Training for Real Life

I sure am glad I do a lot of lunges in the gym. Last weekend I was invited ice climbing with some friends. We headed up toward Hyalite Canyon as much needed fresh snow piled up around us. The trail up to the icefall was not easy. Like a rookie, I left my trekking poles... Continue Reading →

Coming soon…

The Holiday Season is a busy time here at MUS Wellness, as we're working hard to close 2014 and launch into the New Year.  Here's some things to look forward to from Montana Moves and Meals over the next several weeks: We're still pouring over your "Share Your Wellness Stories" you submitted for the November... Continue Reading →

The Wildcards are in!

Variety is the spice of Life. We really enjoyed reading about all the creative ideas you all submitted for October's Wildcard Challenge! Casey T. from Missoula was our prize drawing winner---receiving a winter hat from Pistil and a Montana Moves Water Bottle. Casey's Wildcard was snorkeling in the Florida Keys, with the challenge being overcoming... Continue Reading →

Wildcard Fitness (Part 2)

A couple of weeks ago I wrote about a “Wildcard” event I did back in July (The NAMHI). In August, it was Cristin’s husband Ethan’s turn to come up with a wildcard event for friends to join in. Ethan and a coworker had been taking their Friday lunch to go to the neighborhood pool for... Continue Reading →

Backcountry Fitness

Bow season is in full swing, rifle season is right around the corner, and soon all you skiers will be swooshing around the glorious terrain we get to call our backyard. Unfortunately, each new season brings with it a rash of injuries, and in some cases even cardiovascular events such as heart attacks, often due... Continue Reading →

Wildcard Fitness (Part 1)

It would be cool to ride my bike from the valley to a trailhead and then hike up. It’s MLB Wildcard time, and it’s about to be Wildcard October for Montana Moves as well. We are privileged to hear so many great stories about how our plan members stay fit as we travel around Montana.... Continue Reading →

Great Falls Fitness Video

Last spring MUS Wellness had the opportunity to help Great Falls College upgrade their Employee Fitness Room. The following video demonstrates exercises that can be done with the new free weight equipment at GFC. For those of you not at GFC, the equipment utilized can be found in most gyms, or purchased for home use.... Continue Reading →

Hellroarin’ Huckleberries

The Montana Moves August Challenge is to try a new physical activity. On the first Saturday of August, me, my mom, and my dog Skyler set out on a hike. But unlike many of my hikes, which are destination oriented, this hike had a different mission: we were out to get some fresh huckleberries. Not... Continue Reading →

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