Rule Your Resolutions!
Hey Kokomo! It’s officially a new year which means that a lot of people are looking to pick up some better and healthier habits. Whether you’re looking to find a new hobby to keep you active, find some local treats that don’t come with guilt OR if you’re committed to treating yourself more this year… This is the blog for you! Check out these 41 ways to be a better you in Kokomo!
Alternative Fitness:
We get it, the most cliche new year resolutions of all time involve fitness. We could give you a giant list of gyms in the city but we’ve already done that (click here to see all of the gyms in Kokomo) but if pumping iron and running miles on a treadmill just isn’t your thing, here are some alternative ways to get fit in Kokomo!
Dance Studios
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Dance Elite:
This well-respected dance studio in Kokomo offers a wide variety of classes for all to enjoy regardless of your style or age!
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Kristie Wright School of Dance:
Transform your life through the art of dance at Kristie Wright School of Dance.
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Legacy Dance:
Formerly Becky Seamster Dance — operating under a new name — this studio has years and years of teaching talent to guide a new generation of students.
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The Split Sole Clogging Connection
The Split Sole Clogging Connection provides quality dance lessons in a positive, encouraging, fun atmosphere and offers classes for recreational and competitive students.
For more information, click here.
For the episode of The Kokomo Post Tries, click here.
Yoga
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Trapoga:
Trapeze yoga! Something inventive and interesting and totally new!
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Fierce Yoga:
Fierce Yoga is new to Kokomo! The classes are all heated and centered around a dynamic, upbeat vinyasa flow to aid in detoxification, strengthening, and personal empowerment. While the classes are targeted towards those personal developments, everyone is always welcome to join them on their mats for their own journey into their bodies physically, mentally, and spiritually.
For more information, click here.
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SUP Yoga:
Yeah, yeah… we know it’s frigid outside right now, but add this one to your must-do list for the warmer months ahead!
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Sunshine + Water Plant Bar Yoga:
Sunshine + Water Plant Bar is brand new to downtown Kokomo offering a huge variety of live houseplants and expertise. But, plants aren’t the only thing they specialize in. They are also yoga masters and invite you to experience their zen yoga classes inside of their beautiful new space.
For more information, click here.
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F.I.T. Kokomo:
F.I.T. Kokomo was designed to push your limits, keep you focused, and get you stronger. Whether you're six or 60, just starting out or looking to compete F.I.T. Kokomo offers
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The Kokomo Family YMCA
For those looking for a low-impact option for cardio fitness, cycling is a perfect fit. The cycling programs offered at The Y are for new exercisers (with or without cycling experience) and experienced cyclers.
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One More Gym
One More Gym offers virtual cycling, which allows you to connect to your smart devices to the gym’s equipment so you can cycle at your own convenience!
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Koko-Go:
WE KNOW! It’s not open right now for winter but spring is just around the corner and Koko-Go is a MUST if you’re looking for a fun way to get in some exercise while enjoying the beautiful sites of downtown Kokomo and beyond!
Boxing & Martial Arts
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Iron Fist Boxing:
Learn the discipline through the art of boxing, coached by a passionate, dynamic team.
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Rock Steady Boxing:
Rock Steady Boxing is fighting back against Parkinson's disease at the Kokomo Family YMCA. Check out our Tries team as we give it a try in a recent episode of The Kokomo Post Tries.
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Bethea's Karate Studio
Shorinkan Shorin ryu Karate — 50 years of training under the system founder and 40 years in business. They know what they’re doing at Bethea’s Karate Studio!
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Donnie Michael’s Karate
Donnie Michael’s Karate is committed to keeping a high standard in both traditional and competitive martial arts.
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GARRA Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and MMA Academy
Garra Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and MMA Academy offers advanced training in BJJ and MMA. Stop in for a trial and to see if Garra is fit for you!
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Indiana Pit Martial Arts and Fitness
Indiana Pit offers many programs in modern martial arts. They invite you in to see their state-of-the-art training facility. Their programs include: Kore Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Kickboxing, Krav Maga, XT Fitness, 40 Plus, Okinawan Goju Ryu Karate, Final Option Tactics, Women's self defense seminars and more.
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Move 2 Train
Experience Pain-Free Movement and Unlock Your Athletic Potential! Move 2 Train specializes in creating lasting and transformative changes in your body's structure and movement patterns. Their approach is addressing posture and optimizing your walking/running gait cycle, eliminating the unnecessary friction that can lead to pain and injuries, all while building functional strength.
For more information, click here.
Extreme Cardio
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Gravity Indoor Trampoline Park:
Who said trampolines were just for kids, and who said fitness can’t be fun? Gravity Trampoline Park is a fun fitness-focused activity for all to enjoy!
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Power P Bounce and Company:
You can’t experience anything like this anywhere else in town! Bounce into fitness this year with Power P Bounce!
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CrossFit Kokomo
CrossFit Kokomo's mission is to to provide a positive, challenging, and fun experiences that promote health and fitness, confidence, well-being, quality of life, and community through proper coaching, strong programming, and great passion.
CrossFit Never Forget
CrossFit Never Forget is the new guy in town and is now officially open for the community to take full advantage of!
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City of Firsts Fitness DBA The Fieldhouse CrossFit
Functional fitness for all ages, shapes and sizes! Personal training and a variety of classes are offered including challenging classes such as CrossFit.
Fit for Kids
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Kokomo Flipsters:
Cavernous facility with gymnastics programming, ninja training programs and one-time events.
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Kokomotion:
Kokomotion is a premier gymnastics facility that caters to Kokomo and the surrounding communities that offers recreational and competitive gymnastics.
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Gravity Trampoline Park
You’ve probably noticed that Gravity Trampoline Park has made our list not once but twice! That’s simply because Gravity is one of the most fun ways to be active for both kids and adults. Gravity isn’t just for jumping, they’ve recently added a high ropes course, zip lining and more!
The Zone
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This sporting complex offers a variety of activities to keep your kids moving! From laser tag, Nerf wars, Gelly ball and more… you’ll find all kinds of unique ways to burn off that cooped up energy at The Zone.
SELF CARE
If there’s something that SHOULD be a part of everyone’s resolution this year, it should be self care! You deserve it. Self care looks different for everyone, but here’s a list of places we think would have us feeling rejuvenated and ready to take on the new year… or at least that day.
Massage, Facials & More:
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Healing Hands Natural Therapy Spa:
Healing Hands Spa offers a variety of relaxing services from massages to facials and special even special seasonal-themed services
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Teresa’s Day Spa:
Teresa’s Day Spa is a full-service salon that offers massage therapy, skincare, light therapy, lash extensions and more.
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The Relax Place:
The Relax Place specializes in Chinese massage and other relaxing services. Treat yourself to a day of relaxation!
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Posh Salon, Spa and Boutique:
Posh Salon, Spa and Boutique does more than just hair! Posh also specializes in skin care and offers services like hydro jelly mask.
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Reflections Day Spa:
Reflections Day Spa offers a wide variety of services including natural, organic, hair, skin and body products.
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Med Spa Day Spa:
Med Spa Day Spa is known for offering unique services like chemical peels, botox and more.
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Timeless Aesthetics:
Timeless Aesthetics offers the latest and most popular aesthetic services like botox, permanent makeup, sculpting and more.
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Unlimited Chiropractic:
Unlimited Chiropractic offers adjustments and membership programs as well as special services like float therapy.
Meditation:
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Sunspot Natural Market:
When you think of Sunspot you probably think of their natural supplements and groceries but Sunspot also offers classes such as meditation.
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Moving Toward Balance:
Moving Toward Balance offers services such as meditation, decompression therapy, acupuncture and more
Wellness:
And now we’ve made it to the final category. One of the top three New Year’s resolutions includes eating healthier and with these delicious eateries, cafes and markets, Kokomo has made it easy. Check out our list of the best places to get some nutritional grub!
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Happy Nutrition:
Happy Nutrition has not just one but TWO convenient locations, so you can get the nutrition you need to power through your day, like smoothies, smoothie bowls, energy shots and more!
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Lucky Lemon:
Lucky Lemon Bakery is known for serving up the best vegan food and treats in town!
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The Radish Market & Cafe:
Located in one of Kokomo’s finest historic buildings, The Radish Market & Cafe offers all of the best in local flavor under one old tin ceiling providing the community with a wide array of locally-made, -grown, and -raised goods as well as a fresh cafe.
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Sunspot:
Sunspot carries a huge selection of local, natural, and organic grocery items and supplements.
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Dry January
Maybe you’ve been participating in Dry January or maybe you’re just skipping the alcohol although. Whatever the case may be, there are so many delicious non-alcoholic drinks available around Kokomo for you!
So, there it is. Our very awesome, informative and super fun list of things you can do right here in Kokomo to be a better you. No matter what your goals are for 2023… rule your resolutions this year!
