 715-835-9514 • Stucky@StuckyChiropractic.com • stuckychiropractic.com It is the mission of Stucky Chiropractic Center to educate as many men, women, and children to the life and health enhancing benefits of chiropractic care; improving our world by having a positive influence on each individual they have the opportunity to serve.

PERSONAL TRAINING 3D Fitness - Chippewa Falls 405 Graham Ave., Eau

Claire • (715) 514-3110 • 3DFitnessEC@gmail.com • Facebook.com/3D.Fitness.EC // 312 Bridge St., Chippewa Falls • (715) 723-3800 • 3dfitness.fit Personal training, free group fitness, nutrition, tanning, and full range of free weights plus selectorized and cardio sports.

Anytime Fitness 329 Water St., Suite E, Eau Claire

• (715) 831-6400 // 401 Pinnacle Way, Suite 116, Eau Claire • (715) 831-6200 // 2532 Golf Rd., Eau Claire • (715) 831-8600 // 1700 Stout Tt., Menomonie • (715) 309-4441• anytimefitness.com A membership gets you unlimited, on-your-own access to a wide array of exercise machinery and free weights. Personal training, tanning, nutritional counseling. Open 24 hours, pay as you go plans available.

ASPIRE Personal Training & NASM-CPT Located

in Gold’s Gym, 3225 Lorch Ave., Eau Claire • (715) 271-9678 • lori@goldsgym-ec.com • aspirepersonaltraining.net Want a fit, lean, toned body in a matter of weeks? You can with ASPIRE Personal Training.

Offering several programs, including nutritional guidance, for women and men of all fitness levels, a kids fitness program called Spark for ages 5-12 years, and a small group functional training program called Aspire Fit Body. All programs taught by NASM Certified Personal Trainers.

Benji Williford – Chain Reaction Fitness 2217

Brackett Ave., Eau Claire • (715) 379-4249 • Benji@ chainreaction-fitness.com • benjiwilliford.com Boot camps, TRX suspension training, group training, and personal training from a certified fitness, yoga, pilates, and TRX trainer.

Bodyworks Athletic Club, LLC 3019 Schneider Ave.

East, Menomonie • (715) 235-6106 • bodyworksmenomonie.com Personal training; free weights and machines; saunas; strength and endurance training, cardio, yoga, and spinning classes; tanning; kids’ services; zumba classes coming this fall. Locker facilities available.

Burn Boot Camp 3529 Gateway Dr, Eau Claire •

eauclaire@burnbootcamp.com • burnbootcamp. com Burn Boot Camp wants women to feel the burn.

Their programs are a well-rounded and include training, emotional-well being, nutritional guidance, fitness education, and more. A positive community of people looking to get fit together.

Chippewa Valley Family YMCA 611 Jefferson Ave.,

Chippewa Falls • (715) 723-2201 • lynnb@chippewaymca.com • chippewaymca.com Free weights and machines. Basketball, volleyball, racquetball, indoor track, and pool. Classes on strength/endurance, body sculpting, cardio, yoga, pilates, dance, indoor cycling, swimming, gymnastics, and martial arts. First aid, lifeguard, and babysitting training. Massage, spa/sauna, kids’ events and classes, and childcare.

FitELITE 40 S. Barstow St., Eau Claire • 3420 Mall

Drive, Suite 7, Eau Claire • (715) 514-1264 • fiteliteonline.com Free weights, personal training, specialty classes, and nutritional counseling. New location open in the Haymarket Plaza in Downtown Eau Claire.

Gold’s Gym 3225 Lorch Ave., Eau Claire • (715) 552-

4570 • goldsgym.com/eauclairewi/ Personal training, free weights, and machines. Basketball, volleyball, cardio cinema, and pool. Classes in strength/endurance, cardio, body sculpting, pilates, yoga, circuit, spinning, and dance. Nutritional counseling, beverage bar, tanning, pro shop, kids’ services, and spa/sauna.

The Grind Fitness Factory 800 Wisconsin St. (Ban-

bury Place, Bld D4 - Suite 209), Eau Claire • (715) 513-6621 • steve@thegrindmma.com • thegrindmma. com Train to fight or simply train like a fighter. The classes at The Grind MMA cater to individuals of all skill levels and are inspired by Boxing, Kick Boxing, Karate, Mauy Thai, Wrestling, Jiu Jitsu, Judo, Filipino Martial Arts, and many others.

Highland Fitness Center 2221 Eastridge Ctr., Eau

Curves - Eau Claire 3198 London Road, Eau Claire • (715) 552-8783 • curves.com Designed around circuit training utilizing hydraulic resistance equipment, Curves’ 30-minute sessions in fitness and weight-loss guidance are hosted in an environment designed for women. Dance classes and nutritional counseling.

Claire • (715) 833-2100 // 2405 Folsom Street, Suite A, Eau Claire • (715) 833-2100 // 3022 Commercial Blvd., Chippewa Falls • (715) 833-2100 • highlandfitness. com EastRidge offers four group fitness studios, over 60 cardiovascular machines, free weights, and multiple strength circuits, Results Weight Loss Counseling, Yoga classes, Boot Camp large group classes, small group classes, and one-on-one training.

Dragonfly Dance and Wellness 308 North Barstow, Eau

Lifetime Health Coaching 800 Wisconsin St. (Banbury

Claire • mydragonflydanceandwellness@gmail.com • dragonflydanceandwellness.com Dragonfly Dance and Wellness excited to offer Tribal Style Belly dance, Yoga, Zumba, BaredFeet, Nutrition, Personal training, Hooping and more. Find it on Facebook as well.

Eau Claire YMCA 700 Graham Ave., Eau Claire • 715)

836-8460 • ken@eauclaireymca.org • eauclaireymca. org Free weights and machines. Basketball, volleyball, racquetball, indoor track, and pool. Classes on strength/ endurance, body sculpting, cardio, yoga, pilates, dance, indoor cycling, swimming, gymnastics, and martial arts. First aid, lifeguard, and babysitting training. Massage, spa/sauna, kids’ events and classes, and childcare.

Place Bld D02 - Ste 405E), Eau Claire • (715) 4957923 • lifetimehealthcoaching.com What could be different in your life a year from now? Maybe you want to exercise consistently, reduce chronic pain, improve your nutrition, lower your blood sugar, become tobacco-free, or enhance your quality of life. Lifetime Health Coaching can help you realize your dreams.

Mission Accomplished S4530 Porterville Rd., Eau

Claire • (715) 831-0909 • kim@kimayres.com • missionaccomplishedstudio.com Mission Accomplished offers counseling, classes in yoga and a crossbreed called yogilates. Plus, personal training, nutritional counseling, boot camps, boxing, and more.

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Momentum SportFitness, LLC 2615 London Road

Suite B, Eau Claire • (715) 955-4319 • getmo@momentumsport.com • momentumsport.com Training people for high performance in athletics, recreation, or an active lifestyle. The Momentum University individual or group training package emphasizes training techniques and program implementation. Membership options available as well as additional individual or group personal training.

PRAJNA Pilates 705 S. Barstow Street, Eau Claire

• 715-577-5502 • baemmert.com PRAJNA offers a variety of group classes and individual sessions to assist participants on their wellness journey. Located in downtown Eau Claire, Wisconsin, this studio offers a warm and inviting atmosphere to welcome individuals interested in yoga, pilates, thai yoga and general wellness.

Pure Fitness 4 You 1423 South Hastings Way, Eau

Claire • (715) 456-1182 • purefitness4you@gmail. com • purefitness4you.com Pure Fitness 4 You offers a mixture of classes for all fitness levels and strives at making everyone feel welcome and at home. Pure Fitness 4 You aims to help you reach any of your fitness goals. Services offered include PiYo, pound, barre, prenatal barre, defined abs, WERQ, yoga, private sessions, and more.

Rejuv Women’s Boot Camp Eau Claire (Private

studio available by appointment) • (715) 559-9175 • RejuvCamp@yahoo.com • EauClaireWomensBootCamp.weebly.com Women’s only boot camps, personal training, nutritional guidance and weight loss/lifestyle coaching. Rejuv empowers women to be strong, healthy, confident, and beautiful and to find their inner beauty and power within themselves.

Snap Fitness 3445 E Hamilton Ave., Eau Claire •

(715) 830-9999 // 1320 Broadway St. N., Menomonie • (715) 232-9999 // 475 Chippewa Mall Dr., # // 305, Chippewa Falls • (715) 723-0602 • snapfitness.com A membership gets you unlimited, on-your-own access to a wide array of exercise machinery and free weights.

Personal training, tanning, nutritional counseling, and open 24 hours. Pay-as-you-go plans available.

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YO G A , P I L AT E S , & M O R E Burn Boot Camp 3529 Gateway Dr, Eau Claire •

eauclaire@burnbootcamp.com • burnbootcamp. com Burn Boot Camp wants women to feel the burn.

Their programs are a well-rounded and include training, emotional-well being, nutritional guidance, fitness education, and more. A positive community of people looking to get fit together.

The Center 3701 E. Clairemont Ave., Eau Claire •

(715) 529-3344 • info@thecenterec.com • thecenterec. com The Center is dedicated to supporting people in wholeness of body, mind and spirit, regardless of religious orientation. From Ayurveda to Zumba, The Center has a wide variety of offerings. Opportunities include yoga, meditation, Reiki, art, pottery, spiritual direction and more.

Chippewa Valley Family YMCA 611 Jefferson Ave.,

Chippewa Falls • (715) 723-2201 • lynnb@chippewaymca.com • chippewaymca.com Free weights and machines. Basketball, volleyball, racquetball, indoor track, and pool. Classes on strength/endurance, body sculpting, cardio, yoga, pilates, dance, indoor cycling, swimming, gymnastics, and martial arts. First aid, lifeguard, and babysitting training. Massage, spa/sauna, kids’ events and classes, and childcare.

Dragonfly Dance and Wellness 308 North Barstow,

Eau Claire • mydragonflydanceandwellness@gmail. com • dragonflydanceandwellness.com Dragonfly Dance and Wellness excited to offer Tribal Style Belly dance, Yoga, Zumba, BaredFeet, Nutrition, Personal training, Hooping and more. Find it on Facebook as well.

Earth and Sky Bodyworks Two practice locations:

Helios Center in Menomonie (815 Main St. E) // The Tuning Tree in Eau Claire (515 S. Barstow Street, Suite 117) • (608) 630-0664 • chris@earthandskybodyworks. com • earthandskybodyworks.com A holistic health business that is also dedicated to environmental issues, because environmental health is holistic health.

Certified Advanced Rolfer, Licensed Asian bodywork therapist, and tai chi instructor, specializing in depth work for long-term change.

Excite! Wellness Studio 107 N. Bridge St., Chippewa

Falls • (715) 861-5744 • info@excitewellness.com • excitewellness.com Featuring massage, thai massage, reiki, reflexology, nutrition and health coaching, personal training, yoga, pilates, meditation, fun events, and more.

Healing Choices Oasis LLC 2711 Pleasant St. Suite

1E, Eau Claire • (715) 852-0303 • healingchoices@ sbcglobal.net • healingchoicesec.com Classes offered in Tai Chi and AMMA massage. Also offering hot stone massage and AMMA Therapy, and has a complete line of nutritional supplements available.

Highland Fitness Center - Eastridge Center 2221

Eastridge Center, Eau Claire • (715) 833-2100 • highlandfitness.com EastRidge offers four group fitness studios, over 60 cardiovascular machines, free weights, and multiple strength circuits, Results Weight Loss Counseling, Yoga classes, Boot Camp large group classes, small group classes, and one-on-one training.

Latitude 44 Yoga Studio 313 E. Madison St., Eau

Claire • (715) 828-3936 • Amy@Latitude44Yoga. com • latitude44yoga.com Latitude 44 Yoga Studio is the Chippewa Valley’s hot yoga studio. We offer a full class schedule seven days per week, featuring Hot Power Yoga, Beginner Yoga, Prenatal Yoga, Kids Yoga, Workshops, and fun events.

Moonrise Aerials Studio 800 Wisconsin Street;

Banbury Place Building 13, Room 112, Eau Claire • Moonrise Aerials offers feminine empowerment through aerial yoga, circus fitness, and flow arts.

Co-owners Michelle Anthony and Rachel Duffenbach invite you to explore your creativity, to express yourself through movement. Their staff will give you the tools, space, and inspiration to guide you on this path of self expression.

New Day Yoga & Wellness 2829 County Hwy I (Above the Goat Coffee House at Wissota Health), Chippewa Falls • (715) 861-5545 • linda@newdayyogawellness. com • newdayyogawellness.com Highly trained and certified. Fully equipped studio. Fitness focused Hatha yoga for strength and flexibility. Experience deep stretches and amazing inversions on “The Great Yoga Wall” exclusive to New Day. Private sessions available.

Beginners welcome. Wide variety of classes, all levels.

Specialized classes such as Yoga for the Spine, Restorative Yoga for Cancer Care, Yoga for MS.

PRAJNA Pilates 705 S. Barstow Street, Eau Claire

• 715-577-5502 • baemmert.com PRAJNA offers a variety of group classes and individual sessions to assist participants on their wellness journey. Located in downtown Eau Claire, Wisconsin, this studio offers a warm and inviting atmosphere to welcome individuals interested in yoga, pilates, thai yoga and general wellness.

Pure Fitness 4 You 1423 South Hastings Way, Eau

Claire • (715) 456-1182 • purefitness4you@gmail. com • purefitness4you.com Pure Fitness 4 You offers a mixture of classes for all fitness levels and strives at making everyone feel welcome and at home. Pure Fitness 4 You aims to help you reach any of your fitness goals. Services offered include PiYo, pound, barre, prenatal barre, defined abs, WERQ, yoga, private sessions, and more.

Sky Yoga 415½ S. Barstow St., Eau Claire • skyyoga.

yoga Sky Yoga offers yoga, barre, flexibility, and aerial silks classes for people of all ages and skill levels.

Single-class and membership pricing is available. Has an on-site shower room, children’s studios, and other amenities not often found at yoga studios.

The Yoga Center of Eau Claire 2524 Golf Rd, 2F, Eau

Claire • (715) 830-0321 • yoga@yogacenterec.com • yogacenterec.com The Yoga Center of Eau Claire offers several classes tailored to fit individual needs. Teaches beginning, intermediate & advanced level classes, as well as classes that focus on core strengthening, adaptive, Buddha Body, & Yoga for Parkinson’s. Offers workshops, private lessons, & special events.

The Yoga Room 2839 Mall Dr., Eau Claire • theyogaroomec@gmail.com • theyogaroomec.com Offers a wide variety of yoga classes with options for runners, seniors, beginners, experts, flow classes, restorative yoga, yin, vinyasa, hatha, mommy & me classes, and some of their own unique blended classes.

Open Gym Pickleball Every Monday, Wednesday until

Apr. 18, 7-9pm • Delong Middle School, 2000 Vine St., Eau Claire • $3 Per Person, or City Pass (1 Punch) • Adults 18+ • 715-839-5032 • eauclairewi.gov/primetimes Join us for open gym Pickleball. Monday and Wednesday nights at DeLong Middle School. No play 11/20, 11/22, 12/25, 12/27, 1/01, 1/22, 2/26, 3/19,and 3/21. Appropriate gym shoes required.

Adult Open Broomball Every Wednesday until Mar.

28, 8:45-10:15pm; Every Sunday until Mar. 25, 8:4510:15pm • Hobbs Ice Arena, 915 Menomonie St., Eau Claire • $6 Per Person or City Pass (2 Punches) • Adults 18+ • 715-839-5040 • eauclairewi.gov/hobbs A drop-in coed program for the adult player (18+). Players divide into teams for pick-up broomball game. Players must have their own helmet. Appropriate footwear to be worn on the ice. Broomball sticks and balls provided.

Adult Open Hockey Every Wednesday until Mar. 28,

8:45-10:15pm; Every Sunday until Mar. 25, 8:4510:15pm • Hobbs Ice Arena, 915 Menomonie St., Eau Claire • $6 per person, or City Pass (2 punches) • Adults 18+ • 715-839-5040 • eauclairewi.gov/hobbs A drop-in coed program for the adult hockey player (18+). Skaters divide into teams for pick-up games. Players must have full equipment. Goalies skate for free. Sunday and Wednesday nights; October 11 - March 28. 8:45pm10:15pm. No play on 11/22, 12/24, and 12/31. Hobbs

ZUMBA Bodyworks Athletic Club, LLC 3019 Schneider Ave.

East, Menomonie • (715) 235-6106 • bodyworksmenomonie.com Personal training; free weights and machines; saunas; strength and endurance training, cardio, yoga, and spinning classes; tanning; kids’ services; zumba classes coming this fall. Locker facilities available.

The Center 3701 E. Clairemont Ave., Eau Claire •

(715) 529-3344 • info@thecenterec.com • thecenterec. com The Center is dedicated to supporting people in wholeness of body, mind and spirit, regardless of religious orientation. From Ayurveda to Zumba, The Center has a wide variety of offerings. Opportunities include yoga, meditation, Reiki, art, pottery, spiritual direction and more.

Chippewa Valley Family YMCA 611 Jefferson Ave.,

Chippewa Falls • (715) 723-2201 • lynnb@chippewaymca.com • chippewaymca.com Free weights and machines. Basketball, volleyball, racquetball, indoor track, and pool. Classes on strength/endurance, body sculpting, cardio, yoga, pilates, dance, indoor cycling, swimming, gymnastics, and martial arts. First aid, lifeguard, and babysitting training. Massage, spa/sauna, kids’ events and classes, and childcare.

Dragonfly Dance and Wellness 308 North Barstow,

Eau Claire • mydragonflydanceandwellness@gmail. com • dragonflydanceandwellness.com Dragonfly Dance and Wellness excited to offer Tribal Style Belly dance, Yoga, Zumba, BaredFeet, Nutrition, Personal training, Hooping and more. Find it on Facebook as well.

Highland Fitness Center - Eastridge Center 2221

Eastridge Center, Eau Claire • (715) 833-2100 • highlandfitness.com EastRidge offers four group fitness studios, over 60 cardiovascular machines, free weights, and multiple strength circuits, Results Weight Loss Counseling, Yoga classes, Boot Camp large group classes, small group classes, and one-on-one training.

Z.Vida Zumba Classes held at The Center, 3701

East Clairemont Ave., Eau Claire • (715) 205-2901 • z.vida@charter.net • facebook.com/ZumbaVida.EauClaire Z.Vida is your home for all things Zumba. Join us for exciting and energizing Zumba fitness classes with local ZIN instructors Cindy & Emily.

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R E C R E AT I O N & SPORTS EVENTS

Introduction to Snowshoeing Jan. 10, 9:30-11:30am,

12:30-2:30pm; Jan. 10, 9:30-11:30am, 12:30-2:30pm • Beaver Creek Reserve, S1 County Road K, Fall Creek • $6-9 • Age 8+ • beavercreekreserve.org Learn about the snowshoe’s history, the different styles of snowshoes, and how and where to use them. After a brief classroom time inside, take to the trails for a snowshoe hike. If you’ve never tried snowshoeing before and would like to give it a try, this class is for you.

Adult Open Basketball Every Wednesday until Apr. 25,

7-9pm • South Middle School, 2115 Mitscher Ave., Eau Claire • $3 Per Person, or City Pass (1 Punch) • Adults 18+ • 715-839-5032 • eauclairewi.gov/primetimes Open gym basketball. Wednesday nights at South Middle School. No play 11/22, 12/27, and 3/21. Appropriate gym shoes required.

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Ice Arena.

Snowshoe Hike for Experienced Explorers Jan. 11,

9:30-11:30am; Feb. 8, 9:30-11:30am; Mar. 8, 9:3011:30am • Wise Nature Center, Beaver Creek Reserve, S1 Cty Rd. K, Fall Creek • Snowshoe rental $3; GA $3m, $5nm; Register by up to 2 days before event • Ages 55+ • 7158772212 • beavercreekreserve.org Winter is not a time for staring out the window and wishing it was spring. Join naturalist for a snowshoe hike to explore the winter woods and get some exercise too. Expect a moderately strenuous outing, over uneven terrain, with a one mile hike. Wear your winter clothes and boots.

Blue Ox Group Run/Walk Every Thursday, 6-8pm • Blue

Ox Running, 417 S. Barstow St, Eau Claire • FREE • All Ages • 715-514-0898 • blueoxrunning.com Enjoy a night with runners & walkers of all abilities as you traverse the beautiful downtown area along the river on a group run ranging from ~3.5 to 6 miles. Special events held about once per month with the weekly Thursday group-runs.

See website for more details on the calendar.

Introduction to Snowshoeing Jan. 13, 9:30-11:30am,

12:30-2:30pm; Jan. 13, 9:30-11:30am, 12:30-2:30pm • Wise Nature Center, Beaver Creek Reserve, S1 Cty Rd. K, Fall Creek • GA $6m, $9nm; Register by 1/10 • 8+ • 7158772212 • beavercreekreserve.org If you want to try snowshoeing come to Beaver Creek and learn about

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the snowshoe’s history, styles of snowshoes, and how and where to use them. After classroom time inside, we’ll take to the trails for a snowshoe hike. Make a new adventure for the entire family. Snowshoe rental is included.

Open Gym Volleyball Every Tuesday until Mar. 27, 7-9pm • Northstar Middle School, 2711 Abbe Hill Dr., Eau Claire • $3 Per Person, or City Pass (1 Punch) • Adults 18+ • 715-839-5032 • eauclairewi.gov/primetimes Open gym Volleyball. Tuesday nights at Northstar Middle School. Appropriate gym shoes required.

Lake Wissota State Park Ski + Snowshoe + Hike Event Jan. 27, 5-8pm • Lake Wissota State Park, 18127

County Highway O, Chippewa Falls • FREE (2018 park sticker/day pass required) • 7153824574 • Dnr.wi.gov Head out to the park and enjoy the annual candlelight ski event at Lake Wissota State Park. There will be lighted ski, snowshoe and walking trails. Weather permitting.

Campfires provided. Hot chocolate and hot cider available. Parking will be in the boat landing parking lot.

FITNESS EVENTS & CLASSES Quick 30 Every Monday, Wednesday from Jan. 8 to

Jan. 31, 5:30-6pm • River Prairie Center, 1445 Front Porch Place, Altoona • $20/person • 16+ • 7158395188 • ci.altoona.wi.us Come join this energetic workout and see the benefits for yourself! Each class will be different exercises and the instructor will provide modifications if needed. Registration can be done online or by contacting the Altoona Parks & Recreation Office at 715-839-5188.

Zumba with Z.Vida Fitness Every Tuesday, Thursday

5:30-6:30pm Sunday 4:30-5:30pm • The Center, 3701 E. Clairemont Ave., Eau Claire • $6/drop in; $40 unlimited monthly; $25 5-class punch card • 715-205-2901 • cindypeterson.zumba.com Z.Vida Fitness has been bringing their passion and flair for Zumba to the Chippewa Valley for over 5 years now. Participants are eager

to admit it’s like dancing with family.

Floorwork Twerkshop Jan. 12, 6-7pm • Moonrise Aeri-

als Studio, 800 Wisconsin Street; Banbury Place Building 13, Room 112, Eau Claire • $20 • 18+ • 715-2128581 • moonriseaerials.com In this workshop, you will learn how to add sexy to the most basic floor work. Discover how to move your body in ways you hadn’t imagined. Fluid, water like legs, adding head rolls to your movement. You will feel like a pro at the end of it all.

Learn to Skate Winter 2017 Every Sunday from

Jan. 7 to Feb. 18, 5-6:15pm • Hobbs Ice Arena, 915 Menomonie St., Eau Claire • $85 (Register by Dec. 17) • Age 3+ (adults) • (715) 723-6207 • ecfigureskate.org 30 minute group instruction & 15 minute practice skating.

Skaters must bring their own equipment. Parents must be present during practice. Lessons from 5-5:30pm OR 5:45-6:15pm, with a 15 minute practice open skate intermission from 5:30-5:45pm.

Functional Bootcamp Every Monday from Jan. 8 to

Jan. 29, 5:15-6:10pm • Excite! Wellness Studio, 107 N. Bridge Street, Chippewa Falls • $15/class/person Drop In; OR Six Sessions $75/person • 18+ • 715-894-0222 • excitewellness.com Functional and fun bootcamp designed for everybody. Join a group of amazing people and get your sweat on. Weights, Cardio, Resistance, Core, all wrapped into one. A great way to start the new year, a new you, and a new found confidence.

KettleBell AMPD Every Tuesday until Mar. 8, 6:15-

7pm; Every Thursday until Mar. 29, 6-6:45pm • Dragonfly Dance & Wellness, 308 N Barstow Street, Eau Claire • $6 • facebook.com/LasaAnahataTribal This is a 45 minute class choreographed to music using a 10lbs kettlebell.

Closet Clean-Out & Swap Circus Party Jan. 19, 7-8pm

• Moonrise Aerials Studio, 800 Wisconsin Street; Banbury Place Building 13, Room 112, Eau Claire • FREE • Clean out your closet and get new-to-you clothes. Get rid of things you’re not wearing anymore and get free clothes from fellow stylish Moonrise friends. Bring

any clean, gently-used clothes, shoes, accessories, that you no longer wear. Wear comfy clothes for aerial yoga demos, snacks, and tons of fun.

Intro to Aerials Jan. 27, 5:45-7pm • Moonrise Aerials

Studio, 800 Wisconsin Street; Banbury Place Building 13, Room 112, Eau Claire • $45 • moonriseaerials.com Get your first taste of the aerial life with this introductory class that will encourage you to explore your own strength and grace in a fun and supportive environment.

This workshops will go over the basic skills and safety that allow a play practice on the lyra and aerial silks.

YO G A E V E N T S & CLASSES Yoga for Spiritual Transformation Every Thursday un-

til Mar. 1, 9:15-10:15am • The Center, 3701 E. Clairemont Ave., Eau Claire • $10 drop-in • All Ages • 715226-1238 • Thecenterec.com Sanctuary for the soul, mindful movement for the body, and focused attention for the mind. Relaxing into our true nature and creating personal strength brings forth love and compassion for ourselves and others. Gentle, intelligent yoga to support your personal transformation.

In the Gallery: Saturday Morning Yoga Every Satur-

day, 9-10am • The Oxbow Hotel, 516 Galloway St., Eau Claire • $10 • theoxbowhotel.com Saturday morning yoga in the Oxbow Gallery. Find yourself at The Lakely to experience an expansive brunch menu afterwards, enjoy a drink, and kick back while listening to lively instrumental tunes from some of top-tier musicians tge community has to offer.

Free Community Yoga Every Monday from Jan.

8 to Jan. 29, 9-10am • Menomonie Public Library, 600 Wolske Bay Rd, Menomonie • FREE • All Ages • 7152322164 • menomonielibrary.org Being Human Yoga and the Menomonie Public Library sponsored event. Community Yoga is designed to accommodate

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yoga practitioners of all levels. This one hour class we will cover yoga postures, some yogic philosophies, and go through some guided relaxation/meditation.

Adaptive Yoga for Brain Injury, Paralysis, Movement Disability Every Tuesday from Jan. 9 to Feb. 27,

11:30am-12:30pm • The Yoga Center of Eau Claire, 2524 Golf Road Suite 2F, Eau Claire • $10 • All • 715226-1238 • causesofhappiness.com Movement to experience the whole body, engage with life and feel better.

Wheelchairs welcome. Contact Kathy at causesofhappiness@gmail.com prior to attending.

Loving Kindness Yoga for Joints and Spine Every

Tuesday until Feb. 27, 1-2:15pm • The Yoga Center of Eau Claire, 2524 Golf Road Suite 2F, Eau Claire • $15 drop-in or discount pass • All • 715-226-1238 • causesofhappiness.com Still active but regular yoga not working for you? Joint pain? New joint? Tricky back?

Sitting on the floor uncomfortable? Move mindfully and gently in this supported yoga class. Floor work, chairs, adaptations specifically for you.

Intermediate Yoga Every Tuesday, 5:30-6:45pm • The

Yoga Center of Eau Claire, 2524 Golf Road Suite 2F, Eau Claire • $14 drop in, passes available for multiple classes • 14÷ • (715)577-9465 • yogacenterec.com Karen will add alignment yoga principles to your practice and focus on strength, balance, and creating joy. She is 500 hour RYT. Her practice will help to prepare your mind and body for functional movement and for various activities such as running, triathlons, and skiing.

Glowga - Glow & Flow Jan. 26, 7-8:30pm • The Yoga

Room, 2839 Mall Dr., Eau Claire • $15 for members; $25 for non-members • 18+ • 7158331121 • theyogaroomec.com Glow Yoga is an all-levels class that incorporates black lights, glow sticks, dance music, and YOGA. Get creative with neon body paint, wear your brightest clothes and get ready to glow, flow & have fun.

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