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Saving our sanity and our souls through books
It nearly killed me. One of my grandkids said they “hate” books. They don’t read books except when one is assigned in school. Given the options of smartphones, TV and computers . . . more
K-Fit Boutique Gym owner Karina Melo demonstrated how she has been conducting her daily virtual workout classes since pandemic forced the closure of her studio space. She plans to reopen in phases as restrictions loosened on Monday, Aug. 24.
Gyms reopen in Valley Stream to limited capacity
K-Fit Boutique Gym was created five years ago in the garage of personal trainer Karina Melo’s Valley Stream home. After growing her clientele, and a few iterations of her business, two years … more
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After his gym closed due to the coronavirus Valley Stream resident Nick Maggio said he has found other ways to exercise.
Stuck at home, Valley Streamers switch up their exercise routines
Among the myriad disruptions the coronavirus epidemic has inflicted on everyday life, the statewide closure of gyms has dealt a stinging blow to the fitness minded. Now, stuck at home following … more
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Q: I’m desk-bound for at least 8 hours a day, which can be grueling on my back, neck, and shoulders. Is there anything I can be doing to help counteract this?
A: Work life, for many of us, involves being parked and inactive behind a desk half of our waking day. In fact, millions of Americans suffer from back pain due to an overly sedentary lifestyle. Our … more
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Your Pet's Healthy Teeth
Your Healthy Pet
A: Believe it or not, there are lots of things that can be done from home to help keep your pet healthy.  Cleaning your pet’s ears will help prevent ear infections.  Brushing … more
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From 'Mr. Jowls' to runner for life
I don’t know his name. We often cross paths as we run, as fast as we can, around the perimeter path at the Norman J. Levy Park and Preserve in Merrick, a 1.7-mile seashell-coated road that encircles the 50-acre sanctuary. more
The Greis Park Hudson Exercise Trail in Lynbrook is a local, hidden gem. Writer Mary Malloy recently took a walk with her grandsons Thomas, 8, and Shane, 4.
For walking, jogging, biking: Happy trails to you
Lions and tigers and bears — oh my! The forest was dense, and twigs scraped against our jeans as we hunted for the Wicked Witch of the West, using sticks as weapons. We wandered off from the … more
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Running, not racing, through life
At 6:30 a.m. on a recent Monday, I was running hard when I had to stop abruptly at the corner of Merrick Avenue and Merrick Road in Merrick, my hometown. The stoplight had suddenly changed, and the traffic started moving in front of me. I hadn’t noticed that the light had changed. I was in something of a runner’s trance. more
Marsha Guerrier, right, founder of the Valley Stream Fit Club joins other members for a recent workout at the Central High School track.
Exercise group the right fit for many
It’s all about getting in shape for members of the Valley Stream Fit Club. After a successful winter session, the group now meets outdoors so members can learn different techniques to keep their bodies physically fit. more
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Marilyn Bunger teaches the aerobics class at Firemen’s Field.
Focused on a muscle-making mission
For several residents on the road of “ups and pounds,” they opt to take Marilyn Bunger’s exercise classes to not only mold their muscles, but strengthen their souls. more
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