According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), falls are the...
When it comes to taking care of your heart, exercise is one of the most powerful tools at your disposal. Not only does it help reduce the risk factors for heart disease, but it also strengthens your heart, improves circulation, and enhances overall...
In the new year, many people turn to resolutions, and fitness is one of the most popular areas for self-improvement. The start of a new year offers a fresh opportunity to set health goals, whether it's losing weight, building strength, or adopting a...
Do you find yourself throwing your fitness goals out the window during the holiday season? With family visits, travel and parties it’s easy to let healthy routines take a back seat. But here’s the good news - you can still maintain healthy habits...
Keep Public Institutional Use Levels the Same for the Health District and City - Support a 1.25 FAR
A recent change to the proposed City of Redondo Beach General Plan could significantly reduce BCHD’s programs and services. The...
When we think of our health, bones might not always be the first thing that comes to mind. Yet, these sturdy structures are the foundation of our body, providing support, protection and mobility. However, as we age, this foundation can weaken over...
REDONDO BEACH, Calif. (February 19, 2024) – Beach Cities Health District’s (BCHD) Center for Health & Fitness (CHF) has been re-certified as a medical fitness facility by the Medical Fitness Association, making CHF one of just two California...
How do you know which arthritis friendly activities would be good for an exercise program?
To learn what exercises would be considered arthritis friendly, you first need to understand your condition and how exercise can improve your...
It’s a new year and you’ve got a new goal: Completing a 5K race. We’ve got a few tips that could help you along the way.
What to Wear
You can run in anything, from a ratty t-shirt and cut-off sweats to the highest-tech...
This is a time of year when many people have gifts on their minds. Gifts come in all shapes and sizes, and not all gifts come during the holidays. I’d like to take a brief look back at some of the gifts our community has received in the last year....
