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strength; we’ve seen their strength improve as well as their running times,” Nicole says. The exercises are scaled based on your ability – so if you’re a couch potato looking to get fit, they’ll start you at an appropriate level. Social interaction is a popular part of CrossFit. It can inspire competition, but it’s always meant to be positive. “The group setting also helps foster intensity which is a vital part of CrossFit,” Nicole says. With an emphasis on healthy nutrition (“…no fad diets or supplements,” Nicole adds), CrossFit is a way to get fit, have fun and meet new people. You can sign up for a competition – or just do it for a love of health and fitness. CrossFit gyms are springing up all over the state – a simple Google search will most likely find a box near you. FITNESS -- HOT POWER YOGA Hot Power Yoga is what it sounds – a yoga workout set in a very warm environment. Hot Power Yoga of Laramie sets their temperature in the mid-90s. The purpose is to sweat – and a lot. “{Heat benefits include} joint lubrication, increased muscle mobility, and an overall cleansing through sweat,” Hot Power Yoga of Laramie says. They highly recommend that women who are pregnant, have recently been pregnant or are soon-to-be pregnant not attend. Besides the heat factor, Hot Power Yoga is “…fitness-based, making it a little more vigorous and good for building strength,” HPY of Laramie explains.

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Hot Power Yoga of Laramie can be found online at www.hotpoweryogalaramie.com, by calling 307.703.YOGA, and is located at 511 E. Ivinson Street. This is a place that is on my ‘must try’ list for fitness resolutions this year! CRAFTS – KNITTING & CROCHET Maybe you’re not looking to make a fitness resolution – perhaps you’re a rock star at fitness, or you’re looking for something

indoors with an emphasis on relaxation. In that case, crafting can be a wonderful choice! I’m addicted to crochet – although I don’t make anything besides square or rectangular objects. Someday I will master round things – for now, simple and slightly crooked blankets are mindless and therapeutic. If you’re beginning or looking to pick up a new skill, search around for a local class. Shops such as Cowgirl Yarn in Downtown

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