As he jogged along the promenade in Waikiki on a recent weekday afternoon, Jake Garvin chatted about health and diets, which was no small feat, given that he was carrying a log on his left shoulder that weighed nearly 100 pounds. Read more
Deneé Madamba, a dedicated Honolulu triathlete, will tell you it’s never too late to start something new. Read more
It was a dream fulfilled for Carol Yamada when she was selected as the 2016 City and County of Honolulu Lei Queen in March. And because her birthday fell on the same day as the city’s official ceremony on May 1, she enjoyed a double celebration. Read more
With so many types of yoga available, from the physically challenging to the spiritually empowering, beginners sometimes find the ancient practice intimidating. Read more
Allison Chu, the newly crowned Miss Hawaii 2016, keeps a bike, surfboard, skateboard, volleyball and a pair of heels in her car to stay ready for whatever activities the day might bring. She keeps them handy in case — “on a whim” — she decides to go surfing or skateboarding in between work and school. Read more
Hawaii Kai resident Jeff Shonka is well versed in risk management practices thanks to his role as president and chief executive officer of First Insurance Co. of Hawaii. But it didn’t dawn on him until last year that he needed to manage his own health to minimize the risks of age-related ailments. Read more
Sheri Gleason stood barefoot on the mat in the airy Diamond Head studio where Cristal Mortensen teaches integrated Pilates, a program of low-impact exercises which focuses on strength, flexibility, balance and the connection between body and mind. Read more
As principal cellist for the Hawai’i Symphony Orchestra, Mark Votapek delighted audiences this concert season with solo performances of Astor Piazzolla’s “Four Seasons” and Respighi’s “Pines of Rome,” as well as other works where his talent shines on his 300-year-old Italian-made cello. Read more
To become a city lifeguard, excellent swimming skills and being in top shape are a must, but being able to handle the pressure of a life-and-death situation is just as crucial. Read more
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It’s not uncommon for people in Hawaii to avoid the traditional gym environment and turn to outdoor activities. That was the case for Manoa resident Matt Olson. Read more
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
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
When runner Eileen Min suffered a stress fracture in her left femur in 2011, her normal regimen of running didn’t help her heal. “I was getting so frustrated trying to get over it,” said Min, a retired Aliamanu Elementary School teacher from Pearl City. Read more
About two years ago, while standing in line at the bank, Honolulu tile setter Kevin Chang accidentally dropped some change and knew, with his bulky, 40-inch waistline and 275 pounds of weight, that it would be difficult to bend over and pick it up. Read more
In early December Hawaiian surfer Carissa Moore charged big, dangerous waves at Honolua Bay with power, speed, agility and grace in the Target Maui Pro. Read more
Motivation can come when a person least expects it, a reality check you never saw coming. For Brent Anbe, the 36-year-old casting associate for “Hawaii Five-0,” a photograph turned his life around. Read more
Runners who enter Saturday’s fifth annual Makahiki Challenge must navigate a cross-country course through Kualoa Ranch that is strewn with obstacles more suited to military commando training. Read more
Jedi knight fitness might sound like a clever cover for science fiction geeks who want to dance around in “Star Wars” costumes, but Keith Mylett, founder of the Hawaii Jedi SaberAcademy, insists that the workout is out of this world. Read more
It’s 6:30 a.m., the dawn of a new day, and while many folks are just wiping the cobwebs from their eyes, Honolulu’s construction workers are already up and energized for a full shift on the job site. They have to be ready to pick up whatever and wherever they left off the previous day, so there’s not much time to ease into the job. Read more
Fitness enthusiasts from our Good Fit and Tryouts series share their must-have workout accessories that also might appeal to the gym rat or exercise fiend on your gift list: Read more
