Health Directions

03/10/2026

🦋Wellness Talk - RESILIENCE - March 11th🦋

How do we navigate life when it takes unexpected turns?

Join us as we explore effective strategies to adapt, maintain balance, and become more resilient in the face of life's challenges.

📣Special Offer: Bring a friend and be entered into a drawing for a free month of HD membership!📣

👉Call 803-791-2113 or stop by the front desk to sign up!👈

03/10/2026

˚˖⋆🌸Well-being Wednesdays w/ Tami🌸˚˖⋆
March 4, 2026

Most of us have wondered when it’s time to push through and when it’s time to pull back. Gone are the days of the “No pain, No gain” philosophy. There are times our physical bodies require challenge, and times they require recovery. Our emotions also require balance in knowing when to persevere and when to rest. We might ask this question when we are discerning the extent of an injury, feeling discomfort, or have reached a plateau. We often wonder about the difference between being tired versus being burnt out. Knowing how to navigate both effort and recovery requires intentional observation to create the proper balance to function optimally.

➜When is it best to PUSH?

·Soreness that improves with warm-up
·Feeling unmotivated but capable
·Stagnant but not injured
·Mental barriers (can’t vs. won’t)
·Stepping out of our comfort zone
·Avoidance or procrastination
·Fear of growth
·Suppressed emotions that need releasing

Pushing through is NOT ignoring your physical or mental health, as this often leads to injury or burnout. Instead, it is drawing on strength when you know you have it in you. Celebrating small, achievable goals helps with motivation. Start with intentional focus on improvement instead of focusing on obstacles. This requires a balance of both perseverance and self-care. If no progress is being made, re-evaluation is necessary.

➜When is it better to REST?

·Pain instead of discomfort
·Drop in performance
·Poor form
·Tasks feel impossible
·Lingering exhaustion
·Stuck in frustration

If exhaustion can’t be overcome by a night’s sleep, you’re unable to focus, or have lost all motivation; it is time for a new approach. Rest boosts productivity and allows room for better decisions. Recovery improves our performance and prevents burnout. It allows for creative solutions that we might not have otherwise seen. Resetting our emotions offers us a clearer perspective. Schedule rest knowing it is essential, not a setback.

The more we become attuned to what our body is telling us, the easier it becomes to know what to do. Sometimes we need to seek an outside perspective to help us navigate challenges. Seek advice from a counselor or friend who encourages you to become the best version you can be. It’s okay to not have all of the answers yet. Remember, we are all still learning.

✅This 6-minute podcast dissects when to push vs. when to pull back. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dkzsq3-Qy3s

03/10/2026

Upcoming Specialty Program - Maintaining the EDGE

Dates: March 24 to May 19
Day/Time: Tuesdays at 6:30 PM
Registration: Email twpernell@lexhealth.org to sign up.

See the flyer for additional information.

03/06/2026

⭐️Staff Spotlight - Stephanie Sluder⭐️

Stephanie has been a dedicated professional in the fitness industry for over 43 years! With her background working in three different hospital wellness centers, she brings both expertise and compassion to every class she teaches. Stephanie believes that discovering exercises you truly enjoy is a secret to maintaining lifelong fitness. In our Better Balance classes, her understanding of movement helps members improve stability and increase their confidence. Stephanie promotes scheduling regular enjoyable workouts to enhance how you feel today and for years to come.

We’re so grateful to have Stephanie as a valued member of our HD family.

03/02/2026

Upcoming Specialty Programs - Maintaining the EDGE

Dates: March 24 to May 19
Day/Time: Tuesdays at 6:30 PM

Email twpernell@lexhealth.org to register.

See the flyer below for additional information.

02/26/2026

⭐️Staff Spotlight - Mike Brazell⭐️

Mike’s fitness journey began in high school, where he taught Karate classes. During his service in the Navy, he earned his first fitness certification and led physical training programs. For special warfare teams, conditioning could mean the difference between life and death. This realization helped shape Mike’s lifelong commitment to helping others reach their full potential.

Mike brings energy, creativity, and—let’s not forget—burpees to every class he leads. His teaching style blends strength and stillness, creating a balanced approach to wellness. He values how Health Directions genuinely cares for its members. His family often joins him in workouts, and he enjoys reconnecting with former teachers who now attend his classes.

Outside the studio, Mike can be found browsing bookstores or writing poetry. His bilingual background enables him to volunteer and support others within the local community. We are so blessed to have Mike as an integral part of the HD family.

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