The 2010 Asbury Park Boardwalk Health and Fitness Challenge Announced
Boardwalk Prizes for Attending Free Fitness and Nutrition Classes and
for Choosing Health Menu Options at Boardwalk Eateries
ASBURY PARK, N.J. (February 16, 2010) – Madison Marquette announced today the inaugural Asbury Park Boardwalk Health and Fitness Challenge, a 12-week program designed to promote the health and wellness of Asbury Park and nearby communities. Each Sunday starting February 21, the boardwalk will host free introductory fitness classes, free nutrition and health classes and feature healthy menu items at boardwalk eateries. Registered participants will receive prizes bases on their attendance.
“Late winter and early spring is always a time when those of us who live at shore start thinking about getting in shape for swimsuit season,” said Pasqualina Delucia, Director of Marketing and Events of Madison Marquette. “Our goal is to give the community the motivation and educational foundation to get in shape the right way.”
The Challenge is being made possible through the support of two important partners:
Celebrity Chef Diane Henderiks – a leading U.S. nutritionist, personal chef, culinary educator, fitness expert and media personality based locally. Her celebrated Dietitian in the Kitchen™ brand includes cookbooks, signature products and an educational series designed to arm individuals with the knowledge necessary to live a healthy lifestyle. Many area residents will recognize Diane as the host of “Healthy Bites with Diane Henderiks,” a daily health tip segment on News12 New Jersey. Diane and her staff of experts will lead classes at the boardwalk each Sunday at 2pm. Topics will include nutrition, keeping the weight off and healthy cooking. Her participation is being sponsored by True Lemon®, the original granulated lemon substitute made from 100% all natural ingredients (www.truelemon.com).
Fitness Trainer Brian Wright – a professional martial arts competitor, fitness expert and owner of Real Elite Training Center in Asbury Park. Brian is well known for his ability to translate the essential conditioning, flexibility and strength required for martial arts into accessible classes for individuals of all ages and fitness levels. Brian and his staff of experts will lead classes at the boardwalk each Sunday at 3pm. Activities will include yoga, boxing, kettlebells, KickFit and a weightless workout.
Brielle Cycelry will also lead a bicycle ride on February 28 and famed local restaurateur and running enthusiast Tim McLoone will lead a 5K run/jog on March 15.
The Challenge fitness and nutrition events will be hosted in space located at the 4th Avenue Pavilion of the Asbury Park Boardwalk. The activities are free for community members. Participants must be 18 years of age and register for the Challenge in order to participate. Registration is conducted onsite prior to all fitness and nutrition classes.
All registered participants in the Challenge are eligible to receive prizes based on their attendance each week. Prizes include special event tickets, rounds of miniature golf, waterpark admittance and Asbury Park merchandise.
Participants can also earn points by eating health menu options at boardwalk eateries on Sunday’s. These healthy and nutritious meals will be offered by McLoone’s Asbury Grille, Langosta Lounge, Snack Attack, Biggie’s Clam Bar and Stella Marina.
Below is a full schedule of classes:
Date Education at 2 pm Exercise at 3 pm
Mar. 14 Keep the Weight Off Run/Jog with Tim McLoone
Mar. 21 Supermarket Smarts Yoga with Phil Milagarese
Mar. 28 Let's Cook Weightless Workout with Brian Wright
Apr. 4 Nutrition 101 Kettlebells with Jamie Pigman
Apr. 11 Kitchen Ambush Yoga with Phil Milagarese
Apr. 18 Label Lingo KickFit with Brian Wright
Apr. 25 Keep the Weight Off Kettlebells with Jamie Pigman
May 2 Supermarket Smarts KickFit with Brian Wright
May 9 Let's Cook Fitness Walk with Mom
May 15 -- Boardwalk Body Fair -- A day long event shining a spotlight on the latest and greatest health, wellness and art for the body
For more information about the Challenge, visit www.facebook.com/apchallenge.
| Date | Event | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| 7/29 | Farmers Market | First & Ocean |
| 7/31 | StoryTime Theatre | First Avenue Greenspace |
| 8/01 | StoryTime Theatre | First Avenue Greenspace |
| 8/04 | Fireworks on the Beach | 3rd Ave Beach |
| 8/05 | Farmers Market | First & Ocean |
913 Ocean Ave.
In Asbury Park, NJ
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Artist John Bass was a Boardwalk attraction for many years. Once considered among the world’s fastest painters, he would complete full-size paintings for crowds of spectators in under 15 minutes.