Held from 9:00 – 9:45 am on Saturday mornings in April (7, 14, 21, 28), this dynamic class is sure to be a great bonding experience.

This session will be taught by a bilingual instructor, so we welcome Spanish-speaking families to enroll!

Parents are required to be in the water with their child, and children in diapers are required to wear a swim diaper. Register now by stopping by the pool at 410 W Hwy 50, or by calling (719) 539-6738. The cost for all 4 lessons in $30.

The 2 month Fitness Challenge took place during January and February, and included the New Year’s Day 5K Walk/Run, free weekly workouts, free weekly health and nutrition seminars, a pair of cooking classes, and discounted workouts from Salida Recreation and Hot Springs Aquatic Center. This year’s Challenge was the second annual, and expanded upon 2011’s Challenge.

After gathering logs, Salida Recreation drew a name from all the logs turned in to determine one winner, and also awarded prizes to the top three point scorers.

The winner of the random drawing of all participants with over 15 points is Christa Bottorff, who wins a selection of yoga props from Salida Yoga Center.

In 3rd place, with 132 points, is Jenny Majeski, who wins a 2 person pass to the private soaking pools at Salida Hot Springs Aquatic Center.

Coming in 2nd place, with 159 points, is Salida Hot Springs Aquatic Center’s own Mary Baranczyk, who wins a $25 gift certificate to Simple Foods and a free Zumba pass.

And the overall, 1st place winner, with 166 points, is Carrie Smith! Carrie wins a one hour private training session at the Pilates Studio, and two free Zumba passes!

Nice job to everyone who participated–lots of impressive logs were turned in! To say thanks to everyone who participated, Salida Hot Springs Aquatic Center will also award everyone who turned a log in, but did not win another prize, a 1 day pass to the public pools.

Prizes are available for pick up from the front desk at the pool.

A big thank you to all of the sponsors of the 2012 Salida Recreation Fitness Challenge: LiveWell Chaffee County, Salida Hot Springs Aquatic Center, Salida Yoga Center, Suzann Simpson (kickboxing instructor and personal trainer), The Pilates Studio, Curves Gym, Ploughboy Market, Amanda Wright (Zumba® instructor), and Simple Foods Market. Your contributions made the Fitness Challenge possible.

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We’ll kick off the challenge with the New Year’s Day 5K Walk/Run on January 1^st.  With a late morning start time, you’ll have plenty of time to wake up, then come on down to the Scout Hut to register between 9 and 10.  The event starts from the Scout Hut at 10, proceeds along the Monarch Spur Trail, and will finish back at the Hut.  Make it extra fun by wearing a costume or funky get-up.  Prizes will be awarded to the top male and female finishers, as well as best costume!  Only $10 to participate, and all ages and abilities are welcome.

As part of the Challenge, we encourage you to track your participation on the 2012 Fitness Challenge log.  Pick up your copy at the pool, or find it online at www.SalidaRec.com/fitness.  You’ll find instructions for awarding yourself points for completing different activities, and a log to keep track of your points.  Anyone who logs at least 15 points will be entered into a random prize drawing, and top point scorers will be awarded prizes as well.  Prizes will all be geared toward helping you keep your commitment to an active and healthy lifestyle.

Finally, Salida Recreation and Hot Springs Aquatic Center are offering a punch pass good for discounted fitness classes during January and February.  Each $40 pass is good for 12 of any of the classes offered by Salida Recreation, plus 1 Zumba® class.  This brings the price per class down to nearly $3!  You can purchase them now as a gift, or a commitment to yourself, and they will be available during January and February.

The holidays are a time for celebration and enjoyment, and the New Year is a chance to renew commitments and challenge yourself to be your best.  The 2012 Fitness Challenge is a chance to participate in a structured 9 week program than encompasses nutrition and fitness—and most things are completely free!  You can, of course, pick and choose any of the activities to participate it, but we think the whole 2 months will be a great experience!

FREE TUESDAY SEMINARS (Scout Hut, 6-7pm):

January 3^rd: “Goal setting: Dr.’s Fitness Prescription & Guidelines”
January 10^th: “Exercise Myths and Exercise Prescriptions”
January 17^th: “10 Things You Never Thought Counted As Exercise”
January 24^th: “Affordable & Healthy Superfoods”
January 31^st: “Nutrition Myths & Food Journaling”
February 7^th: “Veggie Jeopardy & Sundae School”
February 14^th: No lecture.  Happy Valentine’s Day!
February 21^st: “Mind Over Matter: Maintaining Healthy Habits”
February 28^th: “Self-Care & Maintenance Goal Setting with R.N.”

FREE SATURDAY WORKOUTS: