Now that the end of May is upon us, it’s time to bust out the sunscreen and your bathing suit as the unofficial start of summer is well underway. Within the next week or so, the area Kansas City pools will be open for people of all ages to enjoy.
The way you start your morning can affect the entire day. By setting an intention and focusing on a morning routine that makes sense for you and your environment, you can slowly and peacefully ease into the day, giving your brain and body a gentle boost that will last for hours.
Talking about mental health has become more and more popular in recent years as many fight to push past the stigma that often surrounds the topic. This is extremely important, as according to the CDC, 1 in every 4 Americans suffer from some sort of mental health concern.
If you’ve been considering getting into yoga, but you’re not sure where to start, this overview will help. When you find a style that seems like a good fit, we encourage you to book a class! Our Yoga Studio is a welcoming environment for both new and experienced yogis.
Spring is in the air and at long last, warm weather is on its way. For many people, that means it is time to finally get out of the house and shake off the winter blues, and visiting our gym near the plaza in Kansas City can be an excellent way to kickstart the season!
Downward facing dog, bridge pose, half frog – when it comes to yoga, it certainly feels like there is a lot to keep track of and learn! However, don’t let that intimidate you or keep you from trying it as one of the many group fitness classes we offer here at our KC wellness center. There might be a lot to learn at first, but we are here to help.
If you work in a position that requires hours of sitting each day, you know that all that office chair time can lead to poor posture, discomfort and poor circulation. Many of these short-term effects of immobility can be alleviated with a series of exercises meant to stretch out and strengthen muscles.
One mistake that many people make when it comes to working out is skipping doing warm ups and properly stretching beforehand. Stretching should only take about ten minutes to complete but can end up making a significant difference.
We know your time is valuable, so when you hit the fitness floor you want to meet your goals efficiently and safely. There are some popular exercises out there that may not be ideal to include in your workout plan.
Sometimes our day to day fitness routine can begin to feel stale, like we’re on some sort of endless loop with cardio, arms, legs and core. It might even feel difficult to get creative with your workouts just because you are so burnt out.
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WESTWOOD, KS 66205
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