Your current state of health and fitness is something you’re no longer willing to live with. You have to make a change and make it now. You’re committed and ready, but you’ve got a small problem: you don’t know where to start. You could join a gym, try a fitness boot camp, buy one of those “extreme fitness” DVDs advertised on TV, get a personal trainer - the list goes on and on. Having choices is a good thing, but when the choices are so numerous, it can be overwhelming. And if you’re feeling overwhelmed, you’re more likely to do nothing. So this... Read more
Put down that crossword puzzle and take the coffee to go, because fun activities and social events are just down the road at the Renaissance Senior Center for everyone aged 55 and older. Located just south of Curry Ford Road on Econlockhatchee Trail, Renaissance Senior Center is a mecca of fitness, social and educational activities created to help enrich the active senior community of East Orlando. Sheryl Fleming (left) is proud to present the opening of the brand new Orlando Magic Recreation Center, serving local residents of all ages in the South Econ Community Park. “It’s great to... Read more
You’ve made the commitment to lose weight and get in shape. You trashed the Twinkies, dumped the donuts and even welcomed a walking program into your routine. In just a few short weeks you start feeling better - better than you can remember. Now you’re ready to get really “serious” about this whole working out thing. It’s time to start lifting weights. After all, working out with weights is good for you, right? It’s the best way to burn body fat, reshape your body and build functional strength. At least, that’s what you’ve been reading. But... Read more
“Are we there yet?” “How much longer?” “I have to go to the bathroom.” “I’m hungry.” Ah, the sounds of summer. If you’re like most East Orlando parents, then at some point this season you’ll be packing the bags, rounding up the family and heading down the road toward another fun-filled family vacation. But, before you get there, you have to get there. Keeping the kids highly entertained at a low price is no easy feat - but it can be done. “We go on trips about seven times per year, half of which are car trips lasting a few... Read more
What better way to spend time with the family and save a few extra bucks than a staycation? Skip the typical tourist destinations across town and follow these four tips to ensure you stay within a budget and keep the kids entertained - you’ll even have time to relax if you play your cards right. 1. Plan Your Staycation with Another Family Do you know another family with children around the same age as yours? Ask parents from groups and activities your kids participate in (sports, dance, school, etc.) to see what they are doing around the same time you plan on taking your staycation.... Read more
