Almost 6 out of 7 U.S. drivers surveyed report that they always wear a seat belt when driving or riding in a motor vehicle, according to a study released this week by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Seat belt use has become the national norm in most states, though rates of self-reported seat belt use vary widely from state to state, with a high of 94 percent (Oregon) and a low of 59 percent (North Dakota). Continue Reading

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Cyclists got caught in a snow squall in Rowan County. (Tim O'Donnell photo)

The 2011 Polar Bear Ride, organized by the Rocky River Road Club, brought about 325 cyclists to Davidson on Saturday, Jan. 18. This year’s ride lived up to its name, with frigid temperatures and a surprise snow squall as riders made their way through Rowan County. Read more and see photos in our Jan. 9 report, “For cyclists, snow Polar Bear Ride was ‘epic.'”

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Heidi Nyquist demonstrates one of many possible exercises on the TRX suspension training equipment. (David Boraks/DavidsonNews.net)

Snap Fitness 24-7 of Davidson has introduced a new group program for “suspension training,” which uses participants’ own body weight to help develop strength, balance, flexibility and core stability.

The program use the TRX Suspension Trainer, a steel frame with hanging straps that can be used in hundreds of exercises toward a variety of goals. Continue Reading

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Bill Mahony

The Bindu Yoga and Wellness in Cornelius will offer a workshop the weekend of Jan. 15-16 that mix discussions of yoga texts with short yoga sessions. Dr. William Mahony, professor and chair of religion at Davidson College, will lead the lectures and discussions on how heart-centered spiritual practices can open participants to experience love.
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