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The Palm Beach Roadrunners is hosting its first run of the year this Saturday starting in Carlin Park. This is a great event for experienced runners and new year’s resolutioner alike. If you’re experienced there is a 10K option or, for everyone else, there is a 5K option.

Start the 2020 right by racing into the new year!

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When: Saturday January 11, 2020

Time: 7:15AM

5k begins at 7:40 am

10k begins at 7:30 am

Kid’s 1 miler begins at 7:10 am

Where: Carlin Park - 400 Florida A1A, Jupiter, FL US 33477

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If you live in South Florida, you are probably familiar with CrossFit, which is a branded fitness regime that was created by Glassman and Lauren Jenai in 2000. CrossFit combines elements from high-intensity interval training, Olympic weightlifting, plyometrics, powerlifting, gymnastics, girevoy sport, calisthenics, strongman, and other exercises.

The Palm Beaches, an area known for its health and fitness, has a number of great CrossFit gyms that welcome both athletes and armatures alike. Here are a few you might enjoy.

CrossFit Palm Beach

When you decide to get fit – whether that’s losing the last five pounds, dropping the first 100 pounds, conquering your first 5K or half-marathon, or getting ready to rock it in a CrossFit competition – you…

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There are many health trends which go in and out of style and leave people wondering what is actually good for them and what isn’t. The negative effects of sugar, though, is not a passing trend. There is clear-cut, established evidence showing, in short, that sugar is bad for you.

The problem, though, is that once your body becomes used to consuming a lot of sugar it is a hard habit to break. That is where Certified Life and Health Coach, Martha Walters comes in.

This Saturday Martha is hosting a talk at Nutrition Smart in Palm Beach Gardens where she will help you understand the three main challenges with kicking the sugar habit and teach you about the polarity of food and how it affects your cravings. She will also share with you six solutions…

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Thanksgiving is over and now, for at least a few weeks, it’s back to business as usual. The only difference between this Monday and last Monday? Several pounds, mostly around the waist. If you live in the Palm Beaches and are looking to shed some of that Thanksgiving weight, here are a few fun ways you can exercise and make room for Christmas!

Lake Trail Biking

Lake Trail is a paved biking trail in Palm Beach that is over 9 miles long, it’s also one of the most scenic places to exercise in all of South Florida. Totally traffic-free, Lake Trail hugs the shore of Lake Worth, with views of statuesque royal palms lining the waterway as sailboats and yachts glide by.

Jogging in Jupiter

With miles of beaches and a variety of natural parks,…

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Join the “Healthy for Good” movement this Saturday by participating in Palm Beach County’s annual “Heart Walk” starting at the Meyer Amphitheatre.

By participating in the Heart Walk, you’re joining a million Heart Walk Heroes from across the nation raising funds for lifesaving science that can teach us all how to live longer and be Healthy for Good.

Funds donated to this event will go to life-saving research and care for those affected by heart disease.

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When: Saturday, November 16, starting at 8:00am

Where: Meyer Amphitheatre - 105 Evernia Street, West Palm Beach, FL 33401

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Come out to the West Palm Beach Public Library for free tai-chi lessons. At some point in our lives we all desire balance. The art embracing the mind, body and spirit was created in Ancient China. Tai chi and yoga are some of the most effective exercises for mind body and health. 

The ancient study of Tai-Chi’s purpose is to nurture life energy, known as “qi”, and to train it within oneself to flow smoothly and powerfully throughout the body. Tai Chi develops more leg strength and yoga is core strength stabilized by arms and legs. Yoga focuses on static core strength and flexibility. Tai Chi applies that core strength by engaging power through the hips.

Tai Chi lessons are offered FREE on Friday mornings at the Mandel Public Library, located at…

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If you’re upset you missed the recent Loggerhead Triathlon, don’t worry! The Palm Beaches have plenty of others all year round. Whether you're a seasoned Olympic Triathlete, or interested in stepping your 5k up to a sprint triathlon, here are the top 8 triathlons in the Palm Beaches.

Loggerhead Triathlon

Location: Carlin Park, Jupiter FL

Month: August

The Jupiter Medical Center Loggerhead Triathlon produced by the Palm Beach North Chamber of Commerce is one of the longest enduring triathlons in the state of Florida. Dating back to 1985, triathletes have made the trip to Jupiter year after year to enjoy the magnificent Oceanside setting, the family-friendly atmosphere, and the competition. The event has become a "must do" on the southeast…

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Full Moon Yoga will be happening this Saturday night, May 18th, at 8pm. The event will begin with a thirty-minute discussion about the growing CBD trend with Dr. Michelle Weiner and Cannera product samplings for this Full Moon Yin Yoga practice. Actual yoga practice will begin at 8:00pm.

Dr. Michelle Weiner, a well-known physician in the industry will be discussing how CBD can improve your quality of life by decreasing the effects of anxiety, pain, depression and other life stressors. Participants will have the opportunity to enhance their relaxation in class with free Cannera CBD samples.

Following the discussion and sampling, Shelly Saunier will guide you through gentle yoga postures and mindful stretching to replenish the mind and body. There…

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If you want to know how to cook healthy Indian food come out to the Nutrition Smart in Palm Beach Gardens and learn about Ayurveda, an ancient system of healing and its connection to Indian cooking. Nirali Patel, Ayurveda Educator, will be teaching about how to make your own spice blends to use on a variety of different dishes – including turmeric, cumin, coriander, and ginger. Using this spice blend, you will enjoy a sample of a spinach and cheese dish called Palak Paneer.

It's not just an old wive's tale, there are a growing number of traditional Indian ingredients that researchers now know are actually beneficial. One such ingredient is Turmeric which we now know has range of benefits related to reducing inflammation, and it may even play a role…

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Nutrition Smart’s Holistic Happy Hour is a unique event for fitness enthusiast and health conscious people in South Florida. There will be light refreshments, games, raffle, and samplings of Nutrition Smart’s products and services. When you are trying to get or stay healthy, there are few things more important than knowledge and a sense of community. This event provides both, plus the option to buy the health products you need to get in the best shape of your life.

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When: Thu, April 18, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM

Where: Nutrition Smart - Palm Beach Gardens, 4155 Northlake Boulevard, Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410.

Nutrition Smart

Nutrition Smart provides our community with the information, knowledge, and products necessary…

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