Hashtag: #Fitness
Health Dept Offers Free Exercise Classes
The Department of Health’s ‘Fitness in the Park’ programme starts on Monday, 4 March. The Department has partnered with local gyms to promote the important role that physical activity and healthy eating play in achieving a healthy lifestyle. The public is invited to participate in this series of free weekly lunch time exercise classes Monday through... Read more of this article
Aries Sports Center Open House On Saturday
Aries Sports Center will be hosting an Open House this Saturday [Dec 15] in its 5,000 sq ft multi-purpose fitness center in the City of Hamilton. A spokesperson said, “The event has been designed to offer the public an opportunity to experience alternative ways to achieve their health and fitness goals by taking part in classes based around general... Read more of this article
‘Bermy Throw Down’ Competition Results
On Saturday, December 1, Bermuda Red Cross and Life Thyme Crossfit partnered to put on a team competition called ‘Bermy Throw Down’ at the Life Thyme gym on Dundonald Street. A spokesperson said, “There were eight teams of four persons from a variety of different gyms. They competed in three events, with the last event being the finale... Read more of this article
NSC Offering Pre-Christmas Get Fit Specials
People are being offered a pre-Christmas chance to get fit with special offers on membership at the National Sports Centre. “People always make New Year’s resolutions to get fit, but we are offering them the chance to get into shape for Christmas as well as next year,” said Amy Fox, the NSC’s Aquatics and Fitness Manager. “We have some excellent... Read more of this article
Official Opening Of Outdoor Fitness Equipment
Earlier today [Nov 14], the Minister of Health Kim Wilson officially opened the Mullet Bay Park outdoor fitness equipment in St George’s A Government spokesperson said, “In July 2017, the Department of Health launched the Bermuda 50 Million Steps Challenge. It was an opportunity for residents to improve their health while having fun at the... Read more of this article
Photos: FYG Bermuda Strongman Competition
The third annual Bermuda Strongman Competition was held on Saturday afternoon [Nov 3] on the upper level of the Bull’s Head parking lot in Hamilton, with participants showcasing their strength and determination while tackling five events over the course of the competition. Corinne Pelletier was the female student winner with the Rotary Exchange... Read more of this article
Column: Yoga Can Help Runners Improve
[Written by Robin Holder] Runners can improve their performance on and off the road by incorporating yoga into their fitness routine Yoga is perhaps the best cross training method to prevent injuries, gain strength and optimize breathing. Yoga can make you a better runner. The repetitive nature of running and the overuse of some muscle groups while... Read more of this article
Video & Results: FYG Strongman Competition
[Updated] Find Your Grind [FYG] held their third annual Strongman Competition on Saturday afternoon [Nov 3] at the Bulls Head parking lot in Hamilton. We will have additional information and a photo gallery later on, and in the meantime the live video replay is below. The 14-minute live video replay is below: Update: The results are below Female Student... Read more of this article
FYG To Host Strongman Competition On Nov 3
Find Your Grind [FYG] is getting set to host their 3rd annual Strongman Competition on Saturday, November 3 from 12.00pm to 4.00pm at Bulls Head parking lot. In an online post, Strongman BDA said, “Be sure to come out be in awe of the stretch of our local Athletes. Men, Women and some of our local high school students will be showcasing their sheer... Read more of this article
Photos: Zumbathon Fundraiser Supports BCHC
A Zumbathon event to raise funds for the Bermuda Cancer and Health Centre [BCHC] was held on Saturday [Oct 20] at Café 4 at Windsor Mall, with international presenter and Education Specialist Irena Meletiou attending. A spokesperson previously said, “This event will be special as this is the first time that a Zumba Education Specialist comes to Bermuda.... Read more of this article
Photos: Zumba Masterclass Supports Charity
A Zumba Masterclass held on Saturday [Aug 18] at Horseshoe Bay Rum Bum Beach Bar, with people getting fit while assisting a good cause, as the funds raised served to benefit Keep Bermuda Beautiful [KBB]. A spokesperson said, “This Zumba Masterclass was epic! Thank you to everyone who came to participate to this great cause. Thank you to our sponsors:... Read more of this article
Sports Centre Urges People To Obey Rules
People using the National Sports Centre are being urged to obey the rules to help stop the facilities being damaged – or even people being injured. Staff said say they consistently see problems, from sprinkler systems being moved, to people taking dogs into the area and even trucks being driven over the field. “We don’t want to stop people... Read more of this article
