Fitness events happening in Houston: CASA Superhero Run and Fusion Belly Dance – Houston Chronicle

Tai Chi

An internal Chinese martial art that focuses on slow, graceful movements and relaxed, meditative breathing. Open to all ages and levels. Participants must follow Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidance on face coverings and maintain proper social distance at all times. 9 a.m. Sept. 24; Levy Park, 3801 Eastside; levyparkhouston.org. This program will also debut on Levy Park’s Facebook page and will be available for 24 hours.

Mommy & Me Fitness in the Plaza

Join Inspired Fitness with your children for a free 60 minutes of strength training and conditioning using medicine balls, weights, resistance tubes and bands in the Plaza. 9:30 a.m. Sept. 25; Sugar Land Town Square, 2711 Plaza Drive, Sugar Land; sugarlandtownsquare.com.

Virtual CASA Superhero Run

Costumed crusaders will use their superpowers and feet in support of children in the foster care system in Montgomery County. This year’s race features an eight-week virtual event series and fundraiser. Sept. 26-Nov. 21. casaspeaks4kids.com/newsandevents/superherorun.

Donate Life Texas 2nd Chance Run & Walk Houston

The 5K and 1-mile race raises awareness of the need for organ, eye and tissue donation across the state. Due to COVID-19, this race is now virtual. Sept. 27; 2ndchancerun.org.

Fusion Belly Dance

Professional movement artist and instructor YET Torres combines dance movements with yoga to build flexibility and muscle tone. Masks are not required while exercising; circles painted on the lawn will help ensure 8 feet of distance. 6:30 p.m. Sept. 30; Discovery Green, 1500 McKinney; facebook.com/events/ 658499511688542.

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