REX Wellness Centers

🧘 Slow Down, Stretch Out & Restore

Give your body and mind time to reset with our Restorative Yoga series at Rex Wellness Center of Raleigh.

📅 Wednesdays, September 2–October 7
⏰ Choose one class time: 9:45 am or 12:00 pm

This gentle, 60-minute class uses bolsters, blankets, blocks, and other props to support your body in relaxing poses designed to help:

• Release tension
• Calm the mind
• Improve mobility and flexibility
• Encourage deep relaxation

Please choose one class time for the full series.

💲 $77 for members | $97 for non-members

Register at the front desk, online, or through the app to reserve your spot.

🩸 Give Blood. Help Save Lives.

Join us for a blood drive with The Blood Connection on Thursday, September 17, 2026 at participating UNC Health Rex and Rex Wellness Center locations.

📍 UNC Health Rex
⏰ 9:00 am–1:00 pm

📍 Rex Wellness Center of Cary
⏰ 9:00 am–1:00 pm

📍 Rex Wellness Center of Knightdale
⏰ 3:00–7:00 pm

Ready to donate? Visit:
https://donate.thebloodconnection.org/donor/schedules/name

Search “Rex” in the Sponsor Name Search box to find an appointment time and location that works for you.

Every donation can make a difference. ❤️

🍎 Food for Thought: GLP-1 Nutrient Needs

📅 Thursday, September 3
⏰ 12:00–1:00 p.m.

Taking a GLP-1 medication? Making sure you’re meeting your nutrition needs is an important part of supporting your overall health.

Join Meg Mangan, MS, RD, LDN, CDCES, to learn practical nutrition strategies and what to consider while taking GLP-1 medications, especially when using them for weight management.

💻 Join us here: https://tinyurl.com/FFTSept3

Nutrition isn't about restriction or punishment; it's about abundance and nourishment. Fuel your body with foods that give you sustained energy, clear skin, and vibrant health. You deserve to feel your absolute best from the inside out.

Friday Fit Tip: Eat your way to better muscle recovery and deeper sleep.

Intense exercise causes microscopic muscle tears, which your body repairs during deep sleep phases.

To support this recovery process, it's important to avoid heavy, high-fat meals within three hours of bedtime, as they can disrupt your sleep quality. Instead, consider having a light evening snack that includes tryptophan and complex carbohydrates. Options like a small bowl of oatmeal with walnuts or some tart cherry juice can naturally boost melatonin production, promoting better sleep.

Build strength. Boost endurance. Challenge your entire body. 💪🔥

Join us at Rex Wellness Center of Knightdale for our 4-week Power & Stamina Bootcamp starting September 14th!

Get ready for a dynamic blend of functional strength work and cardio conditioning designed to elevate your athletic performance and leave you feeling strong.

📍 Where: Rex Wellness Center of Knightdale

🗓️ When: Mondays, Sept 14 – Oct 5 at 5:30 PM

💰 Cost: $140 Members | $170 Non-Members

📲 How to Join: Email Kerry at [email protected] to register!

Find your balance this fall! 🧘‍♀️✨

Join us at Rex Wellness Center of Cary for our 6-week Beginning & Continuing Hatha Yoga series with instructor Bob Roth!

Designed for beginners and experienced yogis alike, this series focuses on improving flexibility, strength, balance, and body awareness through mindful movement and intentional breathwork.

📍 Where: Rex Wellness Center of Cary
🗓️ When: Wednesdays, Sept 9 – Oct 14 | 6:45 PM – 7:45 PM
💰 Cost: $77 Members | $97 Non-Members
📲 Register: Sign up today via the online member portal!

You don't have to navigate Parkinson’s alone. 💙

Join us at Rex Wellness Center of Raleigh for our monthly Parkinson’s Support Group! This is a welcoming, encouraging space for individuals living with Parkinson’s and their caregivers.

Whether you’re looking to share your journey, learn from others, or simply find a supportive community that understands, you are invited to join us.

📅 Thursday, August 20 (3rd Thursday of every month)
⏰ 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
📍 Room 218
📩 Questions or RSVP: Email Jennifer at [email protected].

We look forward to connecting with you! Feel free to bring a family member or caregiver! 🤝✨

In our hustle culture, we often treat rest as something we have to earn. But true wellness requires balance. This week, challenge yourself to prioritize sleep, quiet your mind, and let your body rebuild. Rest is just as critical to your fitness goals as your hardest workout.

Friday Fit Tip: Looking to shake up your cardio routine on the fitness floor? 🏃‍♂️🚴‍♀️ If you’re tired of the standard treadmill walk, try adding short intervals of low-impact, high-intensity power movements
using our rowing machines, air bikes, or indoor tracks.

Quick tip: Focus on explosive power from your legs rather than speed in your upper body. Whether you are driving through the heels on a rower or pushing off the balls of your feet on the track, power starts from the ground up! Spend 5 minutes on a dynamic warm-up first to prime your lower body for the work.