TrackShack’s Celebration of Running 5K
TrackShack and Florida Hospital are hosting their annual “Celebration of Running 5K,” with this year becoming the magical 20th year in existence. The event takes place this Saturday at Loch Haven Park, on East Princeton Street. Registration is open now at TrackShack.com and costs only $28 for adults 18 to 64. Outside those ages, the […]
Exercising Before Work? Absolutely!
Fitness gurus over at FitSugar.com have written up five excellent reasons to exercise in the morning before work. While just about everyone loves to slap the SNOOZE button for that extra fifteen minutes, why not get up a little earlier and break a sweat? Here’s the argument put forth by FitSugar: 1. It’s usually a […]
28th Annual Beat the Heat 5k Road Race!
JCC of Greater Orlando will be hosting a 5K walk/run on July 21st in Maitland, Florida. The designated course starts and ends at the JCC Maitland Campus, located at 851 North Maitland Avenue. The course is flat for the entire race and passes along Lake Sybelia for a great view as you run. The race […]
Reducing Obesity in Central Florida Kids
Child obesity is a large concern for many parents in Central Florida. Eating healthy and being active are the primary methods to keeping kids fit and allowing them to maintain healthy habits for the rest of their lives. That is the goal of ROCK, a regional consortium that is joining organizations with families and kids […]
Run4Dreams 5K in Reunion, Florida
The Sunshine Foundation Dream Village will be hosting a 5K walk/run on May 21st in Reunion, Florida. This event is special because it benefits the Dream Village, a 22-acre “permanent oasis for families to escape hospitals and needles, if only for a short time.” The fairytale themed settlement started in 1989 and has been home […]
Indoor vs. Outdoor Running
Perry Romanowski has invented a new exercise technique that incorporates long distance running with juggling, culminating with: joggling. Perry labels himself as “The Average Joggler,” and his blog shows new and interesting ways to exercise both your body and your mind–juggling requires focus and concentration. In his “Indoor Running versus Outdoor Running” post, Perry discusses […]
Diets for Kids?
Carmen Stacier, Chief Mom at DietsinReview.com poses an interesting question to parents: “Should You Put a Child on a Diet?” Her short answer is, yes. Here’s what she means: I’m not advocating starting your eight year old in the Weight Watchers plan, packing the lunchbox with Slim-Fast shakes and enrolling your daughter in a prepared […]
Learn The Truth About Weight Loss
Many people have a variety of misconceptions when it comes to weight loss. For many in Orlando, we find that we hear a variety of old wives tales, different stories on how people lost the weight and kept it off, but generally, these do not hold true. It does not matter if you mean to […]
Lose Weight Without A Diet
When you think of summertime in Orlando two words probably instantly spring to mind:? “hot” and “humid”.? Yes, Florida exemplifies the classic characteristics of a humid subtropical climate.? The blistering heat combined with the heavy, damp air can be pretty uncomfortable for even the most heat-tolerant individuals.? For those who are overweight, the hot and […]
Work That Fat Off
Coming into the summer season, many in Orlando and everywhere else are looking into new ways to get fit and get into shape. Whether you are looking at a weight loss plan on your own or perhaps having a look at Orlando medical weight loss, there are so many options out there it can be […]