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BY Rachel Murphy

Resolution: Fashion

You must admit—you never really wanted to go to the gym with everyone and their resolutions on January rst anyway, did you? If COVID concerns are keeping you out of the gym and braving the cold for your daily workout, there are stylish and hardworking garments that will keep you toasty as you torch the holiday calories.

Layering is essential when working out in winter weather, so don’t forget your base layers and performance fabrics. And in these looks, you’ll still feel good about just jogging to get a green juice and calling it a day.

HIGH COLLAR, HIGH TEMPERATURE If you’re training outside, you need something warm and insulated but not bulky. The Flurry Force Insulated PrimaLoft Jacket II ts the bill. With a quilted front panel for warmth and chafe-free seamless construction, this can be a top layer over smart wool or a middle layer for longer runs or skiing. Plus, the high neck keeps out the chill without needing a scarf.

A WALK IN THE WOODS A good hike can stimulate the senses for those who eschew running in the winter. Layer up in the Rains Glacial parka if you’re heading to one of Kansas City’s many trails. e boxy cut allows for plenty of warmth underneath, and the waterproof shell with ultrasonically welded seams promises to keep you dry no matter what. Plus, with pockets galore, you can bring all you need for a Bill Bryson-style adventure.

TOP HAT Sometimes the simplest pieces do the best. We don’t know if your mom was right about losing 80% of your body heat through your head, but this Bellboy chunky stocking hat is a good idea, nonetheless. Flurry Force Insulated PrimaLoft Jacket II, $139, available at Athleta (Country Club Plaza).

Bellboy KC chunky knit cuffed beanie, $25, available at Westside Storey (Westside). Rains Glacial parka in taupe, $480, available at Ulah (Westwood).

Icebreaker Women’s 250 Vertex Fractured Landscapes crew top or leggings, $129.95 each, available at Moosejaw (Country Club Plaza).

FIRM FOUNDATIONS If you’re planning on being out in the elements for a time, nothing beats the insulating power of wool. Far from the itchy sweaters of your youth, merino wool helps regulate the body’s temperature, no matter what the weather. Icebreaker Women’s 250 Vertex long underwear set features a bold abstract pattern that’s interesting enough to keep on as you lounge after your workout.

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BY Rachel Murphy Fighting the Freeze

BANISH WINTER DRYNESS WITH ULTRA MOISTURIZERS

Sometimes, winter’s harshest blow doesn’t come from snow or ice. Instead, it comes from the persistent sapping of your skin’s moisture, leaving dry, aky skin as an insult to the injury of a sub-zero Midwestern winter. Luckily, Kansas City has a cottage industry of skincare producers creating products to help.

While we can’t dismiss the importance of a good exfoliator before moisturizing, these formulas will feel great on your beleaguered skin, no matter what. Check out three favorites to banish winter dryness.

A SMOOTHIE SANS STRAW When your skin is screaming for TLC, the Bittersweet Apothecary has the cure for what ails you. e Marula Smoothie features two powerhouse ingredients— marula oil and shea butter. e African miracle oil is known for its rich moisture content and light texture, while shea butter is rich and indulgent. Use this as a night cream and slather it on. Want something more refreshing? Try the Vanilla Mint fragrance featuring Moroccan Peppermint. Marula or Vanilla Mint Smoothie creme, $28, The Bittersweet Apothecary (Liberty).

LIGHT BUT POWERFUL Not everyone who has dry skin wants to feel like they are wearing a thick layer of cream. Living Beauty Oil from Native Atlas delivers moisture without weight if you prefer something lighter. e blend of African mongongo and marula oil sinks into all skin types without feeling greasy. Native Atlas Living Beauty Oil, $89, available online at nativeatlas.com or in-store at Clairvaux (Fairway) and Welwythn (Prairie Village). WEAR YOUR GREENS WEAR YOUR GREENS Plants aren’t just the trend du jour on Instagram—they also o er dryness- ghting ingredients that soothe. Skin KC’s Daily Greens Nourishing and Hydrating Repair Cream features super ingredients green tea (20 times the antioxidant power of Vitamin E!) and blue/green algae (chlorophyll, B vitamins, vitamin A, DHA, and EPA fatty acids—need we go on?). With the aroma of sweet orange essential oils, this daily driver will awaken the senses while it keeps your face locked and loaded with moisture. Skin Daily Greens Nourishing and Hydrating Repair Cream for Face and Neck, $44, available at Skin KC (Brookside). Also available at the Made in KC store (Country Club Plaza).

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New Year, New Trends

FITNESS IN 2022

You’ve worked out at home. You’ve stretched in front of a sentient mirror. You’ve danced with the best of them. a sentient mirror. You’ve danced with the best of them. ere’s always something new in the tness world, and ere’s always something new in the tness world, and January is a great time to try something new. January is a great time to try something new.

We did the leg work (not leg day, but close) to nd the newest, We did the leg work (not leg day, but close) to nd the newest, most on-trend classes and modalities to inspire you to reach your permost on-trend classes and modalities to inspire you to reach your personal record in 2022. What will you be doing this year?

FUNCTIONAL WITH A CAPITAL F Fitness will always be a variation on Fitness will always be a variation on endurance and picking up heavy endurance and picking up heavy things. F45, which is poised to things. F45, which is poised to become the next CrossFit, become the next CrossFit, o ers a no-nonsense version o ers a no-nonsense version of the basics—HIIT workouts and functional workouts and functional training that anyone can training that anyone can accomplish. With a promise accomplish. With a promise to keep workouts varied, this to keep workouts varied, this captures the spirit of CrossFit captures the spirit of CrossFit without the grunting. Find without the grunting. Find Kansas City’s only F45 gym at Kansas City’s only F45 gym at f45training.com. ALLEY HOOP If you search 2022 tness trends, the top result is If you search 2022 tness trends, the top result is weighted hula hooping. While weighted hoops weighted hula hooping. While weighted hoops haven’t quite made it to KC yet, the old standard haven’t quite made it to KC yet, the old standard is still quite a workout. If you’ve never mastered it, is still quite a workout. If you’ve never mastered it, drop into one of the KC Hula Hoop Girl’s beginners’ drop into one of the KC Hula Hoop Girl’s beginners’ classes at Village Presbyterian Church or the Sylvester classes at Village Presbyterian Church or the Sylvester Powell Community Center. Hooping is a low-impact Powell Community Center. Hooping is a low-impact workout that focuses on coordination and core workout that focuses on coordination and core strength, using 30 stabilizing core muscles. Don’t have strength, using 30 stabilizing core muscles. Don’t have a hoop? KC Hoop Girl can help with that as well. a hoop? KC Hoop Girl can help with that as well. Learn more at hulahoopingkansascity.com. Learn more at hulahoopingkansascity.com.

BOUNCE AROUND BOUNCE AROUND

It seems like every tness trend has an It seems like every tness trend has an aerial version now, and aerial bungee aerial version now, and aerial bungee tness is the latest addition. Upside tness is the latest addition. Upside Bungee in the West Bottoms specializes Bungee in the West Bottoms specializes in aerial bungee workouts. Participants in aerial bungee workouts. Participants strap into a harness attached to a bungee strap into a harness attached to a bungee cord attached to the ceiling. Using the cord attached to the ceiling. Using the resistance of the cord and body weight, resistance of the cord and body weight, attendees can complete a variety of attendees can complete a variety of classes, including yoga and dance classes, including yoga and dance cardio. Find a full schedule cardio. Find a full schedule at upsidebungee.com. at upsidebungee.com MOVING MAMAS If you’re a mom, you know how hard it is to nd the time to work out. Fit4Mom solves that problem by o ering classes intended to be completed with the cause of your excess weight— your baby. One of their signature classes is Stroller Strides, which incorporates strength and conditioning with songs for the kiddos in their strollers. Or leave the kid with dad or mom and join the Body Back eight-week class series, designed to help moms get back to a feeling of health after baby. Classes are held in various locations in Overland Park, both indoor and outdoor, depending on the weather. Learn more at overlandpark.fi t4mom.com