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Southwest North Dakota emergency managers plan drill

June 8, 2013 in The Dickinson Press

Maybe it will be an accident, an explosion or a fire. No matter the incident, it is important to have emergency services in place and ready to respond when and if the call comes. Continue Reading

Ageless benefits of biking

February 5, 2013 in Alexandria Echo Press

Riding a bike is one of those things in life that can make you feel ageless.
A new bike program at Grand Arbor’s Nelson Wellness Center in Alexandria provides residents and members the opportunity to get on a bike again.
The wellness center received a grant from the UCare Fund last October to launch a year-round bike program. Continue Reading

South Dakota schools see path to better health

January 21, 2013 in The Daily Republic

SIOUX FALLS (AP) Several Sioux Falls elementary schools are encouraging students to walk or run more in an effort to promote a healthier and more active lifestyle.
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Nutrition Lab among the new features at Choice Health & Fitness

September 23, 2012 in Grand Forks Herald

“It’s more than a sweatbox.” Those are the words of Dr. Gerald Combs in describing the new Choice Health & Fitness. Continue Reading

Choice Health & Fitness aims to provide all needs for all ages

September 23, 2012 in Grand Forks Herald

When Choice Health & Fitness opens Tuesday, it will bear no resemblance to the facility it is replacing, Center Court Fitness. Continue Reading

Fat and getting fatter: U.S. obesity rates to soar by 2030

September 18, 2012 in Grand Forks Herald

If Americans stick to their eating and exercise habits, future historians will look back on the early 21st century as a golden age of svelte. Continue Reading

New Sioux Falls fitness center targets older folks

September 10, 2012 in The Daily Republic

SIOUX FALLS (AP) A new fitness center in Sioux Falls is targeting an older market. The programs by Minnesota-based Welcyon are designed for people over 50, and emphasize personalized strength training, balance, aerobics and flexibility.
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Dog treadmill sales brisk as pets shape up

August 14, 2012 in Grand Forks Herald

Like any true celebrity, Uggie, the Jack Russell terrier from “The Artist” and “Water for Elephants,” puts in his time on the treadmill. Continue Reading

Playground design goes on a nature hike

July 26, 2012 in Grand Forks Herald

Architect and playground builder Ron King is part of a robust movement to bring back more natural play, with environments that serve up some messiness and risk-taking along with exercise. Continue Reading

Swimming, paddling marathon starts in Grand Forks, ends in Oslo, Minn.

July 20, 2012 in Grand Forks Herald

The race is on for a diverse group of extreme athletes that plan to swim or paddle the Red River on Saturday from Grand Forks to Oslo, Minn. a distance of nearly 27 miles. Continue Reading