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Rest Days & The Myth of "No Pain, No Gain"
MYTH: “Rest is for the weak” MYTH: “What Doesn’t Kill You Makes You Stronger” MYTH: “It’s the days when the body aches, desire is low,...
Mindy Cochran
May 1, 20223 min read

Diet & Health Strategies: Setting Yo-Self Up for Success
I brainstormed with my students on strategies for sticking to a nutritious eating plan. Here is what we came up with...
Mindy Cochran
Jan 13, 20224 min read

Three Obstacles Standing Between You and Your Best Self
I have said it time and time again: “You can have anything you want out of life; you just have to be willing to go out and work for it.” The
Mindy Cochran
Dec 10, 20214 min read


Movement Communities that Transcend Fitness
As a kid, my parents had me enrolled in nearly every ball sport you could think of: basketball, softball, volleyball, soccer— none of...
Mindy Cochran
May 1, 20214 min read


Grace & Grit and How It Applies to Women's Wellness Landscape
Each spring, as we celebrate Women’s History Month, Montana Woman Magazine honors influential women of the past, present, and future. As...
Mindy Cochran
Mar 3, 20215 min read


Meet Bailey McCarvel Plympton: Aerial Extraordinaire, Epilepsy Warrior, Mother of Twins
Bailey found me in what she describes as a “particularly difficult year in her life,” just after her Epilepsy diagnosis.
Mindy Cochran
Feb 14, 20213 min read

Exercise Equipment You Can Take Home for The Holidays
I truly believe in preparing for success over the holidays, even [especially] if you have to travel. Fortunately, you can turn a would-be...
Mindy Cochran
Nov 15, 20202 min read

Concepts to Help on The Path to Your Best Self & Highest Potential
As a personal trainer and wellness coach, I talk often about physical fitness, but the reality is comprehensive wellness is much deeper.
Mindy Cochran
Sep 1, 20204 min read

Maximizing The Quality of Self-Care
You can get maximum enjoyment out of your summer activities by staying on top of your wellness game. Use this list to get you started bra...
Mindy Cochran
Jun 30, 20204 min read

Monthly Goal Worksheet
I am here to foster a culture of healthy livin g and create a community of movers in the Flathead Valley. With a new month around the...
Mindy Cochran
Jun 1, 20201 min read

HIIT (High Intensity Interval Training) Variations
I absolutely love HIIT (High Intensity Interval Training) workouts because they are a great way to boost metabolism and create endorphins.
Mindy Cochran
May 28, 20202 min read

March: Women's History Month
I am proud to present to you this interview with Stephanie Breck: lawyer and mother of a 14-year-old by day, bodybuilder by night...
Mindy Cochran
Feb 29, 20205 min read

Answers to All of Your Questions About Pull-ups, Including "What if I Can't Even Do One?"
Pull-ups nor superhuman strength are requirements for aerial training. But, since y’all are hyper-focused on pull-ups, let’s break it down!
Mindy Cochran
Jan 29, 20203 min read

The Injured Athlete's Checklist
This checklist is for anyone navigating injury or surgery (athlete or not) in hopes that knowing what helped me during my difficult time...
Mindy Cochran
Dec 12, 20192 min read

Surviving the Holidays with Intermittent Fasting
The holiday season is upon us, which means the emergence of things we love (the call for gratitude, family time, Grandma’s apple pie, and...
Mindy Cochran
Nov 17, 20194 min read

Montana’s Smokey Sunsets, Fitness Tribes, and Home Workouts
So, you might be thinking: “I am ready to try group fitness. How do I find MY tribe?” I am a believer the universe aligns us with people...
Mindy Cochran
Jul 30, 20194 min read

The Fountain of Youth & Why I Am Afraid to Talk About It
Okay guys – let’s talk autophagy! I am seriously interested to know who has heard of autophagy before (if anyone) and why more people...
Mindy Cochran
May 18, 20193 min read


Boss Babes and The Struggle for Balance
Does the struggle for balance sound familiar? This is article is dedicated to you and all the females who work continually on bettering...
Mindy Cochran
May 6, 20192 min read

Abs-olutely Aerials: Using Pilates to Build Core Strength
If your core isn't rock solid when you start your aerial practice, well...welcome to the club! I have helped a lot of women just like...
Mindy Cochran
May 4, 20192 min read

Weight Training 101
In this era of female empowerment, it's a great time for all Montana women to explore the world of strength training...
Mindy Cochran
Apr 1, 20194 min read
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