Friday, November 14, 2025

Exercise

Coaches, fitness experts gather at strength and conditioning conference in Lynnwood

If you were a college football coach and wanted to open your own training facility with minimal space, how would you lay out the equipment, office supplies and storage...

Top strength and conditioning experts to gather at regional conference in Lynnwood June 14-15

Edmonds College will host the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) Northwest Regional Conference June 14-15. It's a two-day event bringing together top professionals in strength coaching, personal training...

Disc golf: Mountlake Terrace’s year-round sport — with the right clothes

Scottish comedian Billy Connolly once said, “In Scotland, there is no such thing as bad weather — only the wrong clothes.” And that’s the same attitude local disc golfers...

Free rhythm and strength fitness class at Verdant Wellness Center every Thursday

A free fitness class is offered from 6-7 p.m. every Thursday at the Verdant Community Wellness Center, 4710 196th St. S.W., Lynnwood. The class combines the elements of dance choreography...

Reminder: Join Washington State Parks for First Day Hikes Jan. 1

Ring in the New Year with Washington State Parks and First Day Hikes. Ranger- and staff-led hikes are offered at 40-plus parks on New Year's Day. When you are done,...

Verdant Health offering free Zumba fitness class every Monday in Lynnwood

The Verdant Health Commission is offering a free women’s Zumba fitness class from 6:30-7:30 p.m. every Monday at the Verdant Community Wellness Center. The next class is Jan. 6. No...

Girls on the Run Snohomish County seeking applicants for new youth advisory board

Girls on the Run Snohomish County has launched a youth advisory board aimed at helping guide the nonprofit's work in ways that better serve young people in the community...

Washington named America’s most bike-friendly state

There is no state more supportive of people who travel by bike than Washington, according to one of the nation’s largest bicycle advocacy organizations. Washington leads U.S. states in fostering...

Longtime bike-to-school advocate Peter Hallson receives Cascade Bicycle Club’s Doug Walker award

Edmonds bicycle advocate Peter Hallson was honored this month with the Cascade Bicycle Club’s 2024 Doug Walker Award in recognition of his more than 25 years tirelessly working to...

Next Walk with a Latina Doc Nov. 9 at Meadowdale Middle School

The Verdant Health Commission, in partnership with the Latino Educational Training Institute, is sponsoring Walk with a Latina Doc -- a free program offering a unique walking and learning...

Have your cake and work out too: Ribbon cutting for Planet Fitness Edmonds Oct. 25

Planet Fitness will celebrate the grand opening of its Edmonds club with an open house, ribbon cutting and cake on Friday, Oct. 25. The location is 22515 Highway 99 in...

Next Walk with a Latina Doc Oct. 19 at Meadowdale Middle School

The Verdant Health Commission, in partnership with the Latino Educational Training Institute, is sponsoring Walk with a Latina Doc -- a free program offering a unique walking and learning...

Walk with a Latina Doc breaks down health care barriers

At 9 a.m. sharp on Saturday, Dr. Alina Urriola stood by Lynnwood's Meadowdale Middle School wearing a tracksuit, neon sneakers and a broad smile. Together with Verdant Health Commission and...

South County Walks starts July 8 in Edmonds, Lynnwood and Mountlake Terrace

This summer, the Verdant Health Commission is teaming up with local cities to coordinate volunteer-led community walks for individuals and families in South Snohomish County. The cities of Edmonds,...

Sponsor spotlight: Meet Shannon Foran of Foran Fitness

Shannon Foran is a certified group fitness health instructor and has been teaching health and fitness classes since 2014. She also was a NCAA track athlete in college so...

Welcome to new advertising sponsor Foran Fitness

Shannon Foran has been an athlete and dancer all of her life. She was an NCAA athlete and is ACE certified in Group Fitness. She's been teaching Zumba, dance...

Students jump-start school day through Move 60! program

Four days a week, Edmonds School District students get their bodies moving through a before- or after- school 60-minute exercise program, Move 60! The program seeks to increase opportunities...

Sno-Park permits now on sale

Washington Sno-Park permits are now on sale. The State Parks Winter Recreation Program manages over 130 recreation sites, or Sno-Parks, across the state for recreators to enjoy during the...

Homage launching Engage Mind and Body campaign Sept. 2

Homage Senior Services will be launching its Engage Mind & Body campaign with an in-person kickoff on Sept. 2 in Lynnwood. Engage Mind & Body is Lynnwood-based Homage's biggest fundraising...

Travel: Kids biking in campgrounds? Follow these tips from Washington State Parks

Gone are the days where packs of kids ride bikes down urban and suburban streets until dark, a treasured memory from many Boomer, Gen X and early Millennial childhoods....

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