Bodyworks Youniversity

02/23/2026

The magic circle and the small ball are favorites to use in our mat classes at Bodyworks. The small ball helps loosen tight areas and challenges the balance while also supporting the spine and assisting in stretching. The Magic Circle helps to get the correct muscles turning on and encourages better posture. It also tones arms, thighs, and the chest.

We would love to see you in one of our classes! Schedule with Kim at 423-322-1443 or at bodyworksyouniversity.com

02/19/2026

02/16/2026

Artificial intelligence is revolutionizing nearly every aspect of society, but the gym is hallowed ground for human connection.

According to the survey of more than 10,000 consumers across five continents, 52% of respondents leaned human-first, with 31% strongly preferring a real trainer and another 21% leaning that way. Importantly, Gen Z and Millennials strongly preferred human coaches — Les Mills found that just 11% of 16-27-year-olds and 9% of 28-40-year-olds prefer AI-generated content.

Join us at Bodyworks for human connection and a great workout!

02/14/2026

Happy Valentine's Day from all of us at Bodyworks Youniversity!

02/09/2026

Love your heart!

02/02/2026

Whether or not you follow the groundhog, or simply enjoy the folklore, we’re here to tell you: winter isn’t going anywhere any time soon. Generally speaking, our long-range predictions say this wet winter whirlwind will take a moment to unwind.

The Farmers’ Almanac uses a mathematical and astronomical formula to make our long-range weather predictions, not folklore. We look at sunspot activity, tidal action of the Moon, positions of the planets, and many other factors to carefully craft a year’s worth of weather forecasts. Fans of the Almanac say our weather forecasts are accurate 80-85% of the time.

Even though Phil is wrong on occasion, we still respect the groundhog and a “holiday” that’s stuck around for more than a century, and one in which we are reminded to put down our high-tech gadgets and consult with nature.

Excerpt from The Farmer's Almanac

01/29/2026

Remember when you used to dance it out with your friends when you were younger? Did you know that dancing is an amazing form of low-impact cardio? Dancing for 30 minutes can burn between 130 and 250 calories, about the same as jogging for the same amount of time. Not only is it a fun calorie burner, but dancing boosts your mood (which is essential during the winter blues). So turn up your favorite playlist and dance, as you’ve never danced before!

01/26/2026

Fun Ways for Adults to Enjoy a Snow Day!

1. Bake a batch of cookies.
2. Sit by the fire or cuddle up in a warm blanket with a book and a nice warm drink or a bowl of piping hot soup.
3. Throw in a movie or catch up on a series you’ve been wanting to see.
4. Make an easy DIY craft you haven’t had the time to get to.
5. Take a hot bath with some salts or lavender oil and catch up on some of your favorite podcasts.
6. Walk to the nearest restaurant for brunch and a mimosa.
7. Invite friends within walking distance over to play a few games.
8. Bundle up and take a stroll in the snow with a steaming mug of tea or coffee.
9. Find the nearest steep hill or closed street and go sledding. If you don’t have a sled you can create an easy make-shift one.
10. Make fresh snow ice cream.

01/21/2026

Hugs calm chaos.
A good hug can help you feel calmer and less anxious, says Psychology Today. Are you stressed about work deadlines? Money woes? Family drama? Don’t carry that stress around. Hug it out.

Hugs protect your heart.
Walking, eating a heart-healthy diet and cutting back on salt can all help your blood pressure levels stay in the healthy range. So can regular hugs. A good squeeze can even help lower your heart rate.

Hugs boost your immune system.
One study shows hugs shorten the common cold infection. Over a 14-day period, participants with colds each received a different number of hugs. People who got more hugs had less severe symptoms and shorter colds.

Hugs soothe fears.
A study on fear and self-esteem shows hugging and touching greatly lower fears of death. The study notes that even if it’s just a stuffed teddy bear, hugging helps soothe a person’s fears.

Well-hugged babies lead to well-adjusted adults.
Can’t stop hugging your baby? Don’t worry. Research shows that babies who receive a lot of physical affection have a better chance of thriving. Hugs also help them develop better coping mechanisms as they grow up.

There is no downside to hugging.
Hugs are awesome!