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plus 1 more The “Ideal summer workout! - IndiaTimes”

2010-04-06T13:30:00.001-07:00

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Posted: 06 Apr 2010 11:28 AM PDT

Get in shape this summer with a hot new workout regime.

Summer workouts are a great way to get rid of the extra flab gained during the long months of winter. But before you step out, remember that the sun can take a toll on the body. So it's better to indulge in indoor exercises to avoid getting a heat stroke or getting dehydrated. Summer is also the best time to become a water baby and swim around in the pool for as long as you desire.

We asked Deanne Pandey, fitness expert on an ideal workout regime for the summer,"Indoor workouts like gymming, aerobics and yoga are the best options to avoid the scorching heat this summer. Swimming and water aerobics can do wonders for the body as they not only protect you from the heat, but are also great to work out the cardiovascular system", she says. Water exercises are a perfect way to get some exercise without being bothered about the scorching sun, as well as a fun and socially interactive exercising option.

Stick to a light diet. Stay away from fried foods and heavy meals. Include vegetables like broccoli, cabbage and different sorts of salads in your diet. Apart from assisting weight loss, drinking lots of water also helps you stay hydrated, say esperts. Opt for cool drinks like iced tea instead of aerated drinks.

Eat a mango a day, include carbohydrates for dinner and shell out some money on a good massage from a therapist.

Going easy on the workout schedule is advisable in the summer as one is already tired and drained out after a hard day's work, so workout schedules should be reduced to three times a week. There's no restriction on water exercises like swimming; a dip a day isn't harmful.

Sports science and nutrition expert Rujuta Diwekar says, "Trekking is the best workout ever and helps in burning fat easily. The mountains are a great summer workout location because it's usually cooler in hilly terrain. As you'll be gaining altitude, a temperature drop may also be noticed. Group exercises could also be a fun summer workout session to look at."

Workouts could get tedious for models during summers as they're constantly on the move. Model Candice Pinto says, "My workout during the summers is generally light. I restrict my cardio and weight training to 3-4 times, which I otherwise do every day. Swimming is a good option, but I prefer a dip in the early morning or late evening, as being under the hot sun may not be good for the skin."

Outdoor exercises on the beach, like a game of volleyball or just a long walk on the beach is in itself a great workout (sand provides you the extra resistance that a treadmill fails to). Walking barefoot on the sand is also beneficial for the calves. Finish your beach workout with deep breathing, meditation and stretching. So go ahead and say bye to the mundane gym routine and try something new this summer!

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Why exercise? Health trumps beauty, poll shows - Vancouver Sun

Posted: 06 Apr 2010 07:46 AM PDT

NEW YORK - If you look upon fitness addicts as shallow narcissists suffering grimly for the body beautiful, it may be time to look again.

Most dedicated exercisers view working out as their apple a day, not their path to preening perfection, a new poll shows.

Staying healthy is the reason most fit adults gave for hitting the gym, and they are doing it for the ones they love.

Even a belt-tightening economy has not led the active to skimp on their regimens, according to the survey.

"People said they exercise more for health than for anything else," said Marjorie Martin of EveryDay Health, which conducted the poll with the American Council on Fitness.

Martin said 54 percent of the 2,882 Americans who responded to the online poll said they want to stay fit for their loved ones. Only 40 percent said they work out to look good on beach.

"Some of us probably would have guessed appearance and weight control first," Martin said. "The fact that it is health was I think very reassuring,"

More than 90 percent of the people who took part in the survey by EverydayHealth, a network of health and fitness websites, were women. The average age was 44.

Over 80 percent said they exercise regularly.

"This is definitely an audience interested in health," said Martin. "Health websites skew female. But 93 percent is much higher than expected."

A surprising 79 percent said that if a magic pill existed to keep them looking trim and fit, they would still work out. Only 15 percent said they'd happily become couch potatoes.

"Most of us would have guessed otherwise," Martin said. "But exercise is a tremendous stress release. And in a tough economy people could be using it as an outlet for stress in general."

Sixty-four percent said the poor economy has not had an impact on their workouts. Just under half exercise on their own. Only 15 percent exercise at a gym only.

Only 21 percent sacrificed gym memberships.

"They did things to economize, like opt to jog indoors, but it didn't seem to stifle the level of overall activity." Martin explained.

Cardio was the most popular workout. Among those exercising at a facility, four of 10 use cardio equipment the most. At-home exercisers preferred cardio equipment and fitness videos.

"For people who enjoy exercising there is this need to sweat," said Martin. "There's something gratifying in feeling like you have really put in a workout."

Of the latest trends, kettlebells, Zumba, a Latin-music based aerobics workout, and pole dancing were among the three that people wanted to try most, although 26 percent were unaware of them.

Almost half of those that don't work out claim they can't get motivated.

"We hear anecdotally that people are discouraged because they fail," Martin said. "And the message we get is a lot of people are succeeding. If we can figure out how to motivate people and keep them going, then we can change a lot."

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plus 1 more The “Fitness can be fun, too - Regina Leader-Post”

2010-04-04T13:14:00.001-07:00

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Fitness can be fun, too - Regina Leader-Post

Posted: 01 Apr 2010 11:09 PM PDT

The dark, dirty secret is finally out -- fitness for the sake of fitness is boring. So, this winter, play your way to physical fitness.

Offerings at front-running fitness and recreation centres will include all kinds of fun and games. Watch for cardio machines with on-screen "brain-fitness" games, Wii-hab rather than tedious rehab, outdoor fitness, "boomerized" sports and themed walks to take your mind off the work.

"We have pumped billions of dollars into (the fitness for fitness's sake) message for the last 20 odd years and we really haven't increased the number of participants a great deal," Colin Milner of the International Council on Active Aging said in an interview.

Most consumers are no longer motivated by vanity, but by fun, relaxation and energy-boosting life-management, said Milner, keynote speaker at the most recent 2009 B.C. Recreation and Parks Association conference in Vancouver.

Here's what to look (or ask) for at your local fitness or recreation provider this winter:

CARDIO/BRAIN-FIT BIKES

Why bore yourself on a regular treadmill, exercise bike or elliptical machine when you could be playing an absorbing touch-screen game of mah jong, while you're at it? Technogym is releasing its cardio/games product this winter, while NeuroActive's recumbent bike will work your math, memory and hand-eye co-ordination.

STRETCHING MACHINE

Stretching machines with a gauge and timer allow you to measure progress. Their supported stretches ensure correct form and you don't have to get down to the ground to stretch -- an altogether pleasant experience.

GROUP WALKS WITH A TWIST

Boring? Not at all. Look for group walks that integrate exercise, technology, socialization and brain work. Milner's seen GPS walks in an arboretum. Why not learn the history and biology of trees, while getting exercise? Ask your local recreation centre to set up scavenger hunts.

ZEN WEIGHT ROOMS

Never mind huge stacks of clanking metal. Baby boomers are seeking the mind-body connection, so watch for workout rooms with hidden weight stacks and a tranquil, soothing atmosphere, said Eric Kristiansen of Advanced Athletics Inc. in Vancouver.

The machines are a little hard to explain. Imagine doing Tai Chi-like movements while holding onto a pulley system that smoothly moves with you, providing constant resistance regardless of where you move your arms or body.

WII ROOMS

Instead of aerobics rooms, expect Wii rooms for rehab, fitness and sports especially in seniors centres and retirement communities, Milner said.

"It's so huge it's unreal. Literally over 60 per cent of our members with facilities to serve this market said in the next two years they will be putting Nintendo Wiis into their site," Milner said.

"In 27 years I have never seen a product catch on that quick. What has made it catch on so quick? Anyone can do it, it's social and it's fun."

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Exercise Dance DVDs Take Over Market - digtriad.com

Posted: 01 Apr 2010 10:58 AM PDT

Fitness experts Jill Ross and Lindsey Emery weigh in on popular exercise dance DVDs.

If you want to get in shape this spring, consider hitting the dance floor - or at least the floor in your living room.

CALORIE CHART: How much can you burn dancing?

The latest twist in exercise DVDs: workouts that feature swing, jive, cha-cha, samba, hip-hop and other dance moves, capitalizing on the popularity of ABC's Dancing With the Stars, Fox's So You Think You Can Danceand Oxygen's Dance Your Ass Off.

"When you see people on the TV screen having fun, losing weight and toning up in all the right places, it motivates you to try the same thing in the privacy of your own living room," says Lindsey Emery, senior fitness editor at Fitness magazine.

"What people like about these workouts is you can burn a lot of calories without getting bored. They're definitely more amusing than traditional aerobics," she says.

Besides providing a good cardio workout, dance exercise DVDs also could help men and women feel more comfortable dancing at a club or an event such as a wedding, Emery says.

And there are distinct advantages to learning to dance at home rather than at the gym, she says. "You can wear whatever you want and listen to whatever music you want. You don't have to worry about someone staring at your backside while you are shaking your booty, either."

For many, these workouts are a flashback to the past and a refresher course on long-lost skills, says Jill Ross, co-owner of Collage Video (collagevideo.com) in Minneapolis.

Most people haven't taken dancing classes, especially ballroom dancing, since junior high or high school, she says. And some people enjoy learning dance moves.

Although workouts don't require a dance partner, you do need some coordination and concentration, she says. Most of the workouts are good exercise, but they're not too strenuous.

Although some of the instructors wear high heels for a more dramatic effect, Emery says, most exercisers will be better off and safer wearing a good pair of cross-trainers.

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plus 1 more The “Fitness can be fun, too - The Province”

2010-04-03T13:29:00.001-07:00

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Fitness can be fun, too - The Province

Posted: 02 Apr 2010 02:25 PM PDT

The dark, dirty secret is finally out -- fitness for the sake of fitness is boring. So, this winter, play your way to physical fitness.

Here's what to look (or ask) for at your local fitness or recreation provider this winter:

CARDIO/BRAIN-FIT BIKES

STRETCHING MACHINE

GROUP WALKS WITH A TWIST

ZEN WEIGHT ROOMS

WII ROOMS

Instead of aerobics rooms, expect Wii rooms for rehab, fitness and sports especially in seniors centres and retirement communities, Milner said.

"It's so huge it's unreal. Literally over 60 per cent of our members with facilities to serve this market said in the next two years they will be putting Nintendo Wiis into their site," Milner said.

"In 27 years I have never seen a product catch on that quick. What has made it catch on so quick? Anyone can do it, it's social and it's fun."

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Various Exercises Can Strengthen Heart - BayInsider

Posted: 02 Apr 2010 10:03 PM PDT

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The “Fitness can be fun, too - Regina Leader-Post”

2010-04-02T13:18:00.001-07:00

The “Fitness can be fun, too - Regina Leader-Post”

Fitness can be fun, too - Regina Leader-Post

Posted: 01 Apr 2010 11:09 PM PDT

The dark, dirty secret is finally out -- fitness for the sake of fitness is boring. So, this winter, play your way to physical fitness.

Here's what to look (or ask) for at your local fitness or recreation provider this winter:

CARDIO/BRAIN-FIT BIKES

STRETCHING MACHINE

GROUP WALKS WITH A TWIST

ZEN WEIGHT ROOMS

WII ROOMS

Instead of aerobics rooms, expect Wii rooms for rehab, fitness and sports especially in seniors centres and retirement communities, Milner said.

"It's so huge it's unreal. Literally over 60 per cent of our members with facilities to serve this market said in the next two years they will be putting Nintendo Wiis into their site," Milner said.

"In 27 years I have never seen a product catch on that quick. What has made it catch on so quick? Anyone can do it, it's social and it's fun."

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2010-04-01T13:17:00.001-07:00

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Do a little dance: Exercise DVDs make their moves - USA Today
Health calendar - Honolulu Advertiser

Exercise Dance DVDs Take Over Market - digtriad.com

Posted: 01 Apr 2010 10:58 AM PDT

Fitness experts Jill Ross and Lindsey Emery weigh in on popular exercise dance DVDs.

If you want to get in shape this spring, consider hitting the dance floor - or at least the floor in your living room.

CALORIE CHART: How much can you burn dancing?

"What people like about these workouts is you can burn a lot of calories without getting bored. They're definitely more amusing than traditional aerobics," she says.

Besides providing a good cardio workout, dance exercise DVDs also could help men and women feel more comfortable dancing at a club or an event such as a wedding, Emery says.

For many, these workouts are a flashback to the past and a refresher course on long-lost skills, says Jill Ross, co-owner of Collage Video (collagevideo.com) in Minneapolis.

Most people haven't taken dancing classes, especially ballroom dancing, since junior high or high school, she says. And some people enjoy learning dance moves.

Although workouts don't require a dance partner, you do need some coordination and concentration, she says. Most of the workouts are good exercise, but they're not too strenuous.

Although some of the instructors wear high heels for a more dramatic effect, Emery says, most exercisers will be better off and safer wearing a good pair of cross-trainers.

USAToday.com

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Do a little dance: Exercise DVDs make their moves - USA Today

Posted: 31 Mar 2010 04:58 PM PDT

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If you want to get in shape this spring, consider hitting the dance floor — or at least the floor in your living room.

The latest twist in exercise DVDs: workouts that feature swing, jive, cha-cha, samba, hip-hop and other dance moves, capitalizing on the popularity of ABC's Dancing With the Stars, Fox's So You Think You Can Danceand Oxygen's Dance Your Ass Off.

"What people like about these workouts is you can burn a lot of calories without getting bored. They're definitely more amusing than traditional aerobics," she says.

Besides providing a good cardio workout, dance exercise DVDs also could help men and women feel more comfortable dancing at a club or an event such as a wedding, Emery says.

For many, these workouts are a flashback to the past and a refresher course on long-lost skills, says Jill Ross, co-owner of Collage Video (collagevideo.com) in Minneapolis.

Most people haven't taken dancing classes, especially ballroom dancing, since junior high or high school, she says. And some people enjoy learning dance moves.

Although workouts don't require a dance partner, you do need some coordination and concentration, she says. Most of the workouts are good exercise, but they're not too strenuous.

Although some of the instructors wear high heels for a more dramatic effect, Emery says, most exercisers will be better off and safer wearing a good pair of cross-trainers.


Dance fitness DVDs:

	Robin Antin's Pussycat Dolls Workout ($14.98) If you shake your hips along with every music video you see, you'll like this workout, Emery says. The DVD takes you through three fun dance routines - one for the Pussycat Dolls' song Don't Cha, one for Buttons and one additional burlesque number. Antin, the creator and choreographer, breaks down each workout step-by-step so that you're comfortable with the moves before performing the entire routine.

	Dance With Lisa: 5 Day Latin Dance System ($14.95) The workouts here each feature one Latin dance style -- cha-cha, salsa, merengue, samba or rhumba. Lisa Nunziella. is an energetic and inspirational instructor. .

	Dance Your Ass Off: The Workout ($16.95) This easy-to-follow workout features disco, Latin and hip-hop techniques, Ross says. Based on the Oxygen TV show, the DVD combines non-stop movement with an anyone-can-do-it attitude.

	Dance Off the Inches: Dance It Off Ballroom ($14.95) You learn moves derived from the cha-cha, samba and jive, Ross says. It's a great way to burn calories while practicing a variety of fun and flirty steps that you can take to the dance floor.

	So You Think You Can Dance Get Fit: Cardio Funk ($16.99) You'll burn about 105 calories every 14 minutes during this easy-to-follow workout, led by former finalists on the TV show, Emery says. You also can learn disco, contemporary and hip-hop moves at three different speeds so that anyone can break a sweat without feeling silly.

	Dance Off the Inches: Sizzling Salsa ($14.95) This is a spicy Latin dance video that features motivating music and tons of variety. The tempo is quick, the moves are wide-ranging, and the energy level is high, Ross says.

	Dance With Julianne: Cardio Ballroom ($14.95) This is a solid, fat-burning workout powered by Julianne Hough's contagious energy and proven Dancing With the Stars teaching expertise, Ross says. You get three distinct dance styles: sexy cha-chas with lots of hip movements, a fast-paced jive that gets your heart rate going, and a pasodoble that focuses on strength, control and power.

	Dancing with the Stars: Dance off the pounds ($16.95) A fast-paced program that stars three dancers from the show -- Kym Johnson,. Dmitry Chaplin. and Lacey Schwimmer,. Ross says. Each instructor teaches a specific style -- swing, jive or quickstep -- with the same flair and confidence they display on TV, she says..

Other fitness DVDs:

Jill Ross and the reviewers at Collage Video recommends these:

	The Firm: Cardio Overdrive (GT Media, $14.95) This is a solid program. The aerobics and toning are fast-paced and well-choreographed, which keeps you motivated. Even the toning is constantly changing -- no static, same-move repetitions. The four cardio segments vary in impact and intensity. They range from basic marches and step-touches to slightly more challenging sports and Latin dance moves. The two sculpting sections efficiently work your upper and lower body at the same time, always moving and always different.

	Leslie Sansone Walk & Firm With Interval Training (Starz Home Entertainment, $16.95) Leslie's workouts are doable by almost anyone. This straight-forward interval program alternates short segments of aerobics and toning. The cardio sections feature usual easy-to-follow, walking-style movements. The toning intervals use the resistance band, which comes with the DVD, to intensify classic body sculptors such as squats, lunges, bicep curls and rows. The DVD features a 23-minute, seniors-oriented workout.

	Results Fitness: 10 Days to a Better Body (Anchor Bay Entertainment, $14.95) Cindy Whitmarsh leads two complementary interval workouts: one upper-body and one lower-body. The workouts are fast-paced with lots of variety and no slowing down between segments. Each interval lasts just one minute. The cardio segments feature athletic-style moves at varying intensities, including higher-impact jogs, jacks and jumps. Toning sections use body-sculpting classics such as squats, lunges, push-ups and planks. Requires two sets of dumbbells.

	Exhale: Core Fusion Pilates Plus (Acacia, $14.95) A body-toning tape, co-taught by the founders of New York's Exhale Spa (Elisabeth Halfpapp and Fred DeVito), features a fusion of Pilates, yoga and athletic-style stretches, with a strong emphasis on body control and mindful movement. There are five 10-minute segments; each works a different body part. But it's the overall feel that makes these programs unique -- low-key instruction combined with an intimate, spa-like setting, plus a personal-trainer-style focus.

*Mary Anderson, fitness director of Fitness* magazine, recommends these:**

	Crunch Latin Rhythms Fat Blasting Dance (Anchor Bay Entertainment, $14.95) Dance is a great way to burn off calories without feeling as if you're working out. The trick is to get a DVD where you're not so distracted fumbling with the steps that you put the brakes on the cardio and calorie-burning benefits. Our testers found this DVD doable and yet challenging enough to break a good sweat.

	Barry's Bootcamp: Hollywood Fat Blaster! (OptiMax Fitness, $59.95) The package includes three discs, two resistance bands and stability ball. The added resistance supplied by the included bands helps you do more with just your body weight. The stability ball also increases the intensity. Studies have shown that doing crunches on a stability ball activates more ab muscles than doing them on the floor.

	10-Minute Solution: Pilates Perfect Body (Anchor Bay Entertainment, $14.95) Because dumbbells are added to traditional Pilates moves, you'll get more strength-training for your arms than you usually would, and increase the challenge to the abdominals to help hoist the weights.

	Results Fitness: Boost Your Metabolism (Anchor Bay Entertainment, $14.95) This is a circuit routine with weights and cardio. Rather than just going from strength-training move to strength-training move as some sculpting routines do, this one includes heart-thumping moves, such as jumping jacks, in between. This more than doubles the calorie burn of just doing toning moves.

READERS: What are your favorite at-home exercises?

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Health calendar - Honolulu Advertiser

Posted: 01 Apr 2010 05:01 AM PDT

SPECIAL

RED CROSS BABYSITTING CLASSES, for ages 11 and older, including accident prevention, diapering, feeding and emergency first aid (Red Cross certification upon graduation); 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. April 3; American Red Cross, Diamond Head; fees; registration, 739-8123, 739-8132, www.hawaiiredcross.org.

"FIT FOR MOMMIES," free program for new moms, sponsored by Nā Mikimiki collaboration of Cancer Research Center of Hawai'i, National Institutes of Health and National Cancer Institute, offering information on being more active after having a baby (program is recruiting inactive moms who had gestational diabetes in a recent, difficult pregnancy — baby must be between 2 and 12 months old; $60 gift cards given; sign-up, 441-8199,

"THE FUTURE OF HEALTH ACCESS IN HAWAI'I," a forum on key health reform proposals unique to Hawai'i, including Hawai'i's uninsured population, and "the vanishing physician," sponsored by the University of Hawai'i's Richardson School of Law, Health Law Policy Center, 5:30-7 p.m. April 7, HU-Mānoa, law school, classroom 2; free, open to the public; reservations, lawevent@hawaii.edu; information, Hazel Beh, 956-6553.

19th ANNUAL HONOLULU AIDS WALK, an easy 5K walk around Kapi'olani Park, April 18, to benefit The Life Foundation. Register: 808-521-2437, www.honoluluaidswalk.org.

SUMMER STUDENT RESEARCH PROGRAM, sponsored by Hawai'i Pacific Health, accepting applications for eight-week summer program, June 21-Aug. 13, offering a limited number of college undergraduates interested in a career in medicine, a hands-on introduction to clinical research, including visits with physicians, and medical facilities and other activities; applications, 522-3469; deadline Feb. 26.

UPCOMING

"GETTING A GRIP ON ARTHRITIS," a Hawai'i Pacific Health workshop, with physicians from the Straub Bone & Joint Center, on chronic joint pain and treatment, including nonsurgical and surgical options for arthritis, chronic pain relief and increasing joint mobility, 8:30 a.m.-12 p.m. April 3, Ala Moana Hotel, Hibiscus Ballroom, free; reservations, 522-3469.

"CULTURES THAT HONOR ELDERS" one of a continuing discussion, "Aging Roundtable of Many Views," 9:30-11:30 a.m. April 7, Windward Community College, Hale Kuhina, Room 115; $9; registration, 235-7433.

ONGOING

KAPI'OLANI COMMUNITY COLLEGE CAREGIVING CLASSES, offering elder care support and education — including basic care-giving skills, bathing, dressing, walking, meals and medical needs, for family members and those in related medical fields; fees; information, 734-9108; registration, 734-9211, or www.kupunaeducation.com.

AMERICAN RED CROSS, Hawai'i chapter, seeks volunteers in the case of natural disaster to help operate shelters, provide feeding, conduct disaster assessment, deliver health and mental health service, handle logistics or provide officer work; call: 739-8147, www.hawaiiredcross.org.

AMERICAN RED CROSS monthlong classes, including classes in first aid, CPR and AED for adult, infants and children, various times/dates, American Red Cross, Diamond Head; fees; register: 739-8123, 739-8132, www.hawaiiredcross.org.

AARP DRIVER SAFETY CLASSES for those over 50, four-hour sessions, taught by trained volunteers from American Association of Retired Persons, with instruction on rules of the road, dealing with traffic congestion, effects of aging on driver skills, and accident prevention, offered various dates, Kaiser Permanente clinics; $12, AARP members, and $14 nonmembers; 432-2260.

"WELLNESS WEDNESDAYS," a monthly fair of healthy products and services, education, massage, food and entertainment, and wellness business networking; sponsored by Hawaii Wellness Directory, 5-9 p.m.; first Wednesdays monthly; The Waterfront, Aloha Tower; free/validated parking; information, 394-8438.

CASTLE MEDICAL CENTER sponsors classes for expectant and new parents, including infant CPR and safety, birth center tours, childbirth basics, breast-feeding class, Lamaze Prepared Childbirth, general newborn care and ongoing prenatal fitness classes; fees; reservations, 263-5050.

KAISER PERMANENTE offers classes and workshops at the medical center and/or various area clinics for expectant and new parents, including childbirth preparation, "stork classes," parenting, and prenatal classes; some fees; information, registration, 432-2260.

CO-DEPENDENTS ANONYMOUS, 12-step program, meetings, 6 p.m. Mondays, Unity Church, Diamond Head; Wednesdays, Palolo Hongwanji; and Fridays, Central Union Church, Room 207; information, 589-2632.

MOM'S SUPPORT GROUP, open to mothers of newborns and young infants, offering discussion, support and information on a variety of topics; babies welcome; 263-5400 or www.castlemed.org.

BREASTFEEDING INFORMATION/SUPPORT, by La Leche League of Central O'ahu, for nursing and pregnant mothers; 10 a.m. third Tuesdays monthly; Sgt. Yano Library, Schofield Barracks; free; information, 888-2321.

FIBROMYALGIA SUPPORT GROUP, focusing on the Guaifenesin protocol ; 9:15-10 a.m., newcomers' meeting; and 10-11:30 a.m. general meeting; second Saturday monthly, St. Clement's Parish Hall, Makiki; reservations, 677-8770.

COPD BREATHING HUI MEETINGS, sponsored by Hawaii COPD Coalition, conducted by experienced respiratory therapists, on cessation, exercise, nutrition, emotions, medications, relaxation, legislation travel and supplemental oxygen; 10 a.m.-noon, second Fridays monthly; Kaiser Permanente Honolulu Clinic; Conference Room 2; and 10 a.m.-noon, third Saturdays monthly, Hawai'i Kai Retirement Community, Phase 1, multipurpose room; information, 988-2439, www.hawaiicopd.org.

YOUTH SPEED AND AGILITY CLINICS, sponsored by Hawaii Sports and Fitness, for ages 6-12; 4:30-6:30 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays, Neal Blaisdell Park, Pearl City; first clinic free, others $10 each;. 478-1842.

BREATHE FREE PLAN TO STOP SMOKING, eight sessions; Castle Medical Center, Wellness Center auditorium; $120; register: 263-5400, www.castlemed.org.

"HEALTH SEMINAR," by Diana Joy Ostroff, naturopathic physician, licensed acupuncturist and doctor of traditional Chinese medicine, 6:30 p.m. Mondays, Center for Natural Healing, 5283 Kimokeo St., 'Āina Haina; free; registration: 373-9966.

SOUL SONG AND DANCE, healing practices to prevent illness, rejuvenate and prolong life; 6:30-8:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Nichiren Mission, Nu'uanu; 861-1441.

PRO INJURY CLINIC, free injury consultations/evaluations, provided by Orthopedic Associates, to youth and high school-age athletes, 9 a.m. Saturdays, Star Physical Therapy, Pearl City; appointments: 536-2261.

Aerobics/Pilates

LULULEMON ATHLETICA YOGA/FITNESS CLASSES: yoga, 8:30-9:45 a.m., Sundays, and running club, 6 p.m., Mondays and Wednesdays, meeting at the Ala Moana Center store; free; 946-7220, www.lululemon.com/honolulu/alamoanacenter.

Ecstatic Dance Jam, a "body-mind-spirit fitness" program of unfettered dancing, meditation and healing through movement;11:15 a.m.-12:45 p.m. Sundays, Kailua Movement Studio; 7-8:30 p.m. Sundays, St. Andrew's Priory; donation; 282-5151, www.ecstaticdancehawaii.com.

EGYPTIAN BELLY DANCE WITH SHADIYA; 2-3 p.m. Sundays and 7-8 p.m. Wednesdays; Studio Be; $15 for drop-ins or $50 for four classes; 429-3324, www.studiobehawaii.com.

CORE FOCUS, tribal fusion belly dance classes with Kalae Kaina, director of Shakti Dance Movement; 3:30-4:30 p.m. Sundays; Kailua Movement Studio; $15; 358-2571.

Butoh movement workshop, exercise through dance and spoken word; 6:30-8:30 p.m. Sundays; Japanese Cultural Center of Hawai'i, Kenshikan Dojo; $30 per month; 387-4861.

MUVE dance classes, a creative style of dance combing music, exercise and health, for children, adults and seniors; various times and locations; free; 955-8211, www.muve.com.

LUK TUNG KUEN, Windward chapter, low-impact exercise with emphasis on circulation, stretching, balance, 6 a.m. Mondays-Fridays, Windward Mall, upper parking deck; and 8:05 a.m., Tuesdays through Fridays, center court; 247-2349.

Luk tung kuen movement class, low-impact exercise; also, ongoing practice; 8-9 a.m. Mondays, Fridays and Saturdays, Kahala Mall center court; 8-9 a.m. Wednesdays, Hawai'i Kai Towne Center stage; free; 834-8587.

STROLLER STRIDES, workout and play for mothers and their babies in strollers; 8:45 a.m. Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, 5 p.m. Mondays, Thursdays, 9 a.m. Saturdays at Kapi'olani Park; also, 8:45 a.m. Tuesdays, Thursdays at Haha'ione Park; $15 per class (discount for multiple classes); 371-6904, www.strollerstrides.com.

StrollerFit Program, 8:50-9:50 a.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays; Windward Mall, Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Lanikai Children's Park or Ko Olina Lagoon 4; $15 per class (discount for multiple classes); 262-6960, www.strollerfit.com/kailua.

PAUL BRAGG EXERCISE CLASS; 9-10:30 a.m. Mondays-Saturdays; Fort DeRussy lawn; free; 949-0679, www.bragg.com.

ADULT FITNESS CLASS, improve posture, increase strength and flexibility; 5 p.m. Mondays; The Movement Center, Kaimukī; $10 per class; 735-8641, www.movementcenter.org.

BODY WORKS HAWAII, low-impact aerobics, Pilates, Latin and '50s music workouts, resistance training and cardio kickboxing; 6-6:45 p.m. Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays; Kūhiō Elementary School cafeteria; $1 per class; 735-5755, 377-5132.

JAZZERCISE LITE CLASSES, with low-impact dance aerobics and strength training, 4:30-5:30 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays, St. Peter's Episcopal Church (mauka of St. Andrew's Priory); $10 per class; $32 per month; one-time $25 fee; 265-4849.

JAZZERCISE CLASSES, aerobics, dance, Pilates and kickboxing; 6:30-7:30 pm. Mondays, Wednesdays, Maunawili Elementary School; also, 6-7 p.m. Tuesdays, Thursdays, Niu Valley Middle School; $10 walk-in or $40 per month; one-time $25 fee; 295-2289.

Jazzercise classes, warm-up, dance aerobics, strength training and cool-down; Mondays-Saturdays at three O'ahu locations; $10 per class or $38 per month; 455-5981, www.mjjazz.com.

Senior Safe Walk, mall-walk program for improved balance, breathing and joint protection; 7-8 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays; Kahala Mall; slight charge; registration: 284-3540.

NIA, fusion fitness combining dance, martial arts and yoga, with Renee Tillotson; 12 p.m. Wednesdays; 4 p.m. Saturdays with Sharlene Bliss; Kailua Movement Studio; $10, first class free; 864-0495.

"Hard-CORE" class, strengthen your midsection and stabilize your core, lower back and muscles used for flexibility; 5 p.m. Wednesdays; Central O'ahu Regional Park; $25 for Team Move members, $30 nonmembers; register: 226-2625, www.teammovehi.com.

BELLY DANCE CARDIO AND TECHNIQUE CLASS; 6-7 p.m. Thursdays and 1-2 p.m. Sundays; Kailua Movement Studio; $17 per class, $50 for four classes; 234-1006, www.MaliaInHawaii.com.

BELLY-DANCE CLASS, 1-2 p.m. Saturdays; Dream to Dance; $40 for four classes; 234-1006, maliainhawaii@mac.com.

Goddess Dance belly dance and yoga fitness for women, combination of belly dance, salsa and yoga with a Pilates cool-down; 5:30-7 p.m. Thursdays; Mō'ili'ili Community Center; $12 per class; 255-9839.

Lifeguard workout, swimming, running, calisthenics and stretching; 7 a.m. Saturdays; call for location; $35 for Team Move members, $40 nonmembers; registration: 226-2625, www.teammovehi.com.

Swim classes, for beginning adult and intermediate adult swimmers, as well as those who can't swim, led by J.J. Kobelansky, also offering training for water fitness and competency exams and private lessons; call each week to learn class location; bring towel or beach mat and goggles; beginners 9:30 a.m. Saturdays; intermediate 10:45-11:45 a.m. Saturdays; $10 per class; locations, 373-3839, www.jjs-swim.com.

FIT FOR A GODDESS, women-only classes using a dance pole for increased strength and flexibility; ongoing at various times and days, Kailua and Kaimukī; $15 introductory class, $150 for six-week session; complete schedule: 262-6979, www.fit4agoddesshi.com.

Stott Pilates training, mat and equipment classes; daily; Pilates Training Center, Kailua; $22 for mat classes, $30 for equipment classes with discounts for groups of five or 10 classes; registration and schedule: 261-9519, www.pilatestrainingcenterhawaii.com.

Castle Medical Center's Wellness Center offers a variety of fitness classes for $40 per month or $100 per quarter; schedule: 263-5400, www.castlemed.org.

Fitness and exercise classes; various times and days; Kapi'olani Women's Center; registration and schedule: 535-7000.

NĀ MIKIMIKI PROJECT, encouraging new moms to become more physically active over 18 months; free; schedule and locations: 441-8199, namikimiki@crch.hawaii.edu.

Yoga

CENTERING YOGA, ongoing sessions to promote flexibility, balance, strength, concentration and calm; 5:30-6:45 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, Kapi'olani Park (diamondhead side of Kalākaua Avenue tennis courts); and 5:30-6:45 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, Fort DeRussy (makai slide, near volleyball courts); information, 351-9666.

"YOGA MEETS DANCE," free-guided dance and stillness meditation; no experience needed; 6-7 p.m. Wednesdays, Kaimukī; first class, $5; location/information: 227-3449.

MORNING AND EVENING OUTDOOR BEACH YOGA OR PILATES CLASSES, Windward O'ahu; prices vary by instructor, some donation only; 722-8923, or www.kailuabeachyoga.com.

YOGA, with certified Kundalini yoga instructor Harjot Kaur; 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Sundays and 7-8:30 p.m. Tuesdays; Studio Be; $15 per class/$60 for five classes; www.studiobehawaii.com.

Yoga under the palm trees, bring a mat or towel; 5:45 p.m. Wednesdays; fronting Waikīkī Natatorium; donations accepted; 373-8833.

"Rejuvenate!," adaptive yoga for seniors, with standing, seated and optional floor exercises, intermediate yoga; 10-11 a.m.; Mondays; also, Level 1 basic yoga; 10-11 a.m.; Fridays; Pohai Nani, Kāne'ohe; $3 per class; 247-6211.

Yoga is for Every Body, class in kundalini and hatha yoga taught by Amber Ricci; 6-7:30 p.m. Tuesdays; Hawai'i Kai; $10 per class or $45 for five classes; location and registration: 255-9839.

YOGA WITH GUILHERME ALVES; 5-6 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays; Studio Be; $15; 351-4960.

Kundalini yoga, class led by Maria Steele; 8-9:30 a.m. Saturdays, Hare Rama Hare Krishna Temple, 51 Coelho St.; $10 donation; also 8:30-10 a.m. Sundays, Kapi'olani Park, diamondhead end near Poni Mō'ī Road; $8 donation; 393-5095, mariasteele@msn.com.

Yoga classes in 'Ewa Beach, morning and evening classes offered Mondays-Saturdays in ashtanga yoga, vinyasa flow, restorative yoga and yoga4kids; $15 per class with discounts available for multiple classes; complete schedule, registration and location: www.yoga4ewa.com, 689-1020.

Tai Chi/Qi gong/Eastern Martial arts

CHI-LEL QIGONG SELF-HEALING CLASSES, by breast cancer survivor Ginny Walden; various days/times, in Kāne'ohe, Kailua and Waikīkī; 259-8453; www.blueskyhealingarts.com.

SHOTOKAN KARATE, Japanese traditional karate training and self-defense, 5:15 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, Mānoa Valley District Park; $99 for three months; 371-7670.

EARLY MORNING TAI CHI CLASSES, 5:30-6:45 a.m. Mondays, Atherton YMCA; $25 a month for YMCA members, $40 a month for nonmembers; 946-0289.

Yang-style tai chi, all levels welcome; 8:45-9:45 a.m. Sundays, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Fridays; Kaimukī-Wai'alae YMCA; free; 941-9707.

Tai chi, practice with instructor Janet Jin, sponsored by Arthritis Foundation; 8:30-10 a.m. Wednesdays and Fridays; Chinatown Cultural Plaza courtyard; $2 donation requested; 596-2900.

Taiji class, experience improved balance and increased energy by practicing taiji; 5:30-6:30 p.m. Thursdays; Riverloft, 186 N. King St.; $25 per month, sponsored by East West Qigong International; registration: 941-9707.

Qi gong and meditation class, on how to improve and maintain health through the practices of qi gong and meditation; 6:45-8:15 p.m. Thursdays; Riverloft, 186 N. King St.; $25 per month, sponsored by East West Qigong International; registration: 941-9707.

Yang and chen styles of tai chi, improve health and reduce stress; 7:30-9 a.m. Fridays-Sundays and Wednesdays, and 7-8:30 p.m. Wednesdays; Ala Wai Neighborhood Park; $5 per class; 395-4693.

Qi Gong for Health, 12 sitting exercises to keep the body flexible, strengthen the immune system and promote good health; 9:30-10:30 a.m. Fridays; Qi Center, 1110 University Ave.; $40 general, free to seniors 65 and older; registration: 947-1333.

Traditional kung fu and tai chi, instruction in Chinese health practices; 8:30-11:30 a.m. Saturdays; Makiki Park, near pool entrance; $50 per month; 239-1403.

Masakatsu ki-aikido dojo, instruction for ages 5 through adult; 8:30-10 a.m. and 7:30-9 p.m. Saturdays; 1007 Waimanu St., second floor; monthly fees are $15 children, $25 adults with discounts available for families; 487-6080.

Meditation

MEDITATION FOR STRESS RELIEF, 9-11 a.m. Sundays, with individual meditation instruction, open meditation, dharma talks; and INTRODUCTION TO MEDITATION, guided instruction, question-and-answer period, 6:30-8 p.m. Tuesdays, Kailua Shambhala Meditation Center, Aikahi Shopping Center; free; open to public; 342-6298; www.kailua.shambhala.org.

"Who Am I?" guidance in mindfulness meditation in three-hour sessions with access to the center throughout the month; available 10 a.m.-12 a.m. daily; Hawaii Maum Meditation Center, 1542-C Ke'eaumoku St.; $150 per month; reservation for initial visit: 533-2875, 255-6036, www.maum.org/eng.

Meditation for beginners; 9-11 a.m. Sundays; Kailua Shambhala Meditation Center, Suite 205; also, 6:30-8 p.m. Tuesdays; free; 342-6298, www.ksbcenter.org.

Meditation and yoga, classes for stress reduction and life enhancement; 6-7:30 p.m. Wednesdays; Mānoa; free; registration and location: 393-6342.

GURDJIEFF STUDIES OF HAWAI'I, meetings offering the potential of a conscious awakening to one's individual possibilities; 6-7 p.m. Thursdays; Unity Church Diamond Head; introductory meeting free; 721-2862, pacimage@maui.net.

Mindfulness meditation, develop inner peace and reduce stress through insight meditation; 4-6 p.m. Saturdays; Broken Ridge Korean (Buddhist) Temple, Pālolo Valley; free; 395-7749.

Services

"KISSING 'CANCERETTES' GOODBYE," volunteer coaches from The Clean Air Team present auto-suggestion and various mental methods of overcoming a nicotine addiction or other habits, 7-9 p.m. first Thursday of each month, Liliha Public Library; free. 948-3299.

"MĀLAMA SENIORS IN WAIKĪKĪ," a Waikīkī Community Center outreach and social worker service program, open to those 60 and older (and families with caregivers), offering counseling, case management services, caregiver support and respite, help with state and Medicare payments, and links to community resources for personal care, transportation and housekeeping; 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Mondays-Fridays; 923-1802.

LIVE HEALTHY ... WORK WELL, project by Center on Disability Studies, UH-Mānoa, is accepting participants for a research study for people with diabetes. If you have been diagnosed with diabetes or pre-diabetes, ages 18-62, live on O'ahu and work a minimum of 10 hours per week, you may qualify to participate; participants receive compensation and paid project-related medical expenses; 956-5096, workwell@hawaii.edu, www.livehealthyworkwell.org.

NICOTINE ANONYMOUS, 12-step meeting to help stop and stay off of nicotine; 5-6 p.m. Mondays, Kawaiaha'o Church, and 10-11 a.m. Thursdays, Kapi'olani Park (picnic table, tennis court side of aquarium); free; 457-0213, 783-4766.

GRIEFSHARE, support group for people who have lost someone through death, sponsored by First Presbyterian Church of Honolulu; 6:30-8:30 p.m. Mondays; Ko'olau Golf Course; $10 for workbook; 226-7511, 531-1111.

HAWAI'I PET BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP MEETING; 7-8 p.m. first Monday of each month; Olomana, Kailua; free; 262-6598.

STROKE SUPPORT GROUP MEETING; 10-11:30 a.m. first Tuesday of every month; Rehabilitation Hospital of the Pacific; free; 531-3511, www.rehabhospital.org.

BRAIN INJURY EDUCATIONAL MEETINGS, 7-9 p.m., third Wednesday monthly, Rehabilitation Hospital of the Pacific, first floor WO 4 conference room; 454-0699 or www.rehabhospital.org.

POST-POLIO SUPPORT GROUP, 10 a.m.-12 p.m., second Saturdays, during January, April, July and October; Rehabilitation Hospital of the Pacific, first floor WO 2 conference room; 531-3511 www.rehabhospital.org.

"Doctor Health," radio show hosted by David Snow with guests discussing health topics and listener call-in; 9 a.m. Wednesdays; 690 AM KHNR; call-in number is 296-5476 during the broadcast.

BRAIN INJURY SUPPORT GROUP MEETING, for people who have sustained a brain injury; 7-8:30 p.m. second Wednesday of every month; Rehabilitation Hospital of the Pacific; free; 956-0867, www.rehabhospital.org.

SPINAL CORD INJURY SUPPORT GROUP MEETING; 2-3 p.m. first Thursday of every month; Rehabilitation Hospital of the Pacific; free; 531-3511, www.rehabhospital.org.

DIVORCECARE, program for anyone going through the pain, disappointment, challenge and anger of divorce; 6:30-8:30 p.m. Thursdays; First Presbyterian Church of Honolulu at Ko'olau Golf Course; $10 registration and workbook fee; 254-3136.

"MENDED HEARTS," support group meeting for open-heart patients, caregivers, family and general public; 1-3 p.m. third Saturday of every month; Rehabilitation Hospital of the Pacific; free; 456-4871.

"Smiles for Life," Dr. Wilfred Miyasaki offers teeth-whitening services at a reduced price with 100 percent of the proceeds donated to Parents and Children Together; 533-0000.

Wheelchairs for seniors and disabled, Senior Wheels USA makes power wheelchairs available to seniors and the permanently disabled at no cost if they qualify; guidelines and information: 800-246-6010.

Mammograms for uninsured and underinsured women, qualified women, ages 40-49, may call for free breast cancer screening and health education; Mondays-Fridays, Hawaii Medical Center East in Liliha and Hawaii Medical Center West, 'Ewa Beach; free; 547-6798, 547-6889.

EyeCare America Seniors Eye Care Program, the Hawai'i Ophthalmological Society encourages those 65 and older to check their eligibility for free eye exams from volunteer doctors; call for eligibility: 800-222-3937.

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SPECIAL

JUGGLING DIETS, meet with a registered dietition to sort out your nutritional ad medical priorities; 10:30-11:30 a.m. March 25; Kahala Nui Senior Living, Diamond Head Room; 539-3415.

MEET MARK UNDERWOOD, co-founder of Quincy Bioscience and the inventor of Prevagen; 10 a.m.-1 p.m. March 26; Vim N Vigor, Ala Moana Center; reservations, 955-3600.

"HOW DO WE SENIORS APPEAR TO OTHERS?," presentation of alternative views on aging, and contributing factors of nutrition, tai chi and exercise, 9:30-11:30 a.m. March 31, Windward Community College, Hale Kuhina, Room 115; $9 ($30 for series of four workshops); 235-7433.

"PREVENT THE SPREAD OF INFECTIONS I THE HOME," workshop; 3-5 p.m. March 31; Attention Plus Care, 1580 Makaloa Street, Suite 1060; 440-9372.

UPCOMING

19th ANNUAL HONOLULU AIDS WALK, an easy 5K walk around Kapi'olani Park, April 18, to benefit The Life Foundation. Register: 808-521-2437, www.honoluluaidswalk.org.

ONGOING

CO-DEPENDENTS ANONYMOUS, 12-step program, meetings, 6 p.m. Mondays, Unity Church, Diamond Head; Wednesdays, Palolo Hongwanji; and Fridays, Central Union Church, Room 207; information, 589-2632.

MOM'S SUPPORT GROUP, open to mothers of newborns and young infants, offering discussion, support and information on a variety of topics; babies welcome; 263-5400 or www.castlemed.org.

BREATHE FREE PLAN TO STOP SMOKING, eight sessions; Castle Medical Center, Wellness Center auditorium; $120; register: 263-5400, www.castlemed.org.

SOUL SONG AND DANCE, healing practices to prevent illness, rejuvenate and prolong life; 6:30-8:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Nichiren Mission, Nu'uanu; 861-1441.

Aerobics/Pilates

EGYPTIAN BELLY DANCE WITH SHADIYA; 2-3 p.m. Sundays and 7-8 p.m. Wednesdays; Studio Be; $15 for drop-ins or $50 for four classes; 429-3324, www.studiobehawaii.com.

CORE FOCUS, tribal fusion belly dance classes with Kalae Kaina, director of Shakti Dance Movement; 3:30-4:30 p.m. Sundays; Kailua Movement Studio; $15; 358-2571.

Butoh movement workshop, exercise through dance and spoken word; 6:30-8:30 p.m. Sundays; Japanese Cultural Center of Hawai'i, Kenshikan Dojo; $30 per month; 387-4861.

MUVE dance classes, a creative style of dance combing music, exercise and health, for children, adults and seniors; various times and locations; free; 955-8211, www.muve.com.

PAUL BRAGG EXERCISE CLASS; 9-10:30 a.m. Mondays-Saturdays; Fort DeRussy lawn; free; 949-0679, www.bragg.com.

ADULT FITNESS CLASS, improve posture, increase strength and flexibility; 5 p.m. Mondays; The Movement Center, Kaimukī; $10 per class; 735-8641, http://movementcenter.org.