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Ready, Set, Gold!

Olympians and Paralympians Making a Difference in the Lives of LAUSD Students

Mark Meyers

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RSG! Salutes its Vets

On this celebration of Veterans Day, we would like to take a moment to acknowledge two RSG!-ers who served our country in the U.S. military. Chuck Nelson (pictured right), a member of the 1964 Olympic Volleyball Team, served three years in the Air Force as a jet fighter pilot, and David Kimes (pictured left), served three years in the Army and later was team captain of the 1980 U.S. Olympic … [Read more...] about RSG! Salutes its Vets

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RSG! Visits Harbor City El

Harbor City Elementary 5th grade teacher Angela Karlan (center) with Ready, Set, Gold! Olympians Joy Fawcett and Chris Duplanty. During their introductory visit to the school earlier this week they spoke to the students about the importance of staying healthy and how exercise can be a fun activity and doesn’t have to be a chore. And most importantly, always try your best. Joy (soccer) and … [Read more...] about RSG! Visits Harbor City El

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Research says not exercising regularly is worse than smoking

According to new research published in the journal JAMA Network Open, not working out regularly can be even worse for your health than smoking. Please click on the link to read the full story. https://www.theladders.com/career-advice/not-doing-this-activity-regularly-can-be-worse-for-you-than-smoking       … [Read more...] about Research says not exercising regularly is worse than smoking

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Study Finds One in Six 10- to 17-Year-Olds Nationwide Are Obese

Some alarming news on childhood obesity from a study conducted by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. Please click on the link to read the full story.  http://philanthropynewsdigest.org/news/one-in-six-10-to-17-year-olds-nationwide-are-obese-study-finds?utm_medium=email&utm_source=PND%20Newsletter%20Subscribers&utm_campaign=pnd20181030   … [Read more...] about Study Finds One in Six 10- to 17-Year-Olds Nationwide Are Obese

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RSG!’s Jenny Johnson Elected to Beach Volleyball Hall

Congrats to Ready, Set, Gold! Olympian Jenny Johnson, who just recently was elected into the Beach Volleyball Hall of Fame as part of the Class of 2018. Following her All-American career at UCLA, where she led the Bruins to the 1991 indoor national championship, Jenny took her skills to the beach to play professionally. Her pro career spanned 14 years. With teammate Annett Davis, they … [Read more...] about RSG!’s Jenny Johnson Elected to Beach Volleyball Hall