2019-2020 Nevada County Gold Digital Edition

F I T N E S S / W E L L N E S S
N E V A D A C O U N T Y
L I V I N G
A HOME SERVICES AND RELOCATION DIRECTORY
Finding the Perfect Fit
WAYDE CARROLL
As the emphasis on wellness and
healthy living continues, there
are more and more opportunities
available in Nevada County to help us along
the path. They range from community
programs to town parks and recreation
departments to fitness centers, health clubs
and the availability of locally grown food.
Keeping Fit
FIT CULTURE STUDIO: 75 Bost Ave.,
Nevada City, off Searls Avenue. Services include
personal and small group training sessions,
coaching programs such as nutrition, fitnes
classes, indoor cycle classes, mat pilates, as well
as youth and adult athletic performance and
conditioning. (530) 265-5342.
SOUTH YUBA CLUB: 130 West Berryhill
Dr., Grass Valley: A place for workouts
and socializing. Over 100 classes a week.
Available are yoga/pilates, group exercise,
senior classes, indoor cycling and personal
training. Facility has a saltwater pool, tennis
courts and new equipment. (530) 272-7676.
TRAINING ZONE: Pine Creek Shopping
Center, Grass Valley. This Gym/Physical
Get Moving Training Program
Fitness Center is located in a remodeled,
redesigned 14,000 square foot space. A
place for all ages and fitness levels, it o fers
group exercise classes, personal and small
group training, Fitness Bootcamps and
childcare with activities. (530) 273-9663.
Get Up and Go
Each spring for the past several years 200
to 250 people show up for Get Moving, a
free, 10-week community training program
designed for everyone from beginner
walkers to advanced runners.
Held once a week at Nevada Union High
School’s track located off Ridge Road in
Grass Valley, it can provide a safe place to
start and find your level of comfort. The e
are four groups–walkers, walk/runners,
runners and trail runners. Each has a coach.
Participants also learn about other programs
that will impact their health and wellness.
Sponsored by Trkac Running Store, Sierra
TrailBlazers and Gilligan’s Hillagains, the
annual event is held in the evening.
Information: (530) 274-4422.
Race Training
An option for those serious about running
is a 5K, 10K, Half and Trail Half Marathon
program designed to train for specific races.
Sponsored by Trkac Running Store, sessions
are held three times a year with one set for
August. They include track work and long
runs two days a week for approximately 10
weeks. Information: (530) 274-4422.
Recreation
BEAR RIVER RECREATION & PARK
DISTRICT: Serving South Nevada County
since 1995, it offers programs such as adult
basketball, as well as a variety of activities
for youth. brrpd.org
TRUCKEE DONNER RECREATION
& PARKS DEPARTMENT: An extensive
program of activities is offered at its 40,000
square foot Recreation Center (See Page
46). Included are Jazzercise, yoga, personal
training and adult aquatics such as water
polo and scuba certification. ou can
also join leagues which include pickleball,
softball, basketball and volleyball. tdrpd.org
MORE OPPORTUNITIES: Checkout Pages
33, 43, 53 and 55–61, as well as the Gold
magazine’s Recreation Section found on
Pages 86 through 95.
Insight Healthy Living
This magazine/directory is published twice
a year and is a resource for natural health
and intentional living. It is available at sites
throughout the community and online,
where additional resources are also found.
(530) 265-9255; insightdirectory.com
BriarPatch Food Co-op
A community market that emphasizes
foods that are nutritious, minimally
processed, organically grown, free of
artificial additives, and if possible, locally
grown. They also have a wellness section.
To inspire healthier choices, BriarParch has
Wellness Tools and a Recipe Section under
Resources on their website. Here you will fin
natural health, and herb and supplement
guides, as well as information about first ai
and everyday nutrition. The recipes include
vegetarian, gluten free and vegan choices.
BriarPatch is located at 290 Sierra College
Dr. in Grass Valley. (530) 272-5333;
briarpatch.coop
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