While training for the Big Island Ironman Triathlon, New York fitness instructor Anthony Carillo discovered that by combining yoga postures with weight training, he could up the ante in his fitness routines.

He calls his classes Iron Yoga, and now he has published a book by the same name (Rodale Books, $16.95), enabling folks to incorporate the combo into home fitness routines. The book includes in-depth explanations of the principles and theories behind Iron Yoga, as well as an illustrated guide to a 60-minute workout and a section on remedies and prevention of sports injuries.

GET JAZZED

HAWAII INTERNATIONAL JAZZ FESTIVAL IS NEXT WEEKEND

This year's 12th annual Hawaii International Jazz Festival features two nights of live jazz: a piano titans and Hawaiian strings evening on July 29, and a Latin jazz/soul and tributes night on July 30. Both shows go down at 7 p.m. at the Hawai'i Theatre. On the performance schedule are pianists Don Gruisin and Makoto Ozone, guitarist Larry Coryell, saxophonist Scott Martin and a handful of local jazz folk including Owana Salazar, Gabe Baltazar, Jeff Peterson and DeShannon Higa. Ticket info: www.hawaiijazz.com.

FINAL WORD

"When you see the spirit of these guys, it's crazy the lengths these riders go to. You know it's got to be painful, but their heart drives them to be great ... I love that seeking of greatness."

Sheryl Crow | left, on the road with boyfriend, cyclist Lance Armstrong, right, who is trying for his seventh straight Tour de France victory