Health & Fitness

Events and Classes in health and fitness

Monday, July 18, 2011

Tango Workshops Join Salsa, Zouk, and Zumba at Bon Bida Spa and Gym

For those who love to dance, Bon Bida Spa and Gym is fast becoming the place to be!  In addition to their current roster of dance classes, including zumba, Caribbean dance, zouk and salsa, now tango is coming to the mix. 

A spectacular tango weekend is planned when two workshops are given on either Saturday, July 30th or Sunday, July 31st, from 10:00 AM until 1:00 PM.  Additionally, on the Saturday evening of the tango workshops, a group will perform this South American dance at Sense Restaurant from 7:00 PM until 11:00 PM.

The instructor for these workshops will be professional Tango-Maestro Rafa Oliana, from Curacao and Argentina.  Pick your favorite day and reserve your spot by calling 785-0783 or 786-0378.  (Source:  Bon Bida Spa & Gym)

Friday, May 27, 2011

Jong Bonaire to Host Eighth Annual Mini-Fun Triathlon on June 12, 2011

The popular Jong Bonaire Triathlon is set for Sunday June 12. Everyone is invited to participate and proceeds will be used for the Jong Bonaire center and to fund activities for the youth of Bonaire. 

Those wishing to join the race can choose between the “fun” category or the “pro” category, and the events include swimming, cycling and running. The fun category will include an 850 meter swim, an 11.6 kilometer bike ride and a 5 kilometer run. The pro category will include a 1500 meter swim, a 23.2 kilometer bike ride and a 10 kilometer run. Participants should arrive at 6:30 AM, for a 7:00 AM start.

Entrance to the triathlon may be either as an individual or as a relay team of three. The entry fee is $14 for an individual or $30 for a team and includes food, a t-shirt, water and fruit along the route and an information packet with a participant number. Following the event, participants are invited to visit City Cafe, an event sponsor, for salad and bread.

Registration will take play at City Cafe on Saturday June 11, 2011 between 5:30 and 7:30 PM. Registration may also be completed ahead of time at Jong Bonaire and The Freewieler Bike Shop. (Source: Jong Bonaire)

Friday, May 13, 2011

A New Health Center--Essentials--Opens on Bonaire

Essentials is a new health center in Kralendijk, combining several complementary health-related businesses in one location, including clinical nutrition advice, a health food store stocked with fresh, healthy food, and therapeutic massage, promoting one stop health.

Essentials will offer health foods for sale and healthy foods will be freshly prepared. Essentials contains the health food shop formerly known as The Natural Way, and will carry a selection of natural and organically certified products. They will also have available for sale healthy foods including salads, soups, sweet and healthy treats, and freshly made drinks. Essentials will emphasize locally grown and organic produce without preservatives or food colorings.

Essentials will also offer blood pressure and glucose checks during the lunch time, along with information about the results and what it means if a participant is out of the normal range. A third component offers a range of therapeutic massages to round out their services.

Essentials will hold a “Nutritional Day” on Saturday, May 14 from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM to illustrate how healthy food does not have to be boring. Everyone is invited to attend and sample the various foods while learning about easy steps to improved health.  Essentials is located at Kaya Grandi 32B, just behind Best Buddies and Pearls, with access from the small road next to Gio’s Coffee and Gelateria. Hours of operation are Monday through Friday from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM and Saturdays from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM. (Source: Essentials Bonaire)

Wednesday, April 27, 2011

Health & Fitness Center Bonaires Attains ISO 9001Certification

Health & Fitness Center Bonaire, also known as HFC Bonaire has officially received ISO 9001 certification. ISO 9001 is the highest level of certification in the field of fitness and health in the US and Europe, and HFC Bonaire is the first in the Caribbean to attain this status.

To receive ISO 9001 certification, a center is tested on procedures, organization and policy, staff, customer friendliness, fitness, group exercise classes and total services offered.

HFC Bonaire offers classes for both visitors and locals alike in Stability Ball, Yoga, Spinning, Kickboxing for adults and children, Boxing, Step Advanced, Step Basic, Mixed Martial Arts, and the Les Mills classes of BodyShape, BodyPump, BodyCombat and BodyBalance. HFC is also the official Nike distributor on Bonaire. (Source: HFC Bonaire)

Friday, March 11, 2011

Bonaire Residents Awarded New Yoga Teaching Certification

Long-time Bonaire residents Don and Desiree Seaver have attended and graduated from Kripalu’s 200 hour yoga teachers certification and are now sharing their new knowledge, instruction and insights with students in the yoga classes they are teaching at Bonaire Basics and Bon Bida Spa and Gym.

Both Desiree and Don are well known to many Bonaire visitors. Desiree had a salon in Kralendijk for many years, continues to offer her on-site haircutting service, and is also known for her unique jewelry and artwork. Don is well known among both the windsurfing and kite-surfing communities, being active in both, and also known for his beautiful hand-made furniture.

Kripalu yoga expands the practice of physical yoga postures and breathing exercises to include relaxation techniques for integrating body, mind and spirit. The certification conforms with standards of the Yoga Alliance and gives Don and Desiree a thorough background in technical skills necessary to teach yoga safely and effectively.

Kripalu is widely recognized in the yoga community and is the largest yoga and holistic health retreat center in North America, graduating more than 500 yoga teachers from its certification trainings each year. It has a professional association of 2500 registered yoga teachers and more than 30 affiliated yoga studios. For more information about yoga with Don and Desiree Seaver, click here. (Source: A Place for You)

Wednesday, March 02, 2011

Go Green Announces Membership Program

Go Green Natural and Organic Shop has announced the formation of the Gogreen Community which features a 10% discount to members on all products, including groceries, organic produce, natural juices and fresh fruit smoothies. Those who visit Bonaire frequently can also enjoy the benefits and become part of the local community by joining the Gogreen Community.

The goal of the Gogreen Community is to provide unrefined, organic foods and natural nutritional supplements, grown in a sustainable manner to promote a healthier, natural lifestyle, while attempting to offer locally grown fruits and vegetables. Furthermore, many products are purchased in bulk, benefiting members in the form of lower prices.

Organic food is produced without the use of synthetic fertilizers. pesticides, or genetic modification and is also free of chemical additives including antibiotics or hormones.

Those who are interested in learning about the benefits of healthier shopping and enjoying tasty, fresh local produce should visit Go Green or call 717-2222. (Source: Go Green Natural & Organic Shop)

Monday, February 28, 2011

Spinning and Body Balance Come to Bonaire’s Bon Bida Spa and Gym

What better way to burn off the excesses of this weekend’s Karnival celebrations than to begin Monday morning with an energizing spinning class?  Bon Bida Spa and Gym is adding new dimensions to their already impressive line of fitness classes.

At 6:00 AM on Monday morning, March 7th, Bonaire’s cycling guru, Miguel Angel Brito, will kick-off the first spinning class at Bon Bida Spa & Gym.  Afterward, a full schedule of spinning classes will be available by Miguel and other instructors.  Spinning is a group class conducted on a stationary spinning bike and set to music which simulates the various challenges of bike riding, and it is a vigorous aerobic workout which burns calories and keeps your muscles in shape.  The instructor will guide participants through a series of phases, from warm-up to more challenging phases, to a period of peak effort followed by a cool down. The intensity of the workout is influenced by your pedal rate, the resistance of the bike’s flywheel, and by the rider’s body position, as you either pedal from a seated position or rise from the saddle.  Each Monday, Miguel will have a class from 6:00 to 7:00 AM and Tina Woodley will guide a class from 5:30 to 6:30 PM. Tuesday’s class will be taught by Tina from 6:00 to 7:00 PM. On Wednesdays, Annemieke will lead class from 6:00 to 7:00 PM. On Fridays, there are two more choices with Tina from 9:00 to 10:00 AM or with Miguel from 5:30 to 6:30 PM. Weekend classes are also offered on Saturdays with Tina and Sundays with Annemieke, both from 9:00 to 10:00 AM.

And Miguel will also introduce a new class called Balance Your Body each Thursday from 6:00 to 7:00 PM.  This class is a combination of yoga, pilates, and tai chi. Participants of all levels are welcome and may choose their level of challenge from beginning to advanced.

For those who would like to participate, the classes are included in the gym’s membership price at no additional charge. For those who would just like to attend one or two classes each week without having access to the full gym facilities, that can also be arranged.  Bon Bida offers several levels of membership, including a day pass for those visitors who would like to attend.  For additional information, phone 717-7224 or email by clicking here. (Source: Bon Bida Spa & Gym)