A few months ago, we released the Low Back Stiffness Routines - Level 1 and Level 2. Here is a new routine to try that focuses on the hips. Our hips need both the range of motion to move properly and the strength to control and stabilize that range. This routine offers both. Great for everyone, but particularly necessary for my skiers, hikers, runners, and mountain bikers who demand a lot from their hips.
Give it a try and let us know what you think!
at Fleet Feet Boulder
Fast-twitch, slow twitch, speed work, strength work, conditioning work, mobility, neuro function, agility, balance, cross-training, etc, etc, etc.
The world of strength training can be so confusing and it can be hard to know what type of work can help you and your activities the most. What is the best way to get faster? Stronger? More agile? Recover from injury? The way you train - the load, the speed, the tempo - all of these change the response in your body.
Join Brenna Backe, owner and trainer at Koa Fit Studio, for an hour workshop breaking down these differences. This interactive workshop will teach you what you should be doing for strength training based on your goals and needs. This workshop will be geared towards runners and walkers, but the information applies to all looking to use strength training to improve their health and fitness.
This workshop is being held in partnership with Fleet Feet Boulder and will take place at their Pearl Street store. Please RSVP in advance by clicking the link below.
We know it has been hard to get into our popular weightlifting classes, so we have added 2 more to our schedule. Jon Manly and Hope Whitman will be teaching additional classes on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Take a look below for all available lifting classes.
Weightlifting Classes:
Monday at 12pm with Hope Whitman - Women-only
Tuesdays at 12:15pm with Jon Manly - Co-ed
Tuesdays at 4:30pm with Brenna Backe - Women-only
Wednesdays at 5:30pm with Hope Whitman - Women-only
Thursdays at 3:30pm with Brenna Backe - Women-only
Fridays at 2pm with Jon Manly - Men-only
These small group classes are limited to 6 participants. Please book in advance to reserve your spot. Click below, email us at admin@koafitusa.com or call/text us at 720-428-8863.
Now that you have been doing the Level 1 Routine for a couple weeks, It is time to move on to the Level 2 Routine. This program is rated Level 2 due to a few harder positions (being on hands and knees) and more aggressive core work. Give it a try, if you need to go back to Level 1, do what is best for your body. No equipment is needed for this routine, but a pillow is optional.
Below is a follow up to our community workshop on Macro Eating that we had in April. For all of you who could not make it or if you want a review of the information, download the PDF and follow along below.
Counting macros can be an efficient way to reach your health goals. Whether it is weight loss, muscle gain, or sports performance, tracking your macros can make a big difference.
Join Brenna Backe for this 1 hour introduction to macro eating. During this workshop you will learn:
What macros are and how to identify them.
How to determine your own macros for your body and goals.
The importance of protein, especially as you age.
The pros and cons of macro eating and if it is right for you.
How to get started.
This workshop will be offered in-person at Koa Fit studio and online via Zoom (link below). This class is free and open to the community. Please invite your friends and family who may be interested.
Sign up by using the link below, or email admin@koafitusa.com.
Want to start lifting heavier? Maybe you have not seen the progress you want with your lifts? Not sure if your form is helping or hurting your goals? Or maybe you have been intimidated to pick up a barbell? We got you.
Join Koa Fit Owner, Brenna Backe for a workshop dedicated to teaching, perfecting, and finding your perfect weight in the deadlift. Along with form and guidance on building up strength, we will also cover activation and mobility drills to help you get the most out of your lifting.
This is open to men and women. All levels welcome and no prior lifting experience is required.
Spots are limited to 6. Please RSVP early. We require 24 hours notice for cancellation to allow us to open up the spot to our waitlist. Sign up by clicking below or you can reach out to the front desk at admin@koafitusa.com or call/text (720) 428-8863.
Workshop - $45
A free class in collaboration with Boulder Running Company.
Lifting weights is one of the easiest ways to keep and gain muscle, improve metabolism and coordination, improve bone health, and prevent against injury. Every woman should be lifting as part of their overall health routine.
Join Koa Fit Owner, Brenna Backe for an hour lifting class just for women. Learn the basics while learning how to up the weight.
Classes will be at 9am and 10:30am. Please sign up for only 1 class.
Classes are limited to 8 people. Please only sign up if you know you can make it as the space is very limited. Please cancel at least 24 hours in advance so that we can allow people from the waitlist to join. For questions, please email Brenna@koafitusa.com
Join Koa Fit owner, Brenna Backe, for a free injury prevention workshop focused on the knee. In this interactive workshop, you'll delve into the intricate details of what causes those nagging aches and discomfort, gaining insights into how to protect your body from harm. Through a blend of practical tools and targeted exercises, you'll equip yourself with the skills to both prevent and alleviate pain, ensuring your activities are not only enjoyable but also sustainable. You'll learn actionable steps on what to do next, so you can continue your activities with confidence and injury-free vitality.
This workshop is free and open to the community. Please invite your friends and family.
Join Koa Fit owner, Brenna Backe for an injury prevention class focused on high hamstring, IT band, and other hip related injuries. In this interactive workshop, you'll delve into the intricate details of what causes those nagging aches and discomfort, gaining insights into how to protect your body from harm. Through a blend of practical tools and targeted exercises, you'll equip yourself with the skills to both prevent and alleviate pain, ensuring your activities are not only enjoyable but also sustainable .You'll learn actionable steps on what to do next, so you can continue your activities with confidence and injury-free vitality.
This workshop is free and open to the community. Please invite your friends and family. Please RSVP at the link below.
Join Koa Fit owner, Brenna Backe, for a FRC Mobility Special Series Class dedicated to the Foot and Ankle.
Lack of mobility and strength in our feet and ankles can lead to a host of problems from our feet to our low backs. If you walk, hike, run, or squat down, you will want this class.
Class is 1 hour and limited to 12 people. You may use your class pack for this class. You must register in advance. Please sign up by clicking below or call/text Nicola at 720-428-8863.
Join Koa Fit Owner, Brenna Backe, at Boulder Running Company on Saturday, November 4th for a free injury prevention clinic focused on plantar fasciitis (heel pain) and achilles pain.
Learn the mechanics behind what causes the pain.
This workshop will be interactive with tools and exercises to help prevent and dissipate pain.
Actionable guidance and steps on what to do next.
The workshop is free and open to everyone (non-runners welcome too). Please sign up using the link below.
This event will take place at Boulder Running Company. 2775 Pearl Street, Boulder, CO 80302
Attention ladies! You need to be lifting heavy.
Starting at age 30, women will lose 3%-5% of their muscle mass per decade leading to a decrease in sports performance, change in body composition, and a higher risk of injury.
Lifting heavy weights can be intimidating and a lot of people believe lifting heavy leads to injury, but the opposite is true. If you are not proactively trying to keep and gain muscle mass, you will get weaker and become more susceptible to injury.
Join Brenna Backe in one of these 2 classes to start learning how to lift safely, productively, and heavy. This class is open to all levels, no lifting experience required and everything can be modified.
To keep everyone safe and to get the most out of the class, the class will be limited to only 6 people. Please sign up in advance to reserve your spot. We ask that if you need to cancel, please do so 24 hours in advance to allow us to open the spot to the waitlist and avoid being charged.
Lifting Class Packages:
4 pack - $140
Singles - $40
*** Want to know more? Read this article by Dr. Stacy Sims HERE. ***
Goals are the roadmap from where we are to where we want to be. Without them, it is easy to get lost and distracted.
We are natural doers, and rarely do we take the time to think about what we are doing and if it is leading us in a direction that we actually want to go. This leads to all action (and work) and no gain (or maybe gain we don't particularly want).
Join Brenna Backe for a roadmapping session. Using proven tools, we will explore what we want, what the timeline will be to achieve it, and how we will do it. Take the time to really think about what you want and explore how that will become a reality.
This workshop is available both in-person at Koa Fit Studio and Online. Please sign up at least 24 hours in advance to receive the online link. This event is free and open to Koa Fit Community members and their friends and family.
Click below to sign up or email us at admin@koafitusa.com or call/text 720-428-8863.
Join us for this FRC Special Series Class to learn the full CARs routine. CARs stands for Controlled Articular Rotations. These rotations help us both assess our movement and expand our capacity.
What does this mean for you?
It means moving more smoothly.
Less tweaks and pains in the joint.
More fluidity and range in your movements.
More power and strength.
More protection against future injury.
The full CARs routine is something that can be (and should be) done daily. This IS your daily maintenance program.
This class will be 75 minutes. It will be held at Koa Fit Studio in-person and online via Zoom (link below). In-person is limited to 12 people. Please reserve your spot in advance by clicking below or emailing Nicola at admin@koafitusa.com
This is an FRC (Functional Range Conditioning) Special Series Class.
The squat is one of our most useful movements. From sitting down and standing up, to picking up heavy loads, to ducking, crouching, and jumping, the squat is utilized daily. Our ability to squat well is also linked to our longevity. This class will focus on the prerequisites the body needs to be able to squat, as deep as possible, and without pain or unneeded wear on the joints.
Space is limited to 12 people. This class in-person, at Koa Fit Studio.
Please sign up in advance to reserve your spot by clicking below or calling/texting 720-428-8863.
Normal, class cack rates apply.
Please cancel at least 12 hours in advance to avoid being charged.
A collaboration between Koa Fit Studio and Mend Physical Therapy
Is your strength and fitness limited by your ability to stabilize? Do you feel tension in your low back and hips after pushing yourself at the gym? Do you have a hard time connecting to your breath when working out? The root cause could be the pelvic floor.
Join Koa Fit owner Brenna Backe and Pelvic Health Physical Therapist, Heather Fraebel on Wednesday, October 26th at 5:30pm for an interactive, community workshop exploring the pelvic floor’s role in strength training and fitness.
Here’s what to expect:
20 Minutes of movement and connection to the breath and deep abdominals.
A presentation of the anatomy and function of the pelvic floor.
Demonstrations and practice of utilizing the pelvic floor with common exercises.
Open Q&A session with Heather and Brenna
This is a free event, but space is limited. Please sign up to reserve your spot and please give us 12 hours notice if you are unable to attend. We thank you in advance.
Each week, we send out new exercises in our weekly newsletter. If you were traveling and playing this summer, you may have missed a few. Here is a little recap of what we shared this summer.
We spent last month on our hips, but what about the rest of us? All month long, we will be giving you exercises to get your joints moving. Check back each week for new videos.
In the past few months, Brenna Backe was able to attend 2 workshops from Functional Range Systems. She is beyond impressed with this system and its ability to not only improve mobility, but push the upper limits of increasing strength. Due to the specificity of the system, the ability to make these gains can all be done with less volume and less stress on the body. It is the definition of working smarter.
All month long, we will be posting exercises and movements that utilize this system. This system has a high focus on the joint capsules. Try them out and let us know what you think.
