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.
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.
When you think of utilizing personal training in Kansas City, what do you think of? Do you imagine an extremely buff guy in a tank top yelling at you to push harder and do better? Or do you see yourself being pressured to do workouts that you are not totally comfortable with?
When working out, there can be many roadblocks that pop up and prevent you from reaching your goals. It might be a lack of consistency, or cheating on your diet or maybe another culprit is responsible. But if so, what could it be?
We are all familiar with the phrase: ‘new year, new me’ and the idea of setting a new year’s resolution. After all, the changing of the date on the calendar is the perfect time to start again or create a new goal.
While it is sometimes dubbed the ‘winter blues’, seasonal affective disorder, or SAD, is something that is very real and impacts millions of Americans each and every year. SAD is what occurs when the days become shorter and the air becomes colder.
October is National Healthy Lung Month, and while our lungs are such a vital organ, it is often overlooked and can sometimes take a backburner. When looking at COVID statistics and the effect it has had on pulmonary health, it is now more important.
August can signify quite a few things, including the end of summer and for many, the beginning of the new school year. However, it is also National Wellness Month, meaning that it is the perfect time to take a closer look at how we can take care of ourselves.
Health and feeling good isn’t just about working out and eating right. While that is clearly a huge factor, we have to remember that wellness is made up of many moving parts. If we don’t have balance within our minds and spirits.
With summer on our doorstep, many of our thoughts turn toward the idea of lounging by the pool and relaxing or getting into the water to splash and play games with our kids, always on the lookout for a reprieve from the high temps.
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