The Cadillac, reformer, trapeze table, tower … Pilates equipment may seem complex, but this movement philosophy has encouraged good health for 100...
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Finding the Flow at YogaFit
More men are stepping onto the yoga mat. When Edina’s John Buckentine first stepped into a yoga class, he wasn’t sure what to expect. “I felt a bit...
Southdale YMCA Celebrates a Groovy Golden Anniversary
The Southdale YMCA is celebrating 50 years in Edina by hosting a whole week of events that culminates with a retro-themed party called From 1975 to...
Why Your Pets Can’t Resist Yoga
Have you noticed your pet settling down beside you or even stretching alongside you during yoga practice? As soon as I roll out my mat, my...
Local Older Adults Stay Active and Connected
We take a look at a variety of programs for older adults that offer opportunities to stay social. In our Senior Living Series, we explore a few of...
The Transformative Power of Yoga Retreats
Every so often I have a truly pinch me moment in my life. It usually happens around the time I drag out my suitcase to pack for a yoga and...
Embrace Movement With Senior Wellness Programs
A look at wellness programs for seniors in Edina. Exercise can be intimidating at any age. Edina’s Christy Zilka has made it her mission to empower...
Be Mindful Together
When you first think of meditation, you probably think of it as a solo endeavor. Perhaps, images of sitting quietly in the solitude in your home,...
Yoga for You Instructor Shares Tips To Find Inner Peace
Local yoga and meditation instructor Kelly Smith shares tips on how and why to start meditating. Reduced stress levels, improved sleep and sharper...
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...
Level Up
Fitness experts provide helpful tips to jumpstart the new year. For many, ringing in the new year means getting rid of old lifestyle habits....
Crush It
Concord neighborhood group gathers for supportive fitness. When gyms were forced to close during last year’s pandemic lockdowns, workout routines...
The Burpee Chick
Edina resident and business owner beats a Guinness World Record. Edina resident Stephanie Tennessen broke the Guinness World Record for the most...
Killing It with Kindness
Local gym builds its brand on being welcoming. You may know Drew Coleman from around town as a realtor with Fox Homes. Coleman also owns Skybox Gym...
I Got a Rowing Machine for Christmas
Will I get fit or will it just sit? Leading up to 2021, I knew I needed to move more. I’m good at getting out for walks and a few sets of tennis in...
Recommit to Getting Fit
Experts weigh in on in-person, virtual and at-home exercise options. Establishing or renewing fitness goals is characteristic of our collective...
Whatever Your Workout, ALTR in Edina Has a Place for You
ALTR offers another option in high-intensity interval training. There are almost as many ways to exercise as there are lakes in Minnesota. The thing...
‘The Next Level’: Balance Your Body and Mind at ELVTD MVMT Yoga Studio
Boutique-yoga studio seeks to elevate daily living. Boutique-yoga fusion studio ELVTD MVMT: Life Laboratory, is structured equally around personal...
Take a HIIT: Basecamp Brings a New Kind of Fitness to Edina
Basecamp Fitness brings its version of high-intensity interval training. When your workout routine starts becoming just that—routine—it may be time...
Inside Life Time’s Luxurious Southdale Complex
Life Time Edina at Southdale features a fitness resort, sports facility and co-working space, all set to open later this year. Following in the...
