A Virtual Workout

Routt County Residents Stay Committed To Healthy Living Through Virtual Workout Options

Last year, the U.S. News Healthiest Communities Rankings named Routt County the 5th healthiest community in the nation. Locals take their health seriously and part of that mindset revolves around fitness. When COVID-19 put the nation into lockdown last spring, many local wellness centers found ways to adapt. “We saw a need within our community to keep people healthy, active and engaged,” says Rebecca Williams, owner of Steamboat Fit. “We tried a few platforms at the beginning and chose Zoom as it allows for interaction between class members and for us to personalize the session, depending who joined in on the day.” When venues were able to reopen, a handful of instructors chose to keep an online presence. “We will never drop virtual classes, they are here to stay,” Williams says. “We have elderly members, moms with their kids and those who just love being able to work out in their own home but want to stay connected to friends in class.”