Hey Indiana, Get on the Bike! | Print |  E-mail
Written by Indiana Chamber of Commerce   

IndianaChamberIndiana is home to seven of the 214 U.S. bicycle-friendly communities, according to the League of American Bicyclists. There are only three communities in the platinum grouping. In Indiana, Bloomington is a silver designee, with the following in the large bronze category: Carmel, Columbus, Fort Wayne, Goshen, Indianapolis and South Bend. Governing reports:

The United States is now home to 214 bicycle-friendly communities in 47 states, according to a new list released Monday by the League of American Bicyclists.

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Zumbathon to Benefit OE | Print |  E-mail
Written by Opportunity Enterprises   

Zumba-FitnessSaturday, May 19, 2012 - 7:00 - 9:00 pm
Southlake Fitness, 3522 N Calumet Ave, Valparaiso

Come for 2 hours of Zumba fun, with all proceeds going to OE! After the Zumbathon, El Salto is catering the after-party, with free appetizers and pitchers of margaritas for all participants.

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Gosser Corporate Sales Executive Achieves Personal Success | Print |  E-mail
Written by Rick Gosser   

Rick-GosserRick Gosser, VP/COO of Gosser Corporate Sales, changed the course of his life a few years ago by taking charge of his health. Today, 130 pounds lighter, more energetic and more successful, Gosser loves to share his story and help others make the connection between lifestyle wellness and business health.

"I was sick and tired of being sick and tired," Gosser said. "I took control. I started walking, then running. I cut out the junk. Today I have more energy, a better life and a more successful business. And when I share my story, other people realize they can take control too."

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Ball of Strength Helps Participants Get in Shape | Print |  E-mail
Written by Franciscan Alliance, Inc.   

Franciscan-Balls-of-Strength-1Participants in Franciscan Alliance’s monthly Franciscanfit Mallwalkers program at Westfield Southlake Mall on April 25 received a lesson in how use of a mini-ball can help boost core body strength. Jane Bogordos, fitness supervisor for Franciscan Omni health and fitness centers, demonstrated numerous techniques to participants.

Blood pressure screenings also were offered by Barbara Neely, a cardiac rehabilitation technician at Franciscan St. Margaret Health-Hammond, and by Christy Cleveland, a registered nurse in that unit.

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Wesley Phillips Wins at Purdue's Be Fit Body Building Competition | Print |  E-mail
Written by Katie Phillips   

Body-building-contest-4-17-12Wesley Phillips, (Chesterton HS Grad 2008) and son of Roy & Katie Phillips, (Broker Associate at RE/MAX Affiliates) won First place in the “cut” division of the recent Be Fit Body Building Contest held in the union at Purdue (W. Lafayette) on Tuesday evening 4/17/2012. He is pictured second from right in the photo.
 
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