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Innovations Keep Kansas City Gyms In Shape

By Steve Kraske,

Published March 30, 2021 at 11:08 AM CDT

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A Black man in white T-shirt and shorts is outside on a concrete surface using an exercise ball in the plank position. — With many fitness centers closed due to the pandemic, people wanting to stay in shape are working out alone.

Gyms and fitness centers have seen a steep decline in membership numbers, but virtual workouts are increasingly popular.

Physical fitness facilities and trainers took a hard hit with pandemic shutdowns and restrictions. But whether they're using an app that pays you back for burning calories or giving you a workout in an infrared sauna, fitness entrepreneurs in the Kansas City area are finding ways to keep the exercise regimens going.

Jasper Sanders, owner, Deposit the Work
Amanda Scoggin, manager, HOTWORX

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Steve Kraske

When I host Up To Date each morning at 9, my aim is to engage the community in conversations about the Kansas City area’s challenges, hopes and opportunities. I try to ask the questions that listeners want answered about the day’s most pressing issues and provide a place for residents to engage directly with newsmakers. Reach me at steve@kcur.org or on Twitter @stevekraske.

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Reginald David

As an assistant producer on Up To Date, my goal is to amplify voices of people who serve as pioneers in their respective fields while shedding light on issues that affect underserved communities. I produce daily conversations to uplift and inspire the people of the Kansas City area to make the world a better place. You can reach me at reginalddavid@kcur.org.

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Danie Alexander

As senior producer of Up To Date, I want our listeners to hear familiar and new voices that shine light on the issues and challenges facing the myriad communities KCUR serves, and to expose our audiences to the wonderful and the creative in the Kansas City area. Just as important to me is an obligation to mentor the next generation of producers to ensure that the important conversations continue. Reach me at alexanderdk@kcur.org.

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