Beat the Heat, Keep Moving: Staying Active This July
By Dakota Priest, Health Program Specialist July in St. Petersburg is synonymous with sunshine, blue skies, and long summer days. While the Florida heat may encourage us to spend more time indoors, it’s also an opportunity to rethink how and when we stay active. By making a few simple adjustments, you can continue to enjoy the many physical and mental health benefits of movement while staying safe and comfortable throughout the summer months. Regular physical activity remains one of the best investments
March into Movement: Building Momentum This Spring
By Dakota Priest, Health Program Specialist March is a season of momentum in St. Petersburg. The days grow a little longer, the weather stays comfortably warm, and the energy of spring begins to show up everywhere, from busy waterfront paths to neighborhood parks filling with activity. It’s an ideal time to recommit to physical activity and build habits that feel energizing, social, and sustainable. Why March Is a Smart Time to Get Moving March often represents a natural reset. Routines that may have
Unleash Your Inner Athlete: How Cardio Kickboxing Boosts Cardio and Coordination for All Ages
By: Dakota Priest, AFAA Certified Group Fitness Instructor, Community Health Leader Cardio kickboxing isn’t just a high-energy workout; it’s a dynamic fitness regimen that delivers significant benefits for individuals of all ages. At its core, cardio kickboxing is an excellent way to boost cardiovascular health. The high-intensity intervals of punching, kicking, and footwork get your heart rate up, leading to improved stamina and endurance. For older adults, maintaining cardiovascular health is crucial, and cardio kickboxing offers a fun and engaging way to
7TH ANNUAL HEALTHY ST. PETE FIT CITY 5K + 1 MILE WALK: GLOW IN THE PARK
Ready, set, glow! The 7th annual Healthy St. Pete Fit City 5K and 1 Mile Walk is returning to downtown St. Petersburg on Saturday, Feb. 3, 2024. Healthy St. Pete, a division of the City of St. Petersburg Parks & Recreation Department, is hosting the Glow in the Park event with activities for all ages starting at 5 p.m. in North Straub Park, 400 Bayshore Dr. NE. The Healthy St. Pete Fit City 5K and 1 Mile Walk encourages community collaboration
Healthy St. Pete Present AARP’s FitLot Method Classes
By Dakota Priest, Community Health Leader Are you looking to start a new exercise program for your physical fitness and social needs? If you answered yes, you may want to consider trying this FREE, outdoor exercise class. Healthy St. Pete is thrilled to bring back another iteration of the extremely popular FitLot Method classes for our fall season! FitLot Method is an AARP sponsored, outdoor, fitness-in-the-park program that brings the community together while participating in a healthy exercise program. This program is perfect for
Get Fit St. Pete – Meet Your Tai Chi Instructor
Name: Doug Hatch Hometown: Fredericksburg, VA Affiliation: Owner- Suncoast Martial Arts, 1901 13th Ave N, St. Petersburg, FL 33713 Years in the industry: 30 Doug Hatch has generously partnered with Healthy St Pete for over five years. He is a true example of someone who continuously gives back to the community without being asked. Doug offers a FREE Tai Chi in the Park class where participants learn the fundamentals of Tai Chi. Be sure to meet Doug and check out his class the THIRD
Get Fun! Get Friendship! And most importantly, Get Fit!
By Dakota Priest, Community Health Leader It is with great excitement that Healthy St. Pete is announcing a revamped look for its Get Fit St. Pete program. Starting April 2023, the Get Fit program schedule will be filled with several new classes, all aiming to promote health and wellness and community involvement. Get Fit St. Pete is also adding a new day to the schedule due to increasing participation. The Get Fit St Pete’s programming will now include Fridays as well as
Fit Lot Outdoor Fitness Series
#fitlot #getfit #physicalactivity By: Justin Daye, Healthy Program Specialist Are you looking to start a new exercise program this year? If you answered yes, you may want to consider trying our FREE Fit Lot series. Fit Lot is an AARP-sponsored, outdoor, fitness-in-the-park program that brings the community together while you participate in a healthy exercise program. This program is perfect for beginners and anyone looking to get started with a new fitness routine. This Fit Lot series is a circuit style workout that includes
6TH ANNUAL FIT CITY 5K + 1-MILE WALK
Ready, set, glow! The annual Fit City 5K and 1-mile walk returns to downtown St. Petersburg on Saturday, January 28, 2023. Healthy St. Pete, a division of the St. Petersburg Parks and Recreation Department, is hosting the 6th annual Glow in the Park themed event with activities for all ages starting at 5:30 p.m. in North Straub Park, 400 Bayshore Dr. NE, St. Petersburg, FL. Fit City encourages the community to come together and promote health and wellness in St. Petersburg. Information
Healthy Kids @ Home – Pump It Up!
Youth enrolled in afterschool programming at the City of St. Petersburg recreation centers participate in Healthy Kids educational activities each month. Click here to view and print this activity sheet to join in the fun at home!