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photography by jennifer silverberg and elizabeth jochum; courtesy of yoga six
Jennifer McDaniel
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Ashley Gieseking
Athlete Eats
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Photographer:Micaela Malmi
Yoga Six
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Photographer: Kevin A. Roberts
Climb So iLL
Nutritionist
Jennifer McDaniel, McDaniel
Nutrition Therapy
A regular contributor to FOX 2, as well as national publications such as Men’s Health, Jennifer McDaniel specializes in weight management, sports and family nutrition, and corporate wellness. The high-spirited dietician uses her extensive knowledge to communicate ways to eat healthier, from kid-friendly snacks to post-workout eats. 230 S. Bemiston, Ste. 430, 314-413-1996, mcdanielnutrition.com.
Healthy Meals
Athlete Eats
After starting Athlete Eats in 2012 as a meal-delivery service for athletes and those with special dietary needs, business partners Simon Lusky and Robert Brazell added meal-delivery options and a storefront on Cherokee Street. Lusky, a chef and nutrition specialist for the Cardinals, creates delicious lunch and dinner options that change each week, such as gluten-free bison quesadillas and Vietnamese meatballs. High-profile clients include Sam Bradford and Matt Holliday. 2837 Cherokee, 314-932-5566, athleteeats.com.
Yoga Studio
Yoga Six
Established in Southern California, Yoga Six has quickly become a go-to studio for all types of yoga practitioners. Advanced students can deepen their respective practices, while first-timers can enjoy introductory classes. With both hot and traditional studios, Yoga Six hosts such classes as traditional set-sequence flows, vinyasa, and specialty yoga. The spa-like, full-service locker rooms get a lot of buzz—and we applaud the cleanliness, which makes the experience feel like a true getaway. 5724 Oakland, 314-802-7447, yogasix.com/y6-st-louis.
Cardio Workout
The Boxing Gym
When you’re tired of the treadmill but want to get some serious exercise, visit The Boxing Gym. It challenges members with a fun alternative that has serious cardio payback. The signature group cardio fitness classes combine boxing and kickboxing with jumping rope, pushups, situps, and punching bags. The gym also offers one-on-one instruction, making you feel like a prizefighter in training. You might sweat and ache, but you’ll feel like a champ afterward. Multiple locations, 314-534-9200, theboxinggym-stl.com.
Acupuncturist
Dr. Xinsheng Jiang, Nature Health Center
People exchange her name in the same manner that they’d trade any closely guarded secret. Her following is legion. Using a combination of herbs, acupuncture, and other techniques, Dr. Xinsheng Jiang (known as “Dr. Ginger”) follows a practice dating back thousands of years. Like many Eastern-medicine practitioners, she believes illness can be traced to blockages of your qi (pronounced “chee”), or energy. By using herbs, a precise touch, and acupuncture needles, she claims to be able to unlock these blockages, unleashing the flow of blood and energy. 11927 Olive, 314-997-8000, drgingeronline.com.
Climbing Wall
Climb So iLL
Located in Lafayette Square’s historic City Hospital complex, the climbing facility occupies the former Power Plant building’s lower floors. It’s a can’t-miss addition for climbers. 1419 Carroll, 314-621-1700, climbsoill.com.
Facility
The facility includes 40 rope stations, 55-foot climbing walls, a training area, bouldering terrain, and six auto belay units.
Terrain
The facility includes 10,000 square feet of climbing terrain. The walls are shaped like an eye, a tulip, and an elephant.
Gear
The pro shop features a large selection of climbing gear: shoes, harnesses, backpacks, and more.
Routes
Route setters often move the holds to provide new challenges. As of mid-April, there were 557 routes and 777 boulder problems.
Lighting
Natural lighting helps minimize electricity usage. There are also water-bottle refill stations, to cut down on waste.
Green
Most of the Power Plant’s original structural steel was reused during construction, along with other recycled materials.
