Category Archives: Modified Movement

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How to Sign up for this year’s challenge!

Interested in being a part of this year’s Start R.I.G.H.T. Challenge? Here’s how to sign-up:How to Sign Up for The Start RIGHT Challenge_Page_1

ADULTS / 18 & Over

1) Join us for the Start R.I.G.H.T. Kickoff Event on March 14th from 9 am at 12 pm at Ryan
Bonaminio Park (5000 Tequesquite Ave, Riverside, CA 92506 ) in Riverside to get your official weigh-in.

Only participants over the age of 18 are eligible to win cash prizes. To win a cash prize you MUST have an official weigh-in and weigh-out.

If you can’t make the event on March 14th, you can schedule an official weigh-in by calling 951.788.3471.

2) Then visit www.startrightriverside.com.

3) Click on the 2015 Challenge link on the homepage.

4) Then click on the MyPassport link to sign-up.

5) Follow the sign-up instructions by entering the data requested.

6) Don’t forget to log your exercise during the challenge using the MyPassport App. This is how we will crown the “Fittest Neighborhood in Riverside!”

7) Look for official weigh-outs starting on June 8th. (Must have a weigh-out to win cash prizes.)

PRIZES: The adult who loses the most weight (by percent of body weight) will win $500. We will randomly draw two $300 prizes from all adult participants that complete the challenge.

CHILDREN / 18 & UNDER

1) Talk to a parent to get permission to register!

2) Then visit www.startrightriverside.com starting on March 14th, 2015.

3) Click on the 2015 Challenge link on the homepage.

4) Then click on the MyPassport link to sign-up.

5) Follow the sign-up instructions and now you are officially entered.

6) Don’t forget to log your exercise during the challenge using the MyPassport App. This is how we will crown the winner of our school and neighborhood contests.

7) Encourage your friends to sign-up too!

PRIZES: Children / 18 & Under compete on behalf of their schools. The school whose students log the most activity time will win a $500 grant!

En Espanol

How to Sign Up for The Start RIGHT Challenge_Page_2

ADULTOS / DE 18 EN ADELANTE

1) Únase a nosotros en el lanzamiento del evento de Start R.I.G.H.T. el 14 de Marzo de 9:00 a.m. a 12:00 p.m. en el parque Ryan Bonaminio (5000 Tequesquite Ave, Riverside, CA 92506) en Riverside para tomarle su peso inicial oficial.

Solo los participantes mayores de 18 años son elegibles para los premios en efectivo y deberán o registrar su peso oficial al inicio y al final del reto.

Si no puede asistir al evento del lanzamiento oficial el 14 de marzo usted puede programar la toma de peso inicial llamando al 951-788-3471.

2) Después visite el sitio de internet www.startrightriverside.com.

3) Haga click en el enlace 2015 Challenge de la página inicial.

4) Después haga click en enlace MyPassport para registrarse.

5) Siga las instrucciones de registro al ingresar los datos requeridos.

6) No olvide registrar sus rutinas de ejercicio durante el reto utilizando la aplicación MyPassport. Así es como coronaremos “¡ El Vecindario Mas en Forma de Riverside!”

7) Busque los pesos finales oficiales empezando el 8 de Junio. (Deberá tener un peso oficial final para ganar premios en efectivo).

PREMIOS: El adulto que pierda más peso (por porcentaje de peso corporal) será ganador de $500.00. Rifaremos al azar dos premios de $300.00 entre los participantes que completen el reto.

JOVENES Y NIÑOS/ MENORES DE 18

1) ¡Hablen con sus padres para obtener permiso para registrase!

2) Después, visiten el sitio de internet www.startrightriverside.com a partir del 14 de marzo del 2015

3) Haz click en el enlace 2015 Challenge de la página inicial.

4) Después, haz click en el enlace MyPassport para registrarte.

5) Sigue las instrucciones de registro y al terminar habrás entrado oficialmente al reto.

6) No olvides registrar tus rutinas de ejercicio durante el reto utilizando la aplicación MyPassport. Así es como coronaremos al ganador de nuestro vecindario y nuestra escuela.

7) ¡Anima a tus amigos a registrarse también!

PREMIOS: Jóvenes o Niños/ de 18 años o menos, compiten de parte de sus escuelas. La escuela de la cual los estudiantes registren el mayor tiempo de actividad ganará un bono de $500.00 en subsidios.


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New AIReal Yoga™ At Source Studios

Submitted by Source Studios 

AIReal Yoga™ is the first and ONLY form of Aerial Yoga accredited by the Yoga Alliance.  Uses a looped fabric (hammock) that swivels freely on a single point pc1 pc2taking you to a higher level. It allows you to deepen your stretch, be fully supported in nature, and serves as a tool you can hold on to for balance and as a spotting device which safely guides you into postures you might have thought are reserved for gymnasts. This new form of yoga is equally beneficial for beginners and advanced students alike. You will be practicing your fitness in the air, defying gravity, moving freely, releasing fear, and floating into a deeper understanding of your wellness. You will leave an AIReal Yoga™class feeling taller, leaner, and quite literally, higher.

More info and pricing can be viewed at http://www.sourceyogaca.com/#!aireal-yoga/csii


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2015 Challenge Information

The Start R.I.G.H.T. Challenge will be starting on March 14th, 2015!

Join us for the kickoff event and Walk with the Mayor from 9am to 12pm at Ryan Bonaminio Park in Riverside.Flier, Family Diabetes, English and Spanish 2015_Page_1

The Start R.I.G.H.T. Challenge is a city-wide, healthy-living campaign and challenge that aims to increase health knowledge and access to fitness and educational opportunities for Riverside Residents. The Challenge is completely FREE for people who live and work in Riverside to take part in! Residents who participate in the challenge have a chance to win a grand prize of $500. This year those that complete the challenge, by having both an entry weigh-in and exit weigh-out, are entered in a drawing to win $300. We will be giving away two $300 prizes.

In addition, the neighborhood who logs the most activity in 2015 will be crowned “Riverside’s Fittest Neighborhood” by Mayor Rusty Bailey.

Who is eligible? 

Anyone who lives or works in the City of Riverside is eligible to enter the challenge. You will be asked to provide your address upon signing up for the Challenge through the MyPassport App. 

How can I sign up for the Challenge?

Signing up for the challenge is easy! Just go to the MyPassport App and enter your information! If you would like to be eligible to win prizes, you will need to have an official weigh-in and weigh-out. Weigh-ins will be conducted starting on March 14 at the Start R.I.G.H.T. kickoff at Ryan Bonaminio Park in Riverside from 9 am to 12 pm. If you cannot make the event, please schedule a weigh-in on the week of March 16 to March 20 with Riverside Community Health Foundation by calling 951.788.3471! All participants must have an official weigh-in by March 20 at 5 pm to be eligible for cash prizes.

Children, under the age of 18, do not need an official weigh-in to participate. We ask that they simply sign-up via the MyPassport App (after getting permission from their parents of course!) and sign-up. Super easy!

How can I win prizes?

Only adults, over the age of 18, are eligible to win cash prizes. The adult who loses the most weight, by percent of overall body weight, will win $500. Those adult participants who complete an official weigh-in and weigh-out from designated Start R.I.G.H.T. staff will also be entered in a drawing to win $300. Two $300 prizes will be given away. Weigh-ins will be conducted starting on March 14, 2015 at the Start R.I.G.H.T. Challenge kickoff event at Ryan Bonaminio Park in Riverside from 9 am to 12 pm. If you are unable to make this event, please schedule a weigh-in with Riverside Community Health Foundation the following week ( March 16 to 20) by calling 951.788.3471.

In addition, we will be awarding $500 to the school whose student’s log the most activity time during the Challenge. And, the Neighborhood that logs the most minutes of activity during the challenge will win the title of Riverside’s Fittest Neighborhood!


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Dance for Heart Health coming to Riverside!

via Molina Health and Riverside Community Health Foundation

Come and dance for Heart Health on Wednesday, February 12th at Bobby Bonds Park Gym! Molina Healthcare and Riverside Community Health Foundation are partnering to bring this fun, family-friendly event that allows you to earn raffle tickets by doing heart healthy activities. At the end of the event, a Wii Fit will be raffled off! The event will also include a Zumba class lead by Riverside Community Health Foundation’s instructors. The event begins at 5:30 p.m. and ends at 7:00 pm. Everyone is welcome. No registration is required.

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2nd Annual Riverside Triathlon

via Riverside Triathlon

The 2nd Annual Riverside Triathlon to benefit the Riverside Police Foundation is set for October 20th, 2013. It’s a great race for a great cause! More details for the race’s website below:

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New Exercise Class Premiering in Riverside this Weekend! 7/13

via rcdc.rchf.org

Fitness Instructor Ginger Mickow is launching a brand new fitness class – DISCO BOX – on July 13th and is inviting Riverside to join her.Fitness Instructor Ginger Mickow

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Hills of Riverside Trail Run Series

via Moms RUN This Town

Looking for something fun and challenging to do this summer moms? Check out a new running series from Riverside’s Chapter of Moms RUN This Town.

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Mind Over Matter with Chrissie Wellington

“Your Mind Matters More” via CNN

Casual runner turned 4-time Ironman World Champion Chrissie Wellington talks about the importance of your mind and rest during training. Now, that sounds like advice we can all enjoy.

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Avoiding back pain

Video via CNN

Ouch! According to the American Chiropractic Society, about one-half of all working Americans admit to
having back pain each year. And, chances are if you make your living sitting in a desk, you’ve
experienced a back ache once or twice. But, it turns out some very common health-practice,
like quitting smoking and staying hydrated, can help you avoid some kinds of back pain.

Watch this recent CNN Health Minute to find out more: