“Go Team USA!” I shout from my couch, reclined with a glass of pinot grigio and unsure of what event I’m even watching (steeplechase? Synchronized diving?).

If you’re like me, the concept of being an elite athlete, renown globally for strength, speed, swagger or a combination of all is intriguing. It draws me to my T.V. every two years to support Team U.S.A during the Winter and Summer Olympic Games. Despite every intention I had when I was younger to one day win a gold medal in something, sadly, that never materialized.

But I can still feel like an Olympian, right? With this list of Sophisticated Favorites, there’s no need to travel to Tokyo… you might just get that gold medal buzz right here in St. Louis.

For starters, we need to fuel ourselves like an athlete. Brie’s Protein Bars serve as an easy, delicious way to increase your protein intake. Crucial to building lean muscle and burning fat, these sucralose free protein snacks can fuel your workout or act as a yummy treat to indulge in during the day. Flavors include Peanut Butter Cookie Dough and Chocolate Chocolate Chip. To get yours, visit https://bries.fit/ and follow @briesbars.fit on Instagram and Facebook.

To get those bodies moving, head over to PLNK Fitness. This 50-minute, total body workout is high intensity yet low impact – perfect for all ages. Described as “Not Your Mom’s Pilates” (though, Mom, I think the Pilates class we went to once a decade ago was great), PLNK teaches the Lagree Method. The only workout in the world to be patented, PLNK uses a slow, controlled burn to get those muscles shaking and those bodies toned. Two locations here in St. Louis (Frontenac and CWE) mean that you have no reason not to book your first (or next) class: https://www.plnkfitness.com/.  Follow @plnkfitness on Instagram and Facebook.

Finally, we need to unwind like an athlete. PALM Health: Health & Wellness Center offers a range of services personalized to enhance your wellbeing. For the Olympian in all of us, get a Functional Nutrition Assessment, targeted to prevent and treat illness and increase energy. Already an athlete? Improve functioning and mobility while reducing pain with a Corrective Movement session. Just want to relax? PALM offers services ranging from Massage to Skin Care and everything in between. Book your services today at https://www.palmhealth.com/ and follow @palmhealth on Instagram and @PALMHealthStl on Facebook.

Starting to feel like Michael Phelps? Me, too – kind of. For more gold medal worthy Scoop, get your copy of SL Mag and subscribe to get our newsletter sent directly to your inbox: https://www.sophisticatedstlouis.com/mag/subscribe.