Hashtag: #Fitness
New Gym Opens At National Sports Centre
A new gym has opened at the National Sports Centre, with the facility situated behind the National Aquatic Centre’s changing rooms and equipped with six spin bikes, a leg press, two half racks [squat racks], dumbbells from 5lbs to 100lbs, two incline benches, two total gyms, resistance bands/tubing, gym balls, medicine balls, kettle bells and stretching... Read more of this article
Participants Walk More Than 621 Million Steps
Since the introduction of the Colonial Wellness Programme in Bermuda in January 2014, participants across the eight participating companies have walked more than 621 million steps and increased their physical activity by a fifth, including Maria Pichery of Ironshore. The Colonial Wellness Programme is offered in partnership with Virgin Pulse, part of... Read more of this article
Beat The Couch Launches With New Sponsor
Beat the Couch has launched Season 7 of their popular beginners running program with a new sponsor, Bermuda Telephone Company. In addition, two group cups have been added to the awards list – the Corporate Cup and the Family & Friends Cup. Teams of five will go head to head to compete for the trophies which will circulate in offices and homes... Read more of this article
“Attitude Determines Where You Will Go In Life”
[Written by Don Burgess] His past does not determine his future. Cervio Cox has been to prison — multiple times — but rather than letting that label define him, Mr. Cox made a decision to use his experiences as building blocks. Now a personal trainer at Seaview Ultimate Fitness Club, he lives by the M.A.D.E. Movement brand motto — Mental Attitude... Read more of this article
Argus Participants Exercised Over 20,000 Hours
The Argus Group announced the results of its first year of Get Up & Thrive., an online wellness programme that offers team and individual challenges, activity tracking and other physical and mental wellbeing activities. Introduced in March 2015, Get Up & Thrive. launched three series of eight week-long team challenges in 2015. The challenges... Read more of this article
New Pilates Instructor Joins Horizon Health
Horizon Health, a holistic gym and pilates studio, has appointed Kelley Christene Watson as a full time Pilates Instructor. “Kelley, originally from Chicago, Illinois comes to Bermuda as a extremely well versed teacher with 10 years teaching experience and a multitude of qualifications. Kelley’s role will be to teach private, semi-private... Read more of this article
Column: Reset Your Focus & Cultivate Gratitude
[Opinion column written by Jacqueline Perreault] November is the perfect time to reflect on the past year, give thanks for the present and cultivate a grateful state of mind for the upcoming year. This Wednesday, November 11th, millions of people around the world will pause to remember those who fought for their country and continue to strive for peace. Thanksgiving... Read more of this article
Video: Aerial Therapy Pole Fitness Programme
People on the island looking to stay fit now have an additional option with the launch of a Pole Fitness program at Lotus called Aerial Therapy, lead by Certified Pole Fitness Instructor Marilyn Allers. Mrs. Allers’ website lists the benefits of pole dance as including, “Boost self esteem, increase strength, tone abdominals, perk up the... Read more of this article
Column: Health Hacks That Fit A Busy Lifestyle
[Written by Jacqueline Perreault] Time scarcity – that feeling that we do not have enough time – is substantially impacting our health behavior patterns. From the food choices we make to lack of exercise, we are just getting by on the time we have, making quick decisions that do not typically optimize our well being. While it’s one thing... Read more of this article
Port Royal Launches Golf N’ Pilates Programme
Port Royal Golf Course has launched their Golf n’ Pilates programme, saying it helps to teach “students how to get better at their golf by getting better control of their body.” Port Royal Golf Pro Kim Swan said they had 21 participants for the launch of Golf n’ Pilates, and they were very pleased with that response. “A... Read more of this article
Beat The Couch Launches Season With Contest
Beat the Couch is back, launching recruitment for Season 6 with a competition for a prize package valued at $800. The lucky winner will receive a free spot on the program, a new pair of running shoes from Sportseller, a one-to-one nutrition consultation with Catherine Burns and a treatment at Ani’s Nail & Beauty Lounge after race day. Applicants... Read more of this article
Lucky Elephant Yoga Holding Grand Opening
Lucky Elephant Yoga will be hosting its grand opening celebration on the weekend of September 25-27, with a number of treats, discounts, and free classes in the plans in order to allow the public to explore the studio’s offerings. Local yoga instructor Tali Gabai-Maiato said, “We have enjoyed great success to date and a key aspect of that... Read more of this article
