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8 Tips For Keeping Your Fitness Goals During the Colder Months

For many people, staying motivated to keep up on health and fitness during the colder months is no easy feat. The winter months mean frigid weather, shorter days and yes, even the upcoming and often stressful holiday season. All things considered, it is no wonder that so many people put themselves…

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…

The 5 Health Benefits to Getting Routine Massage Therapy

All too often, people treat getting a massage as something they only do as a special occasion treat. Many wait for a ‘reason’ such as a birthday, anniversary or Valentine’s Day to book a massage. While this can be a great way to celebrate, if you are only getting a massage once or twice a year, you are missing…

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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.

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.

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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.