Fall River Fitness Challenge

FREE ZUMBA in Exchange for BOX of CEREAL

Submitted by fortifyfitness on Tue, 01/10/2012 - 12:28pm
Date: 
01/20/2012 - 6:30pm - 7:30pm

FREE ZUMBA TO SUPPORT: Flint Neighbor to Neighbor "Cereal for the Community" food drive

FRIDAY 20 Jan 2012 at 6:30pm. Bring a box of Cereal and Zumba for free. It is a great way to try it if you have never done so. If you cant stay, we understand. We will be having a b...last from 6:30 - 7:30 so stop in anytime with your donation. Let's help feed Fall River 1 box at a time!

Did you know food pantries run out of food, and some families don't have a stove /oven to prepare it? What happens when the gas gets shut off? What if they don't own a can opener?

Location

CD REC
72 Bank Street
Fall River, MA, 02720
United States
41° 42' 11.1708" N, 71° 9' 22.068" W
See map: Google Maps

Zumba Fitness Classes

Submitted by fortifyfitness on Tue, 06/28/2011 - 11:38am
Date: 
06/29/2011 - 6:30pm - 7:30pm

If you havent tried Zumba now is the perfect opportunity to do so. I will go over basic rythms and dance moves at the begining of class which will maximize your work out!

This class will take place every Wednesday through out the summer. Stay fit while partaking in summer indugences.

Every one is welcome - all ages and abilities. Lots of folks say they cant do it because they have no rythm or two left feet but once they try Zumba they forget about their inhibitions and join the party!

Location

CD Rec
72 Bank Street
Fall River, MA, 02720
United States
41° 42' 11.1708" N, 71° 9' 22.068" W
See map: Google Maps

Come Celebrate your Hard Work at the Fitness Challenge Finale

Submitted by Beth Ayer on Thu, 05/19/2011 - 8:49am

As a Fitness Challenge participant, you've been working hard since January. Come celebrate your hard work at the Fitness Challenge Finale! Join all Fitness Challenge staff and participants for fun and festivities. Don't miss the announcement of the winning teams and individual participants!

Fall River Fitness Challenge Finale

Submitted by Beth Ayer on Wed, 05/11/2011 - 11:33am
Date: 
05/20/2011 - 6:00pm

Fall River Fitness Challenge Finale
Friday, May 20th
6:00 p.m.
Cost: 10$ donation
Eagle Performing Arts Center
25 North Main Street Fall River

Fitness Challenge Finale Tickets On Sale Now!

Submitted by Beth Ayer on Tue, 05/03/2011 - 12:52pm

As a Fitness Challenge participant, you've been working hard since January. Come celebrate your hard work at the Fitness Challenge Finale! Join all Fitness Challenge staff and participants for fun and festivities. Don't miss the announcement of the winning teams and individual participants!

Fall River Fitness Challenge Finale
Friday, May 20th
6:00 p.m.
Cost: 10$ donation
Eagle Performing Arts Center
25 North Main Street Fall River

Tickets on sale now. For more information please contact CD Rec at 508-679-0922

Walk for Children with Diabetes

Submitted by fortifyfitness on Wed, 04/06/2011 - 10:49am
Date: 
06/11/2011 - 8:30am - 11:30am
JOIN Team Zumba Fitness in Walking the Distance for Children with Diabetes!

(Donations of ANY Amount paid to DAI the day of the walk are greatly apprecaited)

DATE: Saturday, June 11, 2011 – Rain or Shine
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Location

Heritage State Park
100 Frontage Rd
Fall River, MA, 02720
United States
41° 42' 0.09" N, 71° 9' 10.8756" W
See map: Google Maps

Recipe of the Month: Breakfast Couscous

Submitted by Beth Ayer on Tue, 03/08/2011 - 4:33pm

breakfast couscous

The Fall River Fitness Challenge recipe of the month for March is Breakfast Couscous!

Breakfast Couscous
Serves: 4-6

Ingredients:
¾ cup Apple Cider
¼ cup Water
2 tbsp Honey
1 tsp Cinnamon, ground
1 tsp Allspice

What's Your Excuse?

Submitted by Beth Ayer on Tue, 03/08/2011 - 3:37pm

chef jessicaBy: Chef Jessica Williams, Culinary Nutrition Educator
www.creatinghealthysolutions.org

We all have them! We all carry them around like secret weaons; get out of jail free cards, and our little white lies! We tell them to ourselves and anyone who is around! Bet you are going through your personal mental list right now. Let’s compare notes!

Any of these sound familiar?

I can’t workout - I forgot my gym clothes at home!
I don’t have time to eat healthy/work out!
Eating healthy is too expensive!
I will start tomorrow/ the New Year!

2011 Fall River Children's Healthy Heart Festival

Submitted by Beth Ayer on Tue, 02/08/2011 - 1:13pm

The 2nd annual Fall River Children's Healthy Heart Festival will be held at CD Recreation on 72 Bank Street, Fall River from 11am - 2pm Saturday, February 12, 2011. Admission is free.

The festival aims to educate children and their families about holistic and healthy options for life. The last festival gathered over 400 members of the community and donated 2 Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) to local youth-serving organizations.

Banana Roll-Up: a recipe that's both easy and healthy

Submitted by Beth Ayer on Wed, 01/19/2011 - 11:11am

The Fall River Fitness Challenge is underway and you can still join through January 30th. Start (or continue) your healthy 2011 with a recipe that's good and good for you. 

For questions about the Fitness Challenge, please call CD-REC at 508-679-0922 or the Diabetes Association Inc. at 508-672-5671.

FRFC Wk 1 (Aruba 2012?)

Submitted by crazyjanie on Sun, 01/16/2011 - 9:53pm

Jay kicked off our fitness challenge this week in a big way!!! He lost 6 lbs without even trying!!! :} Let's see what he can do with exercise!!! Rhonda lost 3 lbs- Great job Rhonda and I lost 1 lb, boo to me!!!! I have to catch up with my team!!! Also go my BF to join our team this this. Can't wait to see what's in store for us!!!

Zumba Class at CD Rec

Submitted by fortifyfitness on Thu, 01/13/2011 - 3:15pm
Date: 
01/28/2011 - 6:30pm - 7:30pm


What is Zumba

The Latin dance-inspired fitness craze of Zumba attracts women to work out because its fun. Zumba combines fitness and fun, using almost every muscle of the body as you shimmy, shake and stomp your way fit. Don't let the party-like atmosphere of Zumba fool you--if you put in some effort, you burn serious calories.

Location

CD Rec
72 Bank Street
Fall River, MA, 02720
United States
41° 42' 11.1708" N, 71° 9' 22.068" W
See map: Google Maps

Seton Academy for Girls Zumbathon Fundraiser

Submitted by fortifyfitness on Thu, 01/13/2011 - 3:11pm
Date: 
01/21/2011 - 6:00pm - 9:00pm

3 Hours of Zumba with 10 Instructos is sure to be a great night.  Of course you do not have to participate for the full 3 hours there will be raffles and prizes, not to mention the event is for a good cause! The goal is to raise a significant amount of funds for Seton Academy for Girls the only all girls school in Bristol County.  Tickets are $15 for adults and $7 for children. Hope to see you there!

Location

CD Rec
72 Bank Street
Fall River, MA, 02720
United States
41° 42' 11.1708" N, 71° 9' 22.068" W
See map: Google Maps

Zumba Fitness Class at CD Rec

Submitted by fortifyfitness on Thu, 01/13/2011 - 3:06pm
Date: 
01/14/2011 - 6:30pm - 7:30pm

What is Zumba

Zumba combines fitness and fun, using almost every muscle of the body as you shimmy, shake and stomp your way fit. Don't let the party-like atmosphere of Zumba fool you--if you put in some effort, you burn serious calories.

Location

CD Rec
72 Bank Street
Fall River , MA, 02720
United States
41° 42' 11.1708" N, 71° 9' 22.068" W
See map: Google Maps

Keep Track of Your Fitness Challenge Progress

Submitted by Beth Ayer on Thu, 01/13/2011 - 11:24am

The Fitness Challenge is on! Challenge participants will weigh in twice per month at one of the designated weigh-in locations (continue weighing in at your first weigh-in location). The Challenge runs through May and includes ongoing events to help keep you on track. The Fitness Challenge website  has a calendar of all Fitness Challenge events and weigh-in weeks.

Your weigh-in location will track your progress for you. However, if you would like to track your progress on your own, you can do so using MyFallRiver.org. Just click "create an account" over on the right, and create a username and password if you haven't already. Be sure to join the Fall River Fitness Challenge group to report your progress confidentially and to keep up with everything Challenge-related.

Contact Beth Ayer at bayer@myfallriver.org for questions about using MyFallRiver.org.

Fitness Challenge Team Member Tracking

Submitted by Beth Ayer on Mon, 01/03/2011 - 3:05pm
If you are a Fitness Challenge Team Leader, use the "Report Team Member Weigh-In Progress" form to track your members' progress each week. Here's how:
  1. Enter the team member's name followed by the member's MyFallRiver.org username (if an account exists). We encourage all participants in the Fitness Challenge to create an account.
  2. Next select the date of the weigh-in followed by the week number. Week numbers correspond to the weeks of the Fitness Challenge. 
  3. Finally, enter the weigh-in weight and click "Save" at the bottom.

The Diabetes Association

Submitted by Deborah Orlando on Thu, 03/04/2010 - 10:28am

The mission of the Diabetes Association Inc. is to improve the health and well being of the communities that DAI serve by advancing diabetes prevention, early detection and disease management.The Diabetes Association Inc. holds a plethora of programs for adults, youth and families. With offices located at 170 Pleasant St in Fall River and 26 Caroline St in New Bedford, there is always someone to assist with any diabetes questions or concerns. Staff are also available for one on one consultations. 

Individual Spotlight - Matt Santos

Submitted by Deborah Orlando on Fri, 02/19/2010 - 10:04am

Matt Santos and his wife, Beth, have been working full force since the start of the challenge. Matt is a diabetic and, with Beth, has be working diligently to lose weight and live a healthier lifestyle. He works in a kitchen and is around food all of the time. He conquers each day to the fullest and he and his wife are supporting each other each step of the way. Matt's look out on all of this is, "Fitness requires work and effort.

This Week's Fitness Challenge

Submitted by Deborah Orlando on Thu, 02/18/2010 - 10:38am

The next Fitness Challenge is coming this Saturday, February 20. It will be at Industrial Park beginning at 9am. Each participant will choose their route at the beginning. You will be required to time yourself. The walking path at Industrial Park is a newly implemented walking path that opened this past fall. It was one of the many new walking paths within the city that you can take advantage of any day to help reach your Fall River Fitness Challenge goals.

Second Fitness Challenge Offers a Chilly 5K

Submitted by drweed on Sun, 02/07/2010 - 7:21pm

The second Fitness Challenge, held on February 6, 2010, was led by CD-REC program director Jamison Souza who challenged teams and individuals to walk from CD-REC headquarters on Bank Street down the hill to Battleship Cove and then to walk the mile-long boardwalk to the Iwo Jima Memorial monument at Bicentennial Park and back to CD-REC. Over twenty-five Challenge participants took advantage of the opportunity to increase their fitness despite the wintry weather.  Click here to see the web page and here to see the YouTube video.