Come check out the Boston Health & Fitness Expo at the Hynes Convention Center.
June 27th, saturday and June 28th sunday.

http://www.bostonhealthexpo.com/

Fun activities, cooking demonstrations, guest speakers, sport celebrities, health screenings and more.....visit the URL for directions and schedule for the various events.

If you missed out, this class will also be offered in the Fall as well.  I will keep you posted in advance of registration for Fall.

Come take a 5 week basic nutrition class with Kim at MIT in the MIT Adult Fitness Programs. 
The class is now open to non-fitness MIT fitness center members as well.

Thursday night, 6.30 - 7.45pm
Starts June 11th - July 9th.
Held at the Heinze, W59 building.

Contact or visit the The Alumni Pool and Wang Fitness Center (617.253.2005)
or The Zesiger Sports and Fitness Center (617.452.3690).
Visit either center's main desk to register.
www.mitrecsports.com

Get to your core.

Having a strong core can help you with every day physical activities. 
Such as, standing upright and moving on two feet, controlled movements,
shifting weight from one foot to another and moving in any direction.
 
The "core" actually consists of many different muscles that stabilize the
spine and pelvis and run the entire length of the torso.

A strong core distributes the stresses of weight-bearing and protects the back.

One of my favorite core exercises is the Front Plank.

If you have shoulder problems you may want to avoid the plank exercises.

Front Plank
Lie on your stomach.
Raise your body as if doing a pushup except rest your bodyweight on your elbows.
Be sure your shoulders are over your elbows.
Your body should be in a straight line from your shoulders to your ankles with your
weight resting on your toes and elbow.  Push thru your heels, keep your cervical spine neutral.
Keep your midsection braced and tight.
Hold this position for 10-20 seconds when beginning. Gradually try to build to 60 seconds.

MODIFICATIONS: Lower your knees to the floor and perform this exercise.   This gives you less weight to support.

Consult your physician before starting an exercise or nutrition program.

Where do fruits and vegetables such as; lettuce, apples, strawberries and corn come from?  
The store. (the answer from a pre-schooler)

Bringing kids to your local farm to pick their own fruits and vegetables helps them learn the different types of produce and understand how they are grown.

It is also a great time to get outside and spend time with your family and friends buying fresh produce from your local farmers.

Strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, vegetables, and flowers and more can be picked at a number of local farms.  

A couple great websites to visit to find out where to go and when is best for harvesting.
Best to call ahead.

http://www.pickyourown.org/massbluerasp.htm
http://www.mass.gov/agr/massgrown/pick-your-own.htm