Genesis Health Clubs Blog

Pre- and post-workout meals play a key role in the effectiveness of your training sessions. They help you perform your best and shape your results. Let’s take a deeper look into the purpose of pre-workout vs post-workout meals, meal timing, and what to eat. Pre-Workout Meals The purpose of a pre-workout meal is simple: to fuel your activity and give your body what it needs to… Read Article

Personal Trainer of the Month: Alison Hager Alison states that if there is one person that should always believe in their clients, that should be their personal trainer. A trainer should always see a clients potential no matter what and never give up on them!   Follow Alison on Instagram >> @fit_not_skinny TELL US ABOUT YOUR PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND.… Read Article

What's better for getting bigger muscles? Heavy weight and few reps, or light weight and more reps? Here’s how it all breaks down. Low Reps with Heavier Weight The traditional method for building muscle mass, for both men and women alike, is to lift heavier weights and increase the amount of weight over time. On the intense end of the spectrum, powerlifters and many competitive bodybuilder… Read Article

Personal Trainer of the Month: Clayton Rice When it comes to Clayton helping his clients fulfill their fitness goals, he knows that the key to making health and exercise habit forming is to make it enjoyable! TELL US ABOUT YOUR PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND. I grew up in a small rural farming community in Southwest Missouri – Lamar, MO, the b… Read Article

When it comes to hitting the gym, two can definitely be better than one. Here’s why. Accountability Having a blah day? Don’t feel like going to the gym after a stressful day at work? You know working out will help you feel better, but without accountability, it can be all too easy to skip out. This all changes if you have a workout partner. After all, it’s one thing to cance… Read Article

A flat stomach and six-pack abs may be the typical symbol of strength and fitness, but in reality, the abdominals are only part of a much larger interconnected area of muscles, called the core, that we use for most body movements. Looking for relief from low back pain? Strengthening your core may help. Want to improve your posture and balance? Try improving your core strength. Would you like to reduce your risk … Read Article

Personal Trainer of the month: Heather Klaassen Heather's goal is to help clients find their inner strength, teach them discipline, and help give them confidence. The result of this would not only transform their physical appearance, but also shine in her client's overall health. TELL US ABOUT YOUR PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND. I was originally born in Providence, Rhode Island, bu… Read Article

6 Good Reasons Guys Should Get Their “Om” On Yoga offers well-known benefits for both sexes, like improved flexibility and core strength. But there are some  other surprising benefits that just might have the guys striking warrior poses a whole lot more often. 1. Yoga Challenges Your Entire Body Unlike some workouts that target specific areas, yoga is a full-body resistance workout, stretc… Read Article

Stressed Out? Why Regular Exercise Should Be Part of Your Stress Relief Plan With so many things to do, it might seem like adding yet another activity— regular exercise sessions—would be counter-intuitive. But the stress-relieving benefits of exercise make it well worth the time spent. Here Are 4 Ways Regular Exercise Can Help Reduce Stress: 1. Endorphins: Your Brain's Natural Mood… Read Article

Let’s face it: shuffling along on the “dreadmill” in your basement and doing the same fitness DVDs in your living room over and over again just isn’t fun. Joining a gym would give you access to more equipment and classes, but is a membership right for you? Here are seven reasons everyone should join a gym: 1. Meet Workout Buddies When you’re dedicated to living a healthy lifestyle, it can… Read Article

If you’re searching for exercise that works out your entire body, look no further than a game of tennis. Playing tennis improves your core, arms, legs and back as well as sharpening your agility, quickness and stamina. It’s also a great way to work off stress and improve mental focus. Is it any wonder that scientists and physicians around the world view tennis as the most healthful activity in which you… Read Article

All exercise burns calories while you’re doing it, but with the “afterburn effect”, your body continues to blast fat and calories long after you’ve left the gym. How does this work, and how can you get it? We’ve got the answers.   The Science of the Afterburn Effect In simple terms, afterburn is additional energy your body expends after you’ve fini… Read Article

Whether you’ve joined a health club for weight loss, sports training, or just improving your overall health, group fitness is a great way to start. Rather than trying to come up with your own exercise routine, you can choose the classes that fit your schedule, meet new friends with similar goals, learn good technique, and get an effective workout. Here are a few more benefit… Read Article

Article featured in Club Solutions Magazine December 2015 Issue. To read the full issue please click here: http://clubsolutionsmagazine.com/2015/12/full-speed-ahead/ Full Speed Ahead By: Rachel Zabonick The fastest rain in the world is China’s CRH380A, which propels its passengers at a cruise speed of 217 miles per hour. While the train carries its 480 travelers, the countryside becomes a blur. Houses and fields … Read Article

Derek Lee is one of our members at the Salina location.  He attended one of our previous Nutritional Seminars and was inspired to change his lifestyle for the better.  Here is his personal story on how he was able to achieve his goal and live a healthier life. "I just wanted  to say Thank You to Joe Humiston for putting on these Nutritional Seminars.  When I visited the last one, I realize… Read Article

   “Joining Genesis was one of the best decisions I have ever made. When I retired almost two years ago I made a commitment to join a gym and get in good shape and feel strong. With my trainer, Mary Alice Morgan, I have achieved this goal. It makes all the difference to work with a trainer; especially someone like Mary Alice who has my personal health goals as her number one priority. Thanks … Read Article

Feature Instructor of the Month: Javier Gonzalez Javier Gonzalez is the oldest of 7 born to a mixed Mexican- American Family in the small town of Arcadia, Florida.  Although blessed to be born an American citizen, he has spent a lot of his life in his family’s little ranch housed in the mountains of Guanajuato, Mexico learning the true meaning of hard work and appreciation for what the Uni… Read Article

Intra Edg3 is an intra-workout catalyst for maximizing training, performance and recovery. The SRX BCAA matrix found in Intra Edg3 contains more than 7 grams of essential branched chain amino acids (L-Leucine, L-Isoleucine, and L-Valine) per serving to stimulate muscle protein synthesis, plus more than 2 grams of L-Glutamine to promote recovery, as well as more than 1 gr… Read Article

Featured Instructor: Featured Instructor: Kathy Webber I have been teaching fitness classes for 17 years. I teach Group Power, Zumba, Kick Boxing, Circuit, Step Aerobics, Floor aerobics, senior fitness and spin. I have been at Maximus which is now Genesis, since it opened. Before that I was at Wynmore Fitness Center, Kelly Lynn, The YMCA and Hunter’s Ridge Athletics up North. I was the Aero… Read Article

Erianne Adams grew up in Wellington, KS.  She got her first taste of fitness at an early age by staying active in tennis.  In High School she was a four time 4A State Qualifier and a two time top 4 Placer.  She continued to play tennis at Cowley College where she became a two time National qualifier in Singles and Doubles in NJCAA Tennis.  She was also top 8 Si… Read Article

"I lost 83 pounds!" 42 years old "Let me start off by letting you know a little bit about myself. Before, I didn’t care about my health and fitness or bad eating habits, I just ate whatever whenever and didn’t give it a second thought on how it would affect me. Something was wrong with my health and I knew it. With much persistence from my family to get checked out, I went in for a checkup… Read Article

Change at Any Age – Do you need a lift?  Need to lose weight? Do you need a change?It’s never too late to join a Group Fitness Class!!We offer classes for all  levels from beginner; Tai Chi , Gentle Yoga , Fit Life  and R30 (30 minutes bike class) to  intermediate:  Group Ride,  Urban Groove, Group Fight, Zumba, Group Blast and Hot Yoga.  And … Read Article

It has been a few weeks since I’ve started my journey and I love the results I’ve seen so far!  Since I’ve started I’ve lost 5% body fat, 11.6 pounds of fat, and a total of 12 pounds!  I’m so excited, after a while my body just clicked and I was dropping the weight and inches like crazy!  Even when I though I wasn’t doing so well, I still was able to lose! … Read Article

I hear and see this all too often, and the person almost sounds accomplished when saying, "Fasted Cardio Done!" Most don't know what they've just done internally and are just following the advice of either some "coach" or something they read or were told. So what is fasted cardio? It is doing a cardiovascular workout first thing in the morning on an empty stomach. Usually for about 45 minutes. Th… Read Article

Schedule Changes: The G-Cycle and Group Ride Classes held at 9AM have been cancelled at Lawrence North. Also Group ride at 6PM on Wednesdays have been cancelled as well. Seraphine Naeymi, our new Fitness Coordinator will be teaching Mondays for Silver Sneakers. Launch Month: July brings the heat as well as new classes with our new launch in MOSSA Classes!Group Ride: THIS WEEK!Group Power: Satu… Read Article