An emerging health trend called Cryotherapy has made its way to Kansas City. I first heard about the new three-minute chilling treatment a few months back via other fitness bloggers in the Los Angeles area. Fellow ClassPass members get to enjoy Cryotherapy sessions via ClassPass at Cold and Thirsty. While that luxury is not available yet in KC, people can visit Cryo Salon in Overland Park to get their freeze on.
My first charity workout event in February was a hit. It wasn’t so scary after all. The event sold out in a few hours and we ended up raising over $800 for the kiddos. I spent my first year blogging and networking with studio/gym owners and fitness minded people. My 2016 goal is to use those new relationships to host fitness events and give back to the community.
Sweat Summary
Website: http://therushstudio.com/
Address: 5628 La Jolla Blvd.
Avg. length of class: 1hr
Drop in rate: $20
ClassPass: Yes
Wtfartlek Sweat Scale: 8 out 10
Best for: cardio
After much deliberation, I decided to give Rock the Parkway another go. It seemed fitting that this would be number 12 because the last time I ran this race it was number 2. They’ve opened the race up to a lot more participants so on Monday, I went ahead and registered. (In years past, it has sold out.) It is one of the larger half marathons in Kansas City and the crowd is always outstanding.
Week 7 of the Better For It Challenge is all about recovery. The Nike+ Training Club app has a 30-minute Reach & Recharge workout to help you reboot. The digital mini challenge is all about foam rolling, which got me thinking about the topic in general.
If you’ve been following my blog or you’re a close friend of mine, you know that I am addicted to ClassPass and that I am training for a few half marathons this spring. Simply Sabrina posted a super cool recap on her blog and it inspired me to share mine with you all.
@yogawithpaige recommended that I pay a visit to Floating KC for zero gravity flotation therapy. Float therapy or an isolation tank, is a lightless, soundproof tank filled with 1,000 pounds of Epsom salt. “Floaters” typically float inside the tank for an hour. Floating has actually been around for 60 years but has recently grown in popularity.
Sweat Summary
Website: http://www.studio7pilates.com/
Address: 7500 State Line Rd.
Avg. length of class: 1hr
Drop in rate: $20 ($35 for equipment/reformer)
ClassPass: Yes (excludes reformer)
Wtfartlek Sweat Scale: 7 out 10
Best for: Toning and variety
I think of March as spring cleaning for mind, body and spirit. As nature changes with the change of seasons, we are in a state of renewal. If you’re bored of your current routine or have been struggling to keep it, it’s time to shake things up!
My first charity workout event was a huge success. After spending the last year networking with studio and gym owners and really building those relationships, I wanted 2016 to be about giving back. I celebrated my blogs first birthday in February so it was perfect timing to kick things off.
Sweat Adventures 