Browsing All Posts filed under »health & fitness«

Local Fitness Check-In: SweatIX

February 26, 2016 by

0

Have you been to the IX building lately? Just over five years since the owners started to re-envision the bare expanse of parking lot and land around IX, the place is completely transformed. Outside events, tastings, and concerts go on regularly against the vibrant backdrop of the IX art park. Inside, you can get a […]

Splash For A Cure

August 24, 2015 by

0

A 5K race and pool party makes a difference for children with cancer Ishan Gala was 14 months old when he was diagnosed with stage IV neuroblastoma, a cancerous tumor that starts in certain early forms of embryonic and fetal cells, at UVA Children’s Hospital in February 2008. Ishan’s parents, Mayank and Sajal Gala, were […]

Fitness Check-in: barre.[d]

February 20, 2015 by

0

A couple of years ago, when barre workouts started popping up in fitness magazines and on my Facebook news feed, I looked around the internet for an easy barre workout to do at home. I found one on Shape magazine’s website, and sometimes pulled a kitchen chair and a few small free weights into my […]

Fitness Check-In: tru PILATES

October 24, 2014 by

1

Since I moved to Charlottesville in 2009, I’ve walked past the tru PILATES studio hundreds of times. I’ve always been intrigued by the little warehouse space by the train tracks, by what lurks behind the frosted glass garage doors. I had heard good things about Pilates, but I never really looked into it, because I […]

Checking in with the Locals: Jojo McDuffie

October 21, 2014 by

0

Charlottesville is a city filled with local-loving people, and a spirit of community and collaboration unlike anywhere else. Every week, Cville Niche will celebrate that spirit by featuring a local’s top picks. Check out previous local check-ins! Jojo McDuffie Describe what you do in town. You can usually find me at 1 of 3 places […]

Fitness Check-in: IronWolf Training

October 10, 2014 by

1

Two days ago, I walked into IronWolf Training with my head held high, ready to embrace the “pack mentality” and iron spirit at Laura Conklin‘s Charlottesville gym. From plyometric step ups, wall sits, and one leg squats to kettle bell swings, ring rows, and one arm cleans, the circuit style class was a butt-whoopin’ served […]

Checking in with the Locals: Megan Evo Greenwood

August 5, 2014 by

0

Charlottesville is a city filled with local-loving people, and a spirit of community and collaboration unlike anywhere else. Every week, Cville Niche will celebrate that spirit by featuring a local’s top picks. Check out previous local check-ins! Megan Evo Greenwood This local gal can be found at the barre, in the pool, and in the […]

Checking in with the Locals: Ethan Zuckerman

July 29, 2014 by

0

Charlottesville is a city filled with local-loving people, and a spirit of community and collaboration unlike anywhere else. Every week, Cville Niche will celebrate that spirit by featuring a local’s top picks. Check out previous local check-ins! Ethan Zuckerman Describe what you do in town. I’m a Nelson County native, a specialist in sustainable systems, […]

Cheers Check-in: Barefoot Bucha

July 28, 2014 by

2

As a craft beer lover with an addiction to cheeseburgers, a mysterious drink known as kombucha and often found at farmer’s markets and natural foods stores seemed more suited for someone more health conscious than myself. Plus, I figured there was no way this earthy cocktail could taste good. It turns out that my skepticism […]

Fitness Check-in: Ann Mazur of Runners Love Yoga

July 18, 2014 by

6

Ann Mazur has run 21 races so far this year. She was the first woman to cross the finish line in 17 of them. This past April, she placed 3rd in the Nike Women’s Half in D.C., running the 13.1 miles in 1:22:58. Less than a week later, she ran up the side of a […]

cville niche logo

Click to subscribe to Cville Niche and get the latest delivered directly to your inbox.

Join 3,050 other subscribers
buzz of the week

Pick a Category

Archives

Blog at WordPress.com.