One of the best ways to get active for residents in Kansas City is to workout with other locals. There are plenty of bike paths in and around Kansas City where you can take the opportunity to ride and get some exercise. For a good stretch-out without committing to a full day ride, check out the Trolley Track Trail, a 4.5 mile trail paved with crushed limestone... [Read more...]

Did you already make your New Year’s resolution? Are you resolving to find the job of your dreams in 2012? Are you making the resolution to get fit and eat healthier? If you want to start living a healthier life, take a look at these amazing yoga studios in the Kansas City area.  After reading the reviews, I’m sure you’ll find a studio you’ll love! Source:... [Read more...]

Did you find yourself going back for more and more servings of food on Thanksgiving? Were you unable to just say no to another slice of pecan pie? If your pants are fitting too snug around your waist now, I’m here to help! I’ve taken the liberty of searching through past posts on the Kings Quarters blog to find different ways for you to drop those extra holiday... [Read more...]

Do you want to improve your mood? Would you also like to increase your self-actualization? If so, you should sign up to take yoga classes! Yoga is a science that is aimed to unite the mind, body and the spirit. In fact, there are many different psychological and biochemical benefits of yoga. If you like what you're reading, you should give yoga a try!... [Read more...]

Listen up parents! In addition to checking your child's candy for tampering, there are other food safety tips that you should be aware of. However, you don't have to worry about researching all of the information yourself because the U.S. Food and Drug Administration did all the work for you! Follow these simple steps to ensure that your children have a fun and... [Read more...]

Have you visited your local American Red Cross? If you have not visited your local Red Cross location, visit the Kansas City Red Cross website to learn about the services that it provides. Besides providing food, shelter, and disaster relief, the Greater Kansas City Chapter can help a family with medical replacements and clothing. It also provides classes... [Read more...]

Are you one of the many people who made a New Year's resolution to be healthier in 2011? If so, you're in luck! Here at Kings Quarters in Kansas City, we've got a great fitness center, so you can squeeze in a workout even when you're busy, without even leaving our apartment community. The key to keeping your resolutions is to acknowledge the excuses you've... [Read more...]

The holidays are a really fun time of year, but for anyone trying to lose or even just maintain their current weight, this season can also be brutal. Fortunately, knowledge is power, and Web MD has some great information about beating holiday weight gain. According to the article, one of the main reasons that the holidays can be so hard when sticking to... [Read more...]

Halloween is almost here! Unfortunately, most of us don't have the metabolism we did when we were, say, 7 years old and in our trick-or-treating prime, so a candy binge can really do some damage in the waist department. But despair not, dear readers! Here at Kings Quarters, we have a fabulous fitness center with everything you need to work off those candy-induced... [Read more...]

Looking for a fun fitness activity? Sign up for the Shoal Creek Living History Museum's Wilderness Run! This event is a challenging 5 mile cross-country wilderness run. The cool part is that you'll actually be running in the beautiful, historical setting of the museum! Runners will pass through the village of authentic 19th century buildings, around the... [Read more...]

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