REDONDO BEACH, Calif. (February 19, 2024) – Beach Cities Health District’s (BCHD) Center for Health & Fitness (CHF) has been re-certified as a medical fitness facility by the Medical Fitness Association, making CHF one of just two California...
How do you know which arthritis friendly activities would be good for an exercise program?
To learn what exercises would be considered arthritis friendly, you first need to understand your condition and how exercise can improve your...
It’s a new year and you’ve got a new goal: Completing a 5K race. We’ve got a few tips that could help you along the way.
What to Wear
You can run in anything, from a ratty t-shirt and cut-off sweats to the highest-tech...
This is a time of year when many people have gifts on their minds. Gifts come in all shapes and sizes, and not all gifts come during the holidays. I’d like to take a brief look back at some of the gifts our community has received in the last year....
Want to know a great way to relax the body and relieve pain? Try foam rolling! But what is foam rolling and how do I get started?
Foam rolling is a technique where the body is used to self-massage. It involves using a cylindrical roller...
By Timilie Losq, Yoga Instructor at Center for Health & Fitness
An Introduction to Yoga...
By: Julie Lumbao, CPT
Mental health is an incredibly important part of our overall well-being. Recent evidence suggests that adopting an exercise regime into our daily life can make us feel more energetic, relaxed and positive. Physical...
Struggling with low back pain? You’re not alone. Studies show that up to 84% of us will experience back pain at some point in our lives.
Aside from physical discomfort,...
Strength Training - Add strength training to your cardio routines to give your weight loss goals that extra boost! Here’s why it’s so effective for weight loss:
- Although it’s not the instant heart-pounding feeling of a Spinning or Zumba...
Strike a pose by trying yoga! Think yoga is only for people who can contort themselves into a pretzel? Quite the contrary, in fact. The essence of yoga is alignment of body, mind, and soul. Its name literally means "unity" in Indian Sanskrit. An...
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