FROM BREAD TO BRAWN: 5th Row Lifting Company Finds a Home in Old Bread Store

5th Row Lifting Company, formerly Pinehurst Gym, expands to the old Village Hearth building

Three yoga mats and a ball. That was all 5th Row Lifting Company’s owner, Ryan Boos, owned when he first got started in his own gym back in 2014. Fast forward nearly eight years later, and Ryan is about to have a ribbon cutting for his new expanded gym on 3944 Anderson Drive, formerly ...

Five Tips for Running in Winter

bundle up and get zippin’ with these tips from the owner of Eau Claire’s Blue Ox Running

When you wake up in the morning and take a peek at the temperature gauge, the last thing on your mind is probably, “I should go outside and willingly subject myself to these temperatures.” But, if you’re ...

GO BEYOND GOLD: Gold’s Gym Transforms Into Eau Claire Fitness

one longstanding local gym has a new identity

The Chippewa Valley is brimming with opportunities to remain active throughout the year, with walking trails, yoga studios, and fitness centers around every corner. And the pandemic only highlighted the importance of getting up and getting out to stretch those legs and prioritize healthy habits. And one gym is taking the “new year, new me” idea to the next level ...

CROSSING THE FINISH LINE: E.C. Athlete Successfully Runs Every Street in the City

Alex Rongstad covered all of the ground in Eau Claire in six months, completing the goal he set for himself in mid-2021

A new year creates countless opportunities to realize your New Year's resolutions and if you think you can’t achieve them, just take a cue from an inspirational runner sprinting through the streets of Eau Claire...

COVID-19 Cases Are on the Rise. Here’s What You Need To Know.

E.C. County averages 100 positive COVID-19 cases a day as new quarantine and vaccination recommendations released

With the new and more contagious Omicron variant, cases have shot up after the holiday season. Due to this sudden increase, the Eau Claire City-County Health Department ...

The Big Beautiful Gym Grid (2022 Edition)

a compact guide to what gyms in the Chippewa Valley can offer you

Looking for a new place to work toward wellness in the new year? We’ve assembled this handy guide to gyms in Eau Claire, Chippewa Falls, Menomonie, and Altoona to help you learn about their offerings. You can follow this link ...

Feeling Anxious About the Return to Normalcy? You’re Not Alone.

local mental health experts offer seven tips for staying mentally healthy in a ‘new normal’ after COVID-19

The No. 1 tip that local mental health experts have to offer is: Do what you’re most comfortable with, and take baby steps to get back to normal – whatever “normal” means nowadays ...

5 Tips To Integrate Self-Love Practices Into Your Daily Routine

local community wellness hub offers tips on loving your body and loving yourself

Starting a healthy routine can be tough, especially when you look in the mirror and think: That’s what I have to work with here? Really?!  Starting to eat healthy – or starting a new workout routine – begins with a dedication to doing what’s best for your body ...

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