Genesis Health Clubs Blog

Discover the results you can achieve from a Barre workout class The Barre workout originally began as a warm-up exercise routine for ballet dancers has been brought to Genesis Health Clubs as group fitness classes. If you are unfamiliar with the Barre method, it is full-body workout that uses a bar or handrail (hence the name: "Barre") for support to hold your body still while contracting specific sets of muscles to increase … Read Article

You’re working hard, you’ve dedicated yourself to an exercise regimen, and you’re seeing great results that are motivating you even further. Suddenly, your results are at a standstill, and you can’t seem to progress. You’ve officially hit the dreaded plateau. What do you do now? Defeating the weight loss plateau is possible with a little know-how. What is a Weight Loss Plateau? … Read Article

Pilates may look simple, but it takes a lot of precision and control with a strong emphasis on technique. The benefits of pilates are many as breathing and concentration can be improved, the movements can target every area of the body and the exercise is low impact. Most trainers define low-impact exercises as motions where one foot stays on the ground at all times. These types of exercises potentially reduce the risk of i… Read Article

The all too familiar feel of wintertime is drawing near. It’s freezing in the morning, dark when you come home from work, and the indoors are too cozy to part with. The motivation you once felt is still salvageable (don’t worry!), and you’ll be thanking yourself that you persevered with your workout regimen come spring. Here are some tips to help you avoid a winter workout hiatus: Set a… Read Article

You’ve finally decided to get into a solid workout routine and everything is going great until you feel that bothersome knee pain that so many people experience. You don’t want to back down at this point, your motivation is there, but you don’t know if you should continue with the same regimen in fear of making things worse. Knee pain is a common ailment for people of all ages and it’s a com… 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

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

If you do not experience a weight loss plateau as you approach your ideal body weight, consider yourself extremely lucky. They are very common. Weight loss plateaus are to be expected as you are losing weight. Our bodies are resistant to change. A large chunk of people who reach their ideal weight have experienced as many as 2, maybe 3 plateaus lasting up to several weeks. Just know that if c… 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 r… Read Article

Avoid these Common Pitfalls before Training! There have been hundreds of articles written about how to best prepare for a killer workout, discussing everything from what to eat, which supplements to take, and how to get your mind “right.” However, with this piece, I decided to take a different approach and talk about some of the things you should AVOID doing before pushing and pulling the heavy iron! Re… Read Article

Rosemary experienced some life changing health issues that scared the life back into her.  “I felt like I was living on borrowed time and desperately needed to make some major changes with having well over 100lbs to lose.” says Rosemary.  She started her long journey by eating healthier.  She changed her mind set and got control of her relationship with food.  Alth… Read Article

Probably the most anticipated lift for many trainees…..the bench press. Before even reading this article I hope you are squatting and deadlifting more frequently than you are bench pressing. If you are not, then stop reading and go squat or deadlift something. In all seriousness, those two movements are essential for growth and dominance in any lift.   1. Overhea… Read Article

I participate in a variety of sports each of which requires training for that particular sport. When I was doing ultra-running, I was also racing short 5k’s and road triathlons. When I was training for Ironman, I was also racing off-road mountain bike triathlons. Currently, I am only participating in running races here and there but, training for Stand Up Paddle board race season and … Read Article

This article is directed to those that have just started taking care of themselves and are trying to create a healthy lifestyle. Since I have been involved in the fitness industry I often meet people that lack healthy habits and they’re not achieving the results they want because of it. The majority of people are absorbed by stress and lack of time, la… Read Article

Yoga was my nemesis. It’s now my friend. In 2004, I opened up my first yoga and Pilates studio. After opening, my partner who was handling the yoga side of the business bailed on me and left me to handle everything myself. Although I had never take the time to become yoga certified, I jumped in and began teaching. I’ve studied and practice almost every yoga … Read Article

Protein is hot. Now officially the next wonder ingredient to be oversold and marketed by corporate food giants that focus on making ordinary products for the maddening crowd. You can even find these products at the local grocery store next to the Honey Bunches and Fruity Pebbles. If you have been into fitness/nutrition any time during the last 30-years, you know the belief that protein intake is fun… Read Article

Help us welcome Caleb Offner and Adam Miller to our management team! Topeka Southwest – Caleb Offne Degree/Certifications: NETA CPT/ NCCPT CPT Areas of Expertise: Functional Movement Analysis Weight Loss Group Training Nutrition Philosophy - There are only two things that make the difference between people who are successful and people who are not, that is hard work and … Read Article