Tuesday, March 6, 2012
In our “Best of Waukee Patch” poll, we asked you to vote for your pick of the best places to get fit. Today, the battle rages primarily between Max Life Fitness and CrossFit Primal.
Where’s the best place to work on your fitness in Waukee? That’s the question we asked you to answer as we launched the first of Patch's "Best of" series. And boy, have you ever responded. As of the evening of March 5, there have been more than 1,800 votes in our poll and they just keep coming. Who will be the winner? Will it be Max Life Fitness? Maybe CrossFit Primal? Or maybe, just maybe, the members of the Waukee Family YMCA will pull out a last minute win. Over the next weeks, we will ask readers to vote for their favorite businesses in a dozen different categories. Because this poll is not scientific, it is not the sole consideration in choosing a winner. The winner will be determined by the Patch editor, based on poll results and …
Tuesday, February 28, 2012
The 12-Hour Fitness and Endurance Challenge will be held March 3 at Second Wind Exercise Equipment, located at 10201 University Blvd. in Clive. The event is organized by Cops Against Cancer, founded by an Ankeny cop and resident.
Do you want to promote good health while, at the same time, taking a stand against cancer? If so, there's still a chance this weekend. The 12-Hour Fitness and Endurance Challenge will be held Saturday at Second Wind Exercise Equipment, located at 10201 University Blvd. in Clive. The event is serving as a fundraiser for Cops Against Cancer, a non-profit group founded by Craig Phinney, an Ankeny cop and resident. Phinney said many volunteers are still needed to work the event, which begins at 7 a.m. Want to put a team together to participate? There's still time if you hurry. "We still have seven team slots open and have a dire need for volunteers," Phinney said. "Two hours, four hours — whatever they can provide." A maximum of 15 teams of …
Saturday, October 1, 2011
Working out requires time, energy, and effort, so make the process as painless as possible by heading to one of these Waukee fitness centers.
Whether you’re looking to stay in shape, drop a few pounds, or do a complete body makeover, Waukee has a variety of fitness centers designed to help you do all of these things and more. 1. Anytime Fitness: The excuse, "I don’t have time to workout," is not valid here, where the gym is open 24 hours a day. Take advantage of the round-the-clock cardio equipment and weight machines to tone up and slim down whenever works for you. Located at 790 S.E. Alices Road. 2. Holmes Health & Fitness: Independently owned and operated by a certified trainer and bodybuilder, Holmes’ offers treadmills, ellipticals, bicycles, stair masters, free weights and more. Relax after a tough workout in the sauna or steam room. Located at 100 S.E. Laurel. 3. …
Saturday, September 24, 2011
Feeling sick is no fun. These five businesses will get you feeling back to normal in no time, and you won't have to go far to find them.
You know when sickness is about to hit...the tickle in your throat, the sniffles, the sudden sneezing. Luckily, Waukee has a plethora of doctors, pharmacies, and fitness and wellness centers to get you feeling great again. 1. Iowa Health Physicians and Clinics: Open seven days a week from 10 a.m. - 8 p.m., head here for a variety of medical services, such as children’s health services, surgery, emergency care, and general practice. This clinic is in the same family as Iowa Methodist and Iowa Lutheran Hospitals. Located at 30 E. Hickman Road. 2. Waukee Wellness and Chiropractic: Offerings here include massage therapy, nutritional consultation, rehabilitation, corrective exercise, and more. Located at 710 S.E. Alice's Road, they feature…
Monday, August 15, 2011
Kosama fitness centers are popping up all over Iowa and the Midwest. Construction is currently underway at 70 Laurel St. for Waukee's only location.
Fitness fanatics rejoice - Kosama is coming to Waukee. The newest metro location next to Mickey's Irish Pub and Grill at 70 Laurel St. will be the largest Kosama in the area, topping out at 5,000-square-feet. It’s scheduled to open September 12. "We’re really, really excited about (it)," said Justin Aarsvold, general manager at Kosama Waukee. "Knowing that it's such a growing and active community of people that like to really be fit, is exciting. We think Waukee could be one of our best locations.” The Kosama fitness program is an eight-week commitment to change. It incorporates six different training methods including plyometrics, kettlebells, yoga, kickboxing, as well as upper and lower body resistance training. Kosama co-founder and CEO…
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Bryce Holmes
11:03 am on Sunday, October 21, 2012
Holmes Health Fitness and Tanning is the best place to workout, get educated and learn how to make lifestyle changes and show you why you don't have to spend a ton of time in the gym. We show you why everything else is a fad and why the results just wont last. Come check us out here and we will educate you why we are the BEST!!! more ›