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FITNESS & FUN

Peach Out Power Yoga is open and offering private classes, regular classes in person, and online yoga sessions!

For the month of May, pre-registration for in-studio yoga classes will be required, and no walk-ins will be permitted. Classes will be limited to 12 people to start (increasing week-to-week), and there will be markers to ensure everyone is six feet apart.

Note all classes will be filmed and live-streamed on their private Facebook site to provide online options for those who choose to continue to practice virtually.  If you feel comfortable coming to the studio and being filmed during practice, the crew definitely look forward to seeing you!

Private and semi-private yoga classes are available for those who want more one-on-one, in-studio instruction. Perfect for beginners, those who want to work on specific postures, or a small group of yogi friends who are more comfortable practicing with people they know.

***Pop-up Classes:  In addition to the classes you’ll see on the May schedule, Peach Out plans to host several outdoor pop-up classes in the big parking lot facing the studio. These classes will be announced the night before and will have a maximum capacity of 20 people!  Follow along with Peach Out on Instagram @peachoutpoweryoga for more updates.

Out-Of-The-Box Fun

American Axes—American Axes offers socially distanced axe throwing options and can travel to you.

Virtual Exercise

Operation BootCamp-Decatur—Virtual Zoom Workouts in May for your family

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Breathe Easy with Dry Salt Therapy

Fitness fanatics are often concerned with cardiovascular health but equally important can be your respiratory health! Lungs can’t keep up with your legs? Good luck running that 5K, completing that HITT workout, or even keeping up with the grandkids.

Dry Salt Therapy is a natural, non-invasive treatment used by athletes, adults, and even children as a way to treat a wide range of respiratory issues like COPD, allergies, sinusitis, and more.

How does it work? Here are the three fundamentals of Dry Salt Therapy:

  • Super Absorbent: Dry salt acts like a sponge attracting foreign substances along its path through the upper and lower respiratory tract.
  • Anti-inflammatory: Inhaled dry salt particles from the mist may help to reduce inflammation in the entire respiratory tract and widen the airway passages
  • Anti-Bacterial: The dry salt particles from the mist act as an antibacterial agent, dissolving bacteria and pollutants lodged in the respiratory tract.

In addition, salt naturally produces negative ions that have been shown to help reduce stress, anxiety and fatigue. Remember that relaxed feeling you get on a beach? Part of that is from the ocean’s salt!

Always consult with your healthcare professional if you have any questions or concerns regarding any current medical conditions as Dry Salt Therapy may not be recommended for everyone with life-threatening infections and chronic lung and respiratory conditions.

Intown Salt Room is the only stand-alone salt room in Atlanta and is now open with limited hours. For updates, meditation tips, and more follow their page on Instagram @intownsaltroom.

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Virtual Fitness

Glamour Girl Fitness—May is National Physical Fitness & Sports Month. Connect with Glamour Girl Fitness and explore their Mommy & Me physical fitness initiatives.

Intown Tumbling (and yoga for kids)—Join us for Live Zoom classes for the Month of May! Gymnastics, ninja, and kids yoga for toddlers – age 11.

Stellar Power Yoga—Offering virtual classes of several different types of yoga.

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Craft, Create and Learn with the Aurora Theater Digital Series

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Seeing the need for activities to entertain kids and adults alike, Lawrenceville’s Aurora Theater has created their Digital Series 2020, a collection of fun and engaging games, crafts, and stories that are presented daily on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.

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  • Get in touch with your inner artist with Cody’s Crafting Corner and decorate wine glasses.
  • Learn fun theater games actors use to boost their creative mind and body.
  • Sit down with your little ones to listen to a story read by a staff member.

Also in the works is their Cyber Stage projects, which will show virtual performances on Wednesdays throughout the month of May. The project will feature a number of new plays, many of which were designed to be shown in a virtual setting. Check Aurora Theater’s website for registration details.

Virtual Fitness

The Battery Atlanta Wellness Series: Yoga—Namast’ay at home and start the week off stress-free with a virtual yoga class presented by Kaiser Permanente on The Battery Atlanta Facebook Live every Monday from 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. No registration required

Family Fun

Braves Clubhouse Store—Atlantans – let’s support the Braves as a family! Check the Instagram (@bravesretail) for weekly product launches available for order by email at retail@braves.com.

The Escape Game—Take family game night to the next level with at-home experiences from The Escape Game! Families and friends can choose from the Escape from Iron Gate board game, The Escape Game: Unlocked digital adventure and TEG Field Trip educational journeys to challenge each other and solve puzzles.

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No Equipment Workout at Home

The gyms may be closed for now, but that doesn’t mean you have to slide on your fitness routine.  STAT Wellness has these 10 exercises you can do at home with no need for exercise equipment:

  • Squats
  • Push-ups
  • Lunges
  • Plank
  • Sumo Squats
  • Plank Up Downs
  • Squat Jumps
  • Mountain Climbers
  • Shoulder Taps
  • Hip Thrusters

Make it a full-body workout by doing 10-20 reps of each exercise 4 times. See here for video instructions from STAT Wellness on how to complete each exercise and tune into their Instagram for more fun tips and interactive sessions.

Virtual Fitness Programs

Drab to Fab Life—2018 Over 40 & Fabulous! Inspiration Award Winner, Lisa Mohager of Drab to Fab Life, is offering a free 14 day trial and consultation of her fitness program which offers hundreds of workout options, plus customizable family meal plans of good-for-you food.

Dr. Fitness—To counteract the recent gym and fitness studio closures, Dr. Smith (aka “Dr. Fitness”) has launched a virtual wellness program, including live fitness classes and guided meditation sessions on IGTV. Of note, this offering is available to everyone (Cortland residents and non-residents).

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Fitness & Outdoor Gear

Big Peach Running Co.—Keep on running using Big Peach Running Company’s online shoe fitting process. Orders can be processed online or by phone with shipping or curbside pick up options available.

Mountain High Outfitters—Now offering curbside pickup for online orders.

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Fun for Kids, Home Activities & Things to Look Forward To

Atlanta Junior Rowing Association—Browse their Learn-To-Row Summer Camp options.

City of Sandy Springs Recreation and Parks—Daily workouts and themed activities to keep you and your family busy during shelter-in-place.

Goldfish Swim School—Atlanta’s premier swim lesson facility designed for kids ages 4 months-12 years of age. During their temporary closure they’re offering a 15% bonus in family credit for all gift cards purchased online at this website.

Museum of Design Atlanta (MODA)—The museum is now offering online workshops, meet-ups, special events via Zoom, professional development and activities for adults and children ages 8 to 18 to help keep everyone learning and thinking creatively while at home. While some online programs are free, the museum asks participants to pay a nominal course fee to cover operational costs for some; scholarships are available here for those unable to pay the fee.

Strem HQ Tech Academy —An awesome line up of short term and ongoing tech classes online which include Java, Python, Adobe toolset, Minecraft, Roblox and much more. They are also offering free classes for children of healthcare professionals. All classes have live instruction, 1:5 small group ratios and peer-to-peer interaction in a fun collaborative way. The first class is free and there is no registration fee for any virtual classes.

Young Chefs Academy of Sandy Springs—Booking for birthday parties in the future and gift cards.

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Work From Home Back Stretches

Working from your couch sounds nice in theory, but a couple hours in and your back may have a different story to tell.  Karen Patton with Peach Out Yoga brings four simple stretches to work your lower back.

Knee to chest stretch 

  • Start on your back with your knees bent and your feet flat on the floor.
  • While straightening your left leg to the floor, use both hands to gently pull your right knee into your chest.
  • Hold your right knee against your chest for 30–60 seconds, then switch to the other side.

Spinal Twist – you can come right from the knee to chest stretch to this pose.

  • Lie on your back and set up the knee to chest stretch above with your right knee tucked into your chest.
  • Allow your right knee to fall over to the left side of your body until it touches the floor, attempting to keep your right shoulder on the floor while your twist your head to the right.
  • Fully extend your arms out to the sides, with your palms face-down on the floor, hold for 30-60 seconds, then switch to the other side.

Extended Child’s Pose 

  • Bring your knees out wide and allow your chest to melt towards the floor.
  • Extend your arms forward to help lengthen the spine.
  • Pull your hips down and back while allowing the weight in your hips to rest on your heels.  Hold this pose for as long as it feels good.

Bridge Pose 

  • Lay on your back with your feet hip-distance apart.  While inching your shoulders in, lift your hips. For extra support, place a block under your lower back.
  • Hands can be clasped under your back or pushing into the floor. Hold for 30-60 seconds.
  • When coming out of the pose, start at your shoulders and slowly roll out, lowering down one vertebrae at a time. Repeat 2-3 times.

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You can join the Peach Out Yoga team on Facebook for daily workouts via Facebook live.

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Virtual Fitness Programs

The Daily Pilates—Offering online Pilates classes for all levels on Vimeo On Demand here.

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GYMNISTA— Follow GYMNISTA for quick home workouts using what you have. Yoga and stress relief, healthy eats and apps to help maintain mental health.

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Catalyst Coaching—Exercise is a key factor in mental health and well-being, so don’t let being stuck at home derail your fitness. There are lots of great bodyweight exercises you can do with little to NO equipment necessary. Find free quick videos on the Catalyst YouTube channel and even if you’ve never been active before, just 15 minutes a day will help you get (or stay) strong and #Quarantoned!

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MiscFiT Online Training Academy—Created by NFL Owner Bryan Jean-Pierre, this 30-day online program contains a shopping list with affordable select pieces of equipment that will create the best gym given our circumstances in your home. The program also includes customized workouts including HIIT, weight training and plyometrics. The workouts are thoroughly explained with online videos including a voice-over to explain proper techniques. The program also includes a meal prep guidance sheet.

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STAT Wellness—STAT Wellness is a medicine & movement practice focusing on whole-body health. At STATWellness.com you can find virtual workouts, schedule Functional Medicine visits via telehealth, virtual Health Coaching and Dietitian consults, sick visits, and at-home lab testing.

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Cycling

Electrobike—Get out of the house while practicing safe social distancing with the help of an electric bicycle. Fun and easy to operate, you can switch from traditional cycling to electric peal assist with the flip of a switch! Essential workers can use them to commute to and from work, and families can enjoy outdoor time together since e-bikes work for all ages and abilities.

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