The Vans Upward Fitness

Everyone deserves the opportunity to improve their health in a supportive environment- but too often, those with disabilities and limitations find fitness spaces to be intimidating, inaccessible, or out of reach.

Kayla is now certified as an Adaptive and Inclusive Trainer, focused on helping adaptive athletes and disabled veterans train safely, confidently, and effectively in a way that works for their body and goals.

If you or someone you know is interested in adaptive training, message or call us at 970-793-4693

2026 Manitou Incline: ✅️

Huge shout out to Brenda! Absolutely crushed the Incline! Super proud of how far she's come in her health journey!

Imagine this: you are at the doctor's office, and they ask if you are sedentary.

Most would say no, but most are.

ACSM guidelines state that if you do not meet the bare minimum requirements for exercise, you are sedentary:

1. 150 minutes of moderate intensity of aerobic activity a week (30 minutes a day, 5 days a week)

2. 2 days of resistance training

Risks of sedentary lifestyle:
1. Increase chance of cardiovascular risk (especially if heart attacks, stroke, or cardiovascular events in family history)
2. Increase chance of diabetes and metabolic disorders
3. Loss of muscle mass and strength - increases fall risk, osteoporosis, and metabolic disorders
4. Increased cancer risk
5. Mental health risks
6. Higher all-cause mortality: higher risk of dying from multiple causes

The main takeaway: it does not take much physical activity to gain benefits

📣Client Shout Out!!!📣

Kris and Reid have been killing it in the gym since day one! They arrive at the gym with a positive attitude, and they PUSH themselves to the limit nearly every session! They have been steadily achieving their goals one week at a time. Plus, they are absolutely fabulous people to be around.

Now they are fabulous people with bigger muscles 💪

📣Client Shout Out📣

Linda and Tami have been crushing their workouts and putting in work outside the gym! They show up with a positive attitude and push themselves every time they show up. The key to any fitness goal is consistency, Linda and Tami are living proof. Great job, ladies!

Sunday March 8th, I will be a guest instructor at

Excited for this opportunity - you can sign up on their website!

https://www.balancedmovementyoga.com/workshops/