If you want to talk about a field that sees trends come and go all the time, talk about the fitness industry! There is ALWAYS something newer, bigger and better and guaranteed to make big changes in your appearance, fitness level, and life. Lis...

If you didn’t catch her on our first episode of this season, Dr. Johnson is a naturopathic doctor whose practice offers complete natural health solutions including acupuncture, cupping, myofascial body work, and homeopathy, among others, many o...

Join us as we talk with Nurse Practitioner Abby Stalcup about some common ailments and how to treat them, incorporating both a traditional and integrative medicine approach. Medication is not a bad thing but, what can be done to help the body c...

Join Gina & Melissa for episode 3 out of 3 as we dive into Macros

Join Gina & Melissa for episode 2 out of 3 as we dive into Macros

Join Gina & Melissa for episode 1 out of 3 as we dive into Macros and where to start. Have you thought about counting Macros but found it too complicated. Listen to our 3 part series as we break it down for you.

This episode is all about hydration. Most people know how much they should drink but it’s not always easy to do. Listen in for a few tips!

Join us as we discuss with the Executive Director of the Boulder County Health Department, Camille Rodriguez, on how this pandemic may have isolated us and how to change your behaviors for the greater good.

Melissa and Gina chat with Dr. Katrina Nguyen, a pediatric gastroenterologist and founder of Faithful-2-Fitness.  Dr. Katrina specializes in childhood obesity prevention programs. She shares her k...

Working out in your 20s is very different then your 50s. Listen in as we discuss what we've learned along the way.

October 3rd launches Mental Illness Awareness Week.  Mental illness impacts 1 in 5 adults. With a disease that is so common, it amazes us that it is still a taboo topic. We are teaming up with NAMI Northern Illinois to open the door on thi...

Melissa and Gina kick off season 2 with a deep dive into naturopathic medicine with Dr. Nadene Johnson from Thrive Naturally Wellness. If you've ever wondered how to incorporate a more natural method of healing into your life - like Gina - then...

Season 2 of Let's Be GR815 launches September 22, 2021. We have a great line-up of guests this season covering topics like naturapathic medicine, gut health, mental illness, a focus on childhood obesity, the wonders of water and so much more!

Six months, 30 episodes, 1,200 downloads and countless nuggets of useful information! Our Let's Be GR815 podcast journey has been amazing. Thank you to our listeners. Check out this final episode of Season 1 as Melissa and Gina remember some of...

Carbs...they taste so good, but what are they doing to our bodies? Not all carbs are created equally.  In this episode, we help dispel some myths around carbs with Personal Trainer, Holli. 

This unique piece of equipment called the In-Body Scan is not offered at every local fitness center. Tune in to hear what exactly an In-Body Scan is, the benefits, and why you should get one done at the Y.The In-Body Scan is available a...

Long time Y member of 20 years and group fitness instructor, Cheri, shared her surprising successes from our most recent challenge. Tune in to listen about her awesome 'gains'!

Almost 100lb weightloss journey with Y member, Mary. Tune in to hear how Mary started her journey and learn a few new tips/tricks that have kept her going.

May is skin cancer awareness month!With the summer months quickly approaching, listen in on why regular skin cancer screenings are so important. The debate is always around when should you wear sunscreen and which types are best to use.

What is all the talk about collagen?We’re all about healthy eating at the Y and the importance of getting those vital nutrients through our diets. What are the nutrients necessary for healthy skin and what supplements should we take? We cha...

Join us as we dive into ways in which to improve your immune system.

Join us as Dr. Jared gives his top 3 factors to look for when buying supplements. We cover when to take them and the effect they have on the body.

Eric recently hit a BIG milestone in his workout streak--1,000 days in a row! Recently, Eric has turned this streak into a fundraiser, benefiting the YMCA’s Annual Campaign. Join us as we check in on how Eric got started and where he is at toda...

Join Gina, Melissa and Dr Jared with Chiropractic First as we take a deep dive into sugar and its effects on our health.

Here is the first of a four-part series with Dr Jared of Chiropractic First of Rockford, a YMCA partner.