Do you suffer from arthritis? Don’t miss out on a chance to participate in an exercise program designed for seniors. The Senior Advantage – Arthritis Foundation exercise program will be held 11 a.m. Thursdays in October at Mountain Vista Medical Center, 1301 S. Crismon Road, Mesa. The class will focus on muscular strength, flexibility and coordination.

Some people are sedentary, while others are obsessive in their mission for a leaner physique and go overboard with exercise. The number of people addicted to extreme exercise has risen. These individuals define themselves by their strenuous exercise routines. Little do they know, they're putting their health at risk, especially if they're radically cutting back on their food intake and watching every calorie consumed. Females who over-exercise and deprive themselves of proper nutrition can experience loss of menstruation cycles and ovulation. This sets them up for risk of osteoporosis, hormone dysfunction and stress fractures.

Some people are sedentary, while others are obsessive in their mission for a leaner physique and go overboard with exercise. The number of people addicted to extreme exercise has risen. These individuals define themselves by their strenuous exercise routines. Little do they know, they're putting their health at risk, especially if they're radically cutting back on their food intake and watching every calorie consumed. Females who over-exercise and deprive themselves of proper nutrition can experience loss of menstruation cycles and ovulation. This sets them up for risk of osteoporosis, hormone dysfunction and stress fractures.

In "Buried," Ryan Reynolds plays a sardine.

With the weather being back to three-digit temperatures, it is very easy to dismiss maintaining an exercise schedule, because it’s “just too hot.” However, a routine exercise schedule can have tremendous benefits. If you think exercise is only good to develop and maintain a lean body, strong muscles and heart, you are one of many who need to be educated on the benefits of physical activity on emotional, mental and psychological well-being.

With the weather being back to three-digit temperatures, it is very easy to dismiss maintaining an exercise schedule, because it’s “just too hot.” However, a routine exercise schedule can have tremendous benefits. If you think exercise is only good to develop and maintain a lean body, strong muscles and heart, you are one of many who need to be educated on the benefits of physical activity on emotional, mental and psychological well-being.

Angela Schlett stands in a room at Kids Town Play Center in Tempe with about half a dozen captive listeners, explaining an exercise to build strength and flexibility in their legs.

May 8, 2005

Linda Stuart grabbed onto the pole, leaned back and slowly swirled around it.

The Suns on Friday picked up the fourth-year option on Joe Johnson, their rising young guard who could open this season as a starter.

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Working collaboratively, the math and physical education departments at Gilbert's Mesquite Junior High School will hold a Probability Carnival all day Thursday, Feb. 16. Students will attend the carnival twice each day - once each during their math and physical education classes. Utilizing the gym and tennis courts, students will participate in fitness-related tasks and use their performance to generate questions of probability and prediction.

Registration is now open for Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona's 2012 Walk On! Challenge. In its seventh year, the program is open to all fifth-grade classrooms in Arizona to support school efforts to teach the importance of good nutrition and physical activity.

WASHINGTON - The nation is preparing for its biggest terrorism exercise ever next week when three fictional "dirty bombs" go off and cripple transportation arteries in two major U.S. cities and Guam, according to a document obtained by The Associated Press.

Professional golfer Stephanie Louden’s job isn’t over when she steps off the green. After playing 18 holes she runs, jogs, swims, lifts weights or trains in balance exercises.

Arizona State University senior Ryan Visconti was told “his kind” wasn’t welcome — that he was an abomination and an unforgiveable sinner. He pleaded to join the “church,” which was set up Jan. 10 as part of diversity training for ASU dormitory employees.

Combine working out, good music, socializing and fun in a swimming pool and you know what you get? Water aerobics.

Two rolled-up rubber mats formed a purple cross, leaning against the dance studio wall. Above it hung a tapestry of Jesus the Good Shepherd and the words "Lost No More." Prayerful contemporary music radiated through the darkened room, ringed with lighted novena candles. Fourteen women and three men were flat on their exercise mats, ready to start an intensive one-hour session of Yahweh Yoga.