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What It Takes to Become a Yoga Teacher
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Hot Pilates in Grand Rapids: Discover Infrared Pilates at Fever
/in Featured, Hot Pilates Grand Rapids, pilates /by Shannon AustinLooking for Hot Pilates in Grand Rapids? At Fever YCS, we’re proud to offer the area’s only Infrared Hot Pilates experience. This class combines the precision of mat Pilates with the performance-enhancing benefits of infrared heat, helping you strengthen, tone, and stretch in ways that go beyond a traditional workout. Whether you’re searching for “Hot […]
How to Build a Balanced Fitness Week in Grand Rapids
/in Fitness /by Shannon AustinMove Smarter, Not Harder In a city as active as Grand Rapids, it’s easy to feel like you have to do it all. Strength train. Get your cardio. Stretch more. Meditate. Don’t forget core. And while variety is the spice of life (and fitness), too much too fast can leave you exhausted—or worse, injured. At […]
Do Grand Rapids Locals Prefer Morning or Evening Workouts?
/in Fever Yoga Cycle Strength, Fitness /by Shannon AustinIf you’re trying to find the best time to work out in Grand Rapids, you’re not alone. One of the most common questions we hear at Fever Yoga Cycle Strength is: “Should I be working out in the morning or the evening?” While both options have benefits, we’ve noticed clear patterns right here in our […]
Top 5 Fitness Trends in Grand Rapids for 2025
/in Fitness /by Shannon Austin1. Infrared-Heated Barre Classes in Grand Rapids One of the most transformative trends in Grand Rapids fitness for 2025 is the rise of infrared-heated classes. Not to be confused with a “red light” designed for recovery. At Fever Yoga Cycle Strength, we offer Grand Rapids’ only infrared-heated barre classes—designed to support detoxification, increase circulation, and […]
Beginner’s Guide to Strength Training Programs
/in strength training /by Shannon AustinStrength Training for Beginners If you’ve been thinking about starting strength training in Grand Rapids but feel overwhelmed by conflicting advice or gym intimidation, you’re not alone. Many people want to build strength but don’t know where to begin. The good news? Strength training doesn’t have to be complicated. With a few foundational principles and […]
Barre vs. Pilates: Which Is Right for You?
/in barre, Barre Grand Rapids, Featured, pilates /by Shannon AustinAt first glance, barre and Pilates might look similar—both use small, controlled movements, focus on core strength, and are often practiced in studios with mats, light props, and playlists that cue mindful movement. But while they share some DNA, they offer very different experiences. If you’re wondering which one is right for you, the answer […]
Sound as a Recovery Tool, Not a Performance Practice
/0 Comments/in Yoga /by Shannon AustinRecovery Is an Active Nervous System Shift Recovery is not passive. It’s an active shift into repair. After physical or mental effort, the body needs clear signals that it is safe to let go. Sound Requires No Performance or Technique Sound works as a recovery modality because it requires nothing from the body except reception. […]
What Singing Bowls Actually Do to the Body
/0 Comments/in Yoga /by Shannon AustinSinging Bowls Produce Layers of Frequency, Not Single Notes Singing bowls don’t produce just one sound. They generate layers of frequency at the same time, known as harmonic overtones. Instead of a single note, the body receives a complex wave of vibration that spreads through the chest, abdomen, spine, jaw, and sinuses. Why the Body […]