Tuesday, April 28, 2009

National President's Challenge launches May 1, 2009 - get fit, get recognized


Tuesday, April 28th, 2009
The National President's Challenge is a program to get America up and moving. When you've completed the six week program, you can download...
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Joe Cannon, Shea Salinas visit local schools to launch Get Earthquakes Fit


Tuesday, April 28th, 2009
April 27 - The San Jose Earthquakes announced today that the team has collaborated with the Santa Clara County Office of Education (SCCOE) and a focus...
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President's Challenge - take this fitness assessment (be aware, this is not a checkstand quiz)


Tuesday, April 28th, 2009
Every adult, every fitness level should take this test.  It's a great way to see where you stand (or sit, as the case may be). The President's Challenge...
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Monday, April 27, 2009

5 great web sites for finding hikes in Silicon Valley


Monday, April 27th, 2009
Hiking is a great way to kick off your summer fitness program.    Spring in Silicon Valley turns even hardened tech folks into nature lovers. ....
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Sunday, April 26, 2009

Saturday, April 25, 2009

O'Connor Hospital offers free classes - manage arthritis, ash kickers, dreamwork plus more


Saturday, April 25th, 2009
As you've possibly noticed, Examiner.com is promoting a two-week series titled "The Great Recession" which is why so many of my recent articles...

Kaiser Permanente - classes, sponsorships and great community involvement


Saturday, April 25th, 2009
It's always wise to look to the resources already available to you - the city and county community programs, the great parks, and, sometimes overlooked,...
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Friday, April 24, 2009

Friday Fit Tip - a 2-minute fix that transforms unrelenting stress


Friday, April 24th, 2009
The following fit tip is contributed and written by Silicon Valley inner-fitness professional Deborah Rozman, Ph.D. , a behavioral change psychologist,...
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Thursday, April 23, 2009

The top five free fitness resources in Silicon Valley


Thursday, April 23rd, 2009
You don't have to be rich to be fit - you just have to be ready. I've said it before, and I'll keep saying it: Silicon Valley is an area rich in fitness...
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Free fitness events right now in Silicon Valley


Thursday, April 23rd, 2009
Looking over your fitness list and checking it twice?  Here are some great upcoming opportunities - and they are free: April 25 - Operation Boot....
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Monday, April 20, 2009

5 fitness tips that don't cost you a dime


Monday, April 20th, 2009
Who has money to waste! A recent Wall Street Journal article said the recession is "spawning a new low-budget fitness movement. These low-cost...
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Fitness - the new recession chic


Sunday, April 19th, 2009 · 3 comments
Do you know what the truly chic folks talk about during a recession?Fortunately for you, I'm here to help: they are talking about fitness.What? ...
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National Dance Week - free dropin classes at Halanda Studio and Beshkan Studio


Saturday, April 18th, 2009
It's a virtual feast of great opportunities - bellydancing, Bollywood dance, Zumba, Qi Gong, Kathak Dance and oh, so much more - dozens of free dance...

San Jose Ballet School: free dropin classes April 25-May 5, great for kids and stressed tech workers


Saturday, April 18th, 2009
75-year old Janet Vertin, the powerhouse behind San Jose Ballet School is opening some of her classes to visiting adults and children April 25 - May 5,...
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Friday, April 17, 2009

To the heights of fitness? Playing cricket on Mt. Everest


Friday, April 17th, 2009
A group of British adventurers are scheduled to play an extraordinary Twenty20 cricket match on Mt. Everest - in  the Himalayan region in north Nepal...
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Friday Fit Tip - the brutal truth about weight loss and the secret to real success

Friday, April 17th, 2009
The following fit tip is contributed and written by Dan McClure, chief executive of the Sunnyvale nonprofit Generations Community Wellness and SJSU kinesiology...
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Great upcoming events - WalkMS, wildflower hikes, yoga inspired by nature, Kids Get Off the Couch


Friday, April 17th, 2009
So much going on the next few days - I wanted to be sure you didn't miss anything.  Let me know if you have any additions or upcoming events for...
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Thursday, April 16, 2009

New study reveals safe exercise for migraine sufferers


Thursday, April 16th, 2009
ScienceDaily reports on a study from researchers at the Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, Sweden, who have developed an exercise program...
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Aquatic certification classes in Silicon Valley: June 12 in Cupertino


Thursday, April 16th, 2009
 If you're looking to beef up your certifications, the Aquatic Exercise Association is holding a professional educational event locally in June: ...
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Tuesday, April 14, 2009

Fitness and the 100-year-old tortoise


Tuesday, April 14th, 2009
As if the economic state of the world wasn't wacky enough, the Economic Times actually has a "wild and wacky" section on its web site. ...
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June 6 Cityview Plaza Kidney Walk recruiting adults & kids


Tuesday, April 14th, 2009
June 6 is the date of this year's Cityview Plaza Kidney Walk.There is no charge to register for this 5K, non-competitive walk. Instead, all the...
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Stanford Med School to host Transforming Stress, Transforming Lives April 28


Tuesday, April 14th, 2009
Transforming Stress, Transforming LivesThe HeartMath Solution WorkshopTuesday, April 28, 2009Continental Breakfast: 8:00 AM - 8:30 AMProgram: 8:30 AM...
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Friday, April 10, 2009

Friday Fit Tip: the facts on interval training and weight loss


Friday, April 10th, 2009
The following fit tip is contributed and written by Dr. Marc L. Paulsen, author of "Size 2 for Life," (Stance Publications, $21.99), a graduate...
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Thursday, April 9, 2009

In training for the World Series of Slots? Here's a fitness routine for you


Thursday, April 9th, 2009
Here's a unique opportunity: create a new training discipline for the first official World Series of Slots being hosted by the Golden Nugget in Las Vegas.From...
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Wednesday, April 8, 2009

Silicon Valley Dining Out for Life debuts April 30


Wednesday, April 8th, 2009
Now in its 15th year as a national event, Dining Out For Life will debut in Silicon Valley on Thursday, April 30.The Health Trust is asking people in...
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Tuesday, April 7, 2009

Heather Mitts is smart, sexy, successful and engaged to A J Feeley - what's her secret?


Tuesday, April 7th, 2009
Men and boys openly wept when  the Boston Globe revealed  that Heather Mitts, the elegant soccer star once named ESPN.com's "Hottest Female...
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San Jose Arthritis Walk - Arena Green - May 2


Tuesday, April 7th, 2009
Here's a kinder, gentler walk -- 1 mile and 3 miles -- so bring your friends, family, even your dog along to the 2009 San Jose Arthritis Walk, Saturday,...
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Monday, April 6, 2009

Volunteers needed at fitness events: Quicksilver 50k, Bay to Breakers, WalkMS


Monday, April 6th, 2009
Maybe you can't run a race, or make a donation, this year...but helping out with your time is valued, fun and a great way to make a difference in your...
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Friday, April 3, 2009

SJSU student remembered by friends and family with May 3 walk/run

Friday, April 3rd, 2009
The Christie M. Williams Race for Awareness is a first-year event, born from the love of friends and family for a 23-year-old San Jose State student who...
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Friday Fit Tip: three reasons to get off those gym machines


Friday, April 3rd, 2009
The following fit tip is contributed and written by Bay Area fitness professional Becky Williamson, founder of lifeSport Fitness and national fitness/weight...
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Thursday, April 2, 2009

Living Strong, Living Well: fitness for cancer patients and survivors begins new sessions in April


Thursday, April 2nd, 2009
Living Strong, Living Well is a twelve week small group exercise program designed for adult cancer survivors who have....
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Jane Powell turns 80 -- Hollywood star is also a respected fitness advocate


Wednesday, April 1st, 2009
Happy birthday to movie diva Jane Powell turns 80 today. In addition to an impressive roster of movies, television, Vegas acts and stage,  she is known - albeit to...
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Wednesday, April 1, 2009

Silicon Valley Fitness Calendar -- April 2009


Wednesday, April 1st, 2009
Take a look -- walks, runs, hikes and so much more. April is a wonderful time in Silicon Valley and there are plenty of ways to start or improve your...
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