You know the funny thing about watching TV shows like “America’s Best Dance Crew,” and “So You Think You Can Dance?” You are most likely sitting on the couch thinking, “I wish I could dance like that.” How do you know that you can’t if you’re feet are barely touching the ground? I’m a firm believe that there’s nothing to it but to do... [Read more...]

The Doctor is in, and he’s ready to dance! This year’s Dancing with the Doctors banquet is an elegant exhibition of local and world-class dance professionals raising money to support the Boys and Girls Club of Marion Country, YMCA, and many other youth programs in Ocala. On July 16, spend an evening of fine gourmet cuisine, silent auctions, cocktails,... [Read more...]

Some people can't help but complain about aches and pains. They have a whole list of reasons why they don't feel like working out today or can't participate in a sport because they're just too old or it's too strenuous. Yeah, I'm talking to the couch potatoes and the snoozers who never seek further than the remote controls for a healthy workout (and yes,... [Read more...]

Get on your feet in Ocala, FL because the city is kicking off “National Start! Walking Day” on Wednesday, April 6. The City of Ocala and the American Heart Association have joined forces to encourage everyone to get physical simply by walking more. On April 6, the city will cut the ribbon on one of many new walking trails at Tuscawilla Park from 7:00... [Read more...]

Some of us are great on our feet. Some do better on wheels. And some are skilled on the back of a horse. All can do great in the Ride-Roll-Run Relay on March 26. Stretch your legs, oil those gears, or groom your faithful steed in preparation for this 5th Annual Relay event that will be racing through theLand Bridge Trailhead at Marjorie Harris Carr Cross... [Read more...]

Even though March is a supposedly "green and gold" month, it's all right to get decked out in red again for a good cause. The Red Hot Happening will be a heart-pounding event for men and women to get excited about healthy hearts. Chat with members of the Marion County Go Red For Women. While February was dedicated to Women's Heart Month, make sure you know... [Read more...]

Not everyone is looking forward to Valentines Day this year. If you've sworn off love and have a bah-humbug attitude about the holiday, you just haven't been enjoying it for the right reasons. Don't scorn the treats of V-Day this year, even if you are buying them for yourself, from yourself. Think of it as not having to share these delicious, heart-mending... [Read more...]

Happy Lose Weight and Feel Great Week! January is the month of new beginnings and those pesky resolutions that you know you SHOULD keep but are going to have a hard time doing so all year. Never fear, Estates at Heathbrook dwellers. You're living the life in Ocala, FL that encourages your healthy lifestyle in 2011. Just within the gates of Estates at... [Read more...]

It’s possibly the most popular New Year’s resolution that everyone makes. Either you make this resolution every year or you’ve made it once before. To lose weight, tone up, or just exercise more. Along with being the most popular, it might be safe to say that it’s also the New Year’s resolution that people give up on most. How do you plan on keeping... [Read more...]

When it comes to exercising everyone has an excuse. "I'm tired, it's too cold outside, the dog ate my shoes, it's too late...blah blah." I even have my excuses. According to WebMD's "Just Do it" article, older people that are successfully active just ignore their brain's excuses. They make it a part of their day, no thought, they just do. Fewer Americans are... [Read more...]

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