How to Keep Exercise Exciting in 2021

Week two of 2021 has come and gone! How are your resolutions going? I would say I am currently achieving about half of my resolutions; which is okay! Resolutions are great, but they do not have to be one hundred percent completed in the first month. Slowly chip away at your goals throughout the year!

Anyways, lets get back to what I wanted to talk about today, how to keep exercising exciting! If exercising was part of your New Year’s Resolution how is it going? I hope you are crushing your workouts and enjoying every second, but I am also realistic and I know that exercising can get boring after a while. Check out the list below for a few ideas of how to keep your exercise exciting.

• Change it up: Try something new, if you are typically a runner why not try a strength workout or vise versa!

• Grab a Buddy: Try working out with your significant other or a friend for a change of pace.

• “Trick” Yourself into Exercising: Why not run around with your grandchild or try a new hobby that gets you moving.

• Give Yourself a Reward: Sometimes we need a reason to workout, reward yourself for a specific goal. How about getting a pedicure if you workout 4 times this week or something else you enjoy!

• Entertain Yourself with Music or TV: Make a fun playlist or save your favorite tv show to watch during your workout.

• Give Personal Training at Live Fit a try! We are so thankful to have so many different personal training options at Live Fit, try boxing one day, pilates the next, and then end the week with an agility session!

Is there anything you do to keep your workouts exciting? We are always up for new ideas!

New Years Resolutions-2021

Have you set any goals or intentions for 2021? My resolution is to become the best version of myself. I know this is extremely broad, but that is okay! I think to become my best self I need to become more present by putting my phone down more and engaging with people. I want to say “yes” and “no” more often, yes to new experiences and no to things that don’t bring me joy. I also want to continue to pursue a healthy lifestyle through activity and nutrition, working especially on my diet. Processed and “quick” meals have been happening way too often and that needs to stop!

What do your 2021 goals/resolutions look like? Do they include focusing on living a healthier lifestyle? If so did you know along with personal training Live Fit provides nutrition assistance? We can help if you’re looking to lose weight, increase muscle, or just feel better because of dietary restrictions. That old saying “abs are made in the kitchen” unfortunately is very true! Combining a nutritional program with your workout will help you reach your goals quicker!

Please contact us by filling out the form below or call/text 913-645-1353 today for more information!

Happy New Year! 2021

“We did it!” (Insert high pitched Elle Woods voice) I am not sure how this is possible but I feel like 2020 was the longest and shortest year ever, but we finally made it. We want to thank each of our amazing clients, we would literally be nothing with out you! We hope you all the best in 2021!

Holiday Gift Cards Available at Live Fit

Can you believe Christmas is next week?! As slow as this year has been I cannot believe it’s almost over! Hoping and praying 2021 goes a little smoother than 2020.

If you’re still working your way through your Christmas Shopping List don’t forget Live Fit offers Personal Training and Gym Membership Gift Cards.

We have so many services available; a personal training gift certificate can be perfect for anyone on your list! Allow them to try out Mitt Boxing, Pilates, a Recovery Session, or so much more.

Contact Chris today to purchase a gift certificate for your friends and/or family. Can’t wait to meet them.

New Year's Resolutions Starting NOW!

Let’s chat about New Year’s Resolutions…do you make them? Have you begun thinking about your resolutions for 2021? Why wait until January 1st to start those resolutions?

Isn’t every day a chance to start something new? I am not sure how or when one specific date began to hold so much importance, I think you should be able to set goals and chase your dreams every day of the year!

Now don’t get me wrong, I understand the importance of reflecting and trying to grow as a person, but I hate when people waste their lives away waiting for the “correct” time to start. You have 31 days from today to begin your New Year’s Resolution. Think about how much you could accomplish in 31 days!! The stress of the looming date would be taken away and you could be one step closer to your goal.

So now that we have decided to start our resolutions today, what are your December resolutions? If Live Fit can help you accomplish these goals please let us know! We would love to create a workout routine or be your accountability partner! Contact us today to set up a consultation and explore all of Live Fit’s services.

Small Saturday - 2020

The Holidays are officially here! We know Live Fit would be no where without our amazing clients so in an attempt to give back a little bit of the support we have received from you over the last year we wanted to highlight a few local businesses that are are owned by Live Fit clients.

With 2020 being as crazy as it has been, supporting local businesses is more important than ever. Purchasing holiday gifts or even gift cards means more than you can ever imagine to a small business owner. Check out some of the amazing local businesses that Live Fit clients are a part of below:

Revelry Boutique: Allison works her booty off at her day job as the owner of One Dragon; a digital marketing firm, but as a passion project has developed Revelry Boutique, an online boutique with additional items featured inside Live Fit. Make sure to check out the amazing products the next time you’re working out.

Pinots Pallet: Deb has found a way to combine my favorite things…wine and art! She has the most amazing job ever!! Pinots Pallet provides daily painting classes and even take home painting kits to help beat some of the boredom we have all felt during this strange time.

The Aesthetic Place: Kristen recently took a leap of faith and opened her own med spa in south Overland Park. She prides herself in creating an amazing relationship with each of her patients which enables her to provide the best treatments possible for each patient.

Butter Bakery: Diana’s passion for all things bakery is amazing! She creates the most amazing desserts and also has a monthly subscription box (maybe don’t mention you signed up to your personal trainer) She has made family gatherings so much easier because I know I can provide an amazing dessert without having to slave in the kitchen.

Inspo: A Modern Decor Store: Erica is an amazing designer at KHL Designs and also assists at the cutest modern design store Inspo. Make a day trip to Lee’s Summit and visit Inspo for the most amazing home decor options that include something for every budget.

Waldo Greenhouse: Cara is amazing at all things plants! Live Fit is extremely thankful for all the beautiful floral arrangements she has brought into Live Fit and kept alive for us! She provides so many great services. Make sure to check out the flower boxes inside Live Fit, they are all for sale.

I am sure I am missing many other amazing businesses that our clients are a part of and I apologize if I missed you! We are once again so thankful for each of our amazing clients and we know you work hard every day but owning a business in 2020 has become even more challenging.

Live Fit also provides gift cards, so if you’re trying to buy for that difficult person in your family consider a gym membership, personal training sessions, or a recovery session! Reach out to Chris today to learn more.

Covid Safety Protocols

Below are the protocols that Live Fit has been practicing and will continue practicing due to the ongoing pandemic in 2020. Live Fit is doing everything we can to keep our trainers and clients safe during this crazy time.

Covid-19 Protocols:

• Clients will be asked to wash or sanitize their hands before and after their workout session.

• In an effort to keep our studio as clean as possible we are requesting you only bring the necessities into the gym. If you must bring additional items please be aware of others belongings and keep your distance.

• Trainers and clients are asked to thoroughly wipe down each piece of equipment after use. Please use additional attention while wiping down every part of your equipment.

• Masks will be worn throughout the duration of each session by your personal trainer.

• Please respect social distancing protocols, trainers will limit hands on correction when possible.

• Trainers will limit the amount of equipment utilized in each session to prevent equipment sharing between clients.

• Live Fit will limit high touch areas in the gym. Please bring your own water bottle and towel until the threat of Covid-19 has been contained.

• We are asking both our clients and trainers to stay home if they feel ill or have a fever.

We are so thankful for each and every one of our amazing clients for sticking with us during this crazy year. Owning a small business is difficult every year and 2020 has just exacerbated this, we are thankful to be an outlet for our clients but please know you all make this worth it! We wouldn’t be where we are today without each of you.

Virtual training is still a great option for anyone that is immune compromised, feels uncomfortable entering the gym, or just prefers Virtual Training!

How Can I Combat Seasonal Depression?

As we inch closer to the end of the year, a few important changes are happening, starting with the end of daylight savings. Everyone (including myself) may have enjoyed the extra hour of sleep this past weekend, but the end of daylight savings can also bring about some sadness. Seasonal affective disorder, also known as seasonal depression, can unfortunately affect anyone and is often triggered once the days become shorter. The cause for seasonal depression is unknown but is thought to be tied to hormonal imbalances.

I am assuming you’re ready for me to get to the point…fortunately there are several ways to combat those feelings of sadness which include establishing healthy sleep and eating habits, stress management, and exercising regularly. I wish I had the cure all for managing stress and sleep but unfortunately my magic pill is still in the testing phase :) But Live Fit can help you develop healthy eating habits and an appropriate workout routine for your goals, time, and budget. As unappealing as a workout can sound during these cooler and darker winter months Live Fit has 11 certified personal trainers ready to provide you a fun and challenging workout.

Whether you are looking to establish a workout routine at the gym or need assistance setting up a plan you can complete at home our trainers will provide you with all the tools necessary to succeed!

Below are a few of our favorite At Home workout tools:

Workout Bands

Foam Roller

TRX Suspension Trainer

Medium Weighted Kettlebell

Yoga Mat

As always Live Fit is here to help! We all go through periods where we struggle more than others and Live Fit always wants to be a resource to help you make it through those periods. Call or stop by today!

Try Pilates Reformer at Live Fit

Have you tried Pilates Reformer at Live Fit? We are so thankful to be able to provide multiple different services including strength training, Pilates, mitt boxing and much more! Check out the benefits of Pilates and decide if it would be a good addition to your workout plan.

Pilates Reformer at Live Fit

Benefits of Pilates Reformer

• Increase muscle tone, Pilates exercises build long and lean muscles.

• Increase your flexibility which will help eliminate muscle and joint pain.

• Increase core strength which will improve your balance which helps prevent falls.

• Increase your posture which will prevent muscle imbalances and therefore eliminate pain.

To learn more about Pilates stop by today or call Chris for a FREE CONSULTATION!

Post-Workout Recovery

You just killed your workout…now what? Post-workout recovery is almost as important as the workout it’s self. Proper recovery ensures the muscles your just tore during your workout are repaired quickly to ensure maximum muscle gain post workout.

Add some if not all of these habits to your routine after exercising to recover quickly and efficiently.

• Proper cool down and stretching, this should include myofascial release! If you need assistance a Recovery Session from a certified Live Fit trainer could be just what you need.

• Consume protein and complex carbohydrates to ensure your body has the appropriate nutrients to build muscle post workout.

• Rehydrate, you should be consuming half your body weight in ounces plus 16 additional ounces for every hour of vigorous activity.

• Allow appropriate time for rest and recovery after your workout. Rest days and proper sleeping habits are extremely important ensure you reach your health and wellness goals.

As always please reach out if you have any additional questions about speeding up your recovery after your workout.

Try Something New At Live Fit!

Are you getting sick of your workout routine…why not change it up! Just like your mind can get bored with a certain type of exercise, your body can too.

Why not add suspension training to your strength workouts, include Pilates reformer to lengthen and tone your muscles, or try a different type of cardio!

Live Fit has a variety of trainers with multiple different disciplines which allows them to keep your mind and body guessing so you never get bored. If you would like to try something new like Mitt Boxing, Pilates, or Agility Training with one of our personal trainers contact us today!

TRX Suspension Training with a Certified Personal Trainer

You can do this! First day of School 2020

Welp, here we are again….questioning how we are still trying to navigate uncharted waters because of Covid-19. 2020 has sure been a doozy, Live Fit wants to wish everyone good luck as the school year begins.

For all of our young clients, we are so proud of you and impressed by your resilience. We know you are going to crush all your goals for this year even though your school day might look a little different.

Moms/Dads/Grandmas/Grandpas/Care givers (who ever is assisting with virtual school!) know you’re not the only one feeling crazy and frazzled! Your ability to stay calm in front of the kids is not overlooked! We all know you are doing your absolute best to roll with the punches.

Teachers and school district employees. Your ability to adapt and overcome everything that has been thrown at you for the start of the 2020 school year is unbelievable. You all are the true hero’s!

Live Fit is here for each and everyone of you; however we can be of assistance let us know! Whether you need to vent verbally, beat up a punching bag, or just sit in silence please allow us to help!

How are they in 1st and 2nd grade?! They are getting way too big way too fast!

How We Are Still Staying Safe During Covid-19

Never would I have imagined on September 1st we would still be discussing protocols for Covid-19! Live Fit has continued to practice Covid safe protocols with the hopes of keeping our clients safe and healthy. The protocols we established in May are still in place, but we are continuing to make updates as needed.

Covid-19 Protocols:

• Trainers Wear Masks: In order to keep our clients safe each trainer is wearing a mask while training.

• Practicing Social Distancing: We are continuing to practice social distancing between trainers and clients.

• Additional Cleaning Services: Not only is our professional service cleaning more often but our personal trainers are ensuring equipment is cleaned between each client.

• Limit Equipment Sharing: In order to keep equipment clean we are limiting sharing of equipment between clients.

• Limit Number of Members: We are thankful for the separate spaces we are able to train. We are keeping our members distances between each side of the gym.

• Distancing Equipment: To allow for proper social distancing we have spaced out equipment, including cardio equipment.

Live Fit will continue to make changes to our protocols to ensure our clients can continue their health and fitness journey while staying safe! If you have any questions about our protocols or would like to set up an appointment to see the gym space please reach out to Chris today!

Weight Loss Plateau's and How to Get Over Them!

Let’s chat about weight loss plateau’s….don’t worry we have all been there! Unfortunately our weight can be steadily coming off for a few months and then one day it just stops. As frustrating as this can be it is not technically a bad thing; plateau’s are necessary for our bodies to get use to the new “normal.” If the plateau continues for 3-4 weeks that’s when we need to start thinking about making some changes in our routine.

Check out the list below for some ideas to get over your weight loss plateau!

• Consider adding strength to your workout routine. Increased muscle will naturally improve your metabolism.

• Ensure you are consuming a well balance diet. Your body can begin holding onto extra weight if you are not receiving the correct nutrients from your diet. Make sure you are consuming protein, carbohydrates, and healthy fats.

• Increase your water intake! Dehydration wrecks havoc on our bodies. A simple rule of thumb for the amount of water we each need is half our body weight in ounces and an additional 16oz of water for every hour of strenuous activity (gardening, working out, etc.)

• Evaluate your sleeping habits. Our bodies need adequate sleep to function properly and unfortunately many of us have horrible sleeping habits!

Remember your weight loss journey will never be perfect! Be proud that you are making changes big or small and try not to get discouraged! As always our personal trainers at Live Fit are always here to help! Reach out to Chris via phone or email if you have any additional questions.

How Exercise Will Benefit You as You Age

Let’s be honest growing older is not for the faint of heart! With that being said we are thankful that exercising can help us age a little bit more gracefully. Check out the list below to see how exercise will help you age gracefully!

Benefits of Exercise As You Age:

Improved Endurance: Exercise (including cardio and strength) increases our cardiovascular strength. Increasing our cardiovascular strength will make every day tasks like gardening, walking up a flight of stairs, or household chores feel much similar.

Improved Bone Health: Weight training exercises reduce the risk of osteoporosis and osteopenia. When bones are put under extra stress from weight bearing exercises our body reacts by building more bone mass which prevents bone injuries.

Improved Balanced: Unfortunately balancing becomes more difficult as we age. Exercising improves core and stability muscle strength and flexibility. The benefit to balance training is you will be able to react and fall more gracefully preventing injuries.

Improved Flexibility and Range of Motion: Full range of motion in our joints is necessary to limit joint pain and injuries. Strength training, stretching, and myofascial release are all necessary to obtain full range of motion in our joints. Your personal trainer will help create an exercise routine that includes all of the necessary steps to ensure joint health.

Improved Sleep: Sleep is extremely important as we age and thankfully regular exercise helps promote healthy sleep habits. Exercise is known to help you fall asleep quicker and reach a deep sleep faster which will help you wake up well rested.

Improved Mood: While exercising your body releases natural chemicals including endorphins which create a sense of happiness to spread throughout your body. Exercise is also known to reduce depression.

There are many more ways exercising can benefit you as you age but we are aware starting an exercise routine can be intimidating. Allow a personal trainer at Live Fit to create a workout routine that includes strength training, cardio, and stretching. To learn more about personal training and how it could benefit your life call Chris today!

Exclusive All Access Membership

Oh man, do we have something exciting to announce! Live Fit has began preparations to offer an All Access Membership to our amazing current and former clients.  We began preparations at the beginning of 2020 and well; we all know nothing has gone to plan this year!  Unfortunately our plans were held up during the Covid-19 shutdown but thankfully with city offices reopening and accepting permits and our equipment supplier restocking we are hoping to go full steam ahead for the rest of 2020.  

Our goal is to provide our clients and their families access to a gym membership that still provides the family atmosphere Live Fit has created over the last 9 years.  We are still being extremely aware of Covid-19 protocols; that being said we want to begin marketing our gym membership to current and former clients and their families/friends.  We are always thankful for the size of our gym and the open air feel but during times like this we are even more thankful!! 

The All Access Membership will give members access to the north portion of our 151st Street location which includes 8,000 sqft of fitness training space. We will begin construction as soon as possible (darn COVID-19 holding us up) which will include separating our private studio (south side) from the gym membership side, additional bathrooms and showers, additional strength and cardio equipment, and eventually Infrared Saunas will all be added to the space.

Live Fit is always looking for additional ways to serve our amazing clients and we are excited about this next step.  

Live Fit hopes to provide everything each of our clients need to reach their health and fitness goals. This could include personal training in our private 3,000 sqft facility, a gym membership in our 8,000 sqft area with state of the art equipment, or a combination of both!

Membership Benefits: 

• Free Personal Training session with a customized workout plan to help you reach your goals

• State of the art equipment including cardio, strength, and sports equipment

• Continued motivation and support from the Live Fit personal training team

• Hours: 5:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.

• Open 7 Days a Week

$49-$59/month - NO CONTRACTS

Youth Personal Training During Covid-19

When I look back over the last few months and try to think about what has kept me sane I immediately think of my family and the countless phone calls and the second thing I think of is the gym and exercise. Exercise has been a constant in my life since I was young and played sports regularly and that then turned into my love for exercise. I began thinking about all the kids/young adults that have not been able to play their typical sports, run around with their friends, or attend their typical summer camps; if that was me I would most certainly go crazy!

Live Fit is proud to offer private personal training and partner personal training to every age group and athletic ability. Currently we have multiple senior athletes that are hoping to attend college on an athletic scholarship continue their training with our amazing personal trainers to ensure they are prepared if sports happen this school year. We also have multiple kids that come into Live Fit to expend the extra energy they have stored up since camps and sports are currently on hold. We also have some amazing young adults that are trying to get a better understanding of living a healthy lifestyle through a combination of physical activity and nutrition.

All of our younger athletes are improving their health, building confidence, and working their butts off this summer! If you’re interested in learning more about our youth personal training programs please contact us today!

Inlanta Mortgage Special Offer

We talk about it all the time but we are truly so thankful for all of the clients we have at Live Fit! We are thankful for their knowledge in so many different areas of life; I think every trainer can all say we have reached out to different clients to pick their brain about different things at different times! We were extremely thankful when one of our awesome clients wanted to offer a discount to any Live Fit clients. Check out the flyer below for more information!

Kansas City Mag’s Personal Trainer of the year!

Live Fit is extremely excited to announce Kathy B. as Kansas City Magazine’s PERSONAL TRAINER of the YEAR!!

To be honest this is not a surprise to any of the trainers and or clients at Live Fit! Kathy is dedicated to the health and well being of every single person that walks through the door at Live Fit.

As I am sitting her trying to describe what makes Kathy the best personal trainer I am overwhelmed with reasons. The way she will go above and beyond for each and every client she has ever had, the way she makes every trainer around her better, her positive light and attitude during difficult times…I could literally go on forever!!

Live Fit is extremely thankful Kathy has chosen us as her home! Check out her bio on Our Trainers page to learn more about Kathy’s personal training journey.

Hey July is that you?

Can you believe we are already half way through 2020? On one hand it feels like it has been dragging on forever but on the other I feel like it is still April and I am stuck inside my house!

I don’t think many of us can say that 2020 has been our year, but something Live Fit has solidified is all of our clients are amazing! We want to thank each and every client for standing by us during this crazy year.

We will continue to try to roll with the punches but remember we are only at half time! Take a play from Patrick Mahomes and see if we can catch 2020 off guard and make the biggest comeback ever!

We are going to take some time to reflect on what we have learned during the last six months and strive to make the next six months amazing for each of our clients. Check back in the next few weeks for a HUGE announcement!