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Doing Paddle Yoga Is A Balancing Act
When Leah Vernon found out she was moving from California to Hawaii last February, she decided to look for new things to do and found a picture of a girl doing a headstand on a paddleboard. She wanted...
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Fun, Free Fitness Classes For Girls
In an effort to help young girls stay fit and active, Ivivva Honolulu offers free yoga and fitness classes every Sunday at 11:15 a.m. “Our mission is to encourage girls to move and lead healthy...
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Stepping Up To The Bar For Fitness
The Bar Method opened its first Hawaii studio this month at 2758 S. King St. in Moiliili, offering unique one-hour targeted body-sculpting workouts. “It’s a bar-base (think ballet bar) exercise that...
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The Unstoppable Sweep Inventor
Mike FowlerPHOTO COURTESY MIKE FOWLER Mike Fowler started taking jiu jitsu in August 2001 and by 2005 had his black belt. Originally from Virginia Beach, Fowler moved to Hawaii in 2010 and is the...
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The Benefits Of Dynamic Stretching
Dr. Spencer Chang works with Sam Esperanza on dynamic stretching PHOTO COURTESY HAWAII PACIFIC HEALTH To help runners prepare for the 38th annual Hawaii Pacific Health Women’s 10K March 1, Hawaii...
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A Model For Diversity In The Industry
Last October, MidWeek featured 29-year-old model Shaholly Ayers on our cover. This week, I’m happy to share an update to her story. Last Wednesday, she flew to Italy to model for designer Antonio Urzi...
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One night last week, my 7-year-old son woke up six times to use the restroom. He went again before we headed out the door, and then desperately needed to go during the car ride to school. At first I...
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Getting HIGHX With Gabrielle Reece
Gabrielle Reece leads a HIGHX/24 Hour Fitness master class in Hermosa Beach, Calif., earlier this monthPHOTO COURTESY OF 24 HOUR FITNESS After living on Maui for about 13 years, Gabrielle Reece moved...
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A Dedication To Kids And Coaching
George NuekuPHOTO COURTESY NUEKU FAMILY Last month, the Hawaii Kai community lost one of its most dedicated volunteers in youth sports. George Nueku, who served as a coach for 35 years in the Hawaii...
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Getting A Jump On Landing Safely
At a certain age, your body reaches its maximum height, but for tunately, especially for athletes, there are ways to increase your vertical jump. “You can do basic exercises, such as squats, deadlifts...
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It Takes A Village To Opt For Bicycles
Ward Village vice president of development Race Randle, director of community and retail marketing Katie Kaanapu, marketing and events coordinator Sara Neubauer and director of site development Tony...
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Tips To Ride Safely On Bike To Work Day
In celebration of National Bike Month, Hawaii Bicycling League (HBL) has planned a variety of events to encourage people to get around on two wheels. Next on the calendar is Bike to Work Day May 15....
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Go Take A Hike! But Do It Safely
It’s no secret that one of the best ways to enjoy some of the most breathtaking views of Hawaii is by hiking. It’s an activity that appears to have grown in popularity in recent years. “We’ve seen a...
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Septuagenarian Biker Having A Blast
At age 76, Raquel Asinas bought her first bike, a tricycle, last November — and it has changed her life. “I’m more active, more alert and I feel stronger,” she explains. “And look at my arms. At my...
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Taking Climbing To A Higher Level
Kahealani Alapai at Volcanic Climbing & Fitness in Honolulu NATHALIE WALKER PHOTOS Climbing professional Justin Ridgely has partnered with business executive Marshall Wells to open Volcanic...
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