FARGO, N.D. — While snow blanketed the ground outside, a group of kids and their families did not throw snowballs or sleigh down hills. Instead, they laced up their sneakers, and went on a run. For the last three years, Family Wellness has hosted a “Turkey Trot” as a way to get kids to enjoy exercise. “We want to make sure…
FARGO– Family Wellness is educating teen athletes on proper ways to fuel their bodies through its new nutrition class. This pilot class will be held on November 4th and is a chance for teens and their parents to learn which foods are best for replenishing pre and post workouts. Those who take the class will receive hands-on experience in the…
FARGO– A local gym is demonstrating its support for breast cancer awareness by giving one of its treadmills a pink makeover. 1 in 8 women in the United States will be diagnosed with breast cancer during her lifetime. Family Wellness wants to reduce those numbers by hosting its 7th Annual Run to Raise fundraiser for members and guests. “We all…
FARGO–Firefighters from Fargo, West Fargo, Moorhead and a half dozen surrounding areas are honoring the fallen 9/11 firefighters by climbing 110 flights of stairs. “It’s been 17 years since it happened now and it’s not fresh in everyone’s mind and this just kind of helps everybody remember what happened that day,” West Fargo firefighter and event organizer Zach Banister said….
KVRR’s Maggie LaMere speaks with local firefighters participating in the fifth annual Memorial Stair Climb at Family Wellness. Categories: Morning – In The Community Tags: 9/11, family wellness, Firefighters, Memorial Stair Climb
FARGO– Family Wellness is giving you the chance to try out FloatNFit for free. FloatNFit allows participants to perform on-land exercises while balancing on a floating stability board. This type of core stability workout involves movements like jump squats, medicine ball exercises, and yoga poses. Group Fitness Manager at Family Wellness, Karla Hensrud-Wagner, says participants feel a sense of confidence…
KVRR’s Maggie LaMere tries FloatNFit for the first time. FloatNFit allows participants to perform on-land exercises while balancing on a floating stability board. Family Wellness is offering two more FloatNFit free trial sessions this week. Click on the link for more information. Categories: Morning – In The Community Tags: family wellness, FloatNFit, Group Fitness, Stability Board
FARGO, N.D. — Steep Me A Cup of Tea is only located in Bismarck and right here in Fargo. Which means this is the second time the tea store’s business owners are preparing to face the crowds of people trying to see President Trump in town. The first time was when Trump came to Bismarck in September. “We did have…
FARGO, N.D. — Eat well, play well and you will live well. That’s why the Fargo Park District has launched their “On the Move” initiative to help get more people active throughout the community. The park district has partnered with Family Wellness, Courts Plus and the YMCA of Cass and Clay Counties to bring a week of outdoor activities for the…
FARGO, N.D. — Hundreds of people generally come through the doors of the Family Wellness Center to work out and stay healthy. But on December 27, some members noticed something unusual. It was at the Family Wellness Center in Fargo that John Bonicelli fell into sudden cardiac arrest, but luckily for John, several members and staff jumped into action. While working…
