REX Wellness Centers

☯️ NEW at Rex Wellness Knightdale: Tai Chi for Arthritis and Fall Prevention

Ready to ease joint stiffness and move with more confidence? Join instructor Patrick Lyons for a specialized, 6-week progressive series designed to help you restore your mobility and deepen relaxation. Through gentle, low-impact, flowing movements, this supportive class builds vital lower-body strength and stability to help protect your balance.

The Focus: Enhancing balance, boosting flexibility, and unlocking tight joints.

The Goal: Improving everyday mobility and building coordination to prevent falls.

The Setup: Beginner-friendly and open to all fitness levels. Stand or stay seated—this class is 100% chair-friendly!

🗓️ When: Tuesdays, July 28 – September 1 | 12:00 PM
💰 Cost: $77 for members | $97 for non-members

Spaces are limited for this 6-week series. Secure your spot today at the front desk or online through your member portal! 🕒✨

Monday Motivation: Progress over Perfection
Mid-summer is often when our initial fitness routines get disrupted by travel, heat, or changing schedules. Remember: a modified workout is always better than a missed workout. If you only have 20 minutes to squeeze in a quick circuit on the fitness floor today, take the win. Consistency isn't about being perfect; it's about showing up for yourself even when the routine looks a little different.

World Cup Fitness Challenge

Ends Sunday, July 19

The final countdown is on, and we are officially in the championship round! You have until this Sunday, July 19, to finish your global fitness journey and cross the finish line strong. Whether you need just a few more stamps or want to make a thrilling, last-minute push to complete your 10 soccer-inspired activities, every movement counts. Don’t leave your chance on the bench—bring your initialed fitness passport to the front desk or fitness desk by Wednesday, July 22, to be entered into our special prize drawing. Let’s finish this challenge with high energy!

Friday Fit Tip: Focus on Hydration
If your July 4th weekend featured plenty of sun and celebration, your body is likely craving a major hydration reset. Skip the sugary sports drinks and focus on pure water, supplemented by water-rich seasonal produce. Incorporating snacks like crisp cucumbers (96% water) or refreshing watermelon (92% water) into your meals today is a delicious, low-calorie way to restore cellular hydration, flush out excess sodium, and recover your energy for the weekend ahead.

Are you actually training your core, or just doing crunches?

Real core strength is the foundation for flawless posture and a pain-free back. Level up your functional movement with Chip Davis, CPT in this 4-week progressive small group series starting July 15th.

Perfect for all fitness levels looking to build stability and move with ease.

📍 Rex Wellness Raleigh
🗓️ Wednesdays at 4:00 PM (July 15 – Aug 5)
🎟️ $140 Members | $170 Non-Members

👉 Register through your member portal or stop by the front desk to register before slots fill up!

📚 Refresh Your Bookshelf! Rex Wellness of Cary Book Swap: July 15–17

Got a stack of finished books taking up space? Bring them to the center from July 15th to 17th for our monthly Book Swap! Drop off your past favorites and pick up your next great read to enjoy.

When: July 15th–17th
Where: Rex Wellness Center of Cary

The Rules: Bring a book, take a book! (Please, no religious books, CDs, or magazines).

All leftover books will be donated to support our local community. See you there!

🩸 Save Lives. Earn Rewards. Donate Today.

Join us for the UNC Health Blood Drives on Thursday, July 16 and help make a difference in our community.

Blood Drive Locations:
📍 UNC Health Rex Raleigh | 10:00 am–3:00 pm
📍 Rex Wellness Center of Cary | 10:00 am–3:00 pm
📍 UNC Health Rex Holly Springs | 10:00 am–3:00 pm
📍 Rex Wellness Center of Knightdale | 2:00–7:00 pm

To schedule your donation, visit thebloodconnection.org.

Thank you for helping save lives through the gift of blood donation.

Monday Motivation: The Power of Your Fitness Circle
Did you know that working out with a partner or group increases your chances of sticking to a routine by over 60%? As we celebrate Social Wellness Month, look around the turf or your favorite group exercise class today. Striking up a quick conversation or inviting a friend to try a new format with you isn’t just social, it’s a proven catalyst for hitting your own personal health goals. Let’s build a stronger, more connected community together this July!

🇺🇸 Happy Fourth of July from Rex Wellness Centers!

We hope your day is filled with family, friends, fun, and a little time to move your body. Whether you’re celebrating outdoors, relaxing by the pool, or enjoying a quiet holiday, we wish you a safe and healthy Independence Day. ❤️🤍💙

Friday Fit Tip: Beat the July Heat with the "Split-Session" Trick

As the holiday weekend brings peak July temperatures, don't let oppressive humidity derail your outdoor workouts. If you plan to take your fitness outside this weekend, try splitting your traditional 60-minute routine into two smaller, high-intensity 20- or 30-minute blocks; one in the early morning and one in the evening. This "split-session" strategy heavily reduces your risk of heat exhaustion, keeps your core temperature safe, and gives you a metabolic boost twice a day rather than once. When the midday sun peaks, bring your training indoors to an air-conditioned space or cool off in the pool!