LATEST NEWS Home For The Holidays LoginSubscribe Newsletters Contact HOME NEWS EVENTS COMMUNITY LINKS PHOTOS ARCHIVES PONCA CITY MONTHLY Health & Beauty Signs of Overtraining Tue, November 23, 2021Kera Kester, NASM Certified Personal Trai Almost everyone has days where we put on workout clothes with less enthusiasm than usual. We may even step into a gym already imagining the moment we are finished and walking out of those doors. It is important to determine whether this is due to a fleeting lack of motivation or because we are overtraining. Figuring this out may be the difference between progress and injury. I commend anyone on their vigor and drive to exercise; however, it is extremely beneficial to avoid going too hard. As much as working out benefits our bodies, proper planning, and restful rejuvenation matter just as much! Here are five signs that you might be overtraining!... Free Weights Better Than Machines? Fri, October 29, 2021Kera Kester, NASM Certified Personal Trai What do gyms and buffets have in common? Don’t worry, there’s no need for a corny joke alert. The answer is variety!... World Mental Health Day: Mental Health in an Unequal World Thu, September 30, 2021Jaque Blackwell, Grand Lake Mental Health Clinic; The world is heavy. No matter where you are on this planet, I’m sure you can feel it – I know I can. What do you do when the world feels like it’s falling apart (literally) and the people on it feel like they are being divided? It’s hard. It doesn’t matter where you are on the socioeconomic ladder, what position you hold in life or what political side you are on, the world is facing difficult times.... Your Mental Health…It’s No Laughing Matter, Thu, September 30, 2021Marlys Cervantes/Contributing Writer Could there be a more important time than now to be sure we pay attention to our own mental health and that of our families and friends? With World Mental Health Day right around the corner on October 10th, and our world being a solid nineteen months into a global pandemic, attention to this critical aspect of our health is even more important.... Health and Fitness: Healthy Mentalities Thu, September 30, 2021Kera Kester, NASM Certified Personal Trai FINALLY, the month of World Mental Health Day has arrived! I love this day for many reasons; mainly because of the great reminder it is for perspective and re-centering. The mind is an infinitely powerful tool and catalyst for all that we do and say. Therefore, it is of utmost importance that we master self-awareness and reach for truth in all areas of life.... The Benefits of Recovery Tue, August 31, 2021Kera Kester, NASM Certified Personal Trai We are strong. We are resilient. We are a machine of innumerable possibilities. Yet, it would be far-fetched to say consistent exercise and certain workouts aren’t tough on us at times.... 5 Things I wish I would have Known Before Starting My Fitness Journey Sun, August 01, 2021Kera Kester, NASM Certified Personal Trai Raise your hand if you know every necessary piece of fitness information for your entire journey. How about if your exercise regime is completely preplanned without need for revisions at any point? ... The Importance of a Healthy Gut Thu, July 01, 2021Kera Kester, NASM Certified Personal Trai If there is one thing that I always talk about, it is the importance of a healthy gut! Your intestines house important gut microbiome or gut flora. ... Life Hack: 11 Ways to Start a Healthy Lifestyle Tue, December 01, 2020News Staff Before COVID-19 began, I was a typical “sometimer” at a local gym. I paid a membership and never went through the doors. The times I did go to the gym, the machines I wanted to use were always occupied and gym-rats would stay at those machines for up to 30 minutes. It was always a chore and it wasn’t fun. ... Wax On, Wax Off Sun, November 01, 2020News Staff People often ask me, “Sam how did you get so good looking?!”. Well I’m going to let you in on a secret of mine. Well, two actually. The first is that no one ever asks me that. I think they are meaning to ask that, and instead it comes out like, “Hey, Sam, how did you lose so much weight?” The second secret is, Martial Arts for the past year. I’m going to be real with you here. This is going to read like an ad for my gym, which isn’t the idea, but what I’m going to tell you is what lead me to opening Combat Syndicate in the first place. ... Healthy Holiday Tips Sun, November 01, 2020News Staff Hearty Thanksgiving and Christmas dinners are approaching. Whew! If you’re anything like me, you’re already dreaming about vacation time or anticipating the warmth of hugs from family and friends. Oh yes, and also the food. The eye-pleasing, mouth- watering, lip-smacking…snap out of it! We are all aware that various amounts of high-sugar high-fat goodies will be promoted before our eyes in an attempt to wet our appetites, while pulling on our cravings and ultimately our wallets. There is no need to deny that we are going to partake to some degree. But what if I told you there are tips that allow you to eat what you want while still taking care of your body? ... Health & Beauty: Featuring Personal Trainer, Kalyn Kyler Thu, October 01, 2020News Staff This month, I wanted to feature an incredibly talented individual who gives her time to several projects around our community as well as invests in the health and wellness of people! Kalyn Kyler began volunteering as a fitness instructor in 2014 after having her third daughter. It didn’t take long for Kalyn to grow in her craft; she soon realized that she could contribute to her community through expanding her education first. ... 4 Essential Hair Care Products Everyone Should Have Tue, September 01, 2020News Staff You Google search a simple question like “how to stop frizz,” and now you’re being bombarded by Facebook ads, Instagram tutorial videos, and Pinterest pictures, all pushing a different product that is supposed to be the solution to every one of your hair-care woes. With such a large selection of products on the market and paid advertisements being pushed on you 24/7, it can be hard to pinpoint exactly what hair products you should be using. To simplify the process for you, here are four hair products everyone should have: ... Health & Beauty: 5 Products You HAVE to Try Tue, September 01, 2020News Staff The best way to love yourself is by taking good care of your body and mind. Gifting things to yourself, healthy lifestyle choices, therapy, a good diet, exercise, and the products we use all have an incredible effect on our mental and physical well-being. I have handpicked five products this month that I am loving and I hope you do too! Treat yo’self. ... EVENTS 28 NOV Festival of Angels 06:00 PM - 10:00 PM Pioneer Woman Ponca City OK 74604 3 DEC Ponca City’s Annual Lighted Christmas Parade 06:00 PM - 07:00 PM Grand Avenue Ponca City OK 745601 3 DEC Lighted Christmas Parade & Christmas Open House Weekend (all weekend) All Day Event 100 block east grand Ponca City OK 74601 4 DEC Free Holiday Movies at The Hub 11:00 AM - 01:00 PM 16601 West South Avenue Tonkawa OK 74653 MORE EVENTS POPULAR RECENT 1 Stone Barn Story Enters a New Chapter 12/01/2020 2 Bird Scooters coming to Ponca City on September 27 09/16/2021 3 Four Ponca City Fighters Set to Compete this Weekend in Enid MMA Competition 07/29/2021 4 Debra Rue Tells the Untold Story of the 12 Pioneer Women Statues 03/13/2021 5 Business Spotlight: Hideaway Marina 08/01/2021 THIS WEEK'S POLL Do you plan to get vaccinated? 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