There are many yoga studios in Atlanta, Georgia that you can visit to add a little variety to your workout routine. We collected listings for a few of them along with reviews from yoga practitioners of all skill levels so that you know what to expect when you go. Have fun!   Source: Yelp Name: Red Hot Yoga Location: 721 Miami Cir - Ste 106 Atlanta,... [Read more...]

Whether you're taking your significant other out on a romantic holiday-themed date or you're loading up the family for some a quality winter activity, ice skating is always a fun option. Not only is it a good time to glide across the ice, but it's also a pretty good lower body workout. When you start to warm up, that means your heart rate is going and you're... [Read more...]

Two of the hardest things about working out are actually getting motivated and getting out the door. This is why the Nike+ Run Club and Boot Camp are so beneficial. By joining either the Run Club or the Boot Camp you are making yourself accountable to the group and thus motivating yourself to work out.  Whether you're a conditioned athlete or are just trying... [Read more...]

Take a moment to flashback to fifth grade PE class. Are there big red rubber balls flying in the air? If so, then you're probably remembering kickball, the sport that most of us knew as a child. Kickball is back and better than ever for adults in the Atlanta area, ready to be played through GoKickball! GoKickball is a company that pulls together kickball... [Read more...]

For all the 5K runners here at Uptown Buckhead Apartments (or for those of you who know 5K runners that might be interested): join Special Olympics Georgia and run for a cause this Thanksgiving in the annual Atlanta Half Marathon & 5K that takes place on Thursday,  November 25 (they also have the Mashed Potato Mile (ages 7-12) and Drumstick Dash (ages... [Read more...]

Sure, we already know that receiving a massage is super relaxing and stress relieving, but massages actually are good for your body.  Besides making you feel new and refreshed, massages can alleviate low-back pain, enhance your immune system by stimulating your lymph flow and improve your circulation by pumping oxygen and nutrients into tissues and... [Read more...]

With the summer heat beginning to blaze down, most of probably won’t be having a lot of soup for dinner over the next few months.  Soup is traditionally a cold weather meal, as the warm liquid broth serves to keep our insides warm. But for soup enthusiasts here at Uptown Buckhead that are waiting the warm weather out, there are alternative recipes that... [Read more...]

If you've ever worked out with a trainer, you know they always tell you to work your core.  That's the area around your abdominals and lower-back that essentially connects your lower-body muscles to your upper-body muscles.  It's important to keep that area fit and strong as it ehances your overall body strength.   Check out this tip on strengthening your... [Read more...]

Do you shop for your fresh food and produce locally? If not, you may want to give it some serious consideration. Although today's global market allows us to buy foods grown almost anywhere in the world at any given time, this option is not the most sustainable. Buying in-season fruits and vegetables that are locally grown helps to eliminate the environmental... [Read more...]

Check out these simple environment friendly tips courtesy of the Divine Caroline website… Consider a car sharing service like Zipcar. Ride a bike. Walk, jog, or run. Go to your local library instead of buying new books. At holidays and birthdays, give your family and friends the gift of saving the earth. Donate to their favorite environmental group,... [Read more...]

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