Tai Chi program helps older adults prevent falls at Salvation Army Suisun City Kroc Center
12-week course teaches practical exercises, like shifting weight from one foot to the other. Baruch Gould, 75, was at his home in his kitchen and needed to reach something high up on shelf. He climbed on a footstool, but as he
Ride a bike, power the grid
“There’s no reason why when you exercise, whether you’re a kid or an adult, you shouldn’t be making electricity.” – Adam Boesel Eco-fitness invites everyone to gear up for a more sustainable future. 'What if the care-free act of riding a bicycle
Healthy lifestyles, healthy families
The Salvation Army aims to prevent and intervene in childhood obesity across the U.S. It’s the middle of the school day, but over 200 third, fourth and fifth graders are in the midst of a Latin-dance inspired fitness session—Zumba—at the Ray
Grand Rapids Kroc Center fights childhood obesity
Families set a goal each week toward healthy living and find support from mentors. By Jeff Johnston - Somewhere out there, a kid who used to sit on the couch is working up a sweat outside. That’s a win. And if that
Homer Corps women open fitness room
By Karen Gleason - Galvanized by the corps’ Home League members, the Homer, Alaska, corps set up a fitness room with two recumbent bikes, two elliptical machines, a treadmill and a resistance weight bench. “I love it,” said Judy Knight, a Home
Restoring healthy living
Michael Brito doesn’t want his community to suffer the effects of diabetes. As the director of operations at The Salvation Army Ray and Joan Kroc Corps Community Center, he cares about his neighbors’ health. So when an article reported Solano County