On the second day of wellness, PlayKettering gave to me…another inspiring fitness story! Meet Quinn Matthews, who worked with personal trainer Larry Fox at the Kettering Recreation Complex to lose over 30 pounds and train for a 5K. Here’s what Quinn had to say about his fitness journey: “At 50 years old, I realized it … Continued
It’s the 12 Days of Fitness! Join us each day for wellness inspiration and tips for living a healthier life. First up is Amanda, who works out at the Kettering Recreation Complex. Learn how our instructors helped her achieve her fitness goals and prepare for a Spartan race! “My name is Amanda, and I started … Continued
Today’s 12 Days of Fitness tip will help you with your strength training goals! Don’t have strength training goals? You should – strength training offers tremendous benefits to your fitness and wellness levels. A couple days of resistance training per week can lead to big changes in your body. It’ll strengthen your muscles and bones, … Continued
The 12 Days of Fitness continues! As cookie season winds down, here’s some advice on how to enjoy and stick with eating healthy foods. The key to healthy eating is to make it an enjoyable and easy enough experience that makes you feel good and becomes self-reinforcing. Similar to a book club, start a recipe … Continued
Our parks are bustling in the spring, summer and fall, but don’t count winter out! Sure, it might be hard to warm (!) to the idea of an outdoor jaunt in 30-degree temps, but the wellness benefits of spending time outside know no season. Bundle up and head to one of Kettering’s beautiful nature trails … Continued
One of two exhibitions currently on view in Rosewood Gallery is Archetypes, a series of sculptures by the artist Connie R. Campbell. Campbell is also the former Cultural Arts Superintendent for the City of Kettering – she was the very first to develop programming for Rosewood Arts Centre, among her many other tasks during her … Continued
You can fish for free without a fishing license at the ponds at Delco Park, Lincoln Park, Pondview Park, and the Kettering Recreation Complex. View a list of park amenities and a map to these parks. Please throw all fish back into the water, and please do not cast nets. Enjoy! Monofilament Recycling Stations Kettering has 4 … Continued
Think books with pictures are for little kids? Or that comic books are junk food for the brain? Think again! According to several studies, comic books are a great solution for encouraging reluctant readers. And these reluctant readers aren’t just students who are first learning to read – teenagers and adults who aren’t otherwise inclined … Continued
The fresh produce of summer makes it easier (aside from the lure of ice cream) to maintain a healthy diet. Plus, during the warmer months, our bodies naturally want lighter foods. When the weather turns cool, your body’s natural instinct is to store fat. And delicious stuff, like apple cider, pumpkin spice lattes, pies and … Continued
Looking to shake up your fitness routine? Check out our list of 20 outdoor workouts to burn calories and enjoy some PlayKettering-style fun! Get some friends together for a softball or baseball game. Find out which parks offer ball fields. Bundle the little ones up for a stroller walk Challenge a friend to a race … Continued
