If We All Do Our Part, We Can Finish This
The sun is shining, and the windows are open. Open windows mean “spring” to me. The annual airing out of our home after a stuffy, long winter. The sound of the birds making a
Work. Sweat. Connect.
Fitness & Yoga
Work. Sweat. Connect. My workout crew and regiment has totally changed. Exercising is something that I can control. Not only does it rejuvenate my soul, it sets the tone for the day. During some of my darkest days, exercise allows me to release stress and negative energy. A good workout before an important meeting or busy day will give me that extra boost of good vibes to make it through. Breathing is essential during any workout and it allows oxygen to circulate throughout your joints and the body. Staying in shape and being disciplined is not easy, but the rewards and results help you stay the course. The Mayo Clinic says any amount of activity is better than none at all. To reap the benefits of exercise, just get more active throughout your day — take the stairs instead of the elevator or rev up your household chores. Consistency is key.
Fitness Is A Way Of
Life
Find out how you can embrace the lifestyle
What used to be noon or evening workouts in the gym are now 6:30 am weekday virtual sessions in my living room. Weekends are stretch days and a time to enjoy our results. As a close friend says, “Due to Covid-19, Jessica pivoted quickly!” March 2020, my workout started off as a solo act. A year later, several ladies have joined the group! My gym mates call in from Atlanta, GA, Indianapolis, IN, Chicago, IL, Lexington & Louisville, KY, Nashville, TN and Cincinnati, OH. These sessions range from 30 to 60 minutes of dance, yoga, cardio or strength. We rotate between various island dance instructors, Jeanette Jenkins, Sydney Cummings and Xtreme Hip Hop with Phil. Here’s the setup: positive attitude, home weights, floor mat, water, Zoom and Facebook messenger. When the workout is complete, we take a group photo and post it in the Facebook messenger feed. During this time, we are able to express our accomplishments, family updates, challenges and current affairs. I’m thankful for this group and I look forward to seeing them every morning.
Explore Your Wellness
Fitness, Beauty & Mind
The Power of Positive Thinking
Have you ever experienced body shaming? Honestly, I never had a problem with my body. I never looked at my body as ugly or wrong. But that week, I realized how much his thoughts
Healthy Living is My Passion
Meet Gayle Anderson. Indiana native and former Healthy Living Coordinator for the Chestnut Street Family YMCA (Louisville, KY). While working at the YMCA, she facilitated many programs and exercise classes for the Wellness Center:
Therapy – Get You Some!
Therapy entered into my life as a child of divorce. It was always an option for me. Ultimately, obtaining a Masters of Social Work was my way of contributing to the world. My skills
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2020 was full of growth and changes. Not only did I turn up my cooking game and adjust my workout time, but a new opportunity fell into my lap. Working from home was something
KonMari & Letting Go
My head is throbbing from over-purging! I am emotionally and physically exhausted. As I sit here I stop and stand before you in my polka dot red and white onesie with my right-hand lifted, I