Kim Jenkins-Personal Trainer- Health and Wellness

10/31/2026

Join Us for the Living Well Fitness 9th Annual Turkey Trot Walk & 5K Run on Thursday, November 26th from 8 am to 9:30 AM.

All proceeds go to benefit GO Pantry.
Start your Thanksgiving Day off with this fun, family-friendly event!

Click the link below to register:

https://runsignup.com/Race/KY/Walton/LivingWellFitnessTurkeyTrot

09/18/2026

07/20/2026

I am incredibly honored and grateful to be named Boone County's Personal Trainer – Readers' Choice Award Winner! 🏆❤️

Thank you to everyone who took the time to vote for me, especially my amazing Living Well Fitness family and the readers of Boone Link. Your support, encouragement, and trust mean more than I can put into words.

This award isn't just about me—it's about an incredible community of people who show up, work hard, encourage one another, and choose to invest in their health every single day. Watching each of you grow stronger, healthier, and more confident is the greatest reward I could ever receive.

Thank you for allowing me to be a part of your fitness journey. I look forward to continuing to help our community live healthier, stronger lives.

From the bottom of my heart...thank you! ❤️

03/28/2026

We’re turning 8 and celebrating the Living Well way 🎉

You know we love to celebrate in style, and this year we’re giving back while we do it. Help us fill our Go Pantry bin with a case of:

• Applesauce
• Fruit cups
• Fruit juice
• Cereal

Your donation will make a real difference for local families in need.

As a thank you, your donation earns you a FREE class. Limit one free class per day, per person.

Thank you for an incredible 8 years. We can’t wait to keep growing, giving, and celebrating with you.

02/12/2026

Since Saturday is Valentine’s Day let’s talk heart health !

❤️🔥 ❤️🔥 FEBRUARY IS NATIONAL HEART AWARENESS MONTH 🔥❤️

Your heart beats 100,000 times a day — are you taking care of it?

Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the U.S., but the powerful truth is this: movement is medicine.

This month, let’s commit to stronger hearts and longer lives. 💪

❤️ HOW TO BOOST YOUR CARDIOVASCULAR FITNESS:
✔️ Move 30 minutes a day (walk, cycle, dance, swim)
✔️ Aim for 150 minutes per week
✔️ Add intervals to challenge your heart
✔️ Strength train 2–3x per week
✔️ Eat whole, nutrient-dense foods
✔️ Hydrate & prioritize sleep
✔️ Manage stress daily

You don’t have to be extreme — you just have to be consistent.

Small daily choices = Big heart health results.

Let’s make February the month we choose strength, stamina, and self-care. ❤️🏃‍♀️

FEBRUARY IS NATIONAL HEART AWARENESS MONTH 🔥

01/31/2026

💧❄️ WINTER HYDRATION MATTERS MORE THAN YOU THINK! ❄️💧

When the temperature drops, so does our thirst — but your body still needs water AND electrolytes to function at its best.

🔹 Why Hydration Is Critical in Winter
• Cold air is dry and pulls moisture from your body
• You sweat during workouts — even if you don’t feel it
• Indoor heating increases dehydration
• Thirst signals are weaker in cold weather

🔹 Why Electrolytes Matter
Electrolytes (sodium, potassium, magnesium) help:
⚡ Maintain energy levels
💪 Prevent muscle cramps & weakness
🧠 Support focus & brain function
❤️ Regulate heart and nerve function

Just drinking water isn’t always enough — electrolytes help your body absorb and use that water effectively.

🔹 Signs You May Be Dehydrated
• Fatigue or low energy
• Headaches
• Muscle cramps
• Dizziness
• Dry skin or lips

🔹 Simple Winter Hydration Tips
✔ Sip water consistently throughout the day
✔ Add electrolytes during workouts or active days
✔ Choose low-sugar or no-sugar electrolyte options
✔ Eat hydrating foods (fruits, veggies, soups)

💙 Hydration isn’t just a summer thing.
Stay energized, strong, and healthy all winter long by fueling your body with water + electrolytes daily.

💧 Drink smart. Hydrate strong. Thrive all season. 💧

01/25/2026

❄️ SNOW SHOVELING SAFETY REMINDER ❄️
Snow shoveling is serious cardio, not just a chore — and every year it leads to heart attacks and cardiac emergencies.

🧤 Before you shovel:
• Warm up for 5–10 minutes
• Dress in layers (don’t overheat)
• Drink water
• Know your risk if you have heart disease, high BP, or are inactive

❄️ While shoveling:
• Push snow when possible — don’t lift
• Take small loads and lift with your legs
• NO twisting
• Pace yourself and take breaks
• Keep breathing — don’t hold your breath

🚨 STOP immediately if you feel:
• Chest pain or pressure
• Shortness of breath
• Dizziness or nausea
• Pain in jaw, neck, shoulder, or arm

🧠 Smart options:
• Shovel early and often
• Use a snow blower
• Ask for help or hire help

❤️ Bottom line:
Snow shoveling is intense exercise. Treat it like a workout — or skip it if you’re high risk.

👉 Share this to help keep someone safe.

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