Friday, January 4, 2013
A Waukesha fitness business, 9 Round, is seeing more and more woman turning to boxing for their workouts.
Editor's Note: This article has been updated to reflect that the 9 Round franchise was founded in South Carolina. 9 Round, a Waukesha boxing gym, is unexpectedly popular with women. Nancy Lehman, 48, said she was surprised at the number of women joining after she opened the franchise last January. She said the gym gives women a sense of empowerment. “We build some confidence and self-esteem, not to mention some pretty nice muscles,” said Lehman. According to Lehman, the gym has members as young as 11, and many over 35. “I have a 60-year-old lady that does this and does it quite well,” said Lehman. Lehman also attributes the appeal to a focus on circuit training over the sparring done at many other boxing-themed gyms. The gym does not …
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Tuesday, January 1, 2013
With extra pounds of holiday cheer and New Year's resolutions to keep, consider some of these ways to stay in shape during the winter months!
Editor's Note: This article was originally published on Jan. 1, 2011. Information about fitness events have been updated to reflect 2013 dates. Every year many Americans pack on a few extra pounds during the holidays. Over indulging on holiday ham, Christmas cookies and eggnog are great ways to add a few inches the waist line. Another time honored holiday tradition is the stock resolution to "lose weight" or "exercise more" in the New Year. Unfortunately for those looking to shed the holiday pounds or start the year off on the right foot, the holidays fall smack in the middle of winter, a time when the sub-zero temperatures make sitting on the couch with a cup of hot chocolate a more appealing venture. Instead of falling victim to post …
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Minooka Park
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Wednesday, December 7, 2011
Are you a runner, biker, p90x-user, weight-lifter, yoga instructor or general fitness freak? Patch wants to hear from you!
Attention fitness gurus! Patch is seeking bloggers to share their knowledge of fitness, health and physical well-being with our readers. With the holiday-season already at hand, the inevitable holiday-guilt and New Year's resolution season is soon to follow. People are going to be looking for ways to shed a couple extra pounds. No need to be a personal trainer or a doctor, we're interested in hearing from anyone with their own philosophy or advice on the subject. Patch is a place for sharing experiences and tips! A few fitness blog possibilities include: Patch blogs are available to anyone and have no requirements or expectations. Bloggers can write what and when they'd like. A Patch editor reviews all blog posts to ensure they meet our …
Friday, May 13, 2011
Plan would increase employee health and reduce health care costs
Following the lead of corporate employers across the nation, the Waukesha School District may have a comprehensive wellness plan for employees next year. Proposed by Jack Bothwell, assistant superintendent for human resources/labor relations, the program, Strive to Thrive, would offer the district the opportunity to increase employee health and lower health insurance costs. Waukesha School Board members heard the some of the rationale behind the program at Wednesday's board meeting and could take action about the proposed program at its June meeting. One of the goals of Strive to Thrive would be to reduce lifestyle-related group healthcare claims, Bothwell said, acknowledging that it may take a few years before the district receives an …
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School District of Waukesha
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michelle
7:45 am on Friday, January 4, 2013
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