Entrepreneur McKenzie Carr wants to change the gym experience. A new boutique gym in the Tonka Bay Village Center has opened and is designed for...
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GYMGUYZ Offers Fitness on the Go
A West Metro entrepreneur is making it easier to fit in fitness. Mark Ruff, formerly of Excelsior and an avid backpacker, trail runner and...
Rêve Studios Is Perfecting Pilates
A Wayzata fitness studio finds a sweet spot with its combination of strength and cardio training. Ashlyn McDowell was four months postpartum—and a...
The Beauty of Exercise
Exercise benefits not only your body, health and mind, but also your skin. As the largest living organ and biggest detoxifying agent, the sweat you...
How to Bookend Your Run
Whether you are preparing for the Luck O’ the Lake race or an upcoming event, bookend your run with a warm-up and cool-down to help your muscles...
Erne Your Spot
If you haven’t jumped on the pickleball bandwagon, now is the time. This sport is increasing in popularity among players ages 18–60 years old. The...
Top Four Wellness Trends in 2023
Keeping fit in the new year. The wearable technology industry continues to boom, valued at over $16 billion. While fitness trackers continue to be...
How to Fit Fitness into Your Festivities
Staying on track with your health and wellness during the holiday season can be challenging, considering the full schedule of parties, stress,...
7 Basic Strength Training Tips
When we think of movement as an art form, the images that immediately come to mind are that of an elegant dancer performing on stage. Dance has the...
2022 Fitness Trends
Let’s take a look at what fitness trends moved to the front of the class this year. Virtual Fitness: Over the past two years, we have seen a virtual...
How to Pursue Fitness at Any Age
For anybody who is over the age of 65, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends 150 minutes a week of physical activity that...
Pack Up Fitness on the Go
Travel is one of the greatest gifts we can give ourselves, and the benefits go well beyond taking a break from our lives. It opens us to new...
Brain Train
Heidi Weinberg works to improve individuals’ confidence, independence and mobility. Improving the quality of life one step at a time, functional...
Rhythm for Your Soul
Moving Meditation with Chakradance inspires personal discovery and growth. Creating a dynamic space for individuals to discover themselves through...
Local Moms Team Up to Transform Long Lake Cycling Studio
Two friends took a risk, partnered up and bought a cycling studio in Long Lake. Passionate about their families, health and delivering a place for...
This Yoga Pose Will Keep You Grounded During Times of Transition
Amid transition, use a yoga pose to center your spirit. The end of summer is near, and with it brings the cool breeze and shifting temperatures of...
Fitspace Wayzata Offers No Membership ‘Modern Fitness Community’
Fitspace Wayzata offers a no-membership model for wellness. These days, there seem to be fewer and fewer excuses for not working out—fitness options...
Boutique Studio in Minnetonka Combines Dance and Exercise
The Vibe Dance and Fitness is not your typical dance studio. National and international dance champion Cortney Colich knew she had a great idea:...
The Marsh Helps Lake Minnetonka’s Residents ‘Keep Doing What They Love’
The Marsh is a health and wellness center nestled in a scenic marshland in Minnetonka, and a perennial winner on our “Best of” lists. It seems that...
Long Lake’s FitHaus Fosters a Fitness Family
Long Lake CrossFit studio expands its offerings and creates a sense of family and community. The owners of FitHaus, a boutique fitness studio in...
