BAC Cardio Studio & Strength Equipment

We have a variety of Cardio and Strength Training Equipment available for our members, each with individual features, workout programs and special benefits.

For help on how to use each piece of equipment in our cardio studio and weight room, please do not hesitate to ask our front desk staff for assistance. If you would like more detailed information on the operation of individual pieces of equipment, or workout tips from the manufacturer, we encourage you to visit their websites. The following is a list of fitness equipment websites for BAC cardio and strength training equipment:

• LifeFitness (Ellipticals, Bikes, Treadmills) - www.lifefitness.com
• Precor (Bike) - www.precor.com
• StarTrac - www.startrac.com
• Freemotion - www.freemotionfitness.com
• Polar (Heart Rate Monitors) - www.polarusa.com

  Did you know that BAC has Polar Heart Rate Monitors available at the front desk? Check out a heart rate monitor to make sure you are getting the most from your gym time by exercising at the right intensity to meet your fitness goals.

BAC Fitness Library

We are proud to offer an ever-growing library of fitness and wellness books, available to BAC members for check-out. Books are available in the following categories:

• Abdominal Strength
• Ball Strenth Exercises
• Bedwetting & Incontinence
• Children's Fitness
• Golf
• En Español
• Healing & Syndromes

• Health & Fitness
• Life Skills
• Pilates
• Pregnancy
• Spinal, Back & Neck
• Training
• Travel Fitness

Now Available in the BAC library:

For checkout policies and to browse books, please visit the Front Desk at BAC.

Health Links

Providing resources to promote your healthy lifestyle, BAC offers these Health Links:

• Executive Physical Therapy - More information on Caroline Creager, Physical Therapist, and her award-winning books, courses and lectures.
• Step By Step Fitness Personal Training - Personal Training by Tracey Olson
• The President's Challenge - Physical Activity and Fitness Awards Program
• www.Fitness.gov - The Presidents Council on Physical Fitness and Sports
• www.MyPyramid.gov - The new USDA Food Guide Pyramid Resource
• International Black Belt Academy - Karate is now in Berthoud at BAC!
• Yoga Journal - BAC Yogini Henrietta Bauer-Gatetly recommends this excellent Yoga resource.
• Altitude Adventures - Dr. Matt Reddy, N.D., offers Naturopathic Medical services through BAC.
• IDEA Health and Fitness Association - The source of those great Fitness Handouts available at our Front Desk in the information kiosk.
• Tyler Carron - Champion of Life - This inspiring young man shares his journey of recovery.

To suggest a healthy link, please go to our Contact Us page.

BAC Training Tips

Maximize your workout with these tips for proper form and increased efficiency!

Bicycle with the Soft Gym Overball

This exercise is from Caroline Creager's new book, The Intrinisic Core: using the soft gym overball.

This simple movement strengthens abdominal and leg muscles.

Click Here for complete tip — ready to print and take with you!

More Fitness Tips

• Proper Posture and Fit on Your Bike
  
• Back Extension or Roman Chair
  
• Shoulder Flexion and Extension
  
• Cardio Fitness
  
• Carpal Tunnel Glide for Wrist
  
• Shoulder Stretch
  
• Walking Posture
  
• Diastasis Recti Self-Test
  -from Bounce Back Into Shape After Baby
• Shoulder Press on Ball
  -from Therapeutic Exercises Using the Swiss Ball
• The B.O.I.N.G. Skier
  -from Therapeutic Exercises Using Foam Rollers
• The Baby Press
  -from Bounce Back Into Shape After Baby
• Front Pack Carrying Position
  -from Bounce Back Into Shape After Baby
• Basketball Free Throw
  -from Therapeutic Exercises Using Resistive Bands
• Transverse Abdominal Raise
  -from Bounce Back Into Shape After Baby