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Measuring The Girth of My Feet at Scheels

in 20 seconds you learn what's goin' on with your steppers thanks to this 3D scanner machine

Earlier this spring, Scheels (4710 Golf Rd., Eau Claire) posted about its brand-new foot scanner that could supposedly learn all the secrets of your feet in less than one minute. We’re talking infrared-looking imaging to reveal which part of your feet the most pressure is on; the length, width, and “girth” of each foot; and arch height and instep ...

The Best Places to Run in the Eau Claire Area

from Eau Claire to Augusta, here's some inspo for your next run

If you asked anyone here at Volume One to describe me in a sentence, they’d probably say “Jake likes to run… a lot.” They would be correct. I’ve logged many-a-mile here in the Chippewa Valley, and here are some of my favorite spots to do so ...

The Roadmap To Holistic Health Begins With Wholistic Nutrition

personalized consultations offer inclusive solutions for chronic illnesses, symptoms

Empowering shifts towards wellness for all ages, Wholistic Nutrition — an Altoona whole body health office — crafts personalized roadmaps addressing root causes while working toward a non-toxic, holistic lifestyle ...

Menomonie Expansion Makes YMCA Largest Local Health & Wellness Org

YMCA acquires former Menomonie Health & Fitness facilities, opens first 24/7 location

This spring, the YMCA of the Chippewa Valley announced its plans to expand into Menomonie, a move that would make the YMCA the area’s largest health organization. As of April, that expansion was made official with the former Menomonie Health & Fitness locations transitioning into the new Menomonie East and Menomonie South YMCAs ...

Shedding the Pounds, One Conversation at a Time

support groups at YMCA seek to help those struggling with weight loss

Mention to anyone that you’re trying to lose weight, then hang on – everyone has suggestions, methods that worked, methods that didn’t work, theories on why it’s so hard, and plenty more. The fact is, if there were an easy answer, we wouldn’t have to talk to about ...

TAKING IT SLOW: E.C. Native Returns to Teach Qigong, Tai Chi

after a career that spans jockeying and bodybuilding, Linda Blum brings Eastern practices to a fast-paced world

Professional jockey. Champion body builder. Sought-after personal trainer. Mom. Horse stable and riding lesson facility owner/manager. Group fitness instructor and wellness coordinator. And now in Eau Claire, Linda Blum is a certified and ...

Club 37 Began In a Basement. Its Rapid Expansion Is Thanks to a Dedicated Community

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu gym lead by instructor Catlon Martinek is fostering a unique culture

“Word spread like wildfire that Catlon was teaching again and people were knocking down the door to be part of it,” Sara Martinek, co-owner of Club 37 Jiu-Jitsu, said of the studio’s modest beginnings: in the basement of her and Catlon’s home ...

‘The Listening Program’ Helps Kids Self-Regulate and More

Western Wisconsin Music in Medicine is an innovator in music therapy, and with the support of a new innovation grant by DHS, it’s helping more children in the Chippewa Valley

Music seems to be a facet of day-to-day life for most. It’s playing in the background inside grocery and retail stores, a dedicated class in school, the focus of many community events, and on the radio when you get in the car. For one area organization, it’s more than that: It’s medicine. The Listening Program (TLP), created by Advanced Brain Technologies, is a program partially funded by a DHS grant ...

SUMMER CAMP AT EAUM: Kids Yoga Camp in Downtown E.C.

Eaum Yoga + Fitness is hosting a summer camp for children ages 4-9

As parents themselves, co-owners Malia Markquart and Taylor Weiss knew they wanted to offer childcare and cater to kids too with their new business. It’s not a big stretch, then – no pun intended ...

New Year, New You Can Be Diet-Free

losing weight shouldn’t mean following a fad diet

Are you making a New Year’s resolution to lose weight, or have you been eyeing up a new diet? If a diet or product sounds too good to be true, it probably is. Some diets remove foods that have nutrients your body needs, some even cut entire food groups. These are ...