Plus, new e-bike program hitting northeast JoCo streets.
 
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🏋️ Workin’ on our fitness

Get your sweat on at gyms around Kansas City
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This sports city has no shortage of fitness-minded fans. | Photo via Chiefs Fit
Exercising doesn’t look the same for everyone — what’s fun and muscle-building for one person may be a slog for someone else.

Fortunately, Kansas City is home to many opportunities for exercise, whether you enjoy lifting weights, dancing to hip-hop tunes for a little cardio action, or boxing for a full-body workout. Use this guide as a resource for all-things fitness in KC.

Pro tip: Not sure which to try first? Try out multiple gyms with a free trial on ClassPass.

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This GEHA Field sits atop the Plaza.

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For those looking for flexibility + variety

City Gym, 7416 Wornall Rd., KCMO
This female-owned facility boasts an 11,500-sqft space with 30+ group exercise classes, private training, 1,200 sqft of turf for all your fitness needs + has been recognized by Google Small Business for its inclusive community.

Chiefs Fit, Multiple locations
We have the perfect place for anyone riding that postseason high: football fan-approved Chiefs Fit. The Red Kingdom-inspired digs allow gym-goers to train like their heroes and recover just like them too with offerings like cryotherapy, Normatec Compression, and hydromassage.

Woodside, 2000 W. 47th Pl., Westwood, KS
This luxury health club is more than just a gym. Spend your day sweating away at a pilates class, dip in the pool, swing by for a signature facial, and top it all off with a post-workout juice (made in-house).

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High-quality equipment and even better group fitness.

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Photo via Element Fitness

For those who enjoy working out alongside others

Freighthouse Fitness, 1618 Wyoming St., KCMO
This West Bottoms warehouse now houses one of the city’s premier bootcamp programs. Try out its 30-minute classes with the introductory 21 Day Jumpstart — the best part? You only pay $21 to kick off your fitness journey.

Fit Street, 2031 Washington St., KCMO
Build a community that supports your fitness goals with Fit Street’s 45-minute classes, where resistance training meets high intensity interval training (HIRT + HIIT) for an all-around blast. Score some peak post-workout nutrition at the in-house Drive Bar.

Element Fitness, 7880 Quivira Rd., Lenexa, KS
This facility boasts free weights, cardio and strength equipment, an indoor turf, sauna, cafe, and over 75 group classes. Working parents can focus on their gains without worrying about the kiddos with Element’s childcare services.
19 more gyms + fitness centers
Asked

What’s your biggest gym pet peeve?
A. Loud grunting/noises
B. Not wiping down equipment
C. Not re-racking weights
D. Reserving machines/equipment with a water bottle
What makes you sweat?
Events
Tuesday, Feb. 20
Wednesday, Feb. 21
  • Family Night | Wednesday, Feb. 21 | 5-8 p.m. | Lenexa Public Market, 8750 Penrose Ln., Lenexa, KS | Free | Eat your way through special Family Night deals and connect with your kiddos over free indoor activities, like balloon artists, yard games, and coloring.
Thursday, Feb. 22
  • “Pretty Rings & Broken Things” Book Launch | Thursday, Feb. 22 | 7-9 p.m. | Monarch Books & Gifts, 7713 W. 151st St., Overland Park, KS | $30 | Local author Kat Singleton debuts the follow up to her romance novel, Black Ties & White Lies.
Friday, Feb. 23
  • Whiskey Dynamite | Friday, Feb. 23-Saturday, March 30 | Times vary | The Grand Theater, 2450 Grand Blvd., Ste. 301, KCMO | $60-$200 | Ride into the town of Whiskey Dynamite for a sexy show of spectacular acrobatics, state-of-the-art visuals, and live music.
Saturday, Feb. 24
  • Fountain City Roller Derby | Saturday, Feb. 24 | 5 p.m. | Olahrama 28, 13903 E. Noland Ct., Independence, MO | $15 | Grab a pint and watch these skaters tear up the rink.
Events calendar here
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Real Estate

Discover your new lifestyle at Midland Lofts
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Enjoy the best of downtown living in the heart of the Power & Light District. | Photo provided by Midland Lofts; GIF created by KCtoday
If you’re looking for a new spot in the heart of the Power & Light District, Midland Lofts is now leasing for Summer 2024 move-ins following the building’s historic renovation.

Offering studio and one-bedroom homes (starting under $1,000 per month), the space features high-end modern finishes and a mix of eclectic amenities, including a meditation room and coworking spaces. The next act of your life awaits at Midland Lofts.
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News Notes
Coming Soon
  • E-bikes are hitting the pavement in Northeast JoCo. Mission’s and Roeland Park’s e-bike sharing program is expanding thanks to a carbon reduction program grant from Mid-America Regional Council — a move that’s bringing 50 new bikes to the city by this summer. A bike hub location is yet to be announced. (Johnson County Post)
Drink
  • The newest partnership between J. Reiger & Co. and the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum has us asking: do you take your local history on the rocks or straight? Get your gloves on The Fielder’s Choice Collection — four unique, collectible whiskeys honoring the legacy of Negro Leagues, including our hometown Kansas City Monarchs.
Kids
  • Know a KC kiddo with a passion for animals? Share the Kansas City Zoo & Aquarium’s VolunTEEN program with them. These young adults are ambassadors for conservation, lead discussions, and demonstrate activities to groups of all-age attendees. Applications close Thursday, Feb. 29.
Plan Ahead
  • Your kids not so keen on real-life animals? Plan on spending Saturday, March 30 + Sunday, March 31 at the KC Pumpkin Patch for BunnyPalooza. Cozy up to some costumed critters and camp out for the candy canon at this holiday fest with 20+ family-friendly activities. Tickets go on sale this Friday, Feb. 23.
Listen
  • Need a new hometown tune to listen to? How about the Kansas City-inspired “Just Another Town on a Friday” by Virginia-based band Uncle Drew and the Scoundrels. With references to local fall landscapes, the 18th & Vine District, and Broadway Boulevard, it’s one way to add some KC flavor to your favorite playlists.
Arts
  • Charles Gounod’s adaptation of Shakespeare’s most famous play follows the centuries-old tale and brings this familiar tragedy to an epic crescendo. The Lyric Opera of Kansas City’s production of “Roméo et Juliette” runs Saturday, March 9; Friday, March 15; and Sunday, March 17 — grab tickets.*
Travel
  • A friendly reminder to book spring + summer vacations (they’re just around the corner). Want beach time? This Hawaiian oceanfront property has two king beds. Prefer the mountains? Book this lakeside chalet in British Columbia. Craving luxury? This tropical cabana in Montecito, CA has an on-site masseuse.*
 
The Buy

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Answered

Last week we asked “How do you feel about the Royals’ Crossroads ballpark?” and here’s what you said:

Answered: our readers weigh in on the proposed Crossroads ballpark
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A new day means a new “K.” | Photo via the Kansas City Royals
Since talks of a new stadium first surfaced, one thing’s been clear: Kansas Citians want the “K.” Nearly 45% of respondents said “we don’t need a new stadium.”

The Royals think otherwise...

Now with the public proposal of a new Crossroads ballpark, locals have been weighing in on whether its a boon or the bust for downtown’s arts district.

34% say “Yay”

“I understand why they have to move and of their options the crossroads locations seems the most fitting. I’ll sure miss the parking and tailgating at The K though!” — Emily S.


“I think giving more options for visiting downtown is what is needed. Plus this could give the Hunts an opportunity to refresh Arrowhead, or even to build a new stadium.” — Melissa J.

20% say “No way”

“The Crossroads would no longer be a local arts district. Having a new ballpark there would raise rates and price out most of the businesses that make the area special!” — Kelly S.


“There may be enough parking downtown if the baseball game is the only thing going on but that will seldom be the case. Have the planners even been downtown when there is an event at T-Mobile Center and Bartle Hall?” — Anonymous
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The Wrap
 
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Today’s edition by:
Madison
From the editor
Calling all Gen Xers and Millenials — if you haven’t stopped by already, make Rewind Video your next date night destination. Between strolling down memory lane in the rentable DVD + VHS section, playing a tight hour of Tony Hawk Pro Skater, and sipping on a slew of Adult Capri Suns... my trip to the “90s nostalgia machine” was the highlight of my weekend.
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