Thursday, March 5, 2026

Fitness

Students learn bike and pedestrian rules of road through Edmonds School District ‘Let’s Go’ program

Led by physical education teacher Nicole Brekkas, fifth graders at Lynnwood’s Oak Heights Elementary provided a demonstration of the Let’s Go program's curriculum to city leaders and local bike...

Coaches, fitness experts gather at strength and conditioning conference in Lynnwood

If you were a college football coach and wanted to open your own training facility with minimal space, how would you lay out the equipment, office supplies and storage...

Big changes coming for Edmonds’ Arnie’s Restaurant building

Big changes are on the horizon for an Edmonds waterfront mainstay. It won’t happen quickly but when it does, it will be completely different. On Friday, June 6, the Port...

Top strength and conditioning experts to gather at regional conference in Lynnwood June 14-15

Edmonds College will host the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) Northwest Regional Conference June 14-15. It's a two-day event bringing together top professionals in strength coaching, personal training...

Families get moving at Health and Wellness Expo

The Edmonds School District hosted its annual Health and Wellness Expo at Edmonds District Stadium Saturday. The event featured activities and resources focused on physical and mental health and...

Free rhythm and strength fitness class at Verdant Wellness Center every Thursday

A free fitness class is offered from 6-7 p.m. every Thursday at the Verdant Community Wellness Center, 4710 196th St. S.W., Lynnwood. The class combines the elements of dance choreography...

Verdant Health offering free Zumba fitness class every Monday in Lynnwood

The Verdant Health Commission is offering a free women’s Zumba fitness class from 6:30-7:30 p.m. every Monday at the Verdant Community Wellness Center. The next class is Jan. 6. No...

Next Walk with a Latina Doc Nov. 9 at Meadowdale Middle School

The Verdant Health Commission, in partnership with the Latino Educational Training Institute, is sponsoring Walk with a Latina Doc -- a free program offering a unique walking and learning...

Have your cake and work out too: Ribbon cutting for Planet Fitness Edmonds Oct. 25

Planet Fitness will celebrate the grand opening of its Edmonds club with an open house, ribbon cutting and cake on Friday, Oct. 25. The location is 22515 Highway 99 in...

Outdoor workouts for men focus on fitness, friendship

When Edmonds resident Scott “Ferrari” Ingebretson first found F3 Nation on Nextdoor as a “free workout for men,” his first thought was “What’s the catch?” He still remembers his...

Bike to School Day draws record crowd of Sherwood Elementary students

More than 200 Sherwood Elementary students were joined by parents, teachers, staff, city officials and friends on a sunny Wednesday morning for the school’s second annual celebration of National...

Local principal sets the pace — 26.2 miles at a time

Faye Britt, the principal at Hazelwood Elementary School in Lynnwood, is a globetrotter. Or to be more precise, a globerunner. On April 15, she finished her 16th Boston Marathon, one...

Sponsor spotlight: Utilizing your shed — Building a home gym for optimal fitness and convenience

Imagine having a dedicated space in your backyard where you can escape and focus on your fitness goals. With a home gym shed, you can transform an unused outdoor...

Fitness corner: Don’t let yourself quit

I have been working on this column for weeks. Not this one, exactly, or you wouldn’t be reading it. I’ve started and partially written multiple variations on various topics, even...

First Edmonds Bike to School Day draws a crowd

More than 200 students, parents and teachers from Sherwood Elementary School joined city and school district officials for the first ever Bike to School Day event, organized by the...

Girls on the Run seeking volunteer coaches for spring 2023 season

Girls on the Run (GOTR) of Snohomish County is looking for coaches for their spring 2023 season, and also has opportunities for those who want to bring the program...

Sponsor spotlight: The Downtown Edmonds 2022 Holiday Gift Guide

If we know anything about our holiday gifting goals, we know they’re two-fold: purchasing presents needs to be easy, and it needs to feel good. Thankfully, we live in...

Teen yoga series at Yoga Sanctuary starting April 12

Yoga Sanctuary in Perrinville is offering a teen yoga series from 3-4 p.m. Tuesdays, April 12-May 17. Participants ages 13-17 will learn how mindful movement and breathing exercises can help...

Free swim lessons available to Edmonds School District students

Vouchers for free swimming lessons are available to any Edmonds School District student. The swim vouchers were were sent home with third-grade students in January. They are good for three sets...

Spring season registration now open for Girls on the Run of Snohomish County; volunteers still needed

Registration for Girls on the Run of Snohomish County’s spring 2022 season is now open. For girls in third through eighth grade, Girls on the Run programming will be offered at...

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