Why Mindful
Interval Training?

Instead of generalized training that builds 'gym strength' but doesn't convert to time in the mountains, we practice outdoor rec-specific exercises that build muscle memory, tensegrity, & functional strength for outdoor time... so that your time outside is more fun & you're less prone to injuries. (We have specific training programs for summer, winter, & shoulder seasons)

Instead of pushing through & overriding our body's signals, we practice listening, trusting, and working with our body... so we can learn the skill of knowing when it's time to push and when it's time to pull back. (This is a super important skill for injury prevention and avoiding overtraining)

Instead of expecting perfect workouts and program followthrough, we plan for the messy times and work on healing our workout perfectionism... so that when life gets lifey we're better able to roll with it and keep going. (The ability to show up through the messy times with meh workouts - and even some missed workouts - is a great indicator of long-term sustainable strength)

move

Movement is the heart of this program. Our workouts are designed to build strength through moving mindfully, with outdoor rec & nervous system in mind.

When we move, it’s not just about building strong muscles and aerobic fitness. Instead, we're building holistic systems of strength that work together.

For example, we build a strong, functional core through lots of different exercises. Core strength, including muscles like our inner thighs, is key to building balance and stability for handling shaky, slippery, and rocky terrain outdoors.

Another big piece of this puzzle is a healthy posterior chain. That means building strength through our back, glutes, and hamstrings. Our posterior chains are so important for both balance and power. These muscles create the foundation for so much of how we play outside.

We know mobility is a key part of recovery and healthy bodies, too. You’ll find mobility work in each workout, plus a library of even more mobility exercises whenever you need a little extra.

When you’re learning these movements, we give you all the info you need to make sure you’re exercising with good form. The right technique is so important for injury prevention! We offer a library of modifications for injuries or other concerns, too. Safe movement is good movement!

play

The fun part! Our programs are made for joyful movement.

When we workout at home, we are creating neuromuscular connections with every rep. What that means is we’re building muscle memory! Learning muscle memory in a controlled environment, like our homes, helps our bodies automatically know what to do when we’re playing outside on the trails.

While we’re building muscle memory, we’re building functional tensegrity, too. This means getting all those soft tissues, ligaments, and tendons ready to take on our outdoor adventures. By training both the big and small parts of our bodies, we’re less prone to injury, and can head out on our adventures feeling confident and strong.

Play culminates in Long Days Outside, or LDOs. LDOs look different for everyone, but all of them are outings that shake up the everyday routine. LDOs are a celebration! By building strength, injury resilience, and a strong mindset, we can truly enjoy the time we have outside instead of getting stuck with injury or overwhelm.

feel

Training isn’t just about how our muscles feel. It’s important to tune into what’s happening in our nervous system and the rest of our bodies, too. “Feel” means listening to what our bodies are telling us! Tracking these sensations will help us be more aware of the little changes in our body each day, so we know when to push or when to slow down.

We’ll help you learn the language of your own stress cycle. Our bodies are affected by stress of all kinds, not just exercise. Maybe that stress is from push-ups, relationships, work, hiking, or money–it all affects us! We want to listen for those stress signals and learn how to complete the stress cycle (workouts & outdoor time are great ways to do this).

Part of feeling is also taking care of our self-talk and mindset. Like a garden, we want to patiently root out the weeds of what no longer serves us. We also want to take time to grow the seeds of a healthy, resilient mindset.

rest

Rest is where the real magic happens as our bodies and minds build back up after doing something hard. Rest can look like so many things, not just sleep or days off!

We believe in taking time for deep rest. When we have a day off training, often we end up cramming our day with a thousand other things on our to-do list. While sometimes life takes a lot of our energy, we want to be sure we’re not just swapping one kind of hard work with another. We need time for true recovery!

While deep rest is important, active recovery has its place in our training, too. Gentle movement can help relieve muscle soreness and boost our moods, especially when it’s playful. Outdoor rec can be great active recovery — and our programs come with an Active Recovery Library of yoga, meditation, barre, & other embodiment classes to support your active recovery days.  

Fuel is another crucial part of our rest equation. It’s so important to care for our bodies by providing plenty of nourishing foods. We practice anti-diet culture nutrition and encourage fueling your body to thrive and take up space. Fuel is key for recovery in every part of training, including rest days!

Lastly, community and relationships are a type of rest, too. Our communities help support us when we are stretched thin, giving us space to reset and recover. Being someone else’s support can also feel good and uplifting. We want you to practice both giving and receiving support and encouragement for others in your community.

Like this member says, results can come quickly: 

We can't wait to see you in our community!