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Fit at 50 can mean fit at 60, 70, and 80 with changes
At 45, DeEtte Sauer was a dead woman walking. She was obese, her heart disease so serious a doctor warned her to expect "an event at any time." She got busy, slowly shedding the weight through sensible eating and exercise. Experts indicate that pilates and yoga are great ways to stay strong and flexible beyond 50 because both can be easily modified. Full article.
Brain Fitness programs increase in popularity
There's another kind of fitness revolution going on, and this one involves your brain! Brain training market products hit $265 million in 2008, a 160 percent increase from 2005, the latest year available, and customers represent older and younger adults. Full Article.
Miles Perret Cancer Services Triathlon
Submitted by dshone on Tue, 06/15/2010 - 12:48pmSwim 200 yards, bike 8 miles and run 2 miles.
August 14, 2010
Bourgeois Hall, UL Aquatic Center
For online registration and course map, go to www.milesperretcenter.org
Date:
Sat, 08/14/2010 - 8:00am - 12:00pm
Where:
University of Louisiana at Lafayette
Bourgeois Hall Aquatic Center
Locations:
Miles Perret Cancer Services
2130 Kalist Saloom Rd
Lafayette, LA 70508United States
Phone:
337.984.1920
30° 9' 55.7784" N, 92° 2' 23.856" W
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Location
Miles Perret Cancer Services
2130 Kalist Saloom Rd
Lafayette, LA 70508
Phone:
337.984.1920
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Independence Run 4Miler 2010
Submitted by dshone on Fri, 06/04/2010 - 2:03pm
Lake Charles Civic Center
900 Lakeshore Drive
Date:
Sat, 07/03/2010 - 7:30am - 9:30am
Where:
Lake Charles Civic Center
900 Lakeshore Drive
Locations:
Lake Charles Civic Center
900 Lakeshore Drie
Lake Charles, LA 70601United States
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Location
Lake Charles Civic Center
900 Lakeshore Drie
Lake Charles, LA 70601See map: Google Maps
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Weight Watchers 5K Mall Walk
Submitted by dshone on Thu, 05/20/2010 - 3:15pmSaturday, June 5 @ 7:00am inside the Alexandria Mall @ the Food Court.
Current members of Weight Watchers and Non-members can sign up by emailing: walknmall@gmail.com
Date:
Sat, 06/05/2010 - 7:00am - 9:00am
Where:
Inside the Food Court in the Alexandria Mall
Locations:
Alexandria Mall
Masonice Drive
Alexandria, LA 71301United States
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Location
Alexandria Mall
Masonice Drive
Alexandria, LA 71301See map: Google Maps
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Indian Creek Triathlon & Kids Triathlon
Submitted by dshone on Wed, 05/19/2010 - 9:23am
The 2010 Indian Creek Triathlon-- 1/2 mile swim, 20 mile bike ride and 5K run
Regular triathlon will begin @ 7am on Sunday, June 12, 2010
Kids Triathlon will begin @ 9am on the same day.
Registration packet pick-up will be held Saturday, June 12, between 1:00-5:00 pm at Red River Cyclery located at 3920 Jackson Street, Alexandria, LA. 318.473.4256. For additional information visit: www.rrcbicycles.com or www.cenlafitness.com
Date:
Sun, 06/13/2010 - 7:00am - 12:00pm
Where:
Indian Creek Recreational Park
Woodworth, LA
Locations:
Indian Creek Recreational Area
100 Camp Ground Road
Woodworth , LA 71485United States
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Indian Creek Recreational Area
100 Camp Ground Road
Woodworth , LA 71485See map: Google Maps
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Slimming Down Employees to Cut Costs
State and federal health-care reforms require employers to cover a greater share of their staff, which means companies are on the hook for higher payments to insurers. Companies are signing employees up for memberships on Web sites that provide information about nutrition and fitness, conducting health screenings and tracking staffers' workouts. The goal: to make employees fitter and reduce health-care expenses. Full Article.
Live Your Life Well Walk for Wellness
Submitted by dshone on Thu, 04/29/2010 - 11:22amThis is a one mile walk and health fair. This walk will take place simultaneously in seven cities across the state of Louisiana.
Where: Downtown AmphitheaterMurray Street @ Red River Levee
$15 per person
Phone: 504.319.0270
Date:
Sat, 05/01/2010 - 8:00am - 12:00pm
Where:
Downtown Amphitheater - Murray St. @ Red River Levee
Locations:
Murray St.
Alexandria, LA 71301United States
Phone:
504.319.0270
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Location
Murray St.
Alexandria, LA 71301
Phone:
504.319.0270
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We Walk Fitness
Submitted by dshone on Tue, 03/30/2010 - 10:33amSponsored by We Walk Fitness. A program that takes the hard work out of exercising. First Saturday of every month.
$25 registration
Contact Jolynn Shaw @ 308.7122 or
www.wewalkfitness.websiteworks.com
Date:
Repeats every 4 weeks on the 5 of June on the Saturday until Sat Jun 05 2010 .
Sat, 04/03/2010 - 9:00am Where:
A.S.H. Stadium
Locations:
Alexandria Senior High Stadium
800 Ola Lane
Alexandria, LA 71303United States
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Location
Alexandria Senior High Stadium
800 Ola Lane
Alexandria, LA 71303See map: Google Maps
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