Fitness
Health resources
Providence Regional Cancer Partnership: 1717 13th St., Everett. Call 425-297-5500 or see www.cancerpartnership.org for more information: Click on "Support Services," then, on the right side of the page, click on "Classes" or "Support...
Date: 05/29/2012 | Life
Eating well, exercising saves retirement nest egg
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. -- Ruth H. Clark of Pompano Beach, Fla., is a 95-year-old aerobic wonder, working out seven days a week.But Clark is not just flexing her muscles, she's protecting her retirement nest egg by staying healthy.
Date: 05/27/2012 | Business
Outdoors Resources
EventsBIKES rides: Various starting locations; Membership and ride info at www.bikesclub.org.Everett Mountaineers: Meetings at 7 p.m. first Wednesday of the month, Snohomish County East Administration Building, 3000 Rockefeller Ave., Everett. www.everettmountaineers.org.
Date: 05/26/2012 | Life
Health Resources
Providence Regional Cancer Partnership: 1717 13th St., Everett. Call 425-297-5500 or see www.cancerpartnership.org for more information: Click on “Support Services,” then, on the right side of the page, click on “Classes” or “Support...
Date: 05/22/2012 | Life
Outdoor resources
EventsBIKES rides: Various starting locations; Membership and ride info at www.bikesclub.org.Everett Mountaineers: Meetings at 7 p.m. first Wednesday of the month, Snohomish County East Administration Building, 3000 Rockefeller Ave., Everett. www.everettmountaineers.org.
Date: 05/19/2012 | Life
Health Resources
Providence Regional Cancer Partnership: 1717 13th St., Everett. Call 425-297-5500 or see www.cancerpartnership.org for more information: Click on "Support Services," then, on the right side of the page, click on "Classes" or "Support Groups."
Date: 05/15/2012 | Life
Kids can get a jump on fitness at museum
Free Friday Night Live at Imagine Children's Museum is coming up Friday, and this month it's a night of fitness with The Everett Clinic and Leading Edge Gymnastics.
Date: 05/14/2012 | Life
Yoga ideal activity for tweens
Question: Your tween daughter is begging to take a weekly yoga class with her friends. Should you steer her toward a sport instead?
Date: 05/14/2012 | Life
Survey: Video games can boost workout
ORLANDO, Fla. -- Often derided for contributing to the obesity epidemic, video games may actually be part of the solution, particularly if they promote exercise, according to a survey released Thursday.
Date: 05/13/2012 | Business
Outdoors resources
EventsBIKES rides: Various starting locations; Membership and ride info at www.bikesclub.org.Everett Mountaineers: Meetings at 7 p.m. first Wednesday of the month, Snohomish County East Administration Building, 3000 Rockefeller Ave., Everett. www.everettmountaineers.org.
Date: 05/12/2012 | Life
Next stop: 38-inch waist
A Lynnwood man trims down through eating right, exercise
Date: 05/11/2012 | Local News
Join Bomber at fitness expo
Event shows kids the path to healthy fun
Date: 05/11/2012 | Entertainment
Outdoors resources
EventsBIKES rides: Various starting locations; Membership and ride info at www.bikesclub.org.Everett Mountaineers: Meetings at 7 p.m. first Wednesday of the month, Snohomish County East Administration Building, 3000 Rockefeller Ave., Everett. www.everettmountaineers.org.
Date: 05/05/2012 | Life
Health Resources
Providence Regional Cancer Partnership: 1717 13th St., Everett. Call 425-297-5500 or see www.cancerpartnership.org for more information: Click on "Support Services," then, on the right side of the page, click on "Classes" or "Support Groups."
Date: 05/01/2012 | Life
Shake, rattle and goo: Take your baby dancing
Toddlers, waddlers and wee creepers can exercise those rhythmic little legs in the Everett Parks Department's dance, music and movement classes.Instructor Laura Harris teaches the dance classes designed to develop the tots' motor skills and coordination and promote parent-child bonding.
Date: 04/30/2012 | Life
Outdoors resources
EventsBIKES rides: Various starting locations; Membership and ride info at www.bikesclub.org.Everett Mountaineers: Meetings at 7 p.m. first Wednesday of the month, Snohomish County East Administration Building, 3000 Rockefeller Ave., Everett. www.everettmountaineers.org.
Date: 04/28/2012 | Life
Health Resources
Providence Regional Cancer Partnership: 1717 13th St., Everett. Call 425-297-5500 or see www.cancerpartnership.org for more information: Click on “Support Services,” then, on the right side of the page, click on “Classes” or “Support Groups.”
Date: 04/24/2012 | Life
Outdoor Resources
EventsBIKES rides: Various starting locations; Membership and ride info at www.bikesclub.org.
Date: 04/21/2012 | Life
Health Resources
Providence Regional Cancer Partnership: 1717 13th St., Everett. Call 425-297-5500 or see www.cancerpartnership.org for more information: Click on "Support Services," then, on the right side of the page, click on "Classes" or "Support Groups."
Date: 04/17/2012 | Life
From couch potato to 5K runner in 12 weeks
KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- Birthdays are motivators. Last March, Tere Gathright was staring at 32. She had an unkind thought about herself."I'm overweight and bored," the thought went. "I need a hobby. What better birthday present than to do something for me?"
Date: 04/17/2012 | Life
Outdoors resources
EventsBIKES rides: Various starting locations; Membership and ride info at www.bikesclub.org.Everett Mountaineers: Meetings at 7 p.m. first Wednesday of the month, Snohomish County East Administration Building, 3000 Rockefeller Ave., Everett. www.everettmountaineers.org.
Date: 04/14/2012 | Life
Health Resources
Providence Regional Cancer Partnership: 1717 13th St., Everett. Call 425-297-5500 or see www.cancerpartnership.org for more information: Click on “Support Services,” then, on the right side of the page, click on “Classes” or “Support Groups.”
Date: 04/10/2012 | Life
Outdoors Resources
EventsBIKES rides: Various starting locations; Membership and ride info at www.bikesclub.org.Everett Mountaineers: Meetings at 7 p.m. first Wednesday of the month, Snohomish County East Administration Building, 3000 Rockefeller Ave., Everett. www.everettmountaineers.org.
Date: 04/07/2012 | Life
What's up at Tulip Fest
Blooms predicted, plus other fun for this weekend
Date: 04/05/2012 | Entertainment
Health Resources
Providence Regional Cancer Partnership: 1717 13th St., Everett. Call 425-297-5500 or see www.cancerpartnership.org for more information: Click on “Support Services,” then, on the right side of the page, click on “Classes” or “Support Groups.”
Date: 04/03/2012 | Life
Outdoors Resources
EventsBIKES rides: Various starting locations; Membership and ride info at www.bikesclub.org.Everett Mountaineers: Meetings at 7 p.m. first Wednesday of the month, Snohomish County East Administration Building, 3000 Rockefeller Ave., Everett. www.everettmountaineers.org.
Date: 03/31/2012 | Life
The vitamin D debate and 8 other health tidbits
Should we all be getting more vitamin D (aka the sunshine vitamin), or is it the latest nutrient not to live up to a swell of fanfare? The answer is being vigorously debated by health experts.
Date: 03/29/2012 | Home and Garden
Health Resources
Providence Regional Cancer Partnership: 1717 13th St., Everett. Call 425-297-5500 or see www.cancerpartnership.org for more information: Click on "Support Services," then, on the right side of the page, click on "Classes" or "Support Groups."
Date: 03/27/2012 | Life
Free classes will teach kids about fitness, healthy eating habits
Al Yenkevich wants to remind kids and parents that fitness can be fun.Yenkevich, a "boot camp" instructor and personal trainer, plans on using basketball, jump rope, hula hoops and an agility course to help kids get on the path to fitness.
Date: 03/24/2012 | Life
Outdoors Resources
EventsBIKES rides: Various starting locations; Membership and ride info at www.bikesclub.org.Everett Mountaineers: Meetings at 7 p.m. first Wednesday of the month, Snohomish County East Administration Building, 3000 Rockefeller Ave., Everett. www.everettmountaineers.org.
Date: 03/24/2012 | Life
Health Resources
Providence Regional Cancer Partnership: 1717 13th St., Everett. Call 425-297-5500 or see www.cancerpartnership.org for more information: Click on “Support Services,” then, on the right side of the page, click on “Classes” or “Support Groups.”
Date: 03/20/2012 | Life
Banner day for fans of medalist
EVERETT -- Natalie Tomsic waited patiently inside a studio at the Everett Family YMCA.The young gymnast had the day off from school but was still up earlier than usual on Friday morning for a special workout with an Olympic gold medalist.
Date: 03/17/2012 | Sports
Outdoors Resources
EventsBIKES rides: Various starting locations; Membership and ride info at www.bikesclub.org.Everett Mountaineers: Meetings at 7 p.m. first Wednesday of the month, Snohomish County East Administration Building, 3000 Rockefeller Ave., Everett. www.everettmountaineers.org.
Date: 03/17/2012 | Life
Health Resources
Providence Regional Cancer Partnership: 1717 13th St., Everett. Call 425-297-5500 or see www.cancerpartnership.org for more information: Click on "Support Services," then, on the right side of the page, click on "Classes" or "Support Groups."
Date: 03/13/2012 | Life
Outdoors Resources
EventsBIKES rides: Various starting locations; Membership and ride info at www.bikesclub.org.Everett Mountaineers: Meetings at 7 p.m. first Wednesday of the month, Snohomish County East Administration Building, 3000 Rockefeller Ave., Everett. www.everettmountaineers.org.
Date: 03/10/2012 | Life
Health Resources
Providence Regional Cancer Partnership: 1717 13th St., Everett. Call 425-297-5500 or see www.cancerpartnership.org for more information: Click on “Support Services,” then, on the right side of the page, click on “Classes” or “Support Groups.”
Date: 03/06/2012 | Life
Outdoor Calendar
EventsBIKES rides: Various starting locations; Membership and ride info at www.bikesclub.org.Everett Mountaineers: Meetings at 7 p.m. first Wednesday of the month, Snohomish County East Administration Building, 3000 Rockefeller Ave., Everett. www.everettmountaineers.org.
Date: 03/03/2012 | Life
Health Resources
Providence Regional Cancer Partnership: 1717 13th St., Everett. Call 425-297-5500 or see www.cancerpartnership.org for more information: Click on “Support Services,” then, on the right side of the page, click on “Classes” or “Support Groups.”
Date: 02/28/2012 | Life
Outdoors resources
EventsBIKES rides: Various starting locations; Membership and ride info at ://www.bikesclub.org”>www.bikesclub.org.
Date: 02/25/2012 | Life
Health resources
Providence Regional Cancer Partnership: 1717 13th St., Everett. Call 425-297-5500 or see www.cancerpartnership.org for more information: Click on "Support Services," then, on the right side of the page, click on "Classes" or "Support Groups."
Date: 02/21/2012 | Life
If yoga hurts, you're not doing it right
WALNUT CREEK, Calif. -- Mark Goldman was a relative newcomer to yoga when he found himself teetering in standing lotus pose with an instructor barking over him like a drill sergeant."You can get into this pose," the yogi said. "Push harder."
Date: 02/21/2012 | Life
Outdoors Resources
BIKES rides: Various starting locations; Membership and ride info at www.bikesclub.org.Everett Mountaineers: Meetings at 7 p.m. first Wednesday of the month, Snohomish County East Administration Building, 3000 Rockefeller Ave., Everett. www.everettmountaineers.org.
Date: 02/18/2012 | Life
YMCA launches fundraising campaign for youth programs
Summer camps, obesity prevention, teen centers and other positive programs are offered at Y branches throughout the area. To help run those programs, the YMCA of Snohomish County has launched its 2012 Invest in Youth Community Campaign.
Date: 02/15/2012 | Local News
Health Resources
Providence Regional Cancer Partnership: 1717 13th St., Everett. Call 425-297-5500 or see www.cancerpartnership.org for more information: Click on “Support Services,” then, on the right side of the page, click on “Classes” or “Support Groups.”
Date: 02/14/2012 | Life
Outdoors calendar
EventsBIKES rides: Various starting locations; Membership and ride info at www.bikesclub.org.
Date: 02/11/2012 | Life
All you need to stay fit is a little time
A regular half-hour is all you need to maintain proper weight, get your blood flowing and improve health, according to the Society for Vascular Surgery, which forwarded us a list of calories burned by various winter sports from Livestrong.com.
Date: 02/07/2012 | Life
Health Resources
Providence Regional Cancer Partnership: 1717 13th St., Everett. Call 425-297-5500 or see www.cancerpartnership.org for more information: Click on “Support Services,” then, on the right side of the page, click on “Classes” or “Support Groups.”
Date: 02/07/2012 | Life
Lynnwood to host inaugural Northwest Yoga Conference
LYNNWOOD -- Those who practice and teach yoga can talk endlessly about the physical and mental health benefits it offers, such as melting stress and stretching stiff muscles.
Date: 02/06/2012 | Local News
Outdoors Resources
BIKES rides: Various starting locations; Membership and ride info at www.bikesclub.org.Everett Mountaineers: Meetings at 7 p.m. first Wednesday of the month, Snohomish County East Administration Building, 3000 Rockefeller Ave., Everett. www.everettmountaineers.org.
Date: 02/04/2012 | Life
Health Resources
Providence Regional Cancer Partnership: 1717 13th St., Everett. Call 425-297-5500 or see www.cancerpartnership.org for more information: Click on “Support Services,” then, on the right side of the page, click on “Classes” or “Support Groups.”
Date: 01/31/2012 | Life
Health Resources
Providence Regional Cancer Partnership: 1717 13th St., Everett. Call 425-297-5500 or see www.cancerpartnership.org for more information: Click on "Support Services," then, on the right side of the page, click on "Classes" or "Support...
Date: 01/24/2012 | Life
15-minute workout for busy folks
"Maybe you love to eat but hate to exercise," Jim Karas proposes.For most of us, that about sums it up."The biggest hurdle you will ever face in losing weight isn't sticking to a diet or going to the gym every day. It's simply this: getting started," he says.
Date: 01/17/2012 | Life
Health resources
Providence Regional Cancer Partnership: 1717 13th St., Everett. Call 425-297-5500 or see www.cancerpartnership.org for more information: Click on "Support Services," then, on the right side of the page, click on "Classes" or "Support Groups."
Date: 01/17/2012 | Life
'Biggest Loser' winners learned how to lose
DETROIT -- For almost all of her adult life, Helen Phillips made one New Year's resolution -- the same one every year: "I'm going to lose weight."
Date: 01/17/2012 | Life
Outdoors calendar
EventsBIKES rides: Various starting locations; Membership and ride info at www.bikesclub.org.
Date: 01/14/2012 | Life
Virtual bowling for fitness
Motion video games help elders socialize, stay active
Date: 01/10/2012 | Life
Health Resources
Providence Regional Cancer Partnership: 1717 13th St., Everett. Call 425-297-5500 or see www.cancerpartnership.org for more information: Click on “Support Services,” then, on the right side of the page, click on “Classes” or “Support Groups.”
Date: 01/10/2012 | Life
Health Resources
Providence Regional Cancer Partnership: 1717 13th St., Everett. Call 425-297-5500 or see www.cancerpartnership.org for more information: Click on "Support Services," then, on the right side of the page, click on "Classes" or "Support Groups."
Date: 01/03/2012 | Life
Get fit in the snow
Cross-country skiing: Soak up fresh air and a good workout
Date: 01/01/2012 | Life
How to layer clothes properly to stay warm and dry in winter
If you want to survive winter, mentally and physically, you can't stay inside all day, every day.You need to get out, move around and breathe fresh air.And you can't let wind, rain and snow deter you.You must dress the part. How?
Date: 01/01/2012 | Life
Go beyond the 10 essentials for safe winter hiking
The Mountaineers have long urged hikers and skiers to carry the
Date: 01/01/2012 | Life
Outdoors calendar
EventsBIKES rides: Various starting locations; Membership and ride info at www.bikesclub.org.
Date: 12/31/2011 | Life
Health resources
Providence Regional Cancer Partnership: 1717 13th St., Everett. Call 425-297-5500 or see www.cancerpartnership.org for more information: Click on "Support Services," then, on the right side of the page, click on "Classes" or "Support Groups."...
Date: 12/27/2011 | Life
Outdoors calendar
EventsBIKES rides: Various starting locations; Membership and ride info at www.bikesclub.org.
Date: 12/24/2011 | Life
Know the red flags of children's sports injuries
Kids aren’t always forthcoming about pain, and symptoms can be subtle, much subtler than limping, swelling or bleeding.
Date: 12/20/2011 | Life
Health Resources
Providence Regional Cancer Partnership: 1717 13th St., Everett. Call 425-297-5500 or see www.cancerpartnership.org for more information: Click on “Support Services,” then, on the right side of the page, click on “Classes” or “Support Groups.”
Date: 12/20/2011 | Life
Go ahead and feast for the holidays -- then get off your duff
If ever you need incentive to wash the dishes after a holiday feast, consider what a little sudsing might do for your hips.Activity -- whether through the gym, sports or household chores -- is your best friend during the gluttonous holidays.
Date: 12/20/2011 | Life
Outdoors calendar
EventsBIKES rides: Various starting locations; Membership and ride info at www.bikesclub.org.
Date: 12/17/2011 | Life
Health Resources
Providence Regional Cancer Partnership: 1717 13th St., Everett. Call 425-297-5500 or see www.cancerpartnership.org for more information: Click on “Support Services,” then, on the right side of the page, click on “Classes” or “Support Groups.”
Date: 12/13/2011 | Life
Outdoors Calendar
EventsBIKES rides: Various starting locations; Membership and ride info at www.bikesclub.org.Everett Mountaineers: Meetings at 7 p.m. first Wednesday of the month, Snohomish County East Administration Building, 3000 Rockefeller Ave., Everett. www.everettmountaineers.org.
Date: 12/10/2011 | Life
Health resources
Providence Regional Cancer Partnership: 1717 13th St., Everett. Call 425-297-5500 or see www.cancerpartnership.org for more information: Click on “Support Services,” then, on the right side of the page, click on “Classes” or “Support Groups.”
Date: 12/06/2011 | Life
Health Resources
Providence Regional Cancer Partnership: 1717 13th St., Everett. Call 425-297-5500 or see www.cancerpartnership.org for more information: Click on “Support Services,” then, on the right side of the page, click on “Classes” or “Support Groups.”
Date: 11/29/2011 | Life
Outdoors Calendar
EventsBIKES rides: Various starting locations; Membership and ride info at www.bikesclub.org.
Date: 11/26/2011 | Life
Health Resources
Providence Regional Cancer Partnership: 1717 13th St., Everett. Call 425-297-5500 or see www.cancerpartnership.org for more information: Click on “Support Services,” then, on the right side of the page, click on “Classes” or “Support Groups.”
Date: 11/22/2011 | Life
Outdoors calendar
EventsBIKES rides: Various starting locations; Membership and ride info at www.bikesclub.org.
Date: 11/19/2011 | Life
Health resources
Providence Regional Cancer Partnership: 1717 13th St., Everett. Call 425-297-5500 or see www.cancerpartnership.org for more information: Click on “Support Services,” then, on the right side of the page, click on “Classes” or “Support Groups.”
Date: 11/15/2011 | Life
Outdoors calendar
EventsBIKES rides: Various starting locations; Membership and ride info at www.bikesclub.org.
Date: 11/12/2011 | Life
Health Resources
Providence Regional Cancer Partnership: 1717 13th St., Everett. Call 425-297-5500 or see www.cancerpartnership.org for more information: Click on “Support Services,” then, on the right side of the page, click on “Classes” or “Support...
Date: 11/08/2011 | Life
Mill Creek Senior Center: Ready or not, here I come
There were a couple of reasons for my visit to the Mill Creek Senior Center. I want to take a computer class in its state-of-the-art lab near my home.
Date: 11/07/2011 | Local News
Two studies strengthen argument that exercise helps the brain as we age
If you want to keep your mind sharp as you age, make sure you exercise your body regularly.Two recent studies provide strong evidence of a correlation between exercise and better cognitive function among seniors.
Date: 11/07/2011 | Nation & World
Outdoors calendar
EventsBIKES rides: Various starting locations; Membership and ride info at www.bikesclub.org.
Date: 11/05/2011 | Life
Health Resources
Providence Regional Cancer Partnership: 1717 13th St., Everett. Call 425-297-5500 or see www.cancerpartnership.org for more information: Click on "Support Services," then, on the right side of the page, click on "Classes" or "Support Groups."
Date: 11/01/2011 | Life
Outdoors calendar
EventsBIKES rides: Various starting locations; Membership and ride info at www.bikesclub.org.Everett Mountaineers: Meetings at 7 p.m. first Wednesday of the month, Snohomish County East Administration Building, 3000 Rockefeller Ave., Everett. www.everettmountaineers.org.
Date: 10/29/2011 | Life
Health Resources
Providence Regional Cancer Partnership: 1717 13th St., Everett. Call 425-297-5500 or see www.cancerpartnership.org for more information: Click on "Support Services," then, on the right side of the page, click on "Classes" or "Support Groups."
Date: 10/25/2011 | Life
Learn how to manage stress
Are you feeling seriously stressed and, no surprise, just in time for the holidays?"Mindfulness Meditation and Light Yoga for Holiday Happiness" might be just the class for you.
Date: 10/25/2011 | Life
Outdoors calendar
EventsBIKES rides: Various starting locations; Membership and ride info at www.bikesclub.org.Everett Mountaineers: Meetings at 7 p.m. first Wednesday of the month, Snohomish County East Administration Building, 3000 Rockefeller Ave., Everett. www.everettmountaineers.org.
Date: 10/22/2011 | Life
Pingpong's senior circuit
Table tennis taken seriously at Everett senior center
Date: 10/18/2011 | Sports
Health Resources
Providence Regional Cancer Partnership: 1717 13th St., Everett. Call 425-297-5500 or see www.cancerpartnership.org for more information: Click on "Support Services," then, on the right side of the page, click on "Classes" or "Support Groups."
Date: 10/18/2011 | Life
Outdoors calendar
EventsBIKES rides: Various starting locations; Membership and ride info at www.bikesclub.org.Everett Mountaineers: Meetings at 7 p.m. first Wednesday of the month, Snohomish County East Administration Building, 3000 Rockefeller Ave., Everett. www.everettmountaineers.org.
Date: 10/15/2011 | Life
Health resources
Providence Regional Cancer Partnership: 1717 13th St., Everett. Call 425-297-5500 or see www.cancerpartnership.org for more information: Click on "Support Services," then, on the right side of the page, click on "Classes" or "Support Groups."
Date: 10/11/2011 | Life
Warning: Your workout may be wasting your time -- and hurting you
Maybe the biggest barrier to working out is time. So fitness trainers hate to see anyone frittering away precious workout periods or filling them with less-than-effective exercises.
Date: 10/04/2011 | Life
Health Resources
Providence Regional Cancer Partnership: 1717 13th St., Everett. Call 425-297-5500 or see www.cancerpartnership.org for more information: Click on "Support Services," then, on the right side of the page, click on "Classes" or "Support Groups."
Date: 10/04/2011 | Life




