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2012-08-22T23:36:00.001-05:00

We've Moved!

The 3-Fitness & Wellness blog is now at WordPress: http://3fitandwellness.wordpress.com

Please visit us there (though we're still making it look pretty).

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GU 100,000 Mile Run Challenge

2012-03-06T17:28:00.000-06:00

GU and Strava have teamed up to offer runners and triathletes a unique challenge from March 9 to April 9. Log your running miles on Strava.com to win prizes from GU Energy Labs:

Run 100 miles: 8 pack of Peanut Butter GU Energy Gel
Run 150 miles: 8 pack of Roctane Ultra Endurance Energy Gel
Run 200 Miles: Mixed box of 24 Energy Gels

GU 100,000 Mile Run Challenge - Milwaukee Triathlon | Examiner.com

Walgreens and foursquare team up for mobile coupon program

2012-03-06T17:23:00.000-06:00

Deerfield-based Walgreens announced a new coupon program today, teaming up with the social media site foursquare. Customers who check-in at any Walgreens store nationwide through foursquare will instantly receive a unique scannable coupon redeemable in the store. Users can check-in with the foursquare application on an iPhone, Android or BlackBerry mobile device.

Walgreens and foursquare team up for mobile coupon program - Chicago wellness | Examiner.com

Walgreens opens new flagship store in the Chicago Loop

2012-01-09T14:32:00.000-06:00

On Tuesday Walgreens will open a new two-story, state-of-the-art store at State and Randolph at 151 N. State in Chicago’s Loop. The store will offer a number of expanded and innovative features not typically seen in a drugstore.

Walgreens opens new flagship store in the Chicago Loop - Chicago wellness | Examiner.com

Trek and Danskin triathlons merge, with new date in Pleasant Prairie

2012-01-03T21:04:00.000-06:00

The Xxtra Mile, race owners of the Trek and Danskin Women’s Triathlon Series, have announced that the two series are merging to one series under the Danskin name in 2012. For the last three years, two races were held in Pleasant Prairie, WI – the Trek Triathlon the second weekend in July and the Danskin Triathlon the third weekend in August.

The 2012 Danskin Triathlon in Pleasant Prairie is moving back one week, to August 26, due to a August 19 Danskin race in Seattle.

Trek and Danskin triathlons merge, with new date in Pleasant Prairie - Milwaukee Triathlon | Examiner.com

Winter cycling: dress for success

2012-01-03T16:44:00.000-06:00

If bicycling is on your resolutions list, there’s no real need to wait until summer. You can ride during the winter, of course, taking safety into account. But a good workout means you need to be comfortable doing it. So here’s some winter cycling dress rules, from South Shore Cyclery in Cudahy, WI

Winter cycling: dress for success - Milwaukee Triathlon | Examiner.com

Walk with a Naturalist at Cuba Marsh on January 7

2012-01-03T16:37:00.000-06:00

The Lake County Forest Preserves are offering another “Walk with a Naturalist” session on Saturday, January 7. These are one-hour guided nature hikes held at a different forest preserve each month.

Registration is not required. The fee is $1 for Lake County residents and $2 for non-residents.

The Jan 7 Walk with a Naturalist will be held from 9:00-10:00am at Cuba Marsh, near Barrington. The entrance and parking area are located on Cuba Road, west of Ela Road and east of Route 59.

Walk with a Naturalist at Cuba Marsh on January 7 - Chicago wellness | Examiner.com

Walk with a Naturalist at Middlefork Savanna on November 12 - Chicago wellness | Examiner.com

2011-11-10T12:14:00.000-06:00

The Lake County Forest Preserves are offering another “Walk with a Naturalist” session on Saturday, November 12. These are one-hour guided nature hikes held at a different forest preserve each month.

The Nov 12 Walk with a Naturalist will be held from 9:00-10:00am at Middlefork Savanna in Lake Forest. The entrance and parking area are located off of Waukegan Road (Route 43), between Route 60 and Route 176.

Walk with a Naturalist at Middlefork Savanna on November 12 - Chicago Wellness | Examiner.com

Walgreens offering discounts to veterans & active duty military on Veterans Day

2011-11-10T10:58:00.000-06:00

Walgreens will be offering discounts to all veterans and active duty military on Veterans Day, November 11, in all stores nationwide.

Walgreens offering discounts to veterans & active duty military on Veterans Day: Chicago Wellness | Examiner.com

Thursday is an “orange” air quality day in Chicago

2011-08-31T23:01:00.000-05:00

Thursday brings an air quality warning to Chicago. The air quality index is in the 101-150 range, an orange warning for ozone indicating the air quality conditions are Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups.

But what exactly does this mean? How might you change your day to take account of the warning?

Thursday is an “orange” air quality day in Chicago - Chicago wellness | Examiner.com

Medication preparedness for weather (and other) emergencies

2011-08-28T14:48:00.000-05:00

Mark Wilson/Getty Images

With Hurricane Irene finishing up with the east coast, it’s a good time to review how your prescription needs can be met in case of evacuations, power outages, road closures, and other natural – or man-made – disasters.

Deerfield-base Walgreen’s offers these tips for Irene, which are also appropriate for the weather emergencies we potentially have here in the Midwest (e.g., tornados, blizzards, flooding):

Medication preparedness for weather (and other) emergencies - Chicago wellness | Examiner.com

Safety tips during a power outage for your food and water

2011-07-11T22:40:00.000-05:00

Many parts of Chicagoland are going into a second day without electricity on Tuesday. Even if your power is has come back (as mine did a few hours ago), you need to be concerned with the food in your refrigerator and your water purification system. Follow these tips from the Lake County Health Department:

Safety tips during a power outage for your food and water - Chicago wellness | Examiner.com

m.a.c. Pilates for Kids in Lincoln Park

2011-07-11T21:43:00.000-05:00

We’ve all heard of the alarming rise in childhood obesity, and to help counteract this growing trend of inactive and unfit children, Harmony Mind Body Fitness in Lincoln Park offers a special four week summer workshop called m.a.c. Pilates for Kids.

The m.a.c. Pilates for Kids workshop is designed for boys and girls between the ages of 7 and 10 and incorporates Pilates, games and improvisational exercise to build strength, confidence, and awareness.

m.a.c. Pilates for Kids in Lincoln Park - Chicago wellness | Examiner.com

Yoga for Fertility in Oak Park this Sunday

2011-07-08T15:20:00.000-05:00

angpang2 / PhotoXpress

Yoga Trek in Oak Park will be offering a Fertility Yoga class on Sunday July 10 at 2:30pm. Fertility Yoga provides a nurturing and nourishing yoga experience for women who are trying to conceive and their partners.

Yoga for Fertility in Oak Park this Sunday - Chicago wellness | Examiner.com

Garden Chef Series for July 9 & 10: Sixteen and Dirk’s Fish and Gourmet Shop

2011-07-08T13:30:00.001-05:00

Robin Carlson
© Chicago Botanic Garden

The Chicago Botanic Garden Garden Chef Series features noted chefs preparing recipes with garden-fresh ingredients in the Regenstein Fruit & Vegetable Garden’s open-air amphitheater. Demonstrations are Saturdays and Sundays at 1:30pm and 2:30pm.

The featured chefs for this weekend are:

July 9: Sarah Kosikowski, from Sixteen at the Trump International Hotel & Tower Chicago
July 10: Terry & Dirk Fucik, from Dirk’s Fish and Gourmet Shop on North Clybourn in Chicago

Garden Chef Series for July 9 & 10: Sixteen and Dirk’s Fish and Gourmet Shop - Chicago wellness | Examiner.com

Staying healthy this Fourth of July holiday

2011-07-01T21:17:00.001-05:00

A great three-day weekend is on the way! But this holiday weekend, make sure to keep safe. Here’s some tips from Dr. Damon T. Arnold, Director of the Illinois Department of Public Health, and the Will County Health Department.

Staying healthy this Fourth of July holiday - Chicago wellness | Examiner.com

Garden Chef Series for July 2 & 3: Terzo Piano and Pierrot Gourmet

2011-07-01T15:47:00.001-05:00

Chicago Botanic Garden photo
by Robin Carlson

July 2: Meg Colleran Sahs, from Terzo Piano at the Art Institute of Chicago
July 3: Anthony Schmidt, from Pierrot Gourmet at The Peninsula Chicago

Garden Chef Series for July 2 & 3: Terzo Piano and Pierrot Gourmet - Chicago wellness | Examiner.com

Free 4th fitness classes at Right Fit in Willowbrook

2011-07-01T15:43:00.000-05:00

Paul Moore / PhotoXpress

Celebrate the 4th of July with fitness - join free fitness classes on Monday at Right Fit Sports/Fitness/Wellness in Willowbrook. Right Fit will be offering Adult Group Fitness from 7-8am, Introduction to Kettlebell from 8:30-9:00am, Introduction to the Indian Club from 9:00-9:30am, and a Sports Performance Class from 10-11am.

Free 4th fitness classes at Right Fit in Willowbrook - Chicago wellness | Examiner.com

Extreme heat terminology: understanding Chicago’s upcoming weather

2011-06-30T21:41:00.000-05:00

Warren Millar / PhotoXpress

With a heat advisory in Chicago in place for Friday, you’ll be hearing a lot of information about the temperature and humidity in the media. But do you know what all the terms mean? Part of safety is correctly knowing what to expect, so let’s review some of the weather terminology when it comes to heat.

Extreme heat terminology: understanding Chicago’s upcoming weather - Chicago wellness | Examiner.com

Prepare and protect for Friday’s Heat Advisory in Chicago

2011-06-30T15:49:00.000-05:00

The National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory for Chicagoland for Friday afternoon and evening. Temperatures are expected close to 100 degrees, with heat indexes in the 105 to 110-degree range. That’s a dangerous combination.

Here are some things you can do today to prepare for the extreme heat, and tips for handling the heat tomorrow, from FEMA and recommended by the Lake County Health Department:

Prepare and protect for Friday’s Heat Advisory in Chicago - Chicago wellness | Examiner.com

Leave the booms to the pros this 4th of July, but if not, be safe

2011-06-29T23:55:00.000-05:00

Consumer Product Safety Commission

Fireworks can be fun, but can also be dangerous, and deadly. If you are going to celebrate with fireworks, follow these safety tips from the Consumer Product Safety Commission and recommended by the Lake County Health Department:

Leave the booms to the pros this 4th of July, but if not, be safe - Chicago wellness | Examiner.com

Sweet Potatoes with Maple Syrup

2011-06-29T23:52:00.000-05:00

Xuejun li / PhotoXpress

This week’s Wellness Recipe is a recommendation of the Lake County Health Department, and uses the same main ingredient as last week’s recipe: Sweet Potatoes. Sweet potatoes are an excellent source of vitamin A, vitamin C and calcium, and a good source of folate and fiber.

Sweet Potatoes with Maple Syrup - Chicago wellness | Examiner.com

Garden Chef Series for June 25 & 26: Tapas Gitana & Glen Prairie

2011-06-24T14:06:00.000-05:00

Andy Novak from Tapas Gitana, in Northfield and Chicago
Danny Ovanin from Glen Prairie, in Glen Ellyn

Garden Chef Series for June 25 & 26: Tapas Gitana & Glen Prairie - Chicago wellness | Examiner.com

Walk with a Naturalist in Grant Woods on June 25

2011-06-24T00:07:00.000-05:00

The Lake County Forest Preserves are offering another “Walk with a Naturalist” session on Saturday, June 25. These are one-hour guided nature hikes held at a different forest preserve each month.

The June 25 Walk with a Naturalist will be held from 9:00-10:00am at Grant Woods, near Fox Lake.

Walk with a Naturalist in Grant Woods on June 25 - Chicago wellness | Examiner.com

Dole Fresh Vegetables recalls some Italian Blend Salads - Chicago wellness | Examiner.com

2011-06-23T11:13:00.000-05:00

Dole Fresh Vegetables is recalling 2,880 cases of Dole Italian Blend salads which may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. The salads were distributed in twelve states, including Illinois and Indiana, and three Canadian Provinces.

Dole Fresh Vegetables recalls some Italian Blend Salads - Chicago wellness | Examiner.com