Archive | 2008
Cooper-Young Gym Marks Anniversary with Free Classes
Inbalance Fitness announced plans to mark the second anniversary of its health club at 794 S. Cooper with free classes and other events on Saturday and Sunday. That is August 9 and 10. Saturday’s scheduled events include free body fat analysis and blood pressure checks at 8:30 a.m. Free exercise classes are set for 9 and [...]
Continue reading...Week 3, I Spoke Too Soon
Posted by Megan Harris on Fri, Jul 25, 2008
I promise - I didn’t fall off the wagon. In fact, I think I may be driving it. After a fantastically lazy weekend at the Current River in Missouri, I came home injured and vowing not to run no matter how guilty I might feel. We spent our Sunday floating in inner tubes for seven hours over what had [...]
Continue reading...Ask the expert
Posted by Peggy Winburne on Mon, Jul 21, 2008
We’re having an online conversation with Mike Ross-Spang, head trainer, certified fitness instructor, and owner of Healthy Habits. He will answer questions about great ways to enjoy exercise and get fit.
Continue reading...Week 2, with Better Weather
Posted by Megan Harris on Wed, Jul 16, 2008
So girls, how was Week 2? Last week I got in three practices with the advanced schedule, but I chickened out and ran with the Intermediate 2 group again Monday night. I’m telling you, the word “hills” just scares me. On the other hand, running three miles straight through for a week is already working wonders on [...]
Continue reading...Ask the Expert
Posted by Peggy Winburne on Mon, Jul 14, 2008
Talk to the expert We’re having an online conversation on our Healthy Memphis blog with Mary Cay Oyler, manager or Wellness Education and Nutrition at the Church Health Center and chair of the Harvesting Good Health initiative for the Memphis Farmers Market. Oyler will answer your questions about how to buy and get the most out [...]
Continue reading...MRTC Women & Running, Week 1
Posted by Megan Harris on Wed, Jul 9, 2008
The Memphis Runners Track Club began an 8-week training program for women Monday night (July 7) at 6:30 in the Shelby Farms area. The program is open to anyone, regardless of fitness level or age, who wants to train to become a runner or a powerwalker. It starts out slow and helps you to build your [...]
Continue reading...New Fit City Race Series Announces Schedule
Posted by Mary Powers on Mon, Jul 7, 2008
The organizer of the new Fit City Race Series hopes to attract Mid-South athletes looking for challenges close to home. “With the cost of traveling on the rise, racers will be doing even more local race events and we are already offering three,” said Doug Ruddle, who is launching the new series with support from WellWorX Sporting Clubs. “My [...]
Continue reading...East Memphis Pilates and Fitness Studio Grand Opening
Posted by Mary Powers on Thu, Jul 3, 2008
Evolv Pilates and Fitness Studio set July 25 for the grand opening of its facility at the 6159 Poplar. It is located near the intersection of Poplar and Ridgeway. Elena Jenkins, the studio’s owner and a certified Pilates instructor and fitness coach, is marking the event with a weekend workshop featuring Siri Dharma Galliano. Galliano owns [...]
Continue reading...Free Dental Screening for Young People Offered in July
Posted by Mary Powers on Tue, Jun 24, 2008
Free dental checks for those age 5 through 15 will be offered in two Memphis locations beginning July 1. The Memphis & Shelby County Health Department’s School Based Dental Program staff will provide dental examinations and protective sealants to guard against cavities. Services will be offered on a first-come, first-served basis weekdays in July. The clinic will be [...]
Continue reading...Talk to the expert
Posted by Peggy Winburne on Mon, Jun 16, 2008
We’re hosting an online conversation with Joan Carr, assistant public information officer at the Health Department. She will answer questions about heatstroke and ways to beat the heat. Read more at http://www.commercialappeal.com/news/lifestyle/ Ask your question or post your comment here. She’ll respond.
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Posted by Mary Powers on Mon, Aug 4, 2008
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