Articles
Cultivating A Dedicated Group-Fitness Team
The heart and soul of any fitness center is its group-exercise program. Nearly 40 percent of members will participate in these classes at some point, and the American College of Sports Medicine designated group fitness within the top-three trends of 2020 (Thompson, 2019).
Fitness Trails
In a report titled Global Strategy on Diet, Physical Activity, and Health, the World Health Organization recommends that adults ages 18 to 64 should experience around 150 minutes of moderate-intensity
Igniting A Fitness Frenzy
In 2016, Virginia Beach, Va., reaffirmed its strength in parks and recreation by revealing a new reason to visit the city and enjoy the oceanfront—the Hillier Ignite Fitness Park. Local businessman Luke Hillier
The Quest For Physical Fitness
In the not-so-distant past, a visit to one of the many sites owned and managed by municipal parks and recreation departments would have been considered “going to the playground.”
A Paradigm Shift
The Wall Street Journal (July 11, 2017) featured an article titled “The Rise of the Free 5K” that discussed Parkrun, a grassroots program developed and delivered by non-parks and rec staff.
Finding Fitness Flexibility After 50
In a few short years, the number of group fitness classes held at the Elsie Stuhr Center in Beaverton, Ore, has doubled. It all began in 2005 after implementing the Senior Fitness Test (SFT) by Roberta Rikli and C. Jessie Jones in order to establish a baseline for interested participants.
Back To Basics
Take a moment to ask co-workers, friends, or family members if they have ever experienced lower back pain. Their answers will amaze you. As a fitness and yoga specialist, I find it alarming to discover how many people suffer from this malady.
People, Partnerships, And Approaches
With 23 recreation centers throughout the city, it's no wonder the Cincinnati Recreation Commission (CRC) can offer a bevy of advice on how to improve a fitness program.
The Art Of Exercise
While most parks are designed to meet the needs of young children, the developers of Chattanooga's Main Terrain collaborated with fitness enthusiasts to create a space that would inspire adults to eng