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…
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.
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!
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.
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.
Have you been considering joining a cycle class, but aren’t sure how to get started? Or maybe you’ve attempted going to other workout classes in Kansas City in the past, but you left feeling like it wasn’t the best experience.
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.
They say that variety is the spice of life, and it’s certainly true when it comes to fitness as well. Doing the same routine day in and day out can not only dramatically affect your results, it can have a serious impact on staying motivated to keep coming to the gym.
There is just something about going with a friend to the gym or exercising as a group that really amps up the quality of your workout and motivates us to finish strong. But why is that the case? Turns out, there is strength in numbers.
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