Month: May 2015

Encouraging a Lifetime of Healthy Eating

This weekend, my family and I watched Katie Couric’s new food documentary Fed Up.  It examines the obesity epidemic, focusing specifically on the impact of sugar and processed foods on childhood obesity.  The opening story actually features a family from Easley, South Carolina and discusses some of the problems with Southern cuisine. Like most of…Continue Reading Encouraging a Lifetime of Healthy Eating

Furman Fitness Center Summer Bike Rides, 5K Training, Hikes, Dodgeball, and Rollerblading

The Furman Fitness Center will be hosting a variety of activities this summer– beginner and intermediate group bike rides, 5K training programs, hikes, dodge ball, and rollerblading.  The fitness center has 5 bikes & helmets that can be used on a first requested, first reserved basis.  Informed consent forms must be completed prior to participation….Continue Reading Furman Fitness Center Summer Bike Rides, 5K Training, Hikes, Dodgeball, and Rollerblading

Summer Group Exercise Classes

The Group Exercise Program will be offering morning Boot Camp, lunchtime Body Fit, and evening Mindful- Movement based yoga classes this summer.  Click on the images below to enlarge the schedules. Hope to see you there!     CLASS DESCRIPTIONS BOOT CAMP- An energizing blend of aerobic and resistance training exercises to train your entire…Continue Reading Summer Group Exercise Classes