Category: Fitness

8 Key Benefits to Adding Strength Training to Your Routine

Once upon a time, cardio was all the rage, and it was regarded as though it was the only element to working out that mattered. The belief was also that strength training was exclusively for bodybuilders or people who wanted to look more bulky. Thankfully, this misconception has been debunked, and now…

6 Health Habits to Adopt in Time for Fall

At long last, fall is here! It’s time to bust out the flannels and cardigans, put up the harvest themed decor and get ready to watch your favorite football team on Sunday. If you have been wanting to make a few changes to your health routine, now is the perfect time to (pumpkin) spice things…

Do You Need a Personal Trainer? 5 Key Questions to Consider

Whether you are brand new to fitness or are a seasoned gym veteran, you can benefit from personal training in Kansas City. That is because personal trainers are certified to help you have a safe and fulfilling gym experience. They are also there to motivate you and teach you new training methods and…

Three types of protein-packed beans in a serving bowl

The Top 7 Reasons You Should Add More Protein to Your Diet

Are you getting enough protein in your diet? While many foods we eat every day are high in protein, such as eggs, nuts and chicken breast, you still might not be getting the right amount. While this might not seem like a major deal at first, think again.

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6 Essential Tips for Improving Your Tennis Game

Do you love to play tennis but are struggling getting into the swing of things? It is no secret that tennis is a very technical sport that requires certain skills and techniques in order to have a competitive advantage. For those who are new to tennis, getting a hang of these can feel very overwhelming.

The 3L Model

Woodside’s Group Fitness schedule is carefully crafted each month to help you establish a weekly regimen for high performance training. This algorithm is structured using our Triple Lifestyle Model, or 3L Model, which uses three main focal points to help set our members up for success.

A group fitness class does cool down stretches together

6 Cool Down Exercises You Must Try After Your Next Group Fitness Class

If you are someone who regularly attends one of our workout classes in Kansas City, you know how intense they can be. For the duration of the entire class, you give it your all, pushing yourself to the limit. Then, once class is complete, you leave feeling winded and worn out but satisfied with your work.

Father and daughter swim together at the Kansas City pools

5 Reasons Why Your Family Should Visit the Pool This Summer

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.

Tips from a Trainer | Start Fresh with a Morning Routine

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.