It’s the first day of spring, the season for fresh starts. If your get-healthy New Year’s resolutions have fallen by the wayside, here are some exercise options and support groups to help you break your destructive habits:
FOR FITNESS & FUN
Baby Boot Camp: 9-9:50 a.m. Wednesdays and Fridays, Kahala Mall, theater wing; 9:15-10:05 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, Magic Island, Ala Moana Beach Park. Strength-training exercises and cardiovascular drills using strollers, resistance tubes and your child. For fees, visit www.babybootcamp.com/hi-waikiki.aspx. Call 218-1894 or email lisa.harrington@babybootcamp.com.
Burlesque: Monthly classes by Cherry Blossom Cabaret, ARTSmith (1109 Maunakea St.) and ARTS at Marks Garage (1159 Nuuanu Ave.). For fees, visit www.cherryblossomcabaret.com.
Castle exercise classes: Weekday classes (except Thursdays) for core conditioning, interval training, Pilates, qigong, "Bone Builder," "Lunch Crunch," "Longer Life" and more, Castle Wellness Center, 642 Ulukahiki St., Suite 105, Kailua. Cost: $40 per month or $100 per quarter, plus $25 fitness assessment fee. Call 263-5050 or visit www.castlemed.org/classes.htm.
Hawaii Bicycling League: Free rides for different interest and experience levels. Call 735-5756 or visit www.hbl.org. Also, free "Commuter Cycling 101" classes through April; to register, email commutercycling101@gmail.com.
Waimea Valley Hike Series: Guided treks through Ala Ki/Kalahee, South Ridge Lookout, North Valley, South Ridge Loop Trail or Kamananui Stream Trail. Reservations required; register at visitor center. Call 638-7766 or visit www.waimeavalley.net/hikes_guided.aspx.
» Daily family hikes, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., $10; longer hikes available for $15.
» Strenuous five-hour hikes on last Saturday monthly; for ages 12 and older. Cost: $15.
Jazzercise: Daily classes at various locations. Visit jcls.jazzercise.com.
Martial arts:
» Hikari Dojo classes with focus on Okinawan karate, 6-7:30 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays, Halawa District Park. For ages 11 and older. Cost: $5 per month. Call 488-5773. » Hawaii Shotokan Karate classes in Aiea, Manoa, Kaneohe and Kaimuki. For ages 5 and older. Call 988-7128 for fees. » Karate Kids classes, 1259 S. Beretania St. For ages 3 and older. Free trial lesson. Call 778-7117 or visit www.karate-kids.com.
» SMARTkarate offers tae kwon do, hapkido and fitness classes, Kapolei, Makiki and Kahala. For ages 3 and older. First lesson is free; for schedules and costs, call 738-KICK (5425) or visit www.smartkarate.com.
Latin aerobics and kickboxing: 6-6:45 p.m. Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays, Kuhio School cafeteria. Cost: $1. Call 377-5132.
Luk Tung Kuen movement classes: Low-impact exercises to improve circulation and relieve pressure points.
» 8-9 a.m. Mondays, Fridays and Saturdays, Kahala Mall Center Court. Free. Call 732-7736 or email info@luktungkuen.org.
» 6 a.m. weekdays, Windward Mall upper-deck parking structure, 8:05 a.m. Tuesdays through Fridays, Center Court. Free. Call 235-1143.
» 8-9 a.m. Wednesdays, Hawaii Kai Towne Center, Waterfront Stage. Free. Call 396-0766.
Masters Swim at Palolo: 7-8 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays, Palolo Valley Pool. Learn stroke-improvement and swim techniques. Free. Call 733-7362 to confirm.
BalanceCore Fitness: Personal training and fitness classes, BalanceCore Fitness, 1215 Center St., Suite 220, Kaimuki. Call 781-1815 or visit www.balancecore.com.
Senior classes: For ages 60 and older. Call 543-8468 or visit www.childandfamilyservice.org.
» "No Fear of Falling": Meets Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings in Kailua and afternoons at Hale Po‘ai Community Room, 1001 N. School St. Focus on standing exercises to improve balance and mental awareness.
» Weekly chair and standing exercises appropriate for seniors, various locations.
Triathlon training: Free consultations to discuss goals and how to achieve them quickly through individualized programs. Call Marion Summerer at 227-5549 or email sumarion@web.de.
Swimming:
» Classes for infants and toddlers (ages 6 months to 6 years) led by certified instructors, Infant Swimming Resource Swim School Hawaii. Call 393-6319 (Honolulu), 542-7074 (Kailua-Enchanted Lake), 778-4402 (Kailua-Aikahi) or 630-1462 (Waipahu); or visit www.infantswim.com.
» "JJ’s Swim and Fitness," 8:30 a.m. Saturdays. For all ages and skill levels. Cost: $15 per class. Call 373-3839.
» Synchronized swimming by Mermaids Hawaii: 2:30-3:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Fridays, Makiki District Park pool. Free. Call 521-4803. Three one-hour sessions on Wednesdays, Leeward YMCA; call 678-4267 for fees (free for YMCA members). For private lessons, call 864-8122. Visit www.mermaidshawaii.com.
"Walk Safe": Mall walk for seniors, 7:15-8:15 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, Kahala Mall Center Court. Learn to improve balance to prevent injury, develop breathing techniques that support the back and simple movements to protect joints. Cost: $15 per month. Call 284-3540.
Yoga:
» 9-10 a.m. Sundays and Wednesdays, Hula’s Bar & Lei Stand, 134 Kapahulu Ave. Cost: $10 ($1 goes to a local charity). Call 923-0669.
» 8-9 a.m. Mondays, Kapiolani Park (across from natatorium). Donations welcome. Call 373-8833.
» Purple Yoga Hawaii, "Mom and Baby" yoga, pregnancy yoga, Ashtanga, Vinyasa and more. Call 944-8585 for fees or visit www.purpleyoga.com.
» BKS Iyengar Yoga Center of Honolulu, 30 classes per week for children, adults and seniors, Manoa Marketplace (above Bank of Hawaii). For fees, call 382-3910 or visit www.honoluluyoga.com.
» Yoga stretches and vibration exercises, 5-6 p.m. Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, Dahn Center, 401 Kamakee St., Suite 317. For fees, call 596-9642.
» "Yoga Meets Dance," 6:30-7:30 p.m. Wednesdays, Women’s Wellness and Fitness Center, 94-530 Ukee St., Waipahu. Cost: $6 per class, free for members. Call 227-3449 or visit www.yogameetsdance.com.
Zumba:
» 6:30-7:30 p.m. Tuesdays and 7-8 p.m. Wednesdays, 24-VII Danceforce Studio, Windward Mall. Cost: $7 per class, $30 for five classes, $50 for 10 classes. Call 589-6044 or email tonywashington@808zumba.com.
» 9-10 a.m. Saturdays, Hula’s Bar & Lei Stand, 134 Kapahulu Ave. Cost: $10 ($1 goes to charity). Call 923-0669.
FOR SUPPORT
Substance abuse: Those recovering from alcohol and drug addictions are welcome to 7 p.m. Friday services; "Celebrate Recovery" services at 7 p.m. Saturdays; Sunday evening "Gateway" gatherings at Hunt’s in Lanikai (potluck, fellowship and Bible study). Call 225-7408 or visit www.hopechapel.com/CelebrateRecovery.
Alzheimer’s Association-Aloha Chapter: Monthly meetings for caregivers. Call 591-2771 or visit www.alz.org/hawaii.
» 7 p.m. second Monday, Kilohana United Methodist Church, Room 6, 5829 Mahimahi St.
» 7 p.m. third Monday, St. Timothy’s Episcopal Church, 98-939 Moanalua Road
» 6 p.m. third Tuesday, Castle Wellness Center, 640 Ulukahiki St.
» 6:30 p.m. fourth Wednesday, Plaza at Mililani, 95-1050 Ukuwai St.
» 10 a.m. fourth Thursday, Central Union Church, 1660 S. Beretania St.
» 10 a.m. second Saturday, King Intermediate School, Portable No. 1
» 3 p.m. fourth Saturday, Plaza at Punchbowl, 918 Lunalilo St., first floor
Arthritis: Call 239-9851 or email spirlife@lava.net.
Brain injury: 1-3 p.m. first Saturday and 7-8:30 p.m. second Wednesday, Rehabilitation Hospital of the Pacific, 226 N. Kuakini St.; educational meetings, 7-8:30 p.m. third Wednesday. Call 956-0867.
"Breathing Hui": 10 a.m.-noon second Friday, Kaiser Permanente, Honolulu clinic, second-floor conference room. Offered by Hawaii COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) Coalition. Free, $3 parking. Call 699-9839 or email copd.hawaii@yahoo.com.
Cancer:
» 2:30-3:30 p.m. second Wednesday, Straub Clinic & Hospital, doctors’ dining room in cafeteria. Call 522-4575.
» For patients, survivors and anyone dealing with cancer, 5:30-7 p.m. first Tuesday, 1:30-3 p.m. third Friday, Castle Wellness Center Conference Room. Call 263-5400 or visit www.castlemed.org.
» For caregivers, 10:30-11:30 a.m. third Wednesday, Queen’s Medical Center, Harkness 117-A. Validated parking. Call 691-8984.
» "Make Today Count": For those with cancer or life-threatening illness and their loved ones, 10 a.m.-noon first and third Saturdays at Nuuanu Congregational Church. Patients call 455-3467; all others call 455-3242.
» "Childhood Cancer Connection": For families, 6-8 p.m. last Thursday, Kapiolani Medical Center for Women & Children, Conference Room B (inside second-floor dining room). Call 224-0147.
» CLIMB (Children’s Lives Include Moments of Bravery) Program: Helps children of cancer patients cope with emotional stress. Validated parking. Call 691-8984.
» S.C.A.R.S. (Strength, Courage, Appreciation, Respect, Support): 6-8 p.m. last Friday, Kapiolani Medical Center for Women & Children. Guest speakers and outings for teens and young adults with chronic illness. Free. Email deeanno@kapiolani.org or Ashley.Sutherland@kapiolani.org.
» "Spirituality and Cancer": A hospital chaplain addresses spiritual needs in a discussion with patients and family members. Meets 10-11 a.m. first Wednesday, Queen’s Medical Center, QET 7. Free, validated parking. Call 691-8984.
» "Nutrition Before & After Cancer Treatment": Meets 10 a.m.-noon fourth Thursday, Queen’s Medical Center, Kamehameha Lounge. Free; validated parking. Call 691-8984.
» Breast cancer, 11 a.m.-noon third Thursday, Queen’s Medical Center, Kamehameha Lounge. Free; validated parking. Call 691-8984.
» Head and neck cancer, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Queen’s Conference Center. Free; validated parking. Call 691-8984.
» Lung cancer, 10-11 a.m. fourth Monday, Queen’s Conference Center. Free; validated parking. Call 691-8984.
» Ovarian cancer, 6-8 p.m. fourth Thursday, Kapiolani Women’s Center. Call 527-2588 to confirm.
Caregivers:
» For information and peer support, 10 a.m.-noon last Wednesday, Castle Medical Center, Orchid Room. Free. Call 263-5077.
Fibromyalgia: 10-11:30 a.m. second Saturday, St. Clement’s Parish Hall, 1515 Wilder Ave.; newcomer meetings at 9:15 a.m. Focus on Guaifenesin Protocol. Call 677-8770 or email buckwun@aol.com.
Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous: 8 a.m. Saturdays, Mililani Presbyterian Church; 95-410 Kuahelani Ave. Weekly meetings with no dues, fees or weigh-ins. Call 772-1289 or visit www.foodaddicts.org.
Heart disease: Mended Hearts, Aloha Chapter 14: Educational topics, support and encouragement for heart disease patients and their families. Call 456-4871.
Mental illness: National Alliance on Mental Illness offers support to family members of the mentally ill at monthly meetings. Call 591-1297 or visit www.namihawaii.org.
» 6 to 7:30 p.m. second Monday, Honolulu. Call for location.
» 5:30 to 7 p.m. second Tuesday, Castle Wellness Center, 640 Ulukahiki St., Kailua
» 7 p.m. second Tuesday, 2790 Kahaloa Drive, Manoa
» 6:30 to 8 p.m first Saturday and 10-11 a.m. third Saturday, Trinity United Methodist Church, 1716 Komo Mai Drive, Pearl City
» 12:15-1:30 p.m. third Saturday and 5:30 p.m. last Friday, NAMI Hawaii offices, 770 Kapiolani Blvd., Suite 613
Multiple sclerosis:
» 5:30-7 p.m. first Wednesday, Multiple Sclerosis Office, 505 Kaaahi St. Call 532-0806.
» 6-7:30 p.m. third Wednesday, St. John Vianney Parish Community, 920 Keolu Drive, Kailua. Call 532-0806.
» Stay-at-home self-help group, 10:30-11:30 a.m. third Tuesday. Free teleconference allows discussion with people from other states in the All-America chapter. Call 888-346-3659 and enter pass code 46852#.
» "The Healing Journal": Emotional health program focuses on writing for self-expression, noon-1:30 p.m. fourth Wednesday, Multiple Sclerosis Office, 505 Kaaahi St. Facilitator is Star-Advertiser columnist Dave Shapiro. Call 532-0806.
Narcoleptics in Paradise: Meets third Saturday in Kailua. For those with idiopathic hypersomnia and narcolepsy. Call 673-3860 or email NarcolepticsInParadise@gmail.com.
Overeaters Anonymous: Meetings in Honolulu, Kailua and Pearl City. Call 737-3469 or visit www.oa.org.
Parish Health Ministry Network: For parish nurses, 10 a.m.-noon third Thursday, Castle Medical Center, Orchid Room. Free. Call 263-5077.
Parkinson’s Disease: 5:30-6:30 p.m. fourth Tuesday, Castle Wellness Center, Kailua. Caregivers welcome. Free. Call 263-5400 or visit www.castlemed.org.
Smoking: "Live Well … Tobacco Free!" talk-story sessions led by experienced tobacco treatment specialist, 6-7 p.m. Tuesdays, Castle Wellness Center, Kailua. Free. Call 263-5050 to confirm.
Spinal cord injury: 12:30-1:30 p.m. first Thursday, Rehabilitation Hospital of the Pacific, 226 N. Kuakini St. Call 531-3511.
Stroke: 10-11:30 a.m. first Tuesday, Rehabilitation Hospital of the Pacific, 226 N. Kuakini St. Call 531-3511.
Suicide: Monthly family grief group meetings. Call Pua Kaninau-Santos at 851-7731.
