fitness
Free Nutrition Class: Saving Money
Submitted by paula on Mon, 09/16/2013 - 11:26am
Event Date:
January 7, 2014 - 6:00pm
A free nutrition education series for parents is being offered by the
University of California Cal Fresh Nutrition Education. The topic "Food Labels" is for parents and will be held at Sierra House Elementary School at 1709 Remington Trail in South Lake Tahoe at 6 pm on January 7.
The program is free for all CalFresh recipients and parents of local elementary school children.
Free Nutrition Class: Understanding Food Labels
Submitted by paula on Mon, 09/16/2013 - 11:22am
Event Date:
November 5, 2013 - 6:00pm
A free nutrition education series for parents is being offered by the
University of California Cal Fresh Nutrition Education. The topic "Food Labels" is for parents and will be held at Sierra House Elementary School at 1709 Remington Trail in South Lake Tahoe at 6 pm on November 5.
The program is free for all CalFresh recipients and parents of local elementary school children.
Free Nutrition Class: Make Healthy Changes - Plan, Shop, Save & Cook
Submitted by paula on Fri, 09/13/2013 - 10:39pm
Event Date:
October 1, 2013 - 6:00pm
A free nutrition education series for parents is being offered by the
University of California Cal Fresh Nutrition Education. The topic "Make Healthy Changes - Plan, Shop, Save & Cook" is for parents and will be held at Sierra House Elementary School at 1709 Remington Trail in South Lake Tahoe. The program in English will be held on October 1st and Spanish on October 2nd.
The program is free for all CalFresh recipients and parents of local elementary school children.
Edible Pedal 100 Bike Ride
Submitted by paula on Mon, 09/09/2013 - 7:10am
Event Date:
September 15, 2013 (All day)
The ride is open to 1,000 riders of all ages and abilities. It is expected to sell out. Register online.
Third annual Tahoe Show brings body building, flex and muscle to MontBleu
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 08/15/2013 - 1:49am
Event Date:
August 24, 2013 (All day)
The third annual Tahoe Show body building and sculpting competition at MontBleu Resort Casino & Spa is Aug. 24, and will bring hundreds of the region’s fittest to compete for cash prizes in a judged competition featuring bodybuilding, figure and physique, fitness and bikini.
The women’s pro figure segment is International Federation of Body Building and Fitness sanctioned and they’ll compete to win a $6,000 prize.
Go here for more information.
Tahoe Regional Young Professionals mixer tonight at Naked Fish
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 05/15/2013 - 11:34am
Event Date:
May 15, 2013 - 6:30pm
Tahoe Regional Young Professionals will host its May mixer at Naked Fish's recently remodeled Lounge, tonight, May 15, from 6:30 – 9:30 p.m. Festivities will consist of a free sake beverage, discounts on the entire menu, networking and several raffle prizes including a $50 Naked Fish gift card.
Lake Tahoe young professionals group launches scholarship component of its organization
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 04/25/2013 - 10:01am
Tahoe Regional Young Professionals will launch its ongoing scholarship/continuing educational program by offering one qualified member the opportunity to take part in Leadership Lake Tahoe for the 2013-14 term, valued at $900.
TRYP’s Continuing Education: The mission of TahoeChamber.org Leadership Lake Tahoe is to identify and develop current and future leaders through a comprehensive professional development program designed to increase knowledge and awareness of the issues and challenges facing the South Shore of Lake Tahoe.
On the Rocks for Tahoe Regional Young Professionals March Mixer
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 03/12/2013 - 3:22pm
Event Date:
March 20, 2013 - 7:00pm
The Tahoe Regional Young Professionals will host its March mixer at the new On the Rocks Bar & Grill, March 20 from 7 – 10 p.m. to network, volunteer opportunities and announce TRYP’s upcoming professional development and scholarship program for its members.
The post St. Patty’s Day themed mixer (i.e. wear green) at the recently opened On the Rocks Bar & Grill (located in Round Hill Shopping Center behind Anytime Fitness) will also include hearty appetizers and a free beverage. Admission is complimentary for TRYP members and $5 for non-members.
Health and Fitness: An exercise you should add
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 03/09/2013 - 6:00amWhile fitness fads may come and go, some types of exercises transcend trends. Among them is the push up, which uses your own body weight along with gravity to strengthen the muscles of the upper bo...
Health and Fitness: Rock Routine
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 03/01/2013 - 7:18pmMy alma mater, Chico State, has a lot of great things -warm weather, clean campus, nice people - but it had a horrible gym. It was small, with old equipment, crowded and smelled like a sewage plant...
Shaun White to become member of Tahoe Mountain Club
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 02/26/2013 - 3:53pm
Tahoe Mountain Club is excited to announce two-time Olympic gold medalist, snowboard and skateboard sensation Shaun White as the newest member of Tahoe Mountain Club.
As one of the most prominent figures in snowboarding and skateboarding, Shaun White has called Northstar California his home resort since 2011. After the first season of training at Northstar, White initiated a conversation with Tahoe Mountain Club as a means for expanding his involvement with the resort and the region.
Health and Fitness: Why abdominal exercises won't burn abdominal fat
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 02/16/2013 - 4:08pmLate night infomercials often advertise the latest and greatest way to lose belly fat is to buy their piece of equipment, because nothing targets the core like such and such. To further entice the ...
Health and Fitness: Exercises to avoid to prevent shoulder pain
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 02/09/2013 - 6:00amNo pain, no gain. Although this phase is common in almost every gym, is it true? Shoulder pain caused by weight training is well documented in literature and a given among experienced weight lifter...
Lake Tahoe Regional Young Professionals to mix it up at Hard Rock
Submitted by Editor on Fri, 02/08/2013 - 11:48am
Event Date:
February 13, 2013 - 7:00pm
Tahoe Regional Young Professionals would love to mingle with its rock star members and network with new individuals, Feb. 13 at Hard Rock Café inside Harveys at Stateline, Lake Tahoe from 7 to 10 p.m.
Suspension training: future of fitness or fad?
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 02/02/2013 - 6:00amSuspension training is a different take on strength training that uses a system of ropes and webbing, called a suspension trainer, to allow the trainee to work against their own body weight. The mo...
Health and Fitness: Get more done in less time with these simple methods
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 01/26/2013 - 6:00amSupersets: A superset is two different exercises performed back to back with little or no rest in between, while alternating opposing muscle groups. Examples are bicep curls followed by triceps ext...
Nutrition and exercise is subject of lecture at Lake Tahoe Environmental Center
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 01/24/2013 - 10:32pmEvent Date:
March 5, 2013 - 6:00pm
How often do you stop and reflect about your eating regimes? Do they foster your athletic goals? Are you ready to mix up your routine in activity and nutrition?
Join Registered Dietitian Jill Whisler and Exercise Physiologist Wendy Buchanan for the top 10 nutrition and exercise tips for peak performance and health at 6 p.m. March 5 at the UC Davis Lake Tahoe Center for Environmental Sciences, 291 Country Club Drive, Incline Village, Nev. The cost $5 donation suggested and a no-host bar is open at 5:30 p.m.
Partial emergency closure at LTCC
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 01/14/2013 - 9:49amThe Lake Tahoe Community College Fitness Education Center will be closed through Wednesday, Jan. 16, due to a broken water valve. Clean-up efforts will require the closure of the center at least th...
Health and Fitness Leg press versus squats
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 01/12/2013 - 6:00amTwo tried and tested exercises to work the lower body are the seated leg press machine and squats. Although both are different in execution, the equipment needed and where they can be performed, th...
Tahoe Regional Young Professionals January Mixer at Himmel Haus
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 01/09/2013 - 6:54am
Event Date:
January 22, 2013 - 7:00pm
Prost (or cheers), the Tahoe Regional Young Professionals will ring in 2013 with a sampling of German-style food and beverages at Himmel Haus for group's Jan. 22 mixer from 7 – 10 p.m.
The evening will also include live acoustic music and networking opportunities. Admission is free for TRYP members and $5 for non-members. Annual TRYP memberships cost $40.
Health and Fitness: Interval training explained
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 01/05/2013 - 6:00amLack of time is the number one reason people give for not exercising. Not getting results once they do start exercising is reason number two. Interval training is a great solution for both of these...
The Doctors: Winterize your fitness plan
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 12/25/2012 - 6:00amWhen there's a chill in the air, it's tempting to skip your morning run or after-dinner walk. Although it requires extra motivation to work out in the winter, it's worth the effort to stay in shape...
Health and Fitness: Fun four-minute workout more effective than cardio
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 12/22/2012 - 6:00amSounds almost too good to be true, but according to fitness researchers it's not. A recent study published in the Journal of Applied Physiology, Nutrition, and Metabolism tested traditional treadmi...
Health and Fitness: Five best ski exercises
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 12/15/2012 - 6:00amGoblet SquatHow to do it:1. Stand with your legs about shoulder-width apart and your toes pointed slightly outward. 2. Grab a dumbbell or kettlebell and hold it against your chest. With a kettlebel...
Lake Tahoe Young Professionals Raised $5,000 at Annual Winter White Holiday Party
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 12/13/2012 - 6:36pm
The holidays will be a little brighter for more than 100 underprivileged local children/teenagers thanks to Tahoe Regional Young Professionals (TRYP) raising $5,000 at the organization’s 2nd Annual Winter White Holiday Party.
The Young Professions organized a holiday ‘FUN’draiser to benefit Tahoe’s SkiDUCK, (SKi and snowboarding for Disabled and Underprivileged Children and older Kids) at Riva Grill last month which included an evening of live music, raffle prizes, silent auction items, photo booth, games, food and drinks.
Health and Fitness: Strength training for beginners
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 12/08/2012 - 6:00amThe benefits of strength training are no secret among athletes and the general population. Unfortunately, not everyone can afford access to a certified strength coach. There are plenty of weight-tr...
KLS Capital buys 24 percent stake in Whistler Blackcomb
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 12/04/2012 - 7:04amKLS Capital Partners, the owners of ski resorts Squaw Valley and Alpine Meadows, has entered into a purchase agreement with Intrawest to acquire 24 percent of shares in Whistler Blackcomb Holdings Inc.
The deal is for $115,929,375, according to UnofficialNetworks.com. As a result of the sale Whistler Blackcomb Holdings CEO, Bill Jensen, has tendered his resignation as well as directors Wes Edens and Jonathan Ashley.
Meyers holiday tree lighting ceremony will be powered by pedals
Submitted by Editor on Sun, 11/25/2012 - 6:36am
Event Date:
December 9, 2012 - 6:00pm
The Meyers Community Alliance will hold its second annual Tree Lighting on Sunday, Dec. 9 at 6 p.m. in the Divided Sky/Downtown Café parking lot. This year's event will literally be engineered and powered by the people.
Health and Fitness: Will lifting weights reduce flexibility?
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 11/24/2012 - 6:00amAsk anyone who has pulled a muscle and they will tell you the importance of flexibility. Flexibility can be defined as the ability to move a joint though its full range of motion. Good flexibility ...
New Officers Join the South Lake Tahoe Police Department
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 11/22/2012 - 4:49pm
Two new officers will join the South Lake Tahoe Police Department force. They will be sworn by Chief Brian Uhler in in a brief ceremony 11 a.m. Monday, Nov. 26. Both are veteran officers of California law enforcement, who have passed through a highly competitive process to be selected for employment at South Lake Tahoe Police Department.
Health and Fitness: Lifting weights increases bone health
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 11/17/2012 - 6:00amSlips and falls are common with the ice and outdoor activities Lake Tahoe residents are accustomed to. With that comes the unfortunate bumps, bruises, and in some cases broken bones. While it may b...
Tahoe Chamber celebrates 2012 Blue Ribbon winners at awards ceremony
Submitted by Editor on Fri, 11/16/2012 - 11:28am
UPDATED: The 5th annual Tahoe Chamber Blue Ribbons Awards were held Thursday night, recognizing businesses, individual and organizations for their outstanding service and contribution to the South Shore Lake Tahoe community. The awards presentation recognized all businesses nominated and announce the winners of the eight separate categories.
The winners, finalists and honorable mentions are listed in the attachment below the story:
Barton Health supports Lake Tahoe area organizations in need
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 11/08/2012 - 1:52pm
“Empowerment” is the premise of Barton Health's Community Advisory Committee (CAC). After careful evaluation of 19 grant applications, nine-non-profits recently received $24,000 in grants from the CAC. Through these grants, the CAC is able to “empower” area community programs with funding to help close the health gaps and address health issues within the community.
Health and Fitness: Is kettlebell training for you?
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 11/03/2012 - 10:48amA kettlebell is a cast-iron weight that resembles a cannonball with a handle. The unique way the weight is distributed allows for momentum and many total-body dynamic exercises. Total-body dynamic ...
Health and Fitness: Save time while slimming down with supersets
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 10/27/2012 - 6:00amAs a personal trainer, one of the main reasons people seek my advice is because they feel like they don't have enough time to work out. With the kids back at school, snow on the ground and a 40-plu...
We Can! Challenges Weeks 6 and 7: Flexibility, continuing habits important to a healthy lifestyle
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 10/25/2012 - 2:06pmFlexibility is a commonly overlooked part of your child's fitness and health. While speed, strength and endurance can be more easily shown or practiced flexibility is a little less obvious. One com...
Health and Fitness: Is it wise to wear a back belt?
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 10/20/2012 - 6:00amWhy do people use weightlifting belts? A study out of the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn., had 352 healthy strength-training members (189 men, 156 women, 7 gender not indicated) aged 20-72 years co...
Chamber Announces the 2012 Blue Ribbon Award Nominees
Submitted by Editor on Fri, 10/19/2012 - 2:32pmThe Blue Ribbon Award nominations have been tallied, with more than 150 nominations received. Thank you to the businesses and individuals who took the time to nominate those making significant contributions to the South Shore community. The 5th Annual Blue Ribbon Awards Dinner & Ceremony will be held on November 15 at Embassy Suites; all nominees will be recognized and the winners will be announced during the ceremony.
Health and Fitness
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 10/13/2012 - 3:25amNo strength trainingThe biggest mistake women can make in the gym is avoiding strength training. While the treadmill and spinning bikes get consistent use, the barbell and dumbbells are often negle...
TRPA Wellness in high gear with Tough Mudder, Tahoe Marathon
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 10/08/2012 - 11:05pm
The Tahoe Regional Planning Agency staff have been on a roll of fitness-related activities over the last few weeks with participation in the Tough Mudder event, the Lake Tahoe Marathon, and other challenges.
Turkey Trot 2012 at the Community Recreation Center
Submitted by Editor on Sun, 10/07/2012 - 10:11pmGet into the holidays with fitness in mind with Turkey Trot 2012 at the South Lake Tahoe Community Recreation Center. The event is hosted by the Tahoe Mountain Milers, South Lake Tahoe Optimist Club and the South Lake Tahoe Parks and Recreation Department. Sign up at 10am.
Races held snow, rain or shine! Race distances range from 25 yards for the kids to 2.8 miles for the adults. Youth races begin at 11am and adult race begins at noon. Winners in each division win a turkey. Second and third places receive pumpkin pies.
Health and Fitness
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 10/06/2012 - 6:00amMany sports require the total body movement of pushing while standing. Football linemen are excellent examples of this. Wrestlers and Mixed Martial Arts athletes also clearly demonstrate the need t...
Tough Mudder events take fitness to extremes
Submitted by Editor on Sat, 09/29/2012 - 11:05amAs Natalie Mar staggered up the steep switchbacks last weekend near Lake Tahoe, she wasn't certain she'd make it.
She had just scaled a 12-foot wall, dived into a bath of icy water and slithered through mud while ducking barbed wires that dangled 8 inches overhead. And now she was running an 11-mile trail with a 1,500-foot elevation change.
"I'm going to die," Mar, 24, thought.
But she didn't, and she cleared the switchbacks. Her reward: to belly-crawl under live wires.
Barton staff takes marathon by storm
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 09/29/2012 - 6:00amThe staff at Barton Memorial Hospital is determined to B-Fit. The new employee wellness program, known as B-Fit, prepared and encouraged 97 employees to swallow their fitness fears and participa...
Health and Fitness: The 80/20 Rule
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 09/29/2012 - 6:00amThe Pareto Principle was inspired by the Italian economist Vilfredo Pareto. Pareto was one of the first to analyze economics using statistics. In the late 1800s, he observed that 80 percent of the ...
Health and Fitness: Ways to reduce muscle soreness
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 09/22/2012 - 8:28amIf your goal is to become leaner, stronger, build muscle or increase performance in a given sport the most important variable is consistency.If a workout leaves you so stiff and sore that you can't...
Health and Fitness: Swing to slim down
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 09/15/2012 - 6:00amOver the last decade or so, the kettlebell has enjoyed a successful reintroduction into the fitness industry. Kettlebell exercises are usually fast-paced, relatively simple, and tend to involve the...
Health and Fitness: Lat pull down edition
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 09/08/2012 - 6:00amPullups are a great test of relative body strength in the back, shoulders and arm muscles. They can be done with minimum equipment and because pullups require so many muscle groups, they are a grea...
DiMatteo in jail on bribery, drug charges
Submitted by admin on Fri, 08/31/2012 - 5:33pm
One-time South Lake Tahoe pot club owner and current Push Fitness owner Gino DiMatteo was arrested Aug. 31 on charges of bribing a public official and possession of drugs for sale.
