Fitness

Sweat Smarter

At HOTWORX, infrared heat is the secret to faster recovery and workout results Article by Becca Abramson | Photography by Rae McPherson Creative Unlike typical gyms where members sweat it out in a standard room or studio, HOTWORX is unique in its approach: all workouts take place in a large infrared sauna that can accommodate up to three people. Inside, infrared heat penetrates the skin at a deeper cellular level, helping to detoxify the body, enhance metabolism, and promote healing. “People...

Health + Wellness

Winter's Wisdom

Holistic health practitioner Corbin Chase on finding balance and introspection in nature’s cold embrace Article by Corbin Chase Seasonal depression, especially in the Northeast, can stem from losing our identity within nature: we forget that we are one with the earth and that the seasons exist not only for the health of the planet but also for our own well-being. A simple way to navigate Maine’s long winter is to reconnect with the natural rhythms and healing qualities inherent in this season...

Fitness

Living Boldly

Bay Club Fitness owner Tracy Argondizza leads with heart while building wellness, community, and connection on the peninsula Article by Becca Abramson | Photography by Lauren Lear Tracy Argondizza doesn’t just believe in her mantra, Who has time for maybe? —she lives it every day. From her early career in the Navy to running one of Portland’s most beloved boutique fitness centers, Argondizza’s life has been a masterclass in seizing opportunity and staying true to her passions. While her story...

Health + Wellness

Refill, Reuse, Repeat

Expert tips from GoGo Refill founder Laura Marston on eliminating single-use products in the home Article by Becca Abramson Nearly ten years ago, Laura Marston made a New Year’s resolution to stop buying single-use water bottles. “One, why am I buying water? And two, why am I making this trash that’s not necessary?” she remembers thinking. “I started learning about recycling and about plastic in the environment, and that was my gateway to discovering how toxic it is for marine life, for birds...