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Get ready to fall in love with Hochatown, Oklahoma. From hiking, to kayaking, to wine tasting, Hochatown has something for everyone. Jamie and Lindsay from Broken Bow Travel promote cabins in the Hochatown area, a top tourist destination in Southeast Oklahoma and in the United States. It’s home to at least 2,000 cabins in areas near the Ouachita National Forest and Beavers Bend State Park, the most popular state park in Oklahoma. This is nature’s playground: rent a boat at the gorgeous Broken Bow Lake, or fly fish on the Mountain Fork River, then retire to one of the best luxury cabin rentals available. One of the sisters’ favorite management companies is Marshmallow Memories, home to over 30 luxury cabins, from those that can house one couple up to large cabins that sleep 37. Not only do they have hot tubs, game rooms, and luxury décor, but they also come in several styles from modern farmhouse to rustic, and while some cabins are close to town, others have a relaxing creek view. They have a cabin for everyone!
Some of Jamie and Lindsay’s favorite things to do, besides renting a boat on Broken Bow Lake, is kayaking in Beavers Bend State Park. They also enjoy wine tasting at the famous Girls Gone Wine, eating at Abendigo’s and listening to live music, or going two-stepping at the Hochatown Saloon! Nestle in the pine trees, take a hike, fish, canoe, or float the Mountain Fork River. Try some fantastic zip lining and even helicopter rides! Schedule a massage at your cabin, or let Bigfoot make a special visit for the kids! We have it all! Hochatown has a new grocery store with boutique shopping called the Local 259. Make sure you visit the most iconic store in all of Oklahoma, the Hochatime store! You must buy a hat or it’s like you never came! Follow along on Instagram @broken.bow.travel.sisters and learn more about the Broken Bow cabins at www.brokenbowtravel.com. #itsbowtime
Dreams and Steams – The trickling creek behind the cabin is audibly relaxing. Whether you are spending time on the spacious back deck, roasting marshmallows over the fire pit, or enjoying morning coffee on one of the private balconies off the upstairs bedrooms, you can hear the water in the creek and feel the city stress instantly melt away. This cabin is also spacious enough for large families or groups to spend quality time together, but still have their own private space to retreat and relax.
YOLO – The floor-to-ceiling windows in this cabin make you feel truly immersed in nature from the minute you walk in the door. The cabin sits tucked back on a large lot and provides more privacy than most. It’s the perfect space for 1-2 small families to disconnect from their busy lives. The slide off the back deck is a big hit with younger kids, and adults love watching their favorite team while taking a relaxing soak in the hot tub!
Meadowlark Retreat – This adults-only cabin is the perfect place to celebrate a special occasion or just treat yourself to a well-deserved couple’s getaway. A favorite feature is the built-in steam sauna, a rare Broken Bow amenity. A complimentary bottle of wine awaits you when you walk in the door, or if coffee is more your thing, you can start your morning sipping on the back deck while watching deer visit the feeder just across the seasonal creek. Meadowlark Retreat also has an oversized walk-in shower with double rainfall shower heads complete with his and hers robes for that true spa experience.
Visit Marshmallow Memories: mmcabinretreats.com or email info@mmcabinretreats.com for more information. Find us on social media at @mmcabinretreats.
A new style of workout has entered the ring. Rumble Boxing is a 10-round, 45-minute workout that is evenly distributed between two styles of training. Half of the class consists of boxing drills, and the other half is head-to-toe strength and bodyweight circuits at your bench where you can add light, medium, or heavy dumbbells to increase the intensity.
The culture at Rumble Boxing in Nichols Hills Plaza is unmatched. Guests and members are greeted upon entering the facility, checked into the class, fitted for gloves, and given a locker. Co-owner Stacy Mitchell says, “We get that it can be intimidating walking into a new workout studio but we don’t want that to be the case at Rumble! We hope to turn those nerves into excitement, and it starts when we send that first text before class explaining you need nothing but a water bottle, a good attitude, and to be there 15 minutes early.”
If you’re looking for a total body workout that will keep you warm all winter long, Rumble is the place to be! On average, attendees burn 400 to 800 calories in an intense 50-minute heavy-bag class. “If you’re not a fan of running or other traditional forms of cardio, boxing is a great alternative,” says Rob Wood, co-owner of Rumble and former professional MMA fighter.
Rumble’s benefits extend outside of the ring, as well. From improved heart health and weight loss assistance, to better hand eye coordination and reduced stress, this workout will have you feeling your best even when you aren’t packing a punch.
The best thing about Rumble, other than being locally owned, is that it’s designed for every fitness level in mind: workout newbies, fitness lovers, and the intense weight-lifting crowd. Rumble has it all. As you take in the energy of Rumble’s workout, you’ll also get the attention and inspiration that comes from their experienced team.
Rumble’s instructors are upbeat, hands-on, and will push you past your limits every time. “There is nothing like Rumble in our state. We have watched our members show up every week, fall in love with boxing, feel results they were hoping for, and have a blast doing it,” says co-owner Kristin Allen.
Once the Rumble room doors shut, the lights go low, the music goes high, and you choose the level of your fight for the next 45 minutes. Not only do you get a killer workout, but the energy in the room leaves you feeling more confident and wanting more every time. For more information about Rumble Boxing Nichols Hills, visit https://www.rumbleboxinggym.com/location/oklahoma-city, call (405) 317-9695 or email at oklahomacity@rumbleboxinggym.com. Stay connected by following @rumbleboxingokc on Instagram and Facebook.
“Fall” in love with this new season with Fit City’s fall wellness checklist! You won’t want to miss out of these recommendations before taking in the autumn air.
Robert Unsell MD, in Oklahoma City, provides a revolutionary technique for treating spider bites. Dr. Unsell uses a stun gun to deliver a low-grade electric impulse directly to the bite area. The stun gun is the same type of device used for self-defense, but the electricity is delivered to the body through medical-grade electrodes. The energy from the stun gun neutralizes the venom’s toxins, rendering them virtually harmless.
Discover more about Dr. Robert Unsell MD and his revolutionary techniques for treating spider bites (and more!) today! Visit his profile at Fit City Magazine and his website.
As leisurely summer schedules fade, our bodies naturally desire a shift back to routine as we enter fall. Purity Day Spa offers many services to recalibrate the body and help it unwind. For an all-encompassing experience, Purity offers a complimentary sauna session with any service booked. The spa also sets itself apart by its use of organic products, as most of the retail rack and backbar are organic.
The typical customer enters the sauna first, followed by a foot soak and a service. Emily Woodside, co-owner of Purity Day Spa, recommends a few of Purity’s most popular recovery and relaxation services.
Those who haven’t been using CBD-infused products and services are sorely missing out. CBD helps with aches, pains, anxiety, and depression, and the skincare line helps with the general flushing of blemishes. The organic CBD line, Leef, is third-party tested and has 0.0% THC, eliminating any psychedelic effects.
Purity’s CBD Massage Ritual is an hour-long session that starts with a CBD tea 30 minutes before your appointment. You can upgrade to add a CBD foot soak followed by a massage with oil and lotion infused with two different types of topical CBD. After the session, Woodside recommends the Leef Organics Revive Balm, which saturates sore muscles and joints, providing relief and restoration.
60-minute Swedish massage. A Swedish massage is a deep tissue massage targeted for chronic pain that relaxes the muscles, promotes stress reduction, and relieves minor aches and pain. CBD lovers can upgrade to a CBD balm add-on.
The summer sun can cause a lot of distress to the face, so it’s important to replenish moisture and cleanse the skin in the following months. The Restore 60 facial session is customized to each client’s skin, whether antiaging, problematic, or sensitive. The session includes a cleanse, a double mask, and a facial massage finished with serums and moisturizers. An add-on option to the facial is the Leef wildcrafted facial oil that helps calm the skin, while the massage helps circulation.
A popular relaxation package is the Purity Package, a 60-minute Relax massage followed by the 60-minute Restore facial. The package provides 2 hours of services for $165, not including CBD add-ons.
A surprising fact is that feet have the most pores on the body, so a foot soak is more than providing relaxation; it’s detoxification. A copper basin is filled with hot water and Epsom salt that draws out the toxins during the soak. A CBD salt soak is typically added at the start or the end of your massage and lasts 30 minutes. Woodside says, “People say they can’t even feel their feet afterward because they are so relaxed.”
The main benefit of the infrared sauna is detoxification and relaxation and full-spectrum light therapy. For those experiencing aches and pains, there is red light therapy. Antiaging also has a specific light spectrum option.
To book an appointment, visit https://www.puritydayspaokc.com/.
Estate planning can be an overwhelming process, and you may not know where to start. Getting your estate plan in place can relieve many concerns. I frequently hear the following questions about estate planning. Visit with a qualified attorney about putting together your personal plan.
Many believe that once they have created a will, whether drafted by an attorney or by using a DIY solution or online format – they have designed a plan that avoids the probate courts. Unfortunately, that is not the case.
A will allows you to specify your wishes for after your death, but it still must be submitted to the probate court in order for your will to be followed and your assets distributed to your chosen beneficiaries. Probate is a very public, time-intensive, and expensive process that can be avoided by utilizing a trust.
A trust relieves your family and loved ones of the burdensome probate process completely because your assets are either titled in the name of the trust (including bank or investment accounts, business interests, or vehicles) or designate the trust as the beneficiary (life insurance, annuities, or retirement accounts).
Also, the trust is private, keeps your assets out of the court system, simplifies the process for your loved ones, and allows you to set up controlled trust distributions for beneficiaries that are minors, have special needs, or require protection from a divorcing spouse, creditors, or immature spending habits.
No. Estate planning is not about the amount of money that you have. Proper planning not only allows you to make the choice as to who receives your money, business, and property, it addresses what happens if you become incapacitated and someone has to make decisions on your behalf, financially or medically.
If you have not done any planning, the court will have to appoint someone to make these decisions for you, which can cause conflict among family members and can be very costly and time consuming.
Unfortunately, this is not always true. Who will inherit your estate even if you’re married depends on many different factors, including how your property is titled, who you name on your beneficiary designations, if you have a blended family and the laws of the state where you live and any other state where you own property.
To get a plan in place that will protect and provide for you and for your family, your best decision would be to retain the services of an experienced estate planning attorney.
Discover more financial resources at Fit City. We’re committed to supporting you living your best and healthiest life!
Yoga takes a unique, relaxed approach to fitness and has so many benefits for the mind, body, and soul. In between all the hustle and bustle of life, Yoga can be a safe place to rest, calm the body, and just be. Here are 6 yoga poses to decrease stress and anxiety while improving your quality of sleep.
Pose 1: Bridge Pose- aides in stress relief and better sleep
Pose 2: Tree Pose- aides in stress relief
Pose 3: Head to Knee Pose- aides in stress relief and better sleep
Pose 4: Upward Facing Pose- aides in stress relief
Pose 5: Puppy Pose- aides in anxiety relief
Pose 6: Hero Pose- aides in anxiety relief
Experience these anxiety relieving poses and more today at Yoga Six! You will be sure to leave feeling rejuvenated, grounded, and ready to conquer the rest of your week. Interested in booking a class? Fit City Magazine is here to assist. Just visit Yoga Six’s profile today to find out how to book a class!
This Autumn Chopped Salad is filled with some of the best seasonal flavors, including butternut squash, pumpkin seeds and brussel sprouts, all tossed together with a tangy apple cider vinaigrette. It’s the perfect blend of texture and flavor that will quickly become a fall favorite in the kitchen all season long!
RefineU MedSpa offers over 50 years of experience in aesthetics between its providers who form an approachable, kind, and caring team that sells results rather than procedures. The facility offers state-of-the-art cosmetic and non-invasive procedures and injectables, but most important, a space that’s a home away from home.
Misty Willet, marketing director, describes the environment as a place where you can go to escape. “I’ve noticed that people tend not to want to leave after their appointments,” Willet says. Blush velvet couches line the walls, and posh décor fills the space, making it a perfect girls’ day destination.
Janelle Wagner, the owner of RefineU, got into aesthetics because of her fierce passion for people, artistry, and creativity in the industry. She is a dedicated nurse practitioner with over 23 years of experience in aesthetic medicine. Putting it simply, Janelle says, “When people feel confident about their outer appearance, it instills inner confidence.” She loves that the aesthetics industry is constantly evolving, allowing her to continually learn and educate as a national trainer by providing the latest and safest modalities with excellent results.
Along with Janelle, RefineU has two other injectors, Tiffany Bankston and Kelly Newman. Bankston is a physician assistant who has been practicing for 15 years and in the aesthetics field for 10 years. Newman has been a registered nurse for 26 years, with 12 years of experience in aesthetics as a nurse injector.
If you missed Jessica Simpson’s recent endorsement of Morpheus8, it is a service based on a microneedling device that uses tiny, silicone-tipped needles to puncture the skin. The system stimulates collagen production, which results in smoother, tighter, and more elastic skin. Microneedling combines with fractionated radiofrequency energy that delivers heat deep within the treatment area, helping contour and shape subdermal tissue. Willet says the new tummy-tuck look is affordable, and no narcotics or anesthesia is required.
A body sculpting treatment, CoolTone, is recommended to pair with Morpheus8. It is the next generation in body contouring that can safely and effectively eliminate diet and exercise-resistant fat in certain areas, including the abdomen, buttocks, and thighs. The body responds to magnetic muscle stimulation by strengthening muscular fibers and enhancing muscular conditions. A 30 minute CoolTone session is the equivalent of doing 20,000 squats. Willet says, “It gives a Brazilian butt lift look without injections and liposuction and with no pain and downtime.”
The Sciton Moxi Laser is crucial in replenishing skin cells after exposure to the harsh summer sun. It is a non-invasive treatment used to treat skin conditions, including sun damage, age spots, and wrinkles. Moxi works by delivering pulses of energy to the skin to stimulate collagen production, which helps improve the appearance by evening skin tone and minimizing pore size. It can be used 365 days a year, even with sun exposure.
To learn more about the services provided at RefineU, visit https://refineuokc.com/.
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For busy parents, students, entrepreneurs, or anyone seeking a healthier and more delicious diet, Fresh Fit 405’s ready-to-eat meals combine amazing tasty, nutritious ingredients that fuel the body and refresh the mind. Fresh Fit 405 is located at 6200 W Memorial Rd suite B and more grab-and-go options at Akins Grocers.
All meals are made with wholesome gluten free ingredients, cooked fresh each week and delivered straight to your door. Revolt against fad diets and enjoy mouthwatering, ready-to-eat meals for all tastes and diet types. Dairy-free options are also available. Visit Revolt Kitchen inside Urban Agrarian in Edmond, Oklahoma.
Choose BD Meals & Treats to prepare most of your meals and feel confident that you’ll always have food waiting for you at home. Say goodbye to the hassle of meal planning and reduce your grocery shopping to a minimum. With BD Meals & Treats constantly evolving menus, you get the opportunity to try new dishes from a diversity of cultures you may not have otherwise and could reward yourself with the experience of discovering new foods you love.
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