Since 1984, shooters from around the world have been competing in the 10-meter air rifle event in the summer Olympic Games. But competitors do not have a typical body type as you see in events such as swimming or gymnastics. Air rifle Read the Post
Avoid doing too much, too soon. Progression Tips is a series from being808 designed to help prevent injury and ensure a safe workout. In this installment, Ke Ola Mamo fitness trainer Corin Nishimura illustrates the concept of progression through push-ups. Nishimura demonstrates Read the Post
Aloha Lomilomi greets you with its calming atmosphere. Aside from Woody, the resident wire-haired canine, the dim lighting and soothing music bears a similarity to a typical massage therapy studio. However, listen closely and you’ll hear Hawaiian chanting. It’s clear ancestors are Read the Post
As the body ages, certain physical activities become a bit more difficult due to the ongoing battle against gravity. Fortunately, new techniques are emerging to relieve the stress on joints experienced during traditional floor workouts. Thanks to the use of silk hammocks, Read the Post
An admiration of action films and a realization of the effects of aging have motivated a local entertainer to shift into a healthier lifestyle. While some may sign up for gym memberships or a workout class, Grant Uchida created a customized routine Read the Post
It was in 1973 when Kalihi hosted Honolulu’s first People’s Open Market (POM). Forty years later, the program has more than 1 million shoppers at its 25 sites each year. The markets allow customers to lower their food costs while farmers have Read the Post
I’ve never been motivated to exercise on a regular basis. Therefore, when friends asked if I was going to participate in the upcoming Warrior Dash (3 miles with obstacles) I had to give it some thought. “Pay to exercise?” But I said Read the Post
Family Fun Recipes is a series from being808 that encourages parents and children to prepare and enjoy healthy snacks together. In this installment, Health Rebel blogger Jillian Campbell Scheibe shows us how to make “earth crust.” The combination of yogurt and pudding in this Read the Post
Foraging doesn’t necessarily mean trotting off into a forest for berries. In fact, Know Krumbs founder Laycie Love says that foraging can be done right in your own neighborhood. The being808 team tagged along on Love’s 2-block urban foraging trip in Honolulu’s Read the Post
You might have seen them at conventions and special events: people sneaking off into quiet corners for a quick chair massage. Leaning in at a forward angle, they undergo mini 15-minute massage sessions. These relaxation areas are usually fringed with onlookers who Read the Post
