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Get fit and be Wel

Get your sweat on with Wel at Humana, a gym in downtown LOU

Wel at Humana offers a plethora of weightlifting equipment. | Photo by Wel at Humana

We’ve been exploring new gyms around town and were surprised to learn that downtown’s Wel at Humana is, well, not just for Humana. The gym and fitness center at 522 W. Main St. is open to the public, and it boasts features you can’t find anywhere else.

💪 Weightlifting and cardio equipment

The space’s main floor is chock full of dumbbells, kettlebells, treadmills, and elliptical machines. There’s even a Queenax, a functional and suspended body weight training system that’s used to improve endurance, strength, and core stability.

Somadome meditation pod at gym — The Somadome immerses users in a healing aura of light, color, sound, and energy.
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Photo by Wel at Humana

🧼 Spa-like amenities

In addition to a spin room, Wel’s bottom floor is home to saunas, a recovery room, and spacious locker rooms filled with just about anything a member might need to wrap up their workout and get on with their day — including hairspray, deodorant, dry shampoo, and hair ties. The lower level also features a meditation space with a technology-enabled meditation pod called a Somadome.

Grab-and-go station with drinks and energy bars at gym — The grab-and-go station by the front desk offers self-checkout.
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Photo by Wel at Humana

🥤 Extras

The grab-and-go station offers drinks and energy bars, complete with recommendations based on the intensity and duration of your workout. And for those that find tons of unfamiliar equipment intimidating, Wel at Humana also provides personal training, as well as group classes like yoga, barre, and hip-hop step.

Community memberships are $45 per month, and complimentary day passes are available for anyone who wants to dip their toes into the Wel.

Events

Friday, May 19

Maker Night | Friday, May 19 | 6:30-9:30 p.m. | Kentucky Science Center, 727 W. Main St., Louisville | $25-$30 | Guests 21+ can try hands-on maker activities like screen printing and three-dimensional UV resin art while enjoying drinks from the cash bar and snacks from on-site food trucks.
Louisville Ballet Spring Dance Festival | Friday, May 19-Sunday, May 21 | 8 p.m.-12 a.m. | Louisville Ballet, 315 E. Main St., Louisville | $39.20 | Celebrate the artistry and versatility of Louisville Ballet’s pre-professional program dancers as they present a diverse repertoire of classical and contemporary works.

Saturday, May 20

BloomFest | Saturday, May 20 | 10 a.m.-3 p.m. | Bernheim Arboretum and Research Forest, 2075 Clermont Rd., Clermont | Free | This annual celebration of spring features arts and crafts, garden fairy houses, naturalist-led discovery stations + musical entertainment.
Norton Commons Art Festival | Saturday, May 20-Sunday, May 21 | 11 a.m.-5 p.m. | North Village Square, 6320 Rose Bay St., Prospect | Free | Peruse 100+ artisan vendors while enjoying live music and food truck bites.

Sunday, May 21

Derby City Brass Band | Sunday, May 21 | 1-2:30 p.m. | PwC Pavilion at Beckley Creek Park, 1401 Beckley Creek Pkwy., Louisville | Free | Bring your own picnic lunch, blanket, and lawn chairs for a leisurely afternoon performance with shaved ice and ice cream available for purchase.
Drag Bingo with Heaven | Sunday, May 21 | 5-7 p.m. | Hi-Wire Brewing, 642 Baxter Ave., Louisville | $10 | Guests 18+ can join host Heaven in the taproom for six wild rounds of bingo, with prizes for first, second, and third place.

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News Notes

Civic

Mayor Craig Greenberg announced that Louisville Fire Chief Greg Frederick will retire on Tuesday, August 1. After leading the department for almost 24 years, he is the longest-serving chief in Louisville Fire Department history and the longest-serving metropolitan fire chief in the US. (WDRB)

Cause

Community Foundation of Louisville and National Compassion Fund will host two town hall meetings to discuss the distribution of Love for Louisville survivor relief funds. The meetings will take place at 6 p.m. in the Louisville Free Public Library on Monday, May 22 and Tuesday, May 23.

Concert

Copper & Kings kicks off its summer concert series, Sonic Sundays, this Sunday, May 21 at 2 p.m. This weekend’s performance stars the psychedelic soul band The Jesse Lees and comedian Sean Smith — both locals. Tune back in every third Sunday through September.

Community

Splish, splash. The splash park at Waterfront Park is officially open for the season, 11 a.m.-8 p.m. daily. Two of LOU’s four public pools are also available for some fun under the sun at Sun Valley (6505 Bethany Ln.) and Fairdale (709 Fairdale Rd.). (WLKY)

Listen

“Stronger After Stroke” is a new podcast presented by the Norton Neuroscience Institute Comprehensive Stroke Center and Resource Center. Hosted by Rosa Hart, BSN, R.N., SCRN, each episode discusses various stroke topics and highlights the stories of stroke survivors as they navigate their lives after experiencing the medical emergency.

Try This

Sandbox VR is an immersive virtual reality experience available at Oxmoor Center. It uses full-body motion capture to help transport players into a variety of fantastical missions, like fighting zombies or hunting for treasure. Tickets are $50 per person Monday-Thursday and $55 Friday-Sunday.

Finance

Refinance rates are skyrocketing. But home equity rates remain relatively low — which means that now is a great time to borrow against your home. Calculate your payment.*

Travel

Planning a trip to the Carolinas this spring? Starting today, Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (SDF) will start servicing direct flights to Raleigh, NC (hey, RALtoday) via Breeze Airways.*

Play

What could your $1 buy you — a camera, a boat… a house? Play the Kentucky Lottery’s Cash Ball 225 for $1 per play and win up to $225,000 daily. Bonus: You can even play online.*

Health

COVID-19 is here to stay, but the same may not be true for free, easy vaccines. Get your first Pfizer dose or booster from one of Family Health Centers’ upcoming community clinics. Bonus: The first 50 vaccinated people will receive a $20 gift card. Language interpretation is available.*

Shop

Quick, who’s the next person you’ll buy a gift for? We’ve got 25 gift ideas that will spark joy + are perfect for every budget. One of our favorites? A heated back and neck massager to relieve pressure and tension.

Answered

Which local salon or spa do you frequent?

inside of a salon — Photo by Delbeautybox via Pexels

We asked you this question on Monday, and boy did you deliver. You named more than a dozen spots around LOU — with Clique Boutique and Joseph’s Salon & Spa mentioned multiple times.

The Wrap

Today’s edition by:
Lennie

From the editor

My boyfriend and I are moving from Springhurst to Irish Hill at the end of this month, which means I’ll be less than 10 minutes away from Wel at Humana — and Somadome bliss. I’m also really looking forward to being within walking distance to yoga at The Inner Warrior + bagels from Payne Street Bakehouse.

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