There is a lot of information (and misinformation) out there about movement.
Moving your body regularly is associated with better health and living longer.
There are a lot of options out there. Something is better than nothing.
We are by no means exercise specialists, but a lot exist in the area and online. If you are new to physical activity or unsure how to begin safely, we recommend enlisting the help of a personal trainer or physical therapist. If you are familiar enough with physical activity to oversee this pillar yourself, that’s great too. Here are some options we like:
EVLO is an app with weekly workouts designed by and taught by Doctors of Physical Therapy. Cost: $56/month
FitOn is a digital wellness platform that offers a wide variety of content and unique social experiences: Access to the basic platform is free, premium is $30/year. They also offer exclusive classes and events for additional fees.
With locations in Overland Park, Olathe, and Prairie Village, Blush was founded to empower women from all walks of life with fitness. They offer group classes, mindset coaching, and a sense of sisterhood. Cost: $25-$108/month.
With locations in Overland Park and on the Country Club Plaza, Chiefs Fit offers a variety of high-intensity classes from boot camp to Zumba. They also specialize in a variety of recovery techniques. Cost: $29-$79/month.
Blue Bicycle Health and Fitness
Blue Bicycle is a neighborhood health club located in the Red Bridge Shopping Center offering group classes and personal training. They also have pickleball courts. Cost: $30-$99/month.
Chair Fit Camp is an online platform that offers a library of workouts and virtual classes for all levels of fitness, even those with physical limitations. The only equipment required is a chair. Cost$15/month
Hustle & Heart is a neighborhood gym located in Overland Park. They offer small group and private options for personal training and group classes. Cost varies but starts at $39/session for personal training and $15 for group classes.
Animal Kingdom Athletics is a neighborhood gym located in Lawrence. In addition to a 24/7 gym pass and personal training, they also offer a variety of group training plans anchored in a supportive community. Membership cost: $47/month, individual and group training additional.