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Health

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Get in shape for Summer at the state-of-the-art fitness facilities inside the Almaden Community Center. For only $49 you get access to the fitness center and all of the drop in fitness and sports programs – for 3 full months. You’ll be in swimsuit shape in no time!

This special offer ends May 30, 2010, so take advantage of this great low price now while you still can. Sign up at the Almaden Community Center. Your 3-month period starts from the date of purchase. No hidden fees or contracts required.

Almaden Community CenterNeed to get ready for the Summer swim suit season? Can’t work up the motivation to do it by yourself? Almaden Community Center may have just what you need – a Group Exercise Membership that gives you access to all fitness classes.

For only $49 per month you have full access to all of the professionally lead group exercise classes, including zumba, cardio kickboxing, boot camp, pilates and more. This is a fantastic deal.

You will like working out in the fun and friendly atmosphere, and of course seeing the results. Classes are taught in a state of the facility – including a 7,000 sq. ft. gymnasium and 2,000 sq. ft. dance/aerobics studio.

Classes are at the Almaden Community Center, Monday through Saturday. Morning, afternoon, and evening classes are available. See the City Wide Activity Guide for Spring & Summer 2010 for class descriptions, days, and times.

Summer is near and the days are getting warm. Get your swimsuits ready for your new hot body with lean arms, firm tummy, and tone hips and thighs. Almaden Valley’s original fitness boot camp for women, San Jose Adventure Boot Camp, kicks off another great fitness and weight loss program just for the women of Almaden Valley.

San Jose Adventure Boot Camp for WomenFour-week camp pricing: 5 days / week is $299, 4 days / week is $260, and 3 days / week is $199. Attend the full 5-day a week program for best results and overall workout. You can do it!

Boot camp is held at Bret Harte Middle School. Beginning March 22 to April 16, 2010, Monday through Friday, from 5:30-6:30am. Register Now…

Mission Fitness Boot Camp in Almaden Valley

March 13, 2010   |   Filed In: Health   |   3 Comments

Mission Fitness Boot CampImprove your muscle tone, body strength, and cardiovascular health with Mission Fitness Boot Camp for women. Sessions are run by Lindsay Barker, Exercise Physiologist. The following 4-week sessions are available in Spring and early Summer 2010:

  • March 15 – April 9, 2010
  • April 19 – May 14, 2010
  • May 24 – June 18, 2010
  • June 28 – July 24, 2010

Each 4-week session includes 20 workouts for one low price of $200. Camp is held at Leland High School, Monday through Friday, 5:30am to 6:30am. More…

San Jose Parks Recreation & Neighborhood Services has released its City Wide Activity Guide for Spring & Summer 2010. The guide includes all of the activities planned for the Almaden Community Center.

Almaden Valley residents have a variety of activities to choose from, including the following: arts and crafts, camps, dance, early childhood recreation, education and enrichment, health and fitness, music, sports leagues and drop-ins, cooking, specialty programs, senior programs and events, and family events.

Registration for Spring & Summer 2010 activities begins on Saturday, March 13, 2010 at 10am. You can register online.

Almaden Yoga Grand Opening and Open House

February 2, 2010   |   Filed In: Health   |   1 Comment

Celebrate the opening of Almaden Yoga. Open house will be held on Friday, February 5, 2010 from 4-8pm. Studio website: http://bit.ly/9UELPz.

Almaden Yoga Studio Opening in February 2010

January 30, 2010   |   Filed In: Health   |   Add a Comment

Almaden Yoga Studio opening in February 2010. Located inside Almaden Via Valiente Shopping Center next to CVS and PW Market. The first yoga studio in Almaden Valley. More: http://bit.ly/9UELPz.

Relay for LifeRelay for Life of Almaden. Community Walk Against Cancer. Sponsored by the American Cancer Society. At Leland High School. Starts Saturday, 6/12/2010 at 10am and ends Sunday, 6/13/2010 at 10am. More: http://bit.ly/acFc4t.

Avoiding Overuse Injuries in Youth Athletes

January 23, 2010   |   Filed In: Health, Sports   |   Add a Comment

Free lecture on Avoiding Overuse Injuries in Youth Athletes, including knee and elbow pain. Presented by Dr. Christianne Strickland, MD. B.E.S.T. Physical Therapy in Almaden Valley. Wednesday, 1/27/2010 at 6:30pm. More: http://bit.ly/5Aow83.

American Red Cross Public Blood Drive in Almaden

January 1, 2010   |   Filed In: Community, Health   |   Add a Comment

American Red Cross Public Blood Drive at Santa Clara Valley Water District on Almaden Expy, 1/12/2010, 10 am – 3 pm. http://bit.ly/6tQu1o