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Schools are muscling in on fitness, tests show (Memphis Commercial Appeal) They've been jumping over vault bars, climbing poles, swinging across horizontal bars, working out on parallel bars and doing chin-ups, sit-ups and step-ups. us.rd.yahoo.com
Fitness fanatics line up to stretch their savings (Berkshire Eagle) PITTSFIELD — What will people do to save $28 in today's economy? They'll stand in line for a chance to exercise. More than 300 Berkshire County folks showed up at Planet Fitness off Merrill Road yesterday to sign up for memberships during the gym's promotional day, according to a company employee. us.rd.yahoo.com
NEW, HEALTHIER HABITS (The Massillon Independent) Habits. Can’t break ’em, can’t do well without ’em. Members of Get Fit, Stark! Team Aultman are quickly learning that bad habits pull you down and the only way to find success on the fitness journey is to start developing newer, healthier habits – the ones that pull you through. us.rd.yahoo.com
Small-group 'personal' training energizes workouts (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) Several local gyms are offering women and men small-group personal training for fitness and friendship as an alternative to larger workout classes. With VIDEO. us.rd.yahoo.com
Alexandria to host boxing tourney Saturday (The Alexandria Town Talk) Ringside Fitness Center was one of the first gyms to introduce boxing to Alexandria's mainstream public. us.rd.yahoo.com
New YMCA opens (Daily Local News) EAST GOSHEN — The new West Chester Area YMCA opened its doors Sunday as hundreds of members arrived to hit the lap pool, work with... us.rd.yahoo.com
Planning students use skills to improve community (Daily Nebraskan) The only words of caution from professor Brito Mutunayagam: "Now I have to warn you. You are going to miss the entire football game." He spoke to his University of Nebraska-Lincoln community and regional planning class before their Saturday trip to Loup City, Neb, 45 miles north of Kearney. us.rd.yahoo.com
Get moving (The Argus Leader) Parents shouldn't rely just on school to get kids moving. Kids might have physical education classes 35 minutes twice a week, so parents should make sure children work up a sweat every day by offering plenty of choices, says John Rodman, physical education teacher at Harvey Dunn Elementary School. us.rd.yahoo.com
Local lawmakers disagree on 6-mill levy (Bozeman Daily Chronicle) Citing financial scandals, a “billionaire” budget and a “country club” mentality at the Montana University System, two Gallatin County lawmakers argue in the state’s Voter Information Pamphlet that voters should say no the 6-mill levy that supports state colleges. us.rd.yahoo.com
Health And Fitness Industry Makes Commitment To Promote New 2008 Physical Activities Guidelines For Americans (Medical News Today) Joe Moore, President and CEO of the International Health Racquet & Sportsclub Association (IHRSA), announced IHRSA's commitment to promoting the first-ever government-issued 2008 Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans. us.rd.yahoo.com
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