See what fredericksburg.com's cameras have captured lately. Sep 10, 2008
Aerobics instructor defies her age (04/17/08). Downed-aircraft exercise (04/12/08). (Fredericksburg.com, VA)
KHS Fitness Center gets one more revision Sep 10, 2008
The previously planned classroom space will be used for aerobics equipment ... We needed more space for the new aerobics equipment ... Board member Bruce Dunek noted the aerobics room will be less expensive to construct than the previously planned classroom because the mezzanine is eliminated and much less plumbing is needed. (Keokuk Daily Gate City, IO)
A Visit to My Future Sep 10, 2008
She says it is one of the best decisions she ever made, ticking off some of the scores of activities available to the 8,500 residents: everything from aerobics, to ceramics, to golf, to theatricals, to woodworking. Include archery and it would sound very much like my daughter's summer camp. (Slate)
People unite with a little splish and a splash Sep 9, 2008
Water aerobics grows in popularity ... Water aerobics has grown in popularity as people of all ages are beginning to realize the health benefits from the low-impact exercises ... 5 foot shallow end, where the higher impact water aerobics classes take place. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Stanislaus State rec center taking shape Sep 8, 2008
It will include a fitness center with aerobics studio, a stadium with an all-weather track and soccer field and 24 acres of natural grass playing fields for intramural sports. It was originally slated to open this fall, but university officials now plan to open the complex by spring 2009. (Modesto Bee, CA)
Salt pool systems have health benefits, but some high level of maintenance required Sep 8, 2008
PHOTO BY RANDY HOEFT/THE SUNWOMEN GATHER in one of the saltwater pools at Country Roads RV Village, 5707 E. 32nd St., for a morning water aerobics session Friday. Related Multimedia. (Yuma Daily Sun, AZ)
Laurel View residents show off new homes Sep 7, 2008
Angelia Chirdon, program director for the Rehab Care, said the pool is used for water aerobics. The pool can also be used during residents free time. (Somerset Daily American, PA)
Mitsubishi, UAW end talks for weekend Sep 7, 2008
JOeBully wrote on Sep 6, 2008 1:37 PM:" jmo4youI am not sure you or "anybody" knows the difference between a servo board and a 2x4, robotics from aerobics, PLC from PVC, let alone anybody from somebody. What we are thankful is a strong trades and labor community that acknowledges the prevailing wages of skilled trades workers and that provides equivalent provision for work efforts. ". abacus101 wrote on Sep 6, 2008 1:22 PM:" Make no mistake that if Mitsubishi takes away one third of workers hard... (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Team sports blamed for health gap Sep 6, 2008
This means that pupils are not learning about personal exercises such as aerobics and pilates, say researchers. But England's education department said it was "bemused" by the report. (BBC News -- Health)
A little Hawaiian sunshine Sep 6, 2008
There s also Mall Walking at 8:30 every Tuesday morning at the Solomon Pond Mall transportation is provided, and water aerobics starting in October. Now, besides all these choices to stay fit and keep a general feeling of well being, the Senior Center will be offering something new and exciting. (Hopkinton Town Crier, MA)
Sarah Palin: A Frontier Mom's Roots Sep 6, 2008
They would do their step aerobics, then drive to a local diner for coffee and dessert. It was a lifeline in lean times. (Time.com)
Game system puts a smile on patients needing therapy Sep 4, 2008
Yoga aerobics, strength training and balance games such as tilt table, snow boarding and ski slalom are used to improve areas in the lower extremities (thigh to knee to ankle injuries). Noah Wagner, 20, of Lexington tore his right Achilles playing basketball. (Burlington Union, MA)
Council on Aging: August 2008 schedule Sep 4, 2008
Exercise, Pilates and aerobics ... With instructor Nancy McInerney, aerobics on Fridays, 1 p.m. Cost $2 ... Instructor Nancy McInerney will hold low-imact aerobics on Fridays at 1 p.m.. (Medford Transcript, MA)
Upgraded facilities come at perfect time for the city Sep 4, 2008
There's also pottery, gymnastics, aerobics, yoga, kayaking and senior citizens meetings, bingo and games. There are special events from time to time like ping pong, sand volleyball and dodgeball tournaments, to name a few, again providing a little something for everyone. (Lenoir News Topic, NC)
Fitness for all ages, health tips during Ramadhan Sep 3, 2008
30 p.m. Do light aerobics that bring your heart rate to 2 pulses per second, and maintain it for at least 20 minutes. This is to capitalize on the low-blood sugar levels in your body; an ideal condition for your body to utilize fat as its source of energy. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Features)
Let's Get Physical Sep 2, 2008
The White Building is also known for its wide range of fitness classes including calorie killer, washboard abs and hip-hop aerobics, Harrison said. New classes include club aerobics, which features Carmen Electra's striptease workouts, Harrison said. (Daily Collegian, PA)
Little symptoms added up to big trouble for teacher (96) Sep 2, 2008
Four times a week, Jan Andrews-McKirdie climbs into the pool at Timberhill Athletic Club to teach water aerobics ... What: Water aerobics instructor, ovarian cancer survivor. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Durham says loss helps bottom line Sep 2, 2008
As Americans spend more time at work, employers are looking for creative ways to improve their workers' health, from gym discounts to on-site aerobics. It's in their financial interest. (News & Observer)
Hudson becomes a player on the court, in the park Sep 2, 2008
Aerobics, weight and fitness programs have been established for older users of the center. And those offerings keep growing as they have for the last five years, back to the days when John Wilson was directing recreation in Hudson. (Lenoir News Topic, NC)
You don't need booze to schmooze with the stars Sep 2, 2008
"I'm at the gym a minimum of two days a week. I do a half-hour on the cross-trainer and then aerobics, mostly for the lower body. I do leg presses, adduction, hamstrings, hip flexors. ... [Before] ski season, I work my upper body on the machines. ... "And every morning, I do a half-hour of stretching. " My lifestyle "I try to work out on opening day of the film festival. (Globe and Mail)
Mayor Palin: A Rough Record Sep 2, 2008
Kaylene Johnson, author of Sarah, a Palin biography published earlier this year, says that there was another place the power group in town met, a step aerobics class that Stambaugh and Stein took along with Palin ... Stambaugh, the police chief and member of Palin's step aerobics class, filed a lawsuit for wrongful termination, alleging that Palin terminated him in part at the behest of the National Rifle Association, because he had opposed a concealed-gun law the NRA supported. (Time.com)
Olympics inspire mandatory sports lessons in Beijing Sep 1, 2008
"Students had huge grins on their faces upon receiving the new schedules with volleyball, aerobics and co-ed sports courses added daily, compared to just sports activity time before," the Beijing Youth Daily said. China has in the past promoted more exercise to beat growing obesity in its children, blamed on a sedentary lifestyle and fondness for unhealthy Western-style fast food. (International Herald Tribune)
Ups and downs amid gardens and grand views Aug 31, 2008
On this day a half-dozen aerobics fiends jog up and down the steps, eschewing the gym in favor of this StairMaster with a view. And a great view it is with sailboats gliding across San Francisco Bay and the domed Palace of Fine Arts below. (Boston Globe)
The life aerobic: Forty years later, aerobics may take on a new name, but it hasnt gone away Aug 31, 2008
The life aerobic: Forty years later, aerobics may take on a new name, but it hasnt gone away ... In March 1968, the book Aerobics by Dr. Kenneth H. Cooper was published ... It was a seminal work that earned Cooper the nickname Father of Aerobics. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
'Sexy' exercise salon has officials in cold sweat Aug 29, 2008
The classes taught by Ms. Babines, 30, of Cranberry, include striptease, hoop aerobics, power lap dance, Stiletto Strut, belly and salsa dancing, SeXXXercise -- an ab and core workout -- and pole dancing. She immersed herself in pole dancing and fitness three years ago, reshaping her body from a size 14/16 to a 4/6, she said. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
A fall full of recreation activities scheduled in area Aug 28, 2008
"This is exactly what we do in After School in the Active Zone." Preview Day will also highlight GPCC's numerous adult fitness sessions - from its highly-regarded land and water aerobics classes to its high-intensity Athletic Performance Cross-Training (APX) workouts for runners and athletes who play high-impact sports, Adult Swim Training (AST) for serious exercisers - including triathletes - and personal training sessions for everything from medical rehabbing to weight loss. Although Preview... (Springfield Sun, PA)
Gyms see members' focus shift toward overall wellness Aug 28, 2008
Coaching, according to Morris, who has been in the business for 24 years, is the latest in a long line of fads that also includes aerobics, personal training and spinning classes, which have gained popularity as people of all socioeconomic levels see a greater need for health and wellness, and make attaining well-being a part of their lives. The coaching concept has been around for a while and over the years has been applied to athletics, careers and to life in general. (Concord Journal, MA)
Feature: Why sex is good for you... Aug 28, 2008
As long as you keep your wits about you, those bedroom aerobics are sure to make you feel on top of the world, even if its just basking in the afterglow. "It frees us up and contains us from many anxieties, including self-esteem, body image and rejection," says Dr Eve, who adds that it takes work to keep things right: "Sex is not the panacea of all ills!". (iAfrica.com)
Weight-loss camps invite mom and dad along Aug 27, 2008
Her father found himself doing aerobics and using a stability ball for yoga during the family session. Her sister cheered as Kelsey climbed to the top of a towering pine tree and flew down a zip-line. (MSNBC -- Health)
Senior Notes Aug 27, 2008
This class is for seniors who want to keep flexible and moving, but can t take the impact of aerobics ... Free Low Impact Aerobics. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Right Shoes Make Workouts Feel Right Aug 27, 2008
But if you're going to crosstrain and include some court sports or step aerobics, you want something with lateral support. "Some people want one shoe for everything, and that's just not possible today," said Kenzy. (Click2Houston, TX)
Art on four legs Aug 26, 2008
In modern terms, dressage may be thought of as an equestrian ballet or aerobics. The horse and rider work together as one unit, creating a graceful exercise to behold. (Daily Triplicate)
Shana Dezelle drops 95 pounds eating raw food Aug 26, 2008
I usually start with hardcore cardio such as step aerobics, spinning, or running. I also do power yoga, Pilates, kickboxing and dance. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
Trainer turns up the heat to boost physical fitness Aug 25, 2008
The Mason City native leads aerobics classes, group indoor cycling, interval/circuit training, body sculpting/toning and a twice-weekly Boot Camp class at the 360 Fitness Center, which opened in February ... She has taught aerobics for 15 years and has been a personal trainer for 12. (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)
Pensioner power Aug 24, 2008
Over the years she has done Scottish dancing, basic step and aerobics and is still doing gentle circuit training and step although, because of her increasing frailty, Flo now does part of the class from her chair ... Flo has done gentle circuits and aerobics. (BBC News -- UK)
Fun at the Pfaff Aug 24, 2008
Among the classes garnering early interest are the adult fitness classes, from T ai Chi to aerobics. The T ai Chi class, with instructor Jennifer Jacques, will have participants learning the basic positions, principles and patterns of the Yang 24-movement short form, the most widely practiced T ai Chi routine in the world. (Medfield Press, MA)
Teaching you to breathe Aug 23, 2008
I just thought it was a series of poses, like many of the aerobics classes Ive had. I had an injury to my neck and back, and every doctor I went to suggested I try yoga. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
Calgary officials take the plunge in allowing hijabs at city pools Aug 22, 2008
The incident was just the latest to involve sport and religious accommodation, and occurred at the same YMCA where a battle was fought in 2006 over whether Orthodox Jews who live in that Park Avenue neighbourhood were right to demand frosted glass be installed to obscure a view of young women exercising in an aerobics room. There have been other cases across Canada in recent years involving young women wearing hijabs in soccer, judo and tae kwon do. (Globe and Mail)
Learning to walk the Nordic way Aug 22, 2008
I get not wanting to do aerobics; I am not pushing strenuous exercise. It has to be fun. (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
Women with Bay Area roots take yoga to Beijing Aug 21, 2008
The only classes being taught were at gyms or sports schools, and the instructors were either aerobics teachers or former gymnasts, acrobats and dancers. So Wexler, a graduate of Lick-Wilmerding High School and Brown University, began leading a class once a week at a gym attached to the Kempinski Hotel. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Community centers happenings Aug 21, 2008
Aqua Aerobics: Saturdays, 10:15 to 11:15 a.m.. Family Swim: 5:30 to 6:45 p.m. on Mondays, 6:45 to 8:15 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6:30 to 8:15 p.m. on Fridays. (West Roxbury Transcript, MA)
COA News, Aug. 21 edition Aug 21, 2008
Monday 9 a.m.: Exercise class 9 a.m.: Diet Buddy 10 a.m.: Art 10:15 a.m.: Chair Aerobics 1 p.m.: Social time Tuesday 9 a.m.: Tap dancing 9 a.m. Knitting 9:30 a.m.: Blood pressure 10 a.m.: Tai Chi 11 a.m.: Cardio Boost & Conditioning Noon: Bridge Discussion 1 p.m.: Texas Hold Em Poker 1 p.m.: Party Bridge 1 p.m.: Line Dancing 2 p.m.: Beginners Line Dancing 3 p.m.: Pool Lessons for Women Wednesday 9 a.m.: Exercise class 9 a.m. Ceramics Noon: Cribbage Thursday 9:15 a.m.: Tai Chi 10:45 a.m.: Blood... (Billerica Minuteman, MA)
Daily doubles keep retired nurse going Aug 20, 2008
She might take chair aerobics or chair yoga or a Better Bones or Ab Lab class. She sometimes takes two classes in a morning. (OregonLive, OR -- Living)
Churches make fitness a commandment Aug 20, 2008
Tiffany Whitfield, a fitness instructor and member of the church, teaches an aerobics class. Related health stories. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
Clash of wills and sinew Aug 20, 2008
Dilworth believes that BJJ is not only a fun sport but also the best workout available, combining strength, flexibility, coordination and aerobics. However, he said the most beneficial aspect is the way it challenges him mentally. (Jacksonville Business Journal, FL)
Women-only fitness centers fill niche Aug 18, 2008
These days, health clubs offer things like aerobics classes, pilates, yoga, saunas and personal trainers ... Ladies Workout Express in Madison also has the 30-minute circuit training program like Curves, but it also offer aerobics classes, cardio equipment, senior fitness and tanning ... At another women-only workout club, Fitness Lady, members can take water aerobics classes which is often helpful to ease the pains of arthritis. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Seniors: Being active is key to longevity Aug 18, 2008
Swimming and water aerobics are also good ways for seniors to stay fit, she added. At Wiley Creek, a group of residents walks the grounds every day. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
E Neville Isdell, Chairman, Coca-Cola Aug 16, 2008
Physical activities and aerobics are equally important - but are often not being paid enough attention to. Jain: As a beverage company, how do you handle issues such as hygiene and water conservation. (India Times)
News from the Marblehead-Swampscott YMCA Aug 16, 2008
Each week children will experience something new to get their bodies moving: step aerobics, circuit training, stability ball, dancing, weights and more. There is never a dull moment and it s lots of fun, but class size is limited. (Swampscott Reporter, MA)
YMCA opens new health club at U.S. Steel Tower Aug 15, 2008
There are three classrooms at the new Steel Tower YMCA. One is set up for spinning, a second for traditional classes such as step aerobics and cardio kickboxing, the third for yoga, Pilates and other "mind-body" classes. Classes also will be offered in how to use the Kinesis machines. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
SENIOR SCENE: Classes, trips and seminars coming up! Aug 14, 2008
Senior Dance Aerobics: Meets Tuesday and Thursdays, 8 to 8:45 a.m., beginning Sept. 18. Instructor will be Karen Kirkendall. (Cohasset Mariner, MA)
Senior Living Aug 14, 2008
Specific needs that I am currently aware of include a director for The Garage, a "brain aerobics" class leader at the senior center, a computer tutor at the senior center, and medical liaisons to accompany seniors to medical appointments and help them understand their medication and treatment plans. These volunteer positions all require someone with specific training and/or credentials. (Chetek Alert, WI)
Said the Doctor to the Cancer Patient: Hit the Gym Aug 14, 2008
AS the group of women trickled into the aerobics studio at the Bendheim Integrative Medicine Center in Manhattan on a recent Thursday morning, there were subtle signs that this was no ordinary fitness class. One woman told the instructor that she had missed a string of previous classes because she was grappling with fatigue, a side effect of her new cancer medication. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
Caswell native comes home to teach Aug 13, 2008
Ballet, tap, jazz, hip-hop, pointe and ballroom classes will be offered plus instruction in aerobics and tumbling. "I have been dancing since I was 3," Elixson said. (Yanceyville Caswell Messenger, NC)
Meet Hopewell's biggest losers Aug 9, 2008
She is heavily recruiting local dance and fitness instructors, health practitioners and business sponsors in general who could support activity and reward programs for Hopewell's "biggest losers." She plans to begin the initiative's new school year with a Charleston dance class in addition to some aerobics. And what would the school year be without a little Hopewell/North Mecklenburg smackdown. (Huntersville Herald, NC)
YMCA may start with permanent facility Aug 9, 2008
News: The Sealy News Online, Sealy Texas. Serving Sealy and Austin County, Texas, since 1887. (Sealy News, TX)
VAFB pool shut down after vandalism, theft Aug 8, 2008
A dozen employees will be without jobs due to the incident, officials said, including nine lifeguards, a water aerobics instructor and two snack bar employees. Some are summer hires while others are regular employees. (Santa Maria Times)
Battle with breast cancer inspires workouts Aug 8, 2008
Harty has also spent time on the treadmill and has walked the track as well as participated in an aerobics class. She said Pilates is a lot of fun and would definitely do it again. (Peoria Times, AZ)
This weekend in Southlake Aug 8, 2008
Whitthorne is currently the president and chief executive officer of Cooper Concepts, Inc., a division of Cooper Aerobics Center in Dallas. He also serves as chairman of the Our Kids Health Foundation, a nonprofit dedicated to reducing childhood obesity in Texas. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Local teens get ‘Back to the '80s' Aug 7, 2008
Farris has worked with Debbie's Dance Dimensions and has a background in fitness aerobics and cardio exercise programs. She has also choreographed several shows for CCT, including last year's production of Grease and this past spring's production of 101 Dalmatians, in which she put 120 children through their paces. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
Senior population soars Aug 7, 2008
She takes daily aerobics classes and keeps busy, engaging in a lifestyle that has become more the norm for her age group. "You can be as active as you like here," said Viscidi. (Baltimore Sun)
When exercise isntworth the effort Aug 6, 2008
Another option is to find a swimming pool and engage in more challenging whole-body lap swimming or take an aquatic aerobics class. If you stay with the hot tub (do ensure that its not too hot. (MSNBC -- Health)
When should exercise be introduced into a stroke survivor's recovery? Aug 6, 2008
Everything from aerobics, strength training and flexibility exercises can be started once the patient has left the acute stage of care and moved into a rehabilitation setting. This isn't to say stroke patients should be immediately expected to whip up a sweat. (Globe and Mail)
Cruise in style inthe slickest suites at sea Aug 5, 2008
Bonus: Aerobics classes are free to Cloud 9 Spa Suite guests. Best detail: The spa, which stretches over part of a whopping two decks, will have a massive thalassotherapy pool. (MSNBC -- Politics)
Workout, cool-off, all in one Aug 2, 2008
Water aerobics is a one way to cool off, while receiving a low-impact workout during the hot summer months. Lisa Houston and Stacy Dougherty organized water aerobics classes that meet three times a week at the LaRue Memorial pool, Brookside Park, in Rensselaer ... Lisa Houston and Stacy Dougherty joined together to organize swim lessons for anyone wanting to get their feet wet, along with water aerobics for adults. (Rensselaer Republican, IN)