Archive for March 2010

2010 Autism Awareness Walk Outer Banks

KnuckleUp Outer Banks is proud to support the OBX Autism Awareness Walk, an initiative of the Dare County Center and part of the Autism Awareness month campaign boosted by Autism Speaks, a non-profit organization dedicated to increasing awareness of autism and raising money to fund autism research.

The OBX Walk  is targeted at the general public and stresses that autism is more common than people think. One of their goals is to encourage families to learn the signs of autism and talk to their doctor if they suspect their child is not meeting developmental milestones.

DETAILS

When: Saturday, April 10th

Where: Parks & Rec Northern Beach Division
(602 Mustian Road, KDH)

Time: Registration starts @ 9am, walk starts at 9:45am

Cost: Free to walk, $10 if you would like a t-shirt.
Donations go to Monarch Beach Club and Autism Society of NC - OBX Chapter

ABOUT AUTISM

Autism is a complex brain disorder that inhibits a person's ability to communicate and develop social relationships, and is often accompanied by extreme behavioral challenges. Autism spectrum disorders are diagnosed in one in 166 children, affecting four times as many boys as girls. The diagnosis of autism has increased tenfold in the last decade. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have called autism a national public health crisis whose cause and cure remain unknown.

For More Information - Contact Emily Karr at 252-475-9271 or thedarecountycenter@darenc.com

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Tags: autism awareness walk, autism society, charity event, dare county center, knuckleup obx, outer banks autism

Dr. Craig McGiffin, one of the premier Outer Banks Chiropractic care-givers, shows the proper way to stretch a hamstring. Stretching should be a part of every workout. It increases flexibility, which gives the muscle longer fibers and the joints a larger range of movement, thereby reducing soreness and sports related injuries. It is just as important to stretch after a workout, as it is during.

As a member of the Outer Banks fitness club KnuckleUp, Dr. Craig knows first hand the importance of stretching during a workout.  He has been working out  at KnuckleUp for the past few years, and enjoys the challenge. He participates in both Boxing and Kickboxing. Dr. Craig has maintained a healthy body weight since he joined and is a frequent regular at the gym.

Dr. Craig knows the importance of a healthy lifestyle. Good nutrition and regular exercise are paths to leading a healthy and pain free life. However, as the video demonstrates,  improper practice can lead to sports related injuries.

Thankfully, Dr. Craig's chiropractic clinic in Southern Shores is ready to help with any physical pains, numbness or soreness.  Chiropractics disdains the unnecessary use of drugs and invasive surgery to treat chronic pain, and instead encourages lifestyle changes and better habits to lead to a naturally pain free existence.

So if you worked out a little too hard and are feeling a bit sore, ask Dr. Craig about making an appointment. He'll work the pain out of your body in no time.

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Tags: Kickboxing, knuckleup fitness, knuckleup outer banks, outer banks, outer banks chiropractic, outer banks fitness, stretching

Angie getting ready

When you’re as serious about fashion as Angie is, staying fit and in shape isn’t even a question. So when KnuckleUp first opened, Angie was right on board. She enjoys all the classes at KnuckleUp, and loves to come workout.

When she isn’t getting fit in the gym, Angie and her partner, Brandi Midgett Morris, run the top online designer fashion boutique MidgettGray.com. Originally Angie ran a local boutique on the beach. But with her passion for fashion and years of experience, it was only a matter of time before she went into business for herself.

MidgettGray.com is online only, and features contemporary, high-end designer clothing for formal and casual wear. A lot of the clothes Angie has to offer are the same makers you read about in magazines, the “What’s Hot in Hollywood” type of fashion. Angie jokingly refers to some of her clothing choices as designer denim.

MidgettGray.com is also sponsoring the Biggest Loser Challenge with KnuckleUp. For the lady who loses the most

Nice punch, Angie!

weight, Angie is offering a $200 gift card to her site, along with a free personal consultation. Angie has quite the eye for fashion, and she will personally help the winner pick clothing that looks the best for them. Angie is sponsoring the event because she feels that encouraging people to get in shape is a great cause. Not to mention, once the winner gets a new designer outfit, it’s an excellent incentive to stay in shape.

So make sure you sign up for the Biggest Loser Challenge for your chance to win this opportunity to dress like a celebrity. And check out MidgettGray.com, so you can look as good out of the ring as you do in it.

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Tags: biggest loser challenge, designer fashion boutique, KnuckleUp, knuckleup fitness, knuckleup obx

Warner Dashiell

Warner Dashiell has been good friends with Morrison since high school. So when Warner was looking for a place to get in shape, what better place than his friends gym, KnuckleUp?

Warner and his wife, Dusty, both joined up to get a little more fit. Warner is in the Kickboxing class, and Dusty started the Fitness Boot Camp. Warner was surprised at the intensity of the class. He was expecting something easier, but he enjoyed meeting the challenge. Warner usually attends two or three times a week, but wants to get it up to four times a week. Warner really enjoys going, but his long hours at work means sometimes he misses class.

You would think that Warner’s job with one of the premiere Outer Banks pool builders, GulfStream Pools and Spas, would be hard enough. Warner has over 12 years of experience servicing and installing swimming pools and hot tubs.

Warner Dashiell getting ready for class

He also has a degree in Horticulture/Landscape Design from NC State, which ensures that when his company puts in a swimming pool, you’re not left with an ugly yard all around it. And he didn’t just stop his education there either; Warner also has his Certified Pool Operators license and is a CPC certified installer. Those are not easy licenses to get; they require a lot of knowledge in the field and involve extensive testing.

Warner at the bag

Warner says he has no plans to compete, though when pressed, he says “Maybe someday.” He is pleased with the weight he’s lost, though he thinks he has a long way to go. At the very least, Warner has made a step in the right direction by involving himself in a healthy exercise regimen.

So if you see Warner around, make sure you encourage him to get out there and compete. And just think, if you got a pool from his company, you’d have somewhere cool and refreshing to go after getting hot and sweaty in the ring!

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Tags: Kickboxing, KnuckleUp, outer banks pool builders, Warner Dashiell

MidgettGray.com & KnuckleUp OBX - Bootcamp Biggest Loser Challenge

Spring is coming up, and along comes swimsuit season, and then.... Everybody rushes to the gym at the last minute.

This year, we're NOT going to let you do that. We're getting you off of your couch and exercising, and paying you for it!

The Biggest Loser Challenge

In partnership with top online designer fashion boutique MidgettGray.com, KnuckleUp Outer Banks is going to award 2 students for their fitness achievements in this pre-summer season.

Students may win by losing the most amount of weight overall or by a percentage of weight loss. For example, if a 160lb student comes down to 135lb, while a 250lb comes down to 220lb, the first student would win by % of weight loss even though the second lost more pounds.

This way, everybody's got a fair shot at the prizes. And we're sure you're going to enjoy the prizes!

What You're Getting

For the ladies, MidgettGray is offering a $200 gift card to get your wardrobe updated for the summer. All you have to do is log on to www.MidgettGray.com and create your wish list. Angie Newsome, the store owner, will be at KnuckleUp to assist everybody with the registration process and picking the best fit for your body type.

For the gentlemen, KnuckleUp is matching the $200 gift card with exclusive fight gear - and we've just received brand new MMA gloves from Ring To Cage that are perfect for training and competition.

So we're helping you get in shape AND keeping you motivated with a nice prize at the end

How To Enter The Challenge

On Tuesday, March 2nd, Matt Costa weighed all bootcamp participants and recorded their weight. If you're not on the bootcamp, you need to see Matt or a KU instructor to officially record your weight.

On April 20th, Matt will record everybody's final weights and declare the winners.

Participation is open to everybody - Bootcamp students, KnuckleUp members, and even non-members. See an instructor to record your weight, log on to MidgettGray.com and start putting your wish list together.

Stay tuned for more details!

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Tags: beach bootcamp, beginner bootcamp, biggest loser challenge, bootcamp outer banks, designer fashion boutique, fitness bootcamp, matt costa, midgettgray, outer banks fitness