Health Directions

12/26/2025

Holiday Hours & Class Schedule

12/25/2025

From our family to yours, Merry Christmas.

12/25/2025

12/24/2025

Well-being Wednesdays w/ Tami
December 24, 2025

Christmas has been called "The Most Wonderful Time of the Year," and it sometimes meets that expectation. It is easy to feel thankful when things are going well, but how do we express gratitude when things are not? Realizing that everything has a purpose helps us believe that it will work out for our good. Enjoy this year-end recap from November 24, 2024.

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Well-being Wednesdays w/ Tami
November 27, 2024

It is natural to feel thankful when things are going well. But how can we feel gratitude when life is less than perfect? Challenging times are exactly when thankfulness will make the most difference. Gratitude changes our perspective from focusing on the problem to seeing the potential for good.

How do we find gratitude during life’s challenges?

• Remember all of the times you have prevailed through trials.
• Recognize the good things, no matter how small.
• Don’t compare yourself to others.
• Express thankfulness whenever possible.
• Perform simple acts of kindness.
• Choose to trade in resentment for happiness.
• Focus on all that you are gaining through this journey.

Gratitude is not pretending that everything is fine. The purpose is to keep us from dwelling on all that is wrong. Remembering what we learned through the challenges allows us to know that better is ahead. This change in perspective helps us see the purpose even in the struggle. Since most of life has challenges, we can’t wait for everything to be perfect and for us to have happiness in our lives. Ultimately, we have the choice of how we view difficulties. This shift in our perspective allows us the opportunity to triumph even in the midst of trials.

This 4-minute Thanksgiving interview focuses on the power that gratitude has even when times are difficult.

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12/23/2025

⭐️Staff Spotlight - Robby Lewis⭐️

As our newest PT, Robby is enjoying the overall friendly and thoughtful atmosphere here at Health Directions. He appreciates the value that we place on not only service but also kindness. While Robby is new to Health Directions, he is not new to Personal Training or helping to relieve pain. Before becoming a PT, he worked in the Mental Health field for a decade and was an EMT for nearly a decade before that. In his own words, “As a helper, a builder of people, I’m at my best assisting others.” With a specialty in helping people become stronger, more flexible, more stable, and balanced, Robby is an excellent addition to our staff. We are so glad to welcome Robby to our HD family.

12/18/2025

⭐️Class Spotlight: Strength⭐️

Strength training is important to more than just building muscles. Lifting weights increases our bone density, strengthens our joints, and improves our memory. After training, we burn more calories even when we aren’t working out. It’s great for our heart health, blood pressure, and blood sugar control too. Weight training improves our posture, core, and back strength, which greatly reduces the chance of injury. Strength training is vital for our overall health.

Tina Keel Judy Mulder Rubinson

12/17/2025

Well-being Wednesdays w/ Tami
December 17, 2025

As we revisit some of the best Well-being Wednesday posts, this one from July 23rd hit home. We all have moments that don't go as planned. Falling short is a part of life. Through trials and errors, some of the best inventions have been discovered. It's important to realize that failure is an event, and not who we are. We are imperfect humans, and sometimes these shortcomings bring about our greatest victories. Enjoy!

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12/16/2025

⭐️HD Staff Spotlight - Katie Parler⭐️

Katie has been a member of our Health Directions community for the last 5 years. With a passion for weightlifting and a desire to guide and assist others, she found Personal Training to be the perfect combination. Katie says, “I like to help people increase their own strength as it impacts other aspects of their life and health such as bone density, improving heart health, weight management and improving ROM and flexibility.” We are so glad to have you as a valued part of our HD family.

12/15/2025

⭐️Upcoming Specialty Programs in 2026 - SIGN UP TODAY!⭐️

⭐️January 2026
-Functional Movement - January 6 to January 29
-EDGE Boot Camp - January 6 to March 3

⭐️February 2026
-Mobility for Movement I - February 3 to February 26
-Better Balance I -February 3 to February 26

⭐️March 2026
-Mobility for Movement II - March 3 to March 26
-Better Balance II - March 3 to March 26
-Maintaining the EDGE - March 24 to May 19

Email twpernell@lexhealth.org to register. See the flyers below for additional information.

12/15/2025

December Superfood: Acorn Squash

Explore the incredible health benefits and give one of the delicious recipes a try!

12/12/2025

⭐️Class Spotlight: Stretch and De-stress⭐️

If the holiday season brings you more than just joy, you might want to try Stretch and De-stress. This recovery class focuses on calming our bodies and our minds. This relaxing class uses bolsters to stretch deep in the body and offers encouragement for our thoughts. This class will leave you feeling wonderful and give you a positive perspective for your day.

Tami Merrill Waters