Saturday, October 6, 2012
Research shows good nutrition and exercise can help prevent breast cancer. Here are some resources around Kennesaw to help you stay healthy.
You might be able to find help fighting breast cancer and other types of cancers at your local grocery store and fitness centers, according to the research findings of Dr. Marian Neuhouser, Ph.D, RD. Dr. Neuhouser is a nutritional epidemiologist with a background in nutritional sciences. She is an investigator at Seattle’s Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center. Her research is focused on lifestyle factors such as nutrition and physical activity. Some factors may prevent breast and prostate cancer and improve survivorship in those diagnosed with cancer. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, each year, more than 200,000 American women are diagnosed with breast cancer and more than 40,000 American women will die …
Friday, June 1, 2012
The Cherokee Street fitness facility combines strength training, cardiovascular workouts and nutrition tips.
Hybrid Impact Fitness at 3920 Cherokee Street in Kennesaw has a unique way of getting residents fit. It's a three-prong approach and uses the word "hybrid" in its name and its philosophy, according to Hybrid marketing director Moses Waters. "Hybrid means a thing made by combining two or more different elements--a mixture," said Waters. "And we believe a true lifestyle change is achieved when we combine the three principles of strength training, cardiovascular training, and sound nutrition while using non-traditional methods." The fitness center offers personal instruction, group classes, educational seminars, and nutritional counseling. The use of TRX bands, kettle bells, bosu balls, resistance bands, yoga, and Zumba are just some of the …
Monday, February 6, 2012
Saturday's kick-off included health screenings, speakers, and sign-ups for upcoming 5K events.
Kennesaw residents came out in force Saturday to get involved in the citywide "Fit City" initiative, which encourages people to embrace healthier habits by promoting nutrition and exercise to combat obesity and improve quality of life. "We were hoping for 300 to 500 people, and we've blown that out of the water," said Kennesaw City Councilwoman Cris Eaton-Welsh, who spearheaded the kick-off, held at the Ben Robertson Community Center. She added that a database will be kept of participants, and a manual will also be assembled showing how to coordinate such a citywide effort. "We'd like to share that with other nearby communities and, eventually, have a fit Cobb County." Kennesaw resident Carol Poirier said she came to the event to sign up …
Thursday, February 2, 2012
Kennesaw is promoting community health and fitness with a new website, a kick-off celebration this Saturday and several upcoming events.
The City of Kennesaw's community-wide Fit City health initiative officially kicks off this Saturday, Feb. 4, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Ben Robertson Community Center. The event coincides with this week's launch of FitCityKennesaw.com. The new website, which includes health and fitness blogs, a calendar of fit-friendly events and a link to an American Heart Association program that allows participants to track their fitness stats and progress, is part of the city's year-long effort to turn Kennesaw into "Fit City, USA." “Our Fit City website is available to everyone, whether they attend the kickoff event or not,” said Councilmember Cris Welsh. “We hope people will use it to help them get started on the road to better fitness and health…
Thursday, January 12, 2012
Join Patch editor Gaetana Pipia and other community members in an effort to get healthy through Fit City Kennesaw.
I was just about to indulge in a second helping of cheesy rice when the City of Kennesaw told me to put down the fork. While the city's announcement today about a new health and wellness initiative wasn't exactly directed toward me, it was definitely a needed reminder that I made a New Year's resolution to get fit—and I better stick to it. Fit City Kennesaw is a community-wide program designed to combat obesity and inactivity, according to a release from the city. The initiative will promote fitness through a number of events this year, including six 5K road races. A kick-off event will be held on Saturday, Feb. 4, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Ben Robertson Community Center. Baseline health screenings for cholesterol, weight, blood …
Wednesday, December 28, 2011
Patch editor Gaetana Pipia makes a New Year's resolution to get fit through the help of Kennesaw Parks and Rec.
When I look at the stretch marks that now permeate my stomach, I remind myself that this is the badge of motherhood. Those shimmery little lines, once bright red, have now faded into more earthy tones. Sometimes, they're hardly noticeable. Then, the light hits them just right, and they glisten brightly as if to remind me of their presence. Perhaps I've been too enthralled with the beauty of my 4-month-old to pay much mind to my own physical state of being. But then I look in the bathroom mirror, and there it is—my hair a mess of tangled curls matted with baby drool, and my outfit consistent of my husband's work t-shirt and a pair of sweats. A quick step on the scale provides a fatal blow to my waning sense of confidence. Health-wise, I'm …
Cris Eaton Welsh
7:08 am on Monday, February 6, 2012
Thank you Kennesaw Patch for covering this event and thank you to everyone who came out. A big Kudos to all of our community partners who allowed us to put this entire initiative together with a zero budget! Stay tuned to www.fitcitykennesaw.com for fit friendly active events. more ›