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La Casa Presents: Photo exhibit of Carnival in Bahia, Salvador in Brazil
Now-March 1, various times, La Casa, 715 E. Seventh St. across from Dunn Meadow, Bloomington -- The exhibit will consist of photos and history of Carnival in Bahia, Salvador in Brazil by Yara Ferreira Clüver. For more information, e-mail lacasa@indiana.edu.
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Wheelchair to wilderness: re-learning an active lifestyle
A year ago, Darrell Jerden hoped he could learn to walk again. Today, he is hiking, canoeing and feeling better than ever. Jerden once felt too busy to exercise. "There wasn't time in the day," Jerden said. "It wasn't until about two years ago that I got my construction business to the point where it could run on its own for an hour while I went to work out." He decided to get back in shape, and joined the Adult Fitness Program run by Indiana University Bloomington's Department of Kinesiology. But one misstep at work brought Jerden's progress to a halt.
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Jason Karp is a running coach and a doctoral candidate in exercise physiology at Indiana University who specializes in distance running. Elisabeth Andrews, IU Media Relations, talked with him about marathon training and how to improve her marathon time.
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Swimming has long been touted as an effective way to improve fitness. Exercise in the water causes less abuse to the joints than land-based exercise and is safe for all ages. But how do you get started in a swimming program if you've never done the sport before?
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Don't let cold weather stand in the way of active play! The winter months provide ample opportunities for active games indoors and out, says David Gallahue, dean of Indiana University's School of Health, Physical Education and Recreation. Here's how to keep kids moving when the temperature drops.
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The rewards of a well-planned strength training program can include weight management, improved bone density, lower blood pressure and improved performance in other activities. Common mistakes by beginners, however, could result in injury. Learn how to get started safely with resistance training exercises you can try at home.
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A Web log, or "blog," is an online journal where real people share their stories on an ongoing basis. The Active for Life bloggers all have different schedules, priorities and goals, but just like you, they are committed to maintaining and improving their health through an active lifestyle.
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Sound Medicine -- Hear the latest news on everything from Alzheimer research to West Nile virus on Sound Medicine, a radio show that educates and encourages listeners to make sound health decisions. Produced by the Indiana University School of Medicine and WFYI Public Radio, this weekend's (Feb. 4-5) edition of Sound Medicine features discussion on the increase in parents' reluctance to vaccinate their children; a new program that can teach CPR in as few as 20 minutes; major medical ethics stories from 2005; and at-home teeth whitening. Listen to the program or read the script at http://soundmedicine.iu.edu/.
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