Utilizing Yoga as a Stress reliever

I mentioned this last week, but for some reason the last few months I have found my self extremely overwhelmed! I am working on ways to manage my stress and something that has worked for me is practicing yoga. I want to share my experience with adding yoga into my routine to hopefully encourage each of you to spend some time each week on yourself! This could be done many different ways; yoga, a long walk, spending time reading a book or many other options but please try to spend an hour each week on yourself!

I will get off my soap box and back to yoga. For those of you who know me practicing yoga each week probably comes as a surprise! No one would ever use the world “calm” to describe my personality and that is why I think adding yoga into my workout routine has allowed me to relax a bit.

In the past I would justify skipping a yoga session because I didn’t have the time but I have come to realize if I spend that hour each week on myself I am able to accomplish so much more!

Yoga helps my body feel better so I am able to work harder in my other workouts. Yoga allows my mind time to rest so I am less forgetful and therefore a better employee. And last but not least yoga allows me to relax so I am a better wife and friend (in other words I am less crabby!)

If you are interested in trying a private yoga session to relax, feel better, or let’s be real get a kick butt workout please reach out today!

Changes at Live Fit

Holy Cow! Can you all believe we have been open for 9 years this March? We have been through a few major changes throughout the years and I think this next one coming up might be our biggest!

Have you checked out the gym this week? If you have you might have noticed some pretty big changes, make sure to keep checking in to see what’s happening in the next few months!

We can’t wait to share it all with you! Check out below for a few pictures from the changes happening this weekend.

Stay Health During Cold and Flu Season 2020

Unfortunately we are officially in the middle of cold and flu season! If you’re like me you are doing everything in your power to avoid getting sick! Today I want to chat about a few tips for avoiding getting sick this winter. Check them out below!

1. Wash Your Hands: I know this sounds like common sense, but did you know to fully kill bacteria you must wash your hands for 25 seconds! So next time you stop to wash your hands sing the ABC’s.
2. Cover Your Cough: It’s inevitable that we will probably all pick up a small bug during this season. Make sure to cover your cough with the bend of your elbow and avoid touching others!
3. Exercise! If you are truly sick skip the gym, but when you’re feeling well make sure to keep up with your gym routine. Regular exercise is known to limit colds in adults!
4. Eat Your Vegetables: Okay, it might include a little more than that! Make sure to eat a well rounded diet with protein, vegetables, fruit, whole grains, and dairy!

Do you have any tips for avoiding a cold or flu this season? We would love to hear them!

What is the Difference Between a Dumbbell and a Kettlebell?

Hopefully everyone’s New Year’s Resolutions are still going well! Today I want to chat about a piece of gym equipment that I think many people are a little bit intimidated by! The Kettlebell; a kettlebell is a type of free weight that is round with a flat bottom and a handle. (I think it looks like cannonball with a handle) The kettlebell is known to increase balance, coordination, power, and core strength. Kettlebell’s can be used to target your major muscle groups as well as your stabilizing muscles which allows you to complete a full body workout in a short amount of time.

Kettlebell Workout

Now, I am sure you’re wondering who would benefit from training with a kettlebell? The quick answer is EVERYONE! Kettlebells do have a little bit of a learning curve due to their shape and the fact that they can be held in many different ways. The best way to become more comfortable with a kettlebell is to try a strength exercises you are comfortable doing with a dumbbell but drop the weight by about half. As always one of our certified personal trainers would love to create a kettlebell workout designed just for you and your health and wellness goals!

2020 New Year's Resolutions

How many of you have heard the saying “New Year, New Me”? In my opinion that statement seems extremely overwhelming and a little terrifying, but I think the majority of people that say this are making New Year’s Resolutions that some how revolve around living a healthier lifestyle. These resolutions could include losing weight, eating healthier, working on your mental health, lowering your blood pressure, dropping body fat, hitting a new fitness goal, or a plethora of other options!  

Each or those resolutions can seem daunting in the beginning and difficult to get started on, but that is where Live Fit comes in! Live Fit is your one stop shop to help you stick to your resolutions!  Living a healthier lifestyle combines so many different factors including but not limited to diet, exercise, and mental health and each of our 12 certified personal trainers bring a different expertise to your time spent at Live Fit. 

We hope by the end of 2020 you have stuck to all your resolutions and truly made a lifestyle change!  Happy New Year everyone, we wish you the very best! 

Live Fit Gift Guide

I am sure I am not the first person to remind you of this…but do you realize Christmas is NEXT WEEK! Holy cow, this holiday season has gone by so quickly. I am currently panicking trying to make sure I have purchased Christmas presents for my friends and family and it got me thinking…maybe you all need a few ideas for your fitness loving friends! Check out the list below of items I would suggest for the men and women in our lives that love fitness! Please let me know if you have any suggestions that I should add to the list!

Tech Jogger from Hill City: Super comfortable but still look great!

Bowflex Adjustable Weights: Help start their at home gym!

HyperVolt Percussion Therapy Device: Ease those aches and pains.

Gift Certificate for Personal Training at Live Fit: Help kick start their fitness journey!

Women’s Thermoball Hybrid Jacket: Perfect for winter runs!

Also, don’t forget to check out Revelry Boutique at Live Fit on the pilates side of the studio! Last week we received a shipment of Anna Beck jewelry that is so dreamy!

Revelry Boutique KC at Live Fit

Have you ventured over to the pilates side of Live Fit recently? If you have I am sure you have seen our pop up shop and wondered what in the heck is this! Well it’s a way for me to live out my dream job as a little girl; personal shopper!! (I am giving myself this title…don’t try to take it away from me!)

We are so excited to be teaming up with Revelry Boutique to bring you a little bit of everything WE love. This will obviously include athleisure wear, maybe a little jewelry, a few fun self care items and so much more!! I haven’t fully wrapped my brain around the fact that I get to be a part of this! We can’t wait for you to stop by and check us out and as always let us know if there is anything you would love to see at Live Fit.

Throw on a pair of booties with these DYI snake skin leggings and you are ready for a night out on the town!

Now, I am sure you’re wondering why we chose to team up with Revelry Boutique. That is for one very simple reason, their message; “Life is short, Be Revelrous” To learn more about what it means to Be Revelrous check out their website! I hope we can all work to be more revelrous in the upcoming weeks.

I love the fun pattern of these DYI leggings and the perfect top that lays perfectly, not too tight but also not too oversized that it makes you look boxy.

To follow along with what is available at Live Fit currently make sure to follow us on Instagram @LiveFitKC We will keep you updated with new items and hopefully provide a little insight on sizing and styling options!

If you’re in the studio and would like to purchase anything just grab one of the personal trainers and they can assist you or call Jessie at (913) 620-1811 and reserve your item over the phone!

Get Your HyperVolt at Live Fit!

How often do you skip cooling down and stretching after your workout? If you’re anything like me it happens more often than not! As a certified personal trainer I know the importance of recovery after a workout. I still manage to convince myself it’s okay to skimp on my stretching because I didn’t have enough time, I will stretch later, or a slew of other excuses! What’s that saying? “Do as I say, not as I do!”

Thankfully this has all changed since I have began utilizing the HyperVolt! I am sure many of you are wondering what the heck is a HyperVolt; the HyperVolt is a recovery tool that uses percussion to relax sore or stiff muscles which promotes mobility, circulation, increases blood flow, and so much more!

The HyperVolt is extremely user friendly, it can be as simple as aim and shoot! There are some techniques that can be utilized by your personal trainer that will allow for more effective use but after a hard workout there is no better feeling than the massage gun.

If you are interested in learning more about the HyperVolt or want to try a FREE session with one of our personal trainers come into Live Fit today!

Live Fit is thankful to be able to provide Hypervolts to their clients, friends, and family at a discounted rate. Stop by or call to reserve yours TODAY!

FREE Thanksgiving Day Workout at Live Fit

Join us for a booty kicking workout before you join your friends and family for your Thanksgiving Day feast! Live Fit will be hosting a Pilates Matt Group Class, taught by one of our amazing certified personal trainers Kathy!

When: 6:30am Thanksgiving Morning

Where: Live Fit - 15118 Glenwood Ave Overland Park, KS

What to Bring: Yoga Mat, Water Bottle, and Your Sparkling Smile! (we will have extras if you need to borrow something)

Cost: FREE for everyone, you’re welcome to bring friends and family!

We hope to see you all there!

Golf Fitness at Live Fit

Unfortunately winter has shown up early in Kansas City which means it is officially the off season for golf. Don’t let the bad weather slow down your golf game!

Check out Live Fit’s Golf Fitness Program where you can increase your rotational strength, the efficiency of your swing, and be able to golf pain free! One of our certified personal trainers will provide a workout program dedicated to your golf needs.

If you are interested in learning more sign up for a FREE CONSULTATION or stop by the gym.

What Type of Exercise is Right for Me?

Do you want to feel better, how about look better? Do your knees ache after a long run or can you no longer get up and down off the ground with your grandchildren? Do you need extra motivation to make it to the gym or are you bored with your workout routine?

Live Fit is thankful to have 12 certified personal trainers each with different back grounds, personalities, and training styles all ready to help you reach your goals!

Come into Live Fit and chat with owner/trainer Chris during a FREE Consultation and allow him to assist you in choosing your personal trainer and workout style. We hope to see you soon!

Working Out While Pregnant

Pregnancy is a difficult 9 months! Thankfully one of our SUPER MOM clients Jessica was able to continue her workouts throughout her pregnancy. Jess believes this helped relieve stress and gave her a few hours each week to truly focus on herself. Checkout what she had to say about training with her personal trainer Trevor:

“Trevor was such a trooper throughout. Not only was he super flexible and graceful with me – some days showing up at the gym felt like a workout in and of itself – he still pushed me to get the workout in we both new I needed physically and emotionally. He also helped me work through all of the aches and pains pregnancy brings. From lower back and inner hamstring pains to tight hips, he made sure to leave time at the beginning and end of every workout to help me stretch without hurting myself.” -Jess

To learn more about Jessica’s pregnancy and how working out helped check out her blog! Jessica Palm

Meet Owner and Personal Trainer, Chris

Have you ever wondered how your personal trainer got started on their fitness journey? How about what certifications and college degrees they obtain? If you’re interested in any of this and so much more check out the video above! Learn all about our fearless leader Chris who started Live Fit in 2011.

Video Created by Logan Tritt

Back To School 2019

Unfortunately summer is officially coming to an end which means it is time to head back to school. We are so proud of all our students and teachers that worked so hard all summer to be ready for the new school year.

Live Fit will miss our college students that are heading back to school, we can’t wait for them to return during school breaks to hear all about their college experience.

We also can’t wait for our younger students to come in after their first day of school and tell us all about their new teachers and which friends are in their classes!

Lastly I think the group of people we would like to praise the most is our teachers and administrators! What you do for the students in the area is amazing! We would be nothing without YOU!

Good Luck!

Love,

Your Live Fit Family

TRX Training at Live Fit

Who has heard of TRX Training? Have you ever wonder if that type of exercise was for you, how is it different then typical exercising, and where you can try it?

TRX Training is a type of suspension training that uses your body weight to increase or decrease exercise difficulty. This type of suspension training also adds a level of balance training; this helps increase strength, balance, core stability, and joint health.

TRX training is a great exercises for all fitness levels! If you are looking to increase your explosiveness for a sport or increase your joint health to prevent falls TRX is the workout for you!

Where can you try TRX training? At Live Fit of course! Come in today to try a session or call to set up your FREE consultation. Hope to hear from you soon.

Muscle Recovery at Live Fit

Muscle recovery options at Live Fit

You know we love to get new equipment to make sure we are able to provide the best service to our clients! Our newest piece of equipment is a HyperVolt.

I am sure you’re wondering what is the HyperVolt? The HyperVolt allows for a customizable massage experience! It will relieve muscle soreness and stiffness, improve your range of motion and accelerate your recovery time. The perfect addition to a workout routine!

Interested in trying a session today? Call now for a FREE consultation hope to see you soon!

2019 Visionary Award

2019 Mind Body Visionary Award Winner

Always fun to get something like this in the mail! The fact that we earned enough revenue to be in the top 25% is such an amazing feat! There is no way we could have made this happen with out all our amazing clients! You all have put us on the map and we are so thankful!

The thought of having 2 locations and 12 trainers was not even a thought for us 8 years ago when we started out in a 800 square foot studio with only 1 trainer. With the assistance of our personal trainers and our amazing clients this was all possible.

Please as always let us know if we can make your experience at Live Fit any better, we are only here because of YOU!

Live Fit Updates

We are so excited to begin updating our studio at 151st and Metcalf! There is so much additional space for activities! We are planning on utilizing this space for Pilates Reformer, Private Yoga, and Rehabilitation sessions! If you’re interested in more information please contact us today!

Updates at Live Fit

Well Rounded Fitness

Well Rounded Fitness, what does that mean? Over the years I have trained at Live Fit I have learned that most of our clients are not looking to be the strongest, fastest, or most flexible person in the room; what they are looking for is to be well rounded. Now what does that mean you ask? I have learned the majority of our clients want three main things from training, they want to increase their strength, increase their endurance, and become pain free. But each of these goals come with different requirements then some might think. Our clients want to be strong but they are not trying to look like Arnold, our clients want to increase their endurance but for the purpose of jogging around the park with their kids not to run the Boston marathon, and last our clients want to be flexible and pain free but maybe not an expert yogi.

Saying all of that we are so thankful to have such well rounded trainers at Live Fit. Each of our trainers has multiple specialties to ensure their clients are receiving the best workout for their fitness level and goals. Whether it is to become the strongest, fastest, or most flexible person in the room…or maybe not! Many of our trainers specialize in everything from yoga to strength training and everything in between. We are also thankful that each of our trainers are willing to continue to learn; whether it is a new piece of fitness equipment or just another skill set our trainers are ready to tackle the challenge.

Check out each of our trainers and let us know if you would like to try a workout with one of them!

Drake is adding to his personal training skill set by learning how to teach Mitt Boxing

Better KC: Core Strengthening for Everyone

Jackie, one of our amazing trainers was on KCTV5’s Better KC yesterday promoting the importance of strengthening your core!  

Jackie is an amazing personal trainer and Live Fit is lucky to have her! If you’re interested in training with Jackie or any of our other trainers give us a call TODAY!