As a young athlete, Central Park businesswoman and owner of E2O Health +
Performance Physiology, Laura McDonald, became interested in the impact of the
body’s relationship to exercise and stress. That interest led her to earn a master’s
degree in exercise physiology and biology from the University of Texas at El Paso, and a certification as a clinical exercise physiologist from the American College of Sports Medicine. “I could see from an early age that it was a challenge to stay healthy in El Paso, TX,” she says. “Many parts of that city have food deserts, so access to healthy, nutritious food is hard to find.”
McDonald’s first job was in cardiac rehabilitation, an environment that helps post open heart surgery patients regain strength and confidence through movement. “I could see the power of incremental change,” she says. “Small consistent changes led to bigger positive strides, and I became a true believer in the transformative power of exercise and influence of everyday habits on long-term health.”
A job at National Jewish Hospital brought McDonald to Colorado and cemented her
desire to be involved in sustainable and enjoyable preventive healthcare. With three
girls under the age of six, and a packed schedule, Laura opted to open her own
business in a gym space at TOCA, the former Bladium facility in Central Park.
With a clear understanding that a 24-hour day looks different for everyone, McDonald’s coaching philosophy is built on realistic, science-based strategies empowering her clients to take control of their health while gaining insight into how their bodies function. E2O offers one-on-one strength training, small group classes, nutrition analysis, and other self-guided programs. A free initial consultation helps new clients get started. “The ultimate goal,” she says, “is that my clients can move, feel, and perform better for life.”
Contact:
E2O Health + Performance Physiology
e2oDenver.com
“The ultimate goal, is that my clients can move, feel, and perform better for life.”