Last week I had the opportunity to take a tour of Park Place in Leawood and I was pleasantly surprised by what they had to offer! Admittedly, I tend to stay on the Missouri side since that’s where we live, but it’s nice to explore different areas that the suburbs of Kansas City have to offer every once in awhile.
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| Their decor is some of the best |
The first stop on the tour was t. Loft. They have been on my radar for quite some time now so I was eager to sample some of their most popular drinks and eats. If you would have told me I would actually like something with vegetables in it before trying their fresh juice, I probably would have let out a little chuckle. Move over Juice Stop, I’ve found an even healthier and just as tasty alternative. Everything is fresh and whole, so when they say you’re getting an orange, ginger, carrot, apple, lemon and parsley drink, they mean it. I saw the ginger root with my own eyes. If that drink sounds like it would suit your taste buds, it’s called the Mean and Clean and is great for detoxing. Another favorite of mine was the Alive and Alert juice, which had both spinach and kale in it. I’m a texture freak, so finding a green juice that I enjoyed was like health heaven. As for the peanut butter energy balls I tried? Well, they tasted like dessert. When they offered to package up what we didn’t eat in doggy bags, I couldn’t say yes fast enough.
Up next was Fitness Culture, a stylish boutique filled with hand picked fitness apparel from the best of the best. Shop owner, Petra, believes that clothes should fit the body, not that the body should fit the clothes. Her knowledge of the upcoming fitness trends makes me want to go back so that I can be dressed for fitness success! I fell in love with the glimmering rack of printed pants. Believe it or not, they’re made out of mostly recycled water bottles. Win-win if you ask me.
Our last stop on the tour was Orange Theory Fitness. I’m constantly looking for ways to switch up my fitness routine to keep me out of fitness ruts. Let’s just say the 60 minute sweat session was one of the toughest I’ve ever experienced. We switched between weight circuits, running on the treadmill and rowing. I was hooked up with a heart rate monitor during the class which allowed me to see which moves and activities sent my heart rate soaring and when I needed to pick it up a bit. If you aren’t used to working out with a heart rate monitor (which I’m not) it is something that may take some getting used to.
If you’re looking for something new, I highly suggest you contact them to find out how you can get three free classes – tell them I sent ya!
That wraps the mini fitness tour at Park Place in Leawood. What are you looking forward to trying out next?
p/s You may have heard over on Facebook and Twitter that the latest issue of LPFMag is out! Be sure to check out Issue #7 and all the goodness it has to offer, you just might see yours truly talking about becoming healthy and happy.
One last thing, a winner has been randomly selected for the Celebration Giveaway! Happy Monday!
Disclosure: This post was sponsored by Park Place in Leawood, but as always, opinions are my own.
THIS LOOKS AWESOME! I want to do something like this in Minneapolis! TLoft sounds amazing and the fitness boutique looks amazing! I always say cute work out clothes make me work out harder 😉 Going to read LPFMag to see your story!
I’ve tried Orange Theory! shit is HARD!!
I tried out a mini session of Orange Theory Fitness this weekend at an event in Denver. Holy moly!!! Very intense! But it’s an excellent way to switch up your workout routine!
It was tough! It looks like you were up to all sorts of fun fitness things this weekend, I’m jealous.
Hearrrd that!
I’m now addicted to it, but at least it’s healthy! Cute workout gear most definitely helps! Yay – I’m so glad you’re reading 🙂
That sounds intenseeeeee girl!
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Wow! This place looks amazing! Definitely would keep me motivated to go workout!
I’ll have to check out Fitness Culture…I could use some vibrant and fun fitness gear 🙂 Might inspire me to actually go to the gym, right?
I’ve heard great things about Orange Theory and I want to try it. It sounds really intense (which is good!)!
Nicole
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Too cool- you know I love some t.Loft, but I need to check out Fitness Culture + Orange Theory. Awesome review, babe!
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Gorgeous pictures, looks like you had fun!
Check out my blog and maybe we can follow each other? Hope to hear from you!
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Ummm….I’m ready to move to KC – this looks amazing and I need to get back in shape! xx
There is an Orange Theory in KC!?! That is so exciting, and I can’t to try it. Thanks!
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Yes ma’am! Over at Park Place in Leawood (you can’t beat the free classes).
Yes, please do! I would love that 🙂 My couch is always open (too bad we live in an apartment and I can’t say spare bedroom hahah).
Hi Natalie! Thanks so much for following along and reading. Can’t wait to check out your blog 🙂
I think I may have started an addiction. I need to get a juicer, STAT.
It was sooo intense. But I love the feeling after a good workout! Thanks so much for stopping by to say hi 🙂
Any excuse to shop 😉 “It’s for my health and fitness.” haha.
INTENSE, but worth it!
I was SO sore the next day!
I haven’t been over to Park Place in a while, and it seems like it has so much to offer! I really want to like tea. It’s so healthy and has so many benefits, but I just haven’t found a tea I really like yet. Maybe the TLoft is the place to start:) I can’t wait to read your story! That is so awesome! You go girl!
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