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The MAC Wins Mayor’s Climate Award for Big Sustainability EffortsOn March 13th, 2019, We were recognized for our recent push to become a “green facility.” After working with EnergyLink to install new renewable energy systems, the MAC was  recognized by the City of Columbia for the positive contribution to the community with the 2019 Mayor’s Climate […]

Everyone knows they should make better food choices, but knowing what to improve and actually doing it is sometimes our biggest battle. Combined with physical activity, your nutrition can help you reach and maintain a healthy weight, reduce your risk of chronic diseases, and give your body the fuel it needs to perform at its

This week we are highlighting Meghan McCullah! Tune in Friday, December 14th as she takes over Wilson’s Instagram Story! Meghan is Wilson’s Group Fitness Assistant Director. She is a certified Personal Trainer and Group Fitness Instructor, both through the American Council on Exercise (ACE). She also holds certifications in Oh Baby! Fitness (a pre- and

This week we are highlighting instructor Vesta Hotchkiss! Tune in Wednesday, November 7th as she takes over Wilson’s Instagram Story! Vesta grew up in Springfield, MO and came to Columbia to attend Mizzou in 2006. She brought along her high school sweetheart, Phil Hotchkiss, who would become her husband upon graduating in 2010! Vesta graduated

This week we are highlighting instructor Patty Loehr! Tune in Monday, October 15th as she takes over Wilson’s Instagram Story! Patty grew up in Lee’s Summit, MO and moved to Columbia to attend Mizzou. After college, she began working with the State of Missouri, where she continues to work today. While going back to school

This week we’re highlighting instructor Erica Canlas! Tune in Friday, September 14th as she takes over Wilson’s Instagram Story! Erica is a local girl, she grew up in Ashland, and then attended Mizzou. She moved to St. Louis for four years post-college, but returned when she met and married her husband Ben. They live in

10 BENEFITS OF YOGA Why not yoga? From increased strength and flexibility to heart health, check out these 10 amazing benefits to rolling out the mat (or aerial silk or paddle board) 🙂 Yoga does more than burn calories and tone your muscles. It’s a total mind-body workout that combines strengthening and stretching poses with

SHELBY VINES TAKES OVER INSTAGRAMThis week we’re highlighting instructor, Shelby Vines! Tune in Wednesday, May 30th as she takes over the Wilson’s Instagram story. Shelby has always enjoyed playing sports so teaching group fitness in college was a natural move. She is a marathon runner and claims to be a “newbie” triathlete, as she is

10 REASONS WHY YOU WILL LOVE BALANCE BOARD 1.  IT’S CHALLENGING:  Your whole midsection will have to work to keep you balanced and afloat. You have to work harder and focus more on the water. 2.  REFINES TECHNIQUE:   You’ll be more in tune with your poses, according to Namaste S.U.P. For example, during downward dog, if you have more weight

This week we are highlighting instructor Eric Blumberg! Tune in Thursday, May 3rd as he takes over Wilson’s Instagram Story! As a kid, Eric was naturally athletic, playing baseball and excelling at tennis. He grew up in Plano, Texas, a suburb of Dallas, one of four kids. During college, fitness took a back seat to