Genesis Health Clubs Blog

Full Speed Ahead

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

Training Testimonials - Rock Road

   “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

Rock Road Group Fitness Monthly Blog - May 2015

Cover Girl Bethany Check out our own Bethany Tenpenny, instructor and personal trainer, gracing the cover of Splurge this month! We think she’s the very picture of health and athleticism, and we know you’ll agree once you take her highly-motivating classes. Monday, 5:45 p.m. Blast Tuesday, 9 a.m. Blast Wednesday, 9 a.m. Power & 10 a.m. Core30 Friday, 9 a.m. Power Memori… Read Article

Topeka Group Fitness Monthly Blog - April 2015

The Zumba crew was at again this month.  We all participated in a Zumbathon Charity event for the Jayhawk Area on Aging. We had a lot of fun March 21 at the Eclipse Lounge raising money for the Agency. Seven of out Instructors from Topeka , Lawrence along with some guests from out town Heated up the Floor with Awesome Fun Zumba moves!!! Its hard to believe this is working out when you have s… Read Article

Rock Road Group Fitness Monthly Blog - April 2015

Welcome Aisha and Cherisse! Our Rock Road club continues to build the best instructor group in the land and we’re thrilled to welcome Aisha (pronounced “Isha”) and Cherisse. Both just completed our Ride/R30 training. Aisha Thomas is a wildly versatile instructor, with Zumba and Yoga certifications. She also teaches kick-boxing, high-intensity cardio and (see below) will allow… Read Article

Rock Road Group Fitness Monthly Blog - March 2015

Group Fitness TriathlonRock Road hosted our first ever Group Fitness “Triathlon,” and members packed the rooms for 25 minutes each of Ride/Power/Blast.  In fact, it was such a hit that we’ll plan one in the coming months, so stay tuned.Instructor and Class ChangesWe’ll make only minor changes to our class schedule this in March; Mitzi will teach our 4:30 p.m. Wedne… Read Article

Rock Road Group Fitness Monthly Blog - February 2015

New and Unique Classes in February We’re making a few exciting changes to our group fitness schedule this month. For early birds, we’re now offering 5:15 a.m. R30 classes (that’s a 30-minute cycling class, destined to start your day off well) on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Also, we’re adding an inspiring new class combo: Spin & Yoga, Saturdays at 10:30 a.m. This re… Read Article

Featured Yoga Instructor - Mary Alice Morgan

Mary Alice has been practicing yoga for nearly three years and is a Personal Trainer at Genesis Health Clubs with a Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science. She began practicing yoga to restore the flexibility she had always known and found it to be very relaxing while contributing to overall balance in her own fitness. As a Personal Trainer, Mary Alice incorporates certain aspects of yoga into… Read Article

Rock Road Group Fitness Monthly Blog - January 2015

Happy New Year from Rock Road! We look forward to seeing new (and renewed!) members in our Group Fitness classes in 2015. We offer Group Fitness and Mind/Body classes for all levels, including Yoga Basics & Gentle Yoga, R30 (a 30-minute spin class) and FitLife, strength training, Zumba, aquatics classes and much more. If you’re new, please come introduce yourself to the instruc… Read Article

Rock Road Group Fitness Monthly Blog - November 2014

Greetings Rock Road Members!  Below is our November Group Fitness news.  Please make sure to follow our facebook page for ongoing updates too! November is a Blast! We're bringing an exciting, athletic new cardio class to Genesis this month. It's called Group Blast and we'll launch it on - what else? - BLAST Friday, Nov.  28. It's a heart-pounding, step-based class, but the … Read Article

Rock Road Group Fitness Monthly Blog - October 2014

Greetings Rock Road Members!  Below is our October Group Fitness news.  Please make sure to follow our facebook page for ongoing updates too! Upcoming Launches Let’s move! October is launch month, which means new music and choreography in your favorite classes. Launches are always an especially good time, so join us for these kick-off dates:   Group Ride: Sat., Oct.… Read Article

Rock Road Group Fitness Monthly Blog

Greetings Rock Road Members!  Below is our September Group Fitness news.  Please make sure to follow our facebook page for ongoing updates too! Instructor of the Month: Bethany Tenpenny This is an exciting time for Group Fitness Instructor Bethany who—after earning Pro status at her first WBFF (World Beauty Fitness & Fashion) competition in KC—traveled to Las Vegas to compete … Read Article