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Single Family Homes

HIGHLANDS RANCH January through June

2016

2015

Average Price

$467,499

$408,507

14.4%

Average Price per Sq. Ft.

$221

$202

9.2%

Average Days on Market

5.9%

$2,604,938

$1,499,600

73.7%

Highest Price

305

345

-11.6%

Properties Sold

99.8%

0.1%

Highest Price Properties Sold % Sold Price to List Price

CASTLE PINES NORTH

% Change

Single Family Homes

January through June

2016

2015

Average Price

$608,492

$566,866

Average Price per Sq. Ft.

$212

Average Days on Market Highest Price Properties Sold % Sold Price to List Price

% Change

SIngle Family Homes

LONE TREE January through June

2016

2015

Average Price

$643,721

$732,866

-12.2%

Average Price per Sq. Ft.

$216

$234

-7.7%

Average Days on Market

2.0%

$1,655,000

$1,950,000

-15.1%

14.8%

97.7%

97.3%

0.4%

% Sold Price to List Price

CASTLE PINES VILLAGE

% Change

Single Family Homes

January through June

2016

2015

7.3%

Average Price

$1,119,915

$940,867

19.0%

$196

8.0%

Average Price per Sq. Ft.

$311

$284

9.4%

38.0%

Average Days on Market

148

150

-1.3%

$1,465,000

$1,315,000

11.4%

$2,875,000

$2,732,511

5.2%

-14.5%

-21.1%

95.9%

97.0%

-1.1%

93.2%

94.5%

-1.3%

Highest Price Properties Sold % Sold Price to List Price

% Change

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elcome to beautiful October and our Health & Fitness issue! No offense to all the hip-and-fit grandmas out there, but if I had a nickel for every fitness-trend-diet-craze article I’ve read in my life, well, I’d have a lot of nickels. This isn't that: I was amazed by how much I learned this month as we looked closely at what whole-body-and-mind wellness means and the importance of this thing called “community.” That word—community—came up in almost every story we covered this month, from our story about Outlaw Yoga and the sense of community we all crave, to our fitness-technology review that revealed how the most popular and beneficial fitness-tracking devices infuse a feeling of togetherness into our workouts. We learned how naturopathic medicine seeks to make us well by finding what’s missing in our lives (hint: it may be a longing for connection and community). And we explored the kind of community that happens when you spread out a picnic blanket on a sun-kissed afternoon in our “Cozy Fall Picnics” photo shoot. All this talk about community was especially meaningful for the team here at Highlands Ranch Lifestyle, as “Inspiring Community” is both our tagline and our mission. Attaining that feeling of connection and oneness in the hamlet we call home can lead to such greater quality of life for all of us! It’s in this spirit of community that we invite you to join us on Facebook (Facebook.com/HighlandsRanchLifestylePubs) or drop us an email. We want to know what’s important to you so we continue to bring value and a sense of community to you and your family. We hope you enjoy this issue as much as we enjoyed putting it together. Happy October!

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October 2016

Departments

Good Times

Around Town

Locally Owned

Culinary Creations

Healthy Lifestyle

Inspired By

Page Turners

Lifestyle Calendar

Parting Thoughts

24 Naturopathic Medicine

Feeling Good by Asking Why

34 Mind Over Meningioma

Lessons Learned from a Brain TumorÂ

42 Wearables, Shareables & Apps

Choosing the Right Fitness Technology for Your WorkoutÂ

Good Times

Party in the Pines Brings Weekend Fun

The Castle Pines Chamber of Commerce, the City of Castle Pines and the Castle Pines Connection came together to bring wine tastings, food pairings, live music and (of course) shopping at The Village at Castle Pines.Â

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OUTLAW YOGA A REBELLION OF KINDNESS

ARTICLE ROBIN BOND PHOTOGRAPHY KELSEY HUFFER AND KBENFIELD PHOTOGRAPHY

f you’ve strolled down Main Street in downtown Littleton lately, you’ve likely noticed the eye-catching Outlaw Yoga sign on Main and Curtice and wondered what it’s all about. “It’s a technically simple, physically challenging, contemporary yoga community, whose first priorities are connection and service,” says Outlaw Yoga Creator and Co-Founder Justin Kaliszewski. “We’re rebelling by being more kind to people.” CONTINUED >

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A former champion cage segments of the community fighter, Mr. Colorado Basketball including cancer survivors, veterand world traveler, Kaliszewski ans, prisoners and people with eating had returned disorders. from his travels Since 2012, in Nepal and East the popularity of Timor several years Outlaw Yoga and ago where he was its strong ties to the running a small nonlocal music comprofit. He’d become munity have spread somewhat of a special quickly through wordconfidante to Nobel of-mouth and an active Peace Prize Winner and online community. then-Prime Minister With unique offerings Jose Ramos Horta. “The like free yoga training day I left the country, on YouTube ( YouTube. com/User/OutlawYoga/ Jose, a man I affectionVideos) and live-muately called Tio, was shot sic studio classes every in the back three times in Wednesday and Friday his home. Tio recovered, Outlaw Yoga is located at 2590 W. Main led by top local musicians but the person I was then Street in Littleton (OutlawYoga.com) (who just happen to be did not. The incident teachers themselves), the affected me deeply and challenged me to take a look at my own family studio is also attracting passersby in downtown Littleton. “They say you have to see something and my own country in a way that I never had. “If you don’t like the way the narrative is seven times before you get brand recognition, going, you do something about it. You write an and that’s happening,” says Kaliszewski, who article, run for office or set up a shop on the co-owns the Littleton operation with Meryl Meranski and Carly Sawyer. corner with a yoga studio.” So who comes in the front door? “The Kaliszewski, called Jud by his friends, founded Outlaw Yoga in 2012 to industry standard for female-to-male yoga focus on community, connection and service. students is about 80/20. We see closer to “Community is what the whole world needs,” 50/50 here. We have a commitment to says Kaliszewski, who began the Outlaw accessibility." Some of that accessibilYoga movement as a donation-only model ity comes in the form of a free week of leading community classes around the yoga for new students and communistate and the world, a model he and his ty-friendly pricing for classes and memteam are still actively engaged in today. bership. "What we’re trying to do is cast Ninety-three percent of the proceeds the net a little wider, reach folks who of donation-based classes benefit aren’t already part of the community; the Give Back Yoga Foundation, otherwise we’re just preaching to the which brings yoga to under-served choir.” Namaste, Jud.

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“Community is what the whole world needs.”

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[Natural] The

Path Taken

Achieving Wellness by Asking One Question: Why? ARTICLE ROBIN BOND PHOTOGRAPHY KELSEY HUFFER

t seems to me that “everyone’s got something,” and I’m struck by how many of my friends and family are flocking to naturopathic medicine for

healing and experiencing amazing results. To understand this seismic shift so many are making in the quest to feel better, I sat down with South Denverbased Naturopathic Doctor (ND) Dr. Mark Carney. It’s a busy day at the Thriveology offices in South Denver, but Dr. Carney takes plenty of time to answer my many questions about naturopathic medicine.

CONTINUED >

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THE [NATURAL] PATH TAKEN (CON TI N U ED)

Growing up and attending undergrad in Colorado, I developed a profound and deep respect for nature. It became my belief that we should look to nature for healing.

WHAT IS NATUROPATHIC MEDICINE?

Naturopathic medicine is its own health care system that includes Western medicine and elements from Eastern medicine and other parts of the world. HOW DOES YOUR APPROACH DIFFER FROM THAT OF A “CONVENTIONAL” DOCTOR?

I don’t treat the disease; I work with the whole person, who just happens to have a particular issue. We were born to be healthy. Built into us is a self-healing mechanism that engages when things are out of balance: you get a paper cut on your thumb, your thumb magically heals on its own. That same part of us has the power 26

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to heal the physical—diabetes, cancer, a

DO/WILL INSURANCE CARRIERS COVER

experience, they ’re often not necessary

broken bone, the common cold—as well

NATUROPATHIC MEDICINE?

and often cause varying degrees of harm.

as the non-physical, whether that’s anxiety, depression or a broken heart.

It’s happening in several other states, so

For patients who are motivated to make

it’s possible that insurance will eventually

changes in their habits, e.g., their diets, prescription drugs may be unnecessary.

When someone isn’t well, I ask one

cover the services of a naturopathic doctor

question: Why? Why isn’t that self-healing

in Colorado. That said, insurance coverage

Legally I can’t take someone off a pre-

engaging properly? Often there is some-

requires the provider to do certain things and

scription that I didn’t prescribe. But with the

thing interfering with a person’s ability to

not others... so will it tie our hands?

patient’s written permission, I can contact

heal, like a food they’re eating, exposure

WHAT SURPRISES FOLKS MOST

their doctor and say, “We have a mutual

to an environmental toxin or a household

ABOUT NATUROPATHY?

patient, and their goal is to get off this

item. The “something missing” might be a

People are pleasantly surprised at how

feeling of purpose, a partner or the absence

thorough I am in learning who they are

of sunshine, air, sleep, exercise or water.

and what’s taken place, as well as the thor-

DO NATUROPATHIC DOCTORS SHARE THE

oughness of the exam itself. When they

SAME REGULATORY STATUS AS CONVEN-

come back to discuss my recommendations

TIONAL MEDICAL DOCTORS?

they’re surprised again by the many treat-

Yes—in Colorado and many other states.

ment options they never knew existed.

Naturopathic doctors (NDs) can register as

THE “OVER-PRESCRIBING OF AMERICA”

legal health care providers if they’ve: (1) com-

IS A MAJOR PUBLIC HEALTH CONCERN

pleted a four-year graduate program at an

RIGHT NOW. WHAT IS YOUR TAKE ON

accredited naturopathic medical school; and

THE USE OF PHARMACEUTICAL PRE-

(2) passed national science and clinical

SCRIPTIONS IN TREATING PHYSICAL

board exams. Although post-grad work is

AND NON-PHYSICAL AILMENTS?

not required, I did a family practice residency,

When you’re a hammer, everything

and that was very important to me.

looks like a nail. For conventionally

WHAT SHOULD A NEW PATIENT EXPECT

trained practitioners who haven’t studied

ON THEIR FIRST VISIT?

other types of treatments, prescription

The first visit includes a very thorough medical

history,

physical

medicine may be the only tool in their

examination

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for an awesome workout, take it outside! GET A FULL-BODY WORKOUT AT THE "NATURAL FITNESS AREAS" IN OUR LOCAL PARKS

T for

A PLAN OF ATTACK ired of being an inside girl—or boy? Summer '16 sent many of us indoors more

comfortable

air-conditioned

workouts, but fall has taken flight, and it’s time to head outdoors. John Gillingham, outdoor fitness coordinator for Colorado Athletic Club (CAC) in DTC, tells us how

HIKING

to get more than just a walk in the park. “CAC clubs have excellent facilities, but

/// Cardio workout is best. Walk, jog or run based on your fitness level and goals.

my advice to members is when the weather

/// Do push-ups for upper body.

is nice, step outside,” says Gillingham.

/// Do slow squats and lunges for lower body.

“Walk with friends, and stop and do lunges or squats, or stop at a bench for triceps dips and push-ups.” Gillingham suggests frequenting one of the natural fitness areas at local parks like George Wallace Park in Greenwood Village, Washington Park in Denver, or Red Rocks. For the past 15 years, Gillingham has

ROAD & MOUNTAIN BIKING

been teaching outdoor fitness classes at

/// Similar to hiking but more about endurance. Longer cardio training times.

George Wallace Park, with its 12 newly

/// Get your heart rate up. Huffing + puffing = good.

installed fitness stations and half-mile of

/// Increase your intensity for more resistance. Strenuous is vital.

steady hills for cardio training. And the 88-year-old Gillingham was instrumental in creating the Wash Park fitness course in 1974, with step-up logs and pull-up bars that are still in place and in use today. Whether

GENERAL HEALTH & FITNESS

A PLAN OF ATTACK:

the goal is general fitness or sport-specific

Training for General and Sport-Specific Fitness

training like hiking or road and mountain

GENERAL HEALTH & FITNESS

biking, "my whole emphasis is to get people off their backsides,” says Gillingham.

/// Get a check-up from your doctor first!

To learn more about outdoor fitness classes at CAC,

/// Think squats and lunges for lower body and resistance bands for upper.

/// Start easy and slowly increase your intensity. go to Wellbridge.com/Colorado-Athletic-Club.

Gillingham's advice: “Be consistent once you start to train. Work on cardio, as this improves both aerobic and anaerobic fitness.”

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PERSPECTIVES ON A BRAIN TUMOR ARTICLE LIZ HOLZEMER

iz Holzemer is an author, writer, speaker and survivor of a baseball-size brain tumor know as a meningioma.Given the scary diagnosis by her doctor when she was 32 years old, Liz called on her already-quirky sense of humor to brave the journey back to recovery and write her award-winning book, “Curveball: When Life Throws You A Brain Tumor.” Liz shares what she learned from the illness she considers a " bizarre gift on numerous levels." Every day I have an opportunity to alleviate the fears and feelings of hopelessness that a newly diagnosed patient experiences when told, “You have a meningioma.” It's my way of paying forward what I wished I’d had in the eight days I was stumbling around dazed and confused prior to my surgeries. I’ve always had a quirky sense of humor, and I must say that my neurosurgeons sure did a number tightening up the bolts during surgery. Too bad they couldn’t have done a little lifting and tucking while they were at it! Brain tumors and brain surgery are heavy, heavy stuff. I’ve found that a healthy dose of brain tumor humor is a great equalizer

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Don’t sweat the small stuff.

and coping tool. A healthy dose of humor is a great Upon first hearing I’m a brain equalizer and coping tool. tumor surviWhen you hit the proverbial wall, vor, a typical reaction is one embrace naps. of seriousness Throw your pity party. and unease. Then move on. As soon as I crack the first Break out of your comfort zone. joke, the guard Take risks. is instantly let down, and Give yourself permission to put that’s when the yourself first. real dialogue begins. Humor is not only an icebreaker, but a reminder that sometimes you have no choice but to laugh. Facing brain surgery—or any devastating illness for that matter—is no easy task, but if you can laugh at yourself, it certainly lightens up the recovery load. I’m generally an upbeat person. I am a Leo after all! It’s a cliché, but I don’t sweat the small stuff. I’m alive, and every day I have a reason to make an impact. I truly believe this is my purpose for being granted a second chance at life. I do go through phases where

my tank is completely empty, and I’ve learned the hard way to not to push my limits and to embrace naps when I hit that proverbial wall. It was a painful process, but I eventually accepted that I can’t change the fact I had a meningioma, so I continue to focus on what am I going to do with it in a positive way. I’ve thrown my pity parties. Next! For a period of time, I went through the stage I believe most of us do after a major life-altering event—the "why me?" What is my purpose? What am I supposed to do with this? It took years of healing before I truly grasped my new-found calling. My best life lesson, in general, is I only had to wait 32 years to learn how to break out of my genre and comfort zone. No one asks for a brain tumor but, for me, it’s been a bizarre gift on numerous levels. I take greater risks. I figure if I can survive having my head carved into twice, I can share my story with large audiences; approach any editor, even if I get the door slammed in my face; maybe finally learn how to dive or drive a stick shift! It’s also allowed me to use my writing to be a voice and convey the message that we are our own best advocates. This is especially true for women who put everyone and everything else in their lives at the top of their “TO DO” lists. We need to change our thinking and give ourselves permission to put ourselves first. That’s not being selfish; it’s ensuring we take care of ourselves. Otherwise, we are useless to everyone else. You have to be your own advocate because no will else will go to bat for you. We have to trust that inner voice each of us possesses. It’s a lesson anyone can grasp and apply to his or her life, regardless of the situation. Liz is the founder of MeningiomaMommas.org, a 24/7 online non-profit support group she created after surviving a meningioma brain tumor. Her organization has raised $277,952 to date for meningioma-specific research, and she has had numerous media appearances including the Discovery Health Channel, TODAY Show, Denver’s ABC, CBS and NBC, USA Today, Woman’s Day, Woman’s World, 5280, the Denver Post, Rocky Mountain News, and numerous small town rags. She is the 2006 Tim Gullikson Spirit Award recipient, the 2004 Woman’s Day “Woman Who Inspire Us” award winner, a Denver NBC 9Who Care honoree and an ABC 7EveryDay Hero honoree. Liz lives in Highlands Ranch with her major league ballplayer husband and their two miracle children, Hannah and Hunter. You can order her book “Curveball” at Amazon.com, proceeds of which are donated to meningioma research.

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($27.00 Viking) Amor Towles has penned another winner with "A Gentleman in Moscow." In 1922, the Bolsheviks sentenced Count Alexander Rostov to lifelong house arrest in the Metropol Hotel, the elegant hub of old Russia and the new Soviet Union. Towles’ brilliant outcome is "Any Human Heart" meets "Grand Hotel," with a little bit of "Eloise" on the side. The Count may not be able to leave the Metropol, as he will be shot if he steps foot outside, but the outside world comes to him. Soviet leaders, movie stars, diplomats, international businessmen, poets and dissidents all find their way to this still grand hotel. With a rich and intriguing cast of characters, a cinematic touch and engaging style, "A Gentleman in Moscow" is already a top pick for the fall season and beyond. I loved it, loved it, loved it! – Recommended by Cathy Langer, Tattered Cover Book Store Director of Buying

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October OCTOBER 1 - NOVEMBER 12 THE 2016 SEASON FOR DENVER’S SCARIEST HAUNTED HOUSES, 13TH FLOOR AND THE ASYLUM 13TH FLOOR HAUNTED HOUSE Returning for its 15th season, Denver-based Thirteenth Floor Entertainment Group brings back the two scariest haunted houses in the Mile High—13th Floor and Asylum. Tapping into your childhood nightmares this year, this legendary haunt will plunge brave guests into the depth of what lies beneath. Get ready to cut into the depths of your superstitious psyche, unleashing the fears that lurk inside day and night. For more information, visit GetScared.com

OCTOBER 8 & 9 FALL CRAFT SHOW RECREATION CENTER AT EASTRIDGE In its 19th year, the popular Fall Craft Show returns October 8 and 9 from 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. This two-day show features a diverse collection of exhibitors creating anything and everything handcrafted. The majority of the crafters are from the Highlands Ranch area and have gone through a rigorous jury to ensure uniqueness of product and quality of craftsmanship. Best of all, admission is free! HRCAOnline.org

OCTOBER 2 - 30

OCTOBER 15 COLORADO TEEN BOOK CON

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bunch of author panels and a big author signing party at the end of

fun photo opportunities. The maze can be viewed from two 15-foot-tall

the day. And food trucks. Of course, food trucks. Books will be for sale

illuminated bridges. Visitors under the age of 10 can explore the mini-

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OCTOBER 20

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SEVEN STONES

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Seven Stones is hosting a dedication of this special space from

wine and food pairings followed by the humorous guest speaker, Liz

4:30–7:30 p.m. on Thursday, October 6. Everyone is invited! We

Holzemer, the author of “Curveball: When Life throws you a Brain

will be offering tours and light refreshments. Guests are encour-

Tumor." There will be a silent auction and wine pull benefitting the

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OCTOBER 21 CELEBRATING 100 YEARS OF COLORADO'S NATIONAL PARKS & MONUMENTS: RIVERS, RUINS AND MOUNTAINS CASTLE PINES COMMUNITY CENTER August of 2016 marked the 100th anniversary of America’s National Park Service (NPS). Colorado's preeminent nature photographer has photographed the state's most sublime federal lands for more than 40 years. In this original presentation, he guides us on foot and boat through the NPS parks and monuments. The Castle Pines Arts & Cultural Foundation invites you to join us for an evening with pho-

Supporting Rapid Healing

tographer John Fielder on October 21 at 7:00 p.m. at the Castle Pines Community Center. At the door, donations are kindly accepted so that we may continue to support Foundation efforts that enrich the lives of Castle Pines children and adults. CastlePinesArts.org

OCTOBER 21 & 22 HAUNTED FOREST BACKCOUNTRY WILDERNESS AREA The 5th season of the Backcountry Wilderness Haunted Forest, where the darkness of the forest hides what is in the shadows. Are you brave enough to walk this terrifying half mile through the heavily treed, creepy dry creek bed? The forest itself is scary, but at the end of October—when it is populated with zombies, ghouls and goblins lurking behind trees, bushes and hills—it’s horrifying! Friday, October 21 and Saturday, October 22 Only! HRCAOnline.org

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Parting Thoughts

fit TECH THE SKINNY ON FITNESS WEARABLES, SHAREABLES AND APPS ARTICLE MEG SIMON

he last few years have seen an explosion of new fitness technology, making it easier to track everything from the number of steps taken in a given day to how our friends are doing with their gym aspirations. To help make sense of the overwhelming

number of fitness wearables and apps currently on the market, Highlands Ranch Lifestyle talked to Nate Billings, Metabolic Specialist at Lifetime Fitness in Centennial. Billings highlighted some of his favorite features in fitness apps and wearable technology, ranked by athlete intensity. Beginner, intermediate and elite athletes: It's time to get digital!

BEGINNER

INTERMEDIATE

Apps APPS

TRAINING PEAKS E)

EXPERT

Wearables WEARABLES

FITBIT (B) One of the most popular fitness accessories of the past year, Fitbit

Training Peaks is an app designed specifically for the long-

is a small, wearable wristband that comes in a variety of colors,

term goals of elite athletes. The app allows you to set long-

sizes and styles. While Fitbits are great for entry-level athletes

term goals and pair with experts to determine the best pos-

looking to keep track of their overall health, they’re less useful for

sible training plan and design workouts. You can log your

people pursuing more intense, specific fitness goals.

workouts within the app and receive immediate feedback to help reach your goals.

POLAR (B) The fitness company Polar makes a wide variety of wearable fitness

MYFITNESSPAL B)

products including heart rate monitors, fitness trackers and GPS

Myfitnesspal is a free calorie counter app that also gives us-

watches. Their products are good for tracking specific fitness pa-

ers access to a substantial nutrition database, complete with

rameters like speed, distance and heart rate, but, Billings notes, they

nutritional advice and healthy recipes. Perhaps the biggest

“missed the boat on the community aspect” of fitness products.

benefit of this app is that it helps users become more mindful of their eating habits. A downside to the app, and to calo-

GARMIN (B, I, E)

rie-counting in general, is that losing weight is more compli-

Most Garmin wearables span all levels of intensity, from the person

cated than the long-held belief of “calories in, calories out.”

who has just recently invested in their fitness to the elite, practiced athlete. Garmin does a good job with the communal element of

STRAVA (E)

wearable technology, allowing data to be shared so that friends can

Strava is a running and cycling app for endurance athletes,

support and compete with one another to reach their fitness goals.

which Billings uses frequently to help train runners and triath-

The biggest downside: cost, which can be triple-digit for the more

letes. As a trainer, Billings has experienced a lot of benefits

feature-rich models.

from the app; he can easily see how far a client went, how

One of the most important things Lifestyle took away from talking

many calories they burned, total elevation gain and much more.

with Billings is that, while wearables and apps can give athletes an

Strava is a free app; however, more in-depth workout analysis

incredible amount of valuable data and can help foster athletic com-

is available with its pay-to-play counterpart, Strava Premium.

munities, they are not a replacement for face-to-face contact. “Tech will not replace the walking club, the triathlon group or walking with your best friend every Thursday after dinner," says Billings, "but it can add value to the face-to-face contact you do have.” Billings can be reached at nbillings@lifetimefitness.com

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