Recently there has been some promising research done by the Yale School of Medicine regarding PD. It’s been known for quite some time that exercise slows the progression of PD, however this new study on high intensity exercise for PD has shown that it cannot only slow down, but to some degree reverse the neurodegenerative […]
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April is Parkinson’s Awareness Month: Quinton Agosta Ortho-Kinetics® Professional Trainer, shares information on the disease. If you have Parkinson’s, know someone with Parkinson’s Disease or know someone who is struggling with balance and strength issues, we hope this information will be a helpful guide. When I graduated from college with a degree in exercise science,
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Michael Rosenthal, Co-Owner and General Manager Island Fitness An article published in the Washington Post on January 16th caused quite a stir. The story references Richard Morgan, a 93-year old man “with the aerobic engine of a healthy 30- or 40-year-old and the body-fat percentage of a whippet”. Furthermore, “…in many ways, he’s an exemplar
We are SO thankful we are inviting Members to SHARE what you love about Island Fitness by bringing your friends for FREE every Thursday in November! Guests: You are invited! Each Thursday in November come to the gym with your friend who is a member at no cost. Member: During the month of November Members can bring
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We are getting ready for our annual Holiday Spirit Week! Bring your holiday spirit to Island Fitness the week of December 19-23, 2022. We are inviting our Members to participate and each day you do you’ll receive a ticket 🎟 to cast your vote for your favorite staff member. The more you participate the better
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December 10, 2021 Are you still out there? Still with us? You get a gold star.🌟 I was traveling so am late with this entry. 🎶 Your body calls, are you listening? In the bowling alley lanes sweat is glistening…Know you belong, we believe you are strong…Walking in this winter wonderland. 🎶 – Carol O
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Your participation in Turkey Trot 2017 helped us raise $22,000 for Helpline House! On December 29th, we presented Helpline House with a check. In this picture, from L to R are Matt Eldridge, interim Executive Director, Michael and Alexa Rosenthal, Maria Metzler, new Executive Director for Helpline House and Brenda Prickett & Dominique Atherley who did
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We’re taking this opportunity to recognize Brenda Prickett and Dominique Atherly for their tireless work in preparing for and executing this year’s Bainbridge Island Turkey Trot on behalf of organizing sponsor Island Fitness. This is the 8th year that the Bainbridge Island Turkey Trot has benefited Helpline House on Bainbridge Island, but the 1st year
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Thanks to everyone in our community who voted for Island Fitness. We would not be the Best Athletic Club, Best Place to Work Out, and Best Place to Meet People without each one of you!
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If you have been a member of Island Fitness for any length of time you know that COMMUNITY is the cornerstone of what we are all about. Receiving support and strength from the power of a community can be a life saver for many and offering that lending hand is just as powerful for the
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