This may be your year. Every new year brings good luck, hope and lots of change. In fact, New Year's resolutions abound, and there is no better time to dedicate yourself to a new hobby, new skills or new you. Many changes revolve around body transformations, and Yoga is a great beginner's exercise for those who want to tone and improve flexibility and breathing.... [Read more...]

If you've got friends or family visiting you from out of town, it is an excellent idea to show them around Phoenix. Phoenix, as you may have guessed, is the place to entertain this holiday season. Here are a few local events in the area happening for the month of December. For more events, such as these, visit Visit Phoenix online. Share with us some of your... [Read more...]

After a long week at the office, you deserve to treat yourself. Phoenix is filled with excellent spas to accommodate you with facials, massages, and visits to the salon. Spa gift certificates are also great for indulging your loved one. Consider picking up a few certificates for your mother, wife or sister for the holidays. Source: Yelp Name: Revive... [Read more...]

So it's finally time for the weekend -- again! -- and you're trying to decide on plans. If the weather is cooperating this weekend, why not get out and enjoy the cool air in Phoenix. Here is your local weather and parks in Phoenix near your home at Belara. Weather Forecast Thursday Low: 52 High: 74 Conditions for Thursday: Mostly Sunny Friday Low:... [Read more...]

Getting adequate exercise and movement in your life is important, and if you've been for a check-up lately, your doctor has probably harped on a balanced diet and exercise. Of course, you can find plenty of equipment in the fitness center at Belara; but if you're looking for other outlets of exercise, try some tennis. Fall in "love" with some tennis facilities... [Read more...]

Inline skating was my favorite hobby. While I frequented the indoor skating rink as a retreat for practice or just having fun, that was the only permissible place for skating. Skateboarders, on the other hand, had more of an issue locating a skating venue or spot where they could skate at their leisure. Now, skaters -- inline skaters or skateboarders -- can skate... [Read more...]

Phoenix is one of the nation's largest hubs for play, leisure and entertainment. Over the years, we've watched as the downtown area grew from residential neighborhoods to a place where we all can hang out with friends, walk our dogs and watch a classic sunset in the city. Right downtown however, Civic Space Park is giving us in-town retreat we need to fully take... [Read more...]

Tobacco has held a tight reign with athletes and the youth population especially over the last few decades. However, new laws in Arizona are changing the way that youth come in contact with the substance--which to avail is having none at all. Arizona Health Services and the FDA have put heads together to develop a new anti-tobacco movement to keep tobacco... [Read more...]

Open your mouth wide to examine your chompers. Many of us have gotten in the habit of brushing our teeth after a heavy meal. And in the instance of ensuring that our teeth are healthy and up to par, we visit the dentist at least twice a year for our periodic checkups. Being that you want the best care, service and value for your teeth, we suggest that you... [Read more...]

Skating around Arizona State University’s campus in the middle of the night used to be my favorite way to exercise. The smooth, wide sidewalks that were so busy during the day were clear after classroom hours, so the ride was easy. I’d be on my inline skates along with my biking and long-boarding friends who also wanted to take advantage of the... [Read more...]

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