Baby care motivates Aiea mother to improve strength
There was a time when Lauren Takao was so weak, it was difficult for her to carry groceries. She had no coordination, no leg power and no core strength. Read more
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2 ‘Iolani teens aim to link kids, seniors
Wrinkled, slow, deaf, grumpy and forgetful are just some of the ways ‘Iolani juniors Carly Tan, 17, and Eliah Takushi, 16, had heard kids describe seniors. Read more
Dive into new play area
Youngsters can catch a wave on the back of a honu, slide down a waterfall or explore a coral reef — without getting wet — at Windward Mall’s new ocean-themed play area, relocated to the lower-level Macy’s wing, near Big City Diner. Read more
People hit the mat to try Brazilian jiujitsu
If you’re going to try Brazilian jiujitsu, prepare to get up close and personal during class. To practice this martial art, you have to be comfortable with someone invading your personal space as you’re grabbed by the shirt, pants or waist. Read more
Fitness app’s focus is on effort
Retired Olympic decathlete Bryan Clay has partnered with Ed Leonard, former chief technical officer for DreamWorks Animation, to create a fitness app that measures success by the effort you put into a workout. Read more
Bryan Clay focuses on helping people stay fit
To earn the right to be called world’s greatest athlete, Olympic decathlon champion, Bryan Clay beat his rivals in the grueling 10-event competition held over two days. Read more
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Craft fair will feature clothes, jewelry
Nui Mono and Girlfriends will present their annual spring craft fair from 8 a.m. to noon April 30 at Palolo Hongwanji, featuring hand-sewn clothing, accessories, ceramics, baked goods and an array of one-of-a-kind handcrafted jewelry. Read more
Faux victims sought for disaster training
If you like to play the victim and are looking to make a few bucks, consider a role in a disaster simulation by the Hawaii National Guard taking place April 30 in Kalaeloa. Read more
Brigitte Kawakami found relief from chronic pain through Feldenkrais Method
Brigitte Kawakami was hit by a car while crossing Kalanianaole Highway in 1980, and life as she knew it changed. Although she didn’t break any bones, some of her vertebrae were misaligned and she was destined to live the next 27 years in pain. Read more
Gardening couple finds respite in hobby
David Cheever doesn’t have a huge yard at his home in Pauoa, below Pacific Heights, but he made smart use of the available space to create a peaceful oasis with separate garden areas to enjoy with his wife, Cindy. There’s even a stand-alone garden room ideal for reading or taking a nap. Read more
Fukiya taps the deep breathing of martial arts for concentration
As I inhaled a deep breath of air, preparing to blow a dart through a 47-inch-long tube, I felt like a ninja assassin. OK, so that’s a little dramatic, since I was really participating in fukiya and only trying to hit the bull’s-eye on a target about 20 feet away. Read more
New dating website helps lesbians in isles find love
It’s hard enough for a woman to find a good man. So imagine how hard it is for a woman to find another woman. According to lesbian blogging duo Megan Evans and Whitney Bacon, it’s nearly impossible. Read more
Tales encourage kids’ interest in outdoors
A colorful baby dolphin goes on a quest to find his friend Honu, a baby sea turtle, in “Honu, Honu, Where Are You?” (Island Heritage, $11.95), by Tammy Paikai. Young children will have fun lifting the flaps to find Honu’s hiding spots. An array of other sea creatures, including a whale, crabs, starfish and colorful coral are featured. Read more
Frances Song turns shells and beach glass into intricate creations
Treasure hunting at the beach is a daily activity for Frances Song. The retired AT&T technician searches for shells and colorful beach glass to incorporate into her art projects. Read more
Camp Palehua, once Timberline, has a mission of conservation
The camp’s signature colorful structures and the bunkhouse built into a stable are still there. But Camp Palehua, the re-branded Camp Timberline, will focus on Hawaiian culture and conservation efforts. Read more
Isle artists add unique flair to water bottles
Water flasks have become a hydration accessory for people on the go, so why not use one with personality and flair? Read more
Vasper System routines aim to mimic high-intensity exercise without the pain
If the Vasper Systems fitness equipment sounds out of this world, there’s a good reason. Its origins are in the cooling systems designed to chill the spacesuits worn by NASA astronauts. Read more
Isle collectors club wins Hallmark competition
Members of the Hawaii Keepsake Collectors Club went far beyond their shared love of Hallmark ornaments to create an original song and hula that helped them secure a winning spot in a national contest sponsored by the greeting-card and gift company. Read more
Massage for Mama
Prenatal massage can reduce stress and relieve some of the normal aches and pains experienced during pregnancy. Parents-to-be can take a hands-on massage class offered through the Healthy Mothers Healthy Babies Coalition of Hawaii that can address dealing with backaches, leg cramps, headaches or swelling. Read more
Guinea pig acts as delightful guide to teach healthy eating
If you’re having trouble getting your little ones to eat their fruits and veggies, Katalina McGlone hopes her adorable guinea pig may be able to help. Read more
Classes are intense but motivating under trainer Reno Remigio
Everyone eventually has to deal with hard knocks in life, but strength of character isn’t measured in how life beats you up, but how long it takes you to get back up. For Reno Remigio Jr., a 29-year-old personal trainer, that philosophy serves as a cornerstone of his workouts. Read more
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