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Make time for walking
There have been myriad stories about the need for children to become more active. But despite all the talk, this year's Active Healthy Kids Canada (AHKC) Report Card found that there has been no improvement observed in the physical activity levels of children and youth (five to 17 year olds). A mere five per cent meet the Canadian Physical Activity Guidelines.
Encourage outdoor play
THERE have been myriad stories about the need for children to become more active.
Special Olympians benefit from torch run
Adorned in ocean blue T-shirts, a collection of joggers basked under a late spring sun as they collectively pounded the pavement through Pitt Meadows and Maple Ridge.
Marathon countdown event June 21 at Central City
Organizers of Surrey International Marathon will officially kick off the 16-week countdown to the second annual event with a free, family event at Central City Plaza Friday, June 21.
'Successful aging' focus of forum
"Successful aging: An Owner's Manual" is the topic of a CARP gathering at White Rock Community Centre this coming Thursday, June 13.
Flying start
ASHLEY Wiles feels strongly that every girl should have the opportunity to feel good about herself.
'Zumbathon' for school campers
An inner-city school in Surrey is hoping to appeal to people's love of dance and fitness in order to send its Grade 7 students to camp.
Why we hike
I started hiking with the hikers (from the West Vancouver Seniors Activity Centre) about six years ago.
South Delta runners leading by example
Nancy Coles, Diane Kaltenegger and Nancy Friesen sure know how to lead by example.
Mountain Madness
Writer and runner Christopher McDougall once penned the phrase: The reason we race isn't so much to beat each other, but to be with each other.
SOBC lifters raising bar high
A trio of dedicated Langley athletes are getting ready to do some heavy lifting at the Langley Events Centre when the BC Special Olympics Summer Games come to the community in mid-July.
Bruchet strikes 1,500m gold for UBC at NAIAs
South Surrey middle distance runner Luc Bruchet enjoyed an outstanding final day for the UBC Thunderbirds at the NAIA Outdoor Track and Field Championships in Marion, Ind. Saturday.
Health notes - May 26, 2013
The Art of Healthy Living: A series of workshops with Vancouver's top health and wellness professionals will run until June 23 in West Vancouver at the Ferry Building Gallery, 1414 Argyle Ave., Ambleside Youth Centre in Ambleside Park and Lawson Creek Studio, 1756 Argyle Ave. Info: ferrybuildinggallery.com. Registration: 604-925-7270.
Hanging out at the gym
Have you noticed more exercisers just "hanging around" the gym lately? They might have been utilizing one of the great fitness innovations of the past ten years: TRX cables!
Relay for Life moves indoors Saturday
The inaugural Surrey/Guildford Relay for Life event will be held indoors at Guildford rec centre this weekend.
Centre of change
WHEN Heather McLeod's favourite local yoga studio closed unexpectedly, she was compelled to action.
Run for Water - a global cause
More than 4,000 people are expected to take part in the Envision Financial Run for Water in Abbotsford on May 26, including a number of elite distance runners.
Got 15-25 inches to lose over the next few weeks?
A remarkable weight and inch loss program that provides significant results in just a few weeks.
Healthy heroes crowned at NV spring event
THE Move More on the Shore program, Table Matters food security network, and two individuals - Heera Chung and Eun-gyung Lim - were recipients of 2013 Healthy Community Hero Awards, presented by representatives of the Active North Shore Network at Saturday's Lonsdale Spring Celebration.
