Kimberly Garrison

Here's the latest Philly Fitness and Health Podcast. Kimberly talks to Sharon Hirschman, who this weekend is launching Philly Kids Club, a place for parents and especially children to enjoy fitness, health and creative activities. Be fit, be strong and be your best with Philly Fitness and Health.

Here's the latest Philly Fitness and Health Podcast. Kimberly talks to Phil Migliarese, a jiu-jitsu master who has worked as a self-defense consultant for the F.B.I, secret service, military, and local authorities for the past 10 years and who now runs Balance Studios. Migliarese explains about the origins of jiu-jitsu and how people can apply it in their daily lives. Be fit, be strong and be your best with Philly Fitness and Health.

THURSDAY, MARCH 15, 2007

• 11:15 a.m. FIT, FABULOUS, AND OVER FIFTY: Join us for this new lunchtime learning opportunity at the Rohrer Center for HealthFitness, 2309 Evesham Road, Voorhees, NJ. The $5.00 fee includes salad bar, beverages, and health related lecture and demonstration. To register, call toll-free 1-888-Virtua-3 (1-888-847-8823).
• 6:00 p.m. CHADDS FORD BIKE RIDE: 15-25 miles, Class: C+/B-. Meet at Chadds Ford Elementary School, Route 1 and Fairville Rd. Rides will NOT be held on March 1, 8, or 15. The first ride will be held on March 22nd and rides will continue through the rest of the cycling season. Mileage will increase/decrease dictated by amount of daylight. Terrain is rolling to moderately hilly with flat finish and average pace 14-15mph. Contact Len at 610-558-6232.

THURSDAY, MARCH 22, 2007

• 3:00 p.m. KEMPER PARK BIKE RIDE 2007: 13-14 mph, 25-40 miles. Start at Kemper Park, 905 Valley Road, Warminster, PA. We will continue to ride in March from Kemper Park. Let's put on some miles before the spring. Contact David C. Atkins at 215-675-4597.
• 6:00 p.m. THURSDAY EVENING IN HORSHAM BIKE RIDE: 15-16 mph, 22-32 miles. Start at Hatboro Horsham High School, 899 Horsham Road, Parking lot E, Horsham, PA. One of our most popular paces. In an effort to keep the groups at a reasonable size, we'll have several ride leaders at this pace. Contact Jay Sitkin at 215-362-8591.
• 6:30 p.m. TRAIL BY NIGHT BIKE RIDE: Leave Corner Ketch Development (call for directions) for a ride on paved or gravel roads through the White Clay Preserve. You need a hybrid or mountain bike with a set of good lights for the front and at least a flicker light for the rear. There are a few spots where there are ruts in the road so a 10W light beam for the front should be used at a minimum. Bring your sense of adventure. NO GO if the temp is below 40 degrees at the start of the ride (www.weather.com for Newark, DE). We're afraid of ice forming in spots that may be hard to see. For more information, contact Mario Nappa at 302-239-1179.

THURSDAY, APRIL 5, 2007

• 6:00 p.m. CHADDS FORD BIKE RIDE: 15-25 miles, Class: C+/B-. Meet at Chadds Ford Elementary School, Route 1 and Fairville Rd. Mileage will increase/decrease dictated by amount of daylight. Terrain is rolling to moderately hilly with flat finish and average pace 14-15mph. Contact Len at 610-558-6232.
• 6:00 p.m. THURSDAY EVENING IN HORSHAM BIKE RIDE: 15-16 mph, 22-32 miles. Start at Hatboro Horsham High School, 899 Horsham Road, Parking lot E, Horsham, PA. One of our most popular paces. In an effort to keep the groups at a reasonable size, we'll have several ride leaders at this pace. Contact Jay Sitkin at 215-362-8591.
• 6:00 p.m. THURSDAY EVENING IN HORSHAM BIKE RIDE: 17-18 mph, 26-36 miles. Start at Hatboro Horsham High School, 899 Horsham Road, Parking lot E, Horsham, PA. Not quite the cardiac-arresting pace of the A/X, but an experienced fast group ride that will involve HILLS! Please note that when the hills get steeper, the average speed will be obviously slower. There will be no conscious effort to drop anyone on this ride. Contact Steve Scheetz at 610-636-8039.
• 6:00 p.m. THURSDAY EVENING IN HORSHAM BIKE RIDE: 15-17 mph, 15-17 miles. Start at Hatboro Horsham High School, 899 Horsham Road, Parking lot E, Horsham, PA. We will start the season at about 14 mph and gradually increase our average as everyone gets stronger. Some hills to be expected, no one dropped. We try to stay together and will regroup as needed. Bring something to drink. Contact Elliot Titcher at 215-641-0607.
• 6:00 p.m. THURSDAY EVENING IN HORSHAM BIKE RIDE: 16-17 mph, 25-34 miles. Start at Hatboro Horsham High School, 899 Horsham Road, Parking lot E, Horsham, PA. As the season begins, expect our pace to stay below the 17 mph mark. Contact Doug Mueller at 215-646-5718.

Here's the latest Philly Fitness and Health Podcast. Kimberly talks to Michael Gonzales-Wallace, a former basketball player and current strength trainer who has developed an exercise system for the mind and body called Neuromuscular Progressive Strength Training. Be fit, be strong and be your best with Philly Fitness and Health.