Take steps to better health: Walk Kansas starts March 15

KANSAS CITY, KAN.  –  It’s as simple as putting one step in front of another. That’s the idea behind Walk Kansas, an eight-week K-State Research and Extension program that starts March 15, designed to promote activity and better health.

“The days are getting longer, and many of us are eager to get outside and be more physically active,” said Sharolyn Jackson, Walk Kansas coordinator with K-State Research and Extension. “Even Kansans who do not routinely walk or have other fitness routines find Walk Kansas to be an easy way to get moving.”

KCKCC to offer yoga classes beginning Feb. 12

One of America’s most popular exercise programs, “Yoga for Personal Health,” will be offered at Kansas City Kansas Community College starting Tuesday, Feb. 12.

Held each Tuesday and Thursday from 6-7 p.m., the class can be taken either Tuesdays or Thursdays or both evenings The classes will be held in the KCKCC Wellness Center on the east side of the campus and run through March 14.

Instructed by Janice McIntyre, yoga not only teaches better balance, flexibility and strength through focused mind and breathing exercises, it teaches relaxation and improves personal health.

The cost is $60 for two nights a week or $35 for one night a week.

Persons can register by phone with credit card payment at 913-288-7660; in person in the Community Education Building on the east side of the campus at 7250 State Avenue; or on-line at www.kckcc.edu and clicking on Continuing Education and Spring 2013 Schedule.

The class is listed under Health & Fitness.