Health & Fitness

Don't Miss: Scramble Sunday in Chappaqua

An adventure course for kids (plus a few things for adults as well); and bring leftover Halloween candy to donate to the troops

CHAPPAQUA, NY — The recreation field in Chappaqua will be a total fitness zone from 9-11 a.m. Nov. 6 for running, jumping, obstacles and adventure specially designed for kids — plus a boot camp for adults.

New Castle will have professional trainers there from Prescriptions for Fitness & L3 Fitness, as well as instructors and equipment from World Cup Gymnastics. Kiwi Country Day Camp will be providing the Wheel of Fitness and the Fun Zone which includes bouncy house, velcro wall, gaga and mini golf.

Plus bring leftover Halloween candy to donate — it will be sent to serving U.S. military.

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"Scramble Sunday" is sponsored by New Castle Recreation and Parks and Platinum Drive Realty.

"So many of our residents are committed to healthy lifestyles," New Castle Supervisor Rob Greenstein said in a press release about the event. "This event will build on our community’s commitment to better health. Kids will exercise while having fun and spending time with their family and friends. We are fortunate to have Prescriptions for Fitness, L3 Fitness, World Cup Nursery School, Kiwi Country Day Camp, Skinny Buddha & DJ Catch 1 participating in this new fitness event. I would also like to thank Platinum Drive Realty for sponsoring it."

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Music will be provided by Hopeton Lemon of DJ Catch 1. Skinny Buddha will be offering a selection of gluten free vegan muffins and hot coffee.

Some of the Kiwi Country Day Camp exercises are:

  • Ladder Climb
  • Tire Flips
  • Rolling Abs
  • Zig Zag Hops Over Beam
  • Coiled Bar Bends
  • High Steps Course
  • Bungee Presses
  • Hula Hoops
  • ABC shoulder taps
  • Sit-ups
  • Jumping Jacks
  • Squats
  • Box Jumps
  • Planks
  • Walking Lunges

Adults should wear their exercise clothes as well and get ready for boot camp!

Natasha Flora, a trainer from Prescription for Fitness, stated "As a parent, as well as a fitness professional, I know the importance of health & fitness and incorporating it into your every day life. What better way to truly connect with our children than in a fun, playful, challenging way! The more they know & understand the more likely they are to be mindful of the choices they make throughout their lives."

Lara Loverro, trainer & owner of L3 Fitness, stated "L3 Fitness is excited to be a part of this event helping to promote and support healthy mind, body and spirit for kids and their family. It is going to be a fun, energizing morning for kids and a great community feel for parents and friends."

Adam Denker, owner and director of Kiwi Country Day Camp, stated "Through our ongoing efforts to give back to the community, we are thrilled to be a part of this exciting new event. Fitness and fun are what camp is all about!"

World Cup Gymnastics is deemed one of the most revered recreational and competitive gymnastics programs in the state offering mommy and me classes for infants, pre-school gymnastics, school-age recreational gymnastics, tumbling for cheerleaders and competitive teams.

Platinum Drive Realty is a leading real estate firm covering Westchester County, Manhattan, and Connecticut. They pride themselves on delivering exceptional service to everyone from first time buyers and sellers to experienced homeowners, builders and investors. With offices in New York and Connecticut, Platinum Drive Realty has been selected to join various prestigious international networks of the world’s top real estate firms including Who’s Who in Luxury Real Estate, Proxio, and Leverage Global Partners. The firm was founded by lifelong Westchester residents Zach Harrison and Heather Harrison, with the help of Heather’s grandmother Sunny, who has been in the real estate business for over 50 years.

Skinny Buddha is a wellness company based in Mount Kisco New York, and a recent winner of Best of Westchester. Skinny Buddha specializes in plant based, organic, prepared meals, meal plans, smoothies,and gluten free vegan baked goods.

Lara Ratzan is owner/founder of L3 Fitness Inc. She has her BS in Finance, is an ACE Certified Personal Trainer and an AFPA Certified Nutrition and Wellness Consultant. Before becoming a personal trainer, Lara worked in the finance industry for 10 years. Lara started personal training in October 2008. In November of 2012, Lara opened L3 Fitness, a private personal training studio located at 16 S. Bedford Road in Chappaqua. Lara has a passion for not only helping her clients meet their fitness goals but also simply feeling better about themselves through exercise and proper nutrition. Her motto is healthy body, health mind.

Natasha Flora, a local resident, has been a trainer at Prescriptions for Fitness team for almost 2 years now. Natasha is an ECA certified personal trainer and group fitness instructor with a BA in finance. She has challenged herself through several Spartan races, half marathons, ballroom dance competitions, and sports. Her focus is on helping others overcome their fears and reach their goals. Natasha believes that training the mind is just as important as training the body because if you believe change is possible….it absolutely is.

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