Category Archives: Fitness

Ask the Experts

We all have questions from time to time about fashion, styling, accessories, hair, makeup, nutrition or fitness: What are the best new makeup colors for spring? How can I take my hair from beach to a dinner date? What is plantar faciitis … Continue reading

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Mrs. Hawaii is committed to fitness

Our newly crowned Mrs. Hawaii, Lara Leimana Fonoimoana, 29, of Kahuku, is committed to fitness and nutrition. In fact, she has made the nutrition and fitness of Hawaii’s keiki her platform in her run for the national title. No, she … Continue reading

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Help the YMCA and your booty too

Fit Wiz owner Eden Monteilh is inviting fitness-inspired folks to trade some sweat equity for a donation to the Nuuanu YMCA. As her contribution to the Y’s annual campaign, she will host a Boot Camp class on Tuesday, March 15, … Continue reading

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Tips on eating well

More than 75 million American adults are obese and at risk for developing a myriad of preventable diseases, including high blood pressure, high cholesterol, heart disease and Type 2 diabetes. Paired with an exercise regimen, an improved diet can help … Continue reading

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A valuable school excursion

If you know me, you probably know that I am devoted to Palama Settlement and serve on their board. My grandparents, James Arthur and Ragna Helsher Rath, were the first head workers at Palama Settlement back in 1905. My father, … Continue reading

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A really green drink

I am always inspired by the women who work at On Balance Studio in Kailua. Owner Lisa Ortega-Robertson is an inspiration in herself, of course, as she is a single mother who owns her own business yet manages to balance … Continue reading

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Helpful Heart Month Facts

February is Heart month so before I let the month get away, I thought it might be helpful to share this medical information with you. It comes from an integrative oriented health care network in Chicago called Chicago Healers. Take Heart—Learn … Continue reading

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Wanna get running?

    Kailua Running Company | 337 Uluniu Street, Suite 101A | Kailua | HI | 96734     Aloha,   Running for Women is starting! Join us and run with other women stepping it up in 2011! Meet at … Continue reading

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Is personal safety a resolution of yours?

Kupale & Hawaii Zenyo Jujuitsu Kai  Women & Children’s Domestic Safety &  Assault Prevention Class with Professor Steve McLaughlin, 8th Dan  These are life skills that every woman & child should have! Kupale = Protect yourself with knowledge. This easy … Continue reading

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Burn more fat

When doing a complete gym workout, I always wonder whether to do my weights first or my cardio first. Which will help burn the most calories?  A recent study from the University of Tokyo would seem to have the answer: … Continue reading

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