June 15, 2020: Keeping You Safe–Our COVID Response
June 11, 2020: CLUBS OPEN Monday, June 15th at 6a!
We are thrilled to announce our Monday, June 15th re-opening date is no longer tentative! It is for sure! Please refer to the previous newsletter for details. We will be sending an update regarding the outdoor class schedules and more answers to your questions this Saturday. Keep a watch right here, on your favorite social […]
May 26, 2020: Message of Hope from Kevin Kennedy
A Message of Hope – from Kevin Kennedy When we were ordered to close our doors and retreat into “Shelter at Home” on March 19th we hoped it would only be for a month. Then we hoped for May 1st. Now we are hoping for June 15th. At that time, we had over 16,000 members […]
May 7, 2020: Update from Barb & Kevin Kennedy
Dear Kennedy Club Fitness Member, We hope this letter finds you safe and well. As you can imagine it is no surprise that we are asked multiple times on a daily basis “When do you think the clubs will open?” We are all anxious to get some normalcy back into our lives physically, emotionally and […]
April 3, 2020: Sheltering in and Stress Eating? 7 Ways to Prevent it
Sheltering in and stress eating? 7 Ways to prevent it: Though self-isolating is the best way to protect against COVID-19, being stuck at home can lead to some unhealthy behaviors, including overeating due to stress and boredom. While taking comfort in food during times of stress is a normal reaction, overeating regularly can negatively affect […]
April 2, 2020: Your Cooking Space–How Clean is it?
The kitchen is the hub of most homes. Unfortunately, it’s also a hub for microscopic bacteria and germs. “The traffic that goes through a typical kitchen, with people coming and going – in addition to the food preparation and food storage that takes place there – really opens it up to all sorts of contamination,” […]
March 9, 2020: Morning Stretching Exercises
Stretching in the morning is a great way to wake up your sleeping muscles and get them started for the day. Stretching loosens up the body while increasing blood flow. Incorporating morning stretches daily is a positive way to start the day! Warrior I Pose This standing pose is what is known as a “power […]
Exercising for Stronger Bones
Bones function in the body to provide structural support while protecting internal organs and enabling movement. Bones also store minerals and produce blood cells. Therefore, strong and healthy bones are essential to maintain these functions for overall health and well-being. Bone mass peaks between the ages of 25 and 30 years and then gradually declines […]
Super Blue Fruits
Blue fruits get their vibrant color from the plant compound called polyphenols. They are high in anthocyanin which is a polyphenolic pigment responsible for the blue hues. Research suggests that diets high in anthocyanin promotes heart health while reducing risk of type 2 diabetes, certain cancers and obesity among other diseases. Here are powerful blue […]
Morning Stretches to Start Your Day
Including some stretching in your daily morning routine can help energize you for the day. That could mean you can skip that coffee until mid-morning, when you might need it more. Stretching can also help you go into the day with higher levels of confidence. The stretching sequence described here can take less than […]
