fitness resolution check-in

Michelle Liu
January 30, 2025
fitness

Focusing on fitness, health, and wellness is one of the most common New Year’s resolutions. Now that we’re a month into 2025, how are you doing with your goals to get in more exercise? If you feel like you’ve been slipping, here are some stories to help motivate you and get you back on track.

a new kind of dance fitness in hawaii
Combine dance, music, fitness, and fun, and you get Kazaxe! Learn about this high-intensity workout that makes you sweat AND smile.


Photo courtesy Nick Ashe/Ocean Aperture

floating through sup yoga
Love stand-up paddleboarding and yoga? Get the best of both worlds with SUP yoga, where you use muscles you don’t normally use and focus intently on balance and flexibility as waves rock you slowly side to side. You’d be surprised at what you can do when you’re out on the water!

four tips for new runners in hawaii
The act of running may be simple, but it can also be intimidating to start. The good news is anyone who runs is a runner. You don’t need to go a certain speed or distance. All you need are a good pair of shoes, water, and willpower. Here are a few tips to get you started.

from pool to open water
The Waikiki Roughwater Swim isn’t for novice swimmers, but you might find some inspiration to jump in the ocean after reading Anna Koethe’s experience in the race. While the HMSA director of strategic communications grew up swimming in swim clubs, she decided to branch out of the pool and challenge herself in the open water. Read about her training regimen, how she mentally prepared, and her thoughts as she swam against Kaiser’s surging surf break.

green exercise: what’s it all about?
Take your workout routine outside with green exercise, which focuses on moving your body in the natural environment. Not only does it provide the general benefits of physical exercise, but there’s also the bonus of improving emotional well-being.

journey to wellness: yoga versus pilates
Slow down with mind-body disciplines like yoga and Pilates. Both focus on building lean muscle, improving flexibility, and relaxing your mind and body. So, what’s the difference between the two? This breakdown explains what you need to know and how to determine which one is right for you.


Photo courtesy Neelanthi Vadivel

hiking to beacons of light
Hankering for a hike? Come along with us as we hike up Makapuu and Diamond Head, where trails lead to stunning ocean views and historic lighthouses.

how to combat a sedentary lifestyle
Many people struggle to be active and live a relatively sedentary lifestyle. But spending so much time in a chair can be harmful to our health. Here are some simple tips and tricks to get moving throughout the day.

kendo: the way of the sword
Try a full-body workout with kendo, a modern martial art steeped in Japanese culture and samurai sword arts. Swinging a shinai (bamboo sword) is part of the fun, but kendo is also about camaraderie, perseverance, and self-discipline.


Photo by Rae Huo

lacing up our shoes: our 10,000-step walking challenge
After walking 10,000 steps every day for a month last summer, I’m taking what I learned and recommitting myself to the challenge this year. Read about our journeys, plus get some insight on how to turn walking into a healthy habit.

pickleball: a growing craze
Pickleball has been all the rage since 2021. While the sport is fast-paced and brain-stimulating, you don’t have to be super athletic. Discover why it continues to be the fastest-growing sport in the U.S.

pregnancy fitness
Welcoming a little one in 2025? You don’t have to stop exercising! Find out how implementing a workout routine could be beneficial for your overall health during pregnancy.

starting a home workout routine
If you don’t want to join a gym or don’t have time for a hike, home workouts may be for you! Here are some easy ways to incorporate more movement into your daily routine.

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