By Teanna Gentry

"Play like a kid." This is what co-owner Emily Uebelacker told me coming to crossfit is like at her gym she owns with her husband Corey. Renascent Crossfit is their business that is located at 234 SW 153rd and has been running strong for over a year and a half. If you are like me, when you think of crossfit you think heavy lifting, big muscles, and throwing a tire or two around. But when I asked Emily about my perceptions she said that, "It's actually accessible to all people and all fitness levels. We scale it back to where people are physically." She also told me that people are surprised by how fun crossfit can be. When I talked to Corey about owning their own gym he said, "I love helping people become a better versions of themselves and do things they never thought they could do." If you look at their Facebook business page you read that they are a "...Gym that is dedicated to serving our clients and community well. Everyone is welcome! We want to help you improve your life!" I would agree with this. I have experienced several workouts at their gym and not only felt very welcome, but felt that all of their coaches and class participants were extremely supportive and encouraging. And trust me I am not strong and I didn't throw any tires! Take this Facebook review as even more proof that what's in the Crossfit pudding is worth exploring. 

"I have been doing crossfit almost 3 years, Corey has been my coach for about half of that. Corey really has a deep passion for crossfit, weightlifting and helping anyone and everyone to achieve their fitness goals. Corey studies movements, researches new wods, does the wods he programs and really focuses on each member. Workouts are challenging for all levels, regardless of if you are a seasoned crossfit athlete or just starting out, he will find a way to challenge you. The gym community is welcoming, friendly, and respectful of others abilities, we all struggle, embrace it. Childcare is offered at the 930am class 6 days a week. They offers supplements and fitaid. If you want a fun yet serious crossfit exp, come check it out." ~Thom Truitt 

After I explored one of our local fitness gym options, I soon ran into LBJ Adventures that is owned by another local Burien woman named Carrie Johnson. 

LBJ stands for "Lilly Baldwin Johnson" which Carrie told me is the 3 last names of her husband, her daughter, and herself. Carrie told me, "I decided to start my business because I had gone on a a lot of amazing adventures and wanted to allow other people the opportunity to go on the same adventures and guide them through it and add yoga to the adventure." How cool is that! Carrie and her husband Stephen will be hosting a guided yoga, scuba and cultural tour on the island of Cozumel in Mexico, February 28 - March 7, 2018. Here are the event details. 

Are you new to diving? Perfect! The Dive Package includes Open Water Certification for new divers or 4 days of boat dives plus a night dive for certified divers.New to Yoga? Beginners are welcome! What is included:

• 7 Night's accommodations
• 9 Yoga Classes
   where she can offer private yoga lessons and mala workshops. Email her at info@lbjadventures.com if you have any questions and continue to check on her website for new retreat locations in Bali and Southeast Asia in the near future. You can come and take Carrie's classes at the local Burien studio Hot Feet Fitness as well! She is one dynamic lady, with a personal mantra that says, "Traveling the world, exploring yoga, and empowering myself and others to live mindfully." This is something I can get behind. Take time for you and explore the possibilities with LBJ Adventures. Until next time, that is the Burien Seen this week! 
• Optional: 4 Days of Diving + 1 Night Dive with dive package OR Open Water Dive Certification 
• Daily Guided Journaling Sessions
• Mayan Ruin Tour
• Swimming
• Snorkeling
• Unlimited Beach Dives for certified divers
• Transportation around the Island 
• Transportation to/from Airport or Ferry
• All Breakfasts included
• Post-Dive Afternoon Snacks
• Swag Bag
• Guides for all group activities

Find out more at https://lbjadventures.com/trips. If you can't make this amazing trip, you can catch Carrie at her home studio

Biography
Teanna Gentry is a health and wellness guru from the Pacific Northwest who has a passion for helping people find freedom in movement. She was an all conference Track and Field athlete at Eastern Washington University from 2003-2007 and has since coached and trained athletes and clients of all ages in the greater Puget Sound area in running, yoga, speed/agility/quickness, and total wellness. Teanna is a certified yoga and barre instructor, as well as an avid lover of the outdoors. She is most often seen around Hot Feet Fitness or running around town with her husband and toddler, and newborn.