Category: Lifestyle

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.

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 woman applying sunscreen to protect her skin while outdoors

6 Practical Skincare Tips You Can’t Overlook This Summer

At long last, summer is finally here! For many people, that means it’s time to head outdoors and soak up the sunshine. While activities like going to the pool, taking a hike on your favorite nature trail and spending long weekends camping and fishing is great for the soul.

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.

Find Your Fit | Yoga

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.

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The Top 5 Woodside Amenities to Check Out This Spring

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!

Tips From a Trainer | 5 Exercises for People Who Work at a Desk

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.

Featured Spa Service | Reiki

The Spa at Woodside is proud to offer Energy Therapy services, including Reiki. Read below to learn more about Reiki and about our two Reiki practitioners, Thomson Taylor II and Morgan Hanlen. You can find our full listing of Energy Therapy services here.