Fitness in Cottonwood: 4 Great Ways to Stay in Shape

Cottonwood, AZ is a lovely little community full of classic Arizonan small-town charm. There are plenty of outdoor activities for looking after your fitness outdoors in the sunshine. You can also take part in various indoor sports, and classes for strength and conditioning. Read on to learn the best way to stay fit in Cottonwood.

Kayaking with Verde Adventure River Trips

Build up your stamina and the muscles of your arms and back while having a blast on an afternoon of guided kayaking with Verde Adventure River Trips. You’ll be met and shuttled to the best location and taken along this stunning stretch of the Verde River, spotting wildlife and river birds as you go.

When you’ve learned the ropes of kayaking, why not buy or rent your own kayak and head out on the water for regular trips, either on your own or with friends. Cottonwood is lucky enough to be cut in two by a wonderful river, and it also has nearby lakes to explore.

Pilates at Sultivate

For more of a guided, structured strength and conditioning schedule, pop into a body-health center called Sultivate for some top-notch pilates sessions. The cheerful, high-energy instructor will take you through a series of slow, controlled poses suitable for your age and current physical condition. The sessions are designed to build up your flexibility, strength, posture, and also teach you proper breath control. All of which are essential components of a healthier, happier body.

Lift Weights at Cottonwood Recreational Center

If building up muscle mass is your goal, then you can’t beat good old-fashioned weight-lifting. Cottonwood Recreational Center is spacious and modern, with all the equipment and free weights you could need to start pumping iron. If you’re new to lifting weights, it’s best to start off with a personal trainer who can teach you correct form for all the exercises. Once you’re used to it, there’s no better feeling than seeing your strength steadily grow, week after week.

It’s also a little-known fact that muscular strength is one of the best predictors of a person’s longevity. Our muscles tend to atrophy over time as we age, and if we can reverse that with regular trips to the gym, we’re far more likely to be stronger, fitter, and healthier in our later years.

Horse Riding at Wild Western Horseback Adventures

Few people know how much exercise horseback riding provides. It’s a superb way to build up your core strength, as you grip the saddle and use your heels, and also your sense of balance and coordination. Better yet, you can have an outdoor adventure and explore some of the region’s finest scenic landscapes while you get in shape.

The best local place to go to start horseback riding is Wild Western Horseback Adventures, which takes you on a pleasant ride through iconic old western scenery. If you really want to learn the skill of horseback riding with more in-depth equestrian classes, head to nearby Verde Valley School, the best in the area.

Whichever of the above activities you choose to keep yourself fit, we hope you soon see excellent results. Follow your next workout with a visit to Oxendale Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM, a trusted local dealership and winner of the Customer First Award for Excellence in 2019.

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