Two San Jose health fairs October 9-10

There are two free health fairs this weekend - so if you've been meaning to get around to that blood pressure check, or looking for resources and information check them out Open Air Health Fair, San Jose Flea Market, Oct 9-10, 2010 Walk to Fight Diabetes, San Jose, Oct 10 will close St. John Street   Includes Health Fair

24 Hour Fitness aims for boomer market:; aligns with International Council on Aging

SAN RAMON, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--24 Hour Fitness, the largest U.S. fitness chain and a leading health club industry pioneer, proudly joins the International Council on Active Aging (ICAA), an organization committed to changing society’s perceptions of aging and improving the quality of life for aging Baby Boomers and older adults.

“Like the ICAA, 24 Hour Fitness believes that physical activity changes lives and can make a dramatic impact on the quality of life for older adults and people of all ages – especially older adults”

As part of the alliance, 24 Hour Fitness will review ways to make its portfolio of clubs more relevant and accessible to older active adults. By assessing club amenities, group exercise class programming, marketing and operations, the company hopes to support the ICAA’s mission of improving the quality of life for aging Baby Boomers through fitness so they can achieve longer and healthier lives.
“Like the ICAA, 24 Hour Fitness believes that physical activity changes lives and can make a dramatic impact on the quality of life for older adults and people of all ages – especially older adults,” said Randy Drake, senior vice president of fitness and business development for 24 Hour Fitness. “Mobility, healthy weight, flexibility and longevity can be directly impacted and improved by staying active.”
Currently, 24 Hour Fitness proudly hosts amenities and classes that are suitable for people of all ages. In addition to state-of-the art equipment, 24 Hour Fitness offers Silver&Fit^® programming and Healthways’ SilverSneakers^® Fitness Program to over 500,000 eligible Medicare, Medicare Advantage and group retirees. Additionally, 24 Hour Fitness offers a series of Group X^® cardio, strength, aquatic and specialty classes that are geared towards people of all ages and suitable for older adults.
“24 Hour Fitness provides readily accessible facilities and programs that enable older adults to maintain and improve their physical functioning,” said Colin Milner, chief executive officer for the ICAA. “Together, we are working to ensure that older adults use fitness to live healthier and happier lives.”

Rock 'n' Roll Half Marathon San Jose Exo

Loved the Expo (as always) - check out the pictures, reviews of who gave out good stuff and general notes: 

Rock 'n' Roll Half Marathon San Jose - street closures, Expo pics & notes

Rock n Roll Half Marathon San Jose - Expo, 2010. Local DDS has help for athletes 

Rock n Roll Half Marathon San Jose - Live at the Expo 2010. We rate the samples

 

Meb Keflezighi and Blake Russell take number one (men and women)

Over  at Lincoln High School, a major spot with music, snacks and hydration, the bulk of the runners are still coming through, but the top contenders are already in and feasting on after-race snacks.
  Check out the top ten woman and top ten men over on San Jose Fitness Examiner.

10 tips for healthy feet - if you run marathons, you want to check out these

The best socks?  The secret to avoiding blisters?
Accoding to Director of Surgery at NYC FootCare, Dr. Oliver Zong, there are things you can do - should do
Top Tips for Healthy Feet

1. Stretching  primes the body for the strenuous activity.  Stretch before and after running. Concentrate on the calves, hamstrings, quads and feet.  Read the rest of the article on the original Examiner site