The holidays are such a fun time of year for many reasons. There's shopping to be done, gifts to be given, decorations to be hung, and meals to be eaten with close friends and family. But what would the holidays be without ice skating? There may not be frozen lakes and ponds in Savannah to skate at, but there is Skatefest at the Savannah Civic Center now... [Read more...]

Now that Thanksgiving has come and gone and the leftovers are dwindling, you may find yourself moving a little slower than usual. If all the rich holiday foods have left you feeling sluggish, kick that feeling by getting some exercise! You can make a visit to our Walden at Chatham Center 24-hour Fitness Center or if you prefer to exercise outdoors and enjoy... [Read more...]

Whether you're going with your kids, with a group of friends, or even on a date, roller skating is great fun for any occasion. With the emergence of the popular sport of roller derby, roller skating has come back into fashion. There's something so fun about skating around to the awesome retro music and watching the lights make a spectacle of the rink. Not... [Read more...]

With September 9 being "Stand Up to Cancer" Day and October being National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, there are plenty of reasons to rally against this deadly health issue. One of the best ways to prevent cancer is to have yourself examined regularly. If your cancerous cells are detected early enough, there may be time to do something about the situation. To... [Read more...]

Although school is back in session and August is winding to a close, it won't be fall in Savannah for quite some time. Some even say that September is the most intense month of the year as far as heat and humidity go. Fortunately there is one place that our residents know they can always count on to keep cool and that's the pool at Walden at Chatham Center! Whether... [Read more...]

Are you the type of person that is too busy to work out during regular gym hours, or hates the after-work rush of people at the gym? Do you find yourself wishing you could work out on your own time? If you answered "yes" to these questions, then 24 Seven Family Fitness may just be the place for you. At 24 Seven, you can enjoy just that: a workout in a clean,... [Read more...]

I’ve always wanted to run a race but, truth be told, I’m…not a runner.  In fact, a joined the track team in high school and only ran one meet.  I know, I know, way to stick it out.  But maybe you’ve got more sticktoitiveness than I did.  If so, I want to give you a heads up that there is a marathon/half marathon here in Savannah on November 5th. That... [Read more...]

Yoga is of the most popular forms of exercise in the US today, as it offers better balance, flexibility, weight loss, and even stress relief. Savannah has many great yoga studios, but take a weekend to step outside for a yoga-thon, all in the name of a good cause. Savannah counselor and bariatric support coach Sandy Baker putting on a yoga marathon in... [Read more...]

Have you been missing Forsyth Farmers' Market? At the end of the season we hate to see this gem close down for a few months, but the long wait is almost over. On April 2nd, the Forsyth Farmers' Market will once again open it's arms to the Savannah area, with fresh produce and local items for everyone. The farmers' market is the place to find your in-season... [Read more...]

A couple weeks ago, I wrote about my new interest in running as a form of excercise.  Well, I'm proud to say that I'm still going strong.  And that makes the news that Savannah has been recently selected, along with New Orleans, Nashville, San Diego, Seattle, Chicago and Providence, as host cities for the 2011 Rock 'N Roll Marathon series.  The Savannah... [Read more...]

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