HOA2 Fitness and Wellness Department The hot months are upon us! Why is being well hydrated so important? Gradual aging of the body is accompanied by several changes, both physical and physiological. For example, the decline in lean body mass is accompanied by a decrease over time in the percentage of water in the body.…
Tag: Fitness
Clubs & Classes, July 2015
How Tai Chi builds health and vitality
Carol Emerson Studies have shown that there are many health benefits from practicing Tai Chi. These may include: Improved functional balance and physical performance Reduced frequency of falls and risk of falling Lowered blood pressure Improved mental and physical wellbeing Improved cardiovascular and respiratory function Improved sleep quality Increased happiness (really) Enhanced overall health Pain…
Clubs & Classes, July 2015
Water Tai Chi — It’s a workout!
A relaxing exercise that is a powerful strength and balance workout too? That’s what Water Tai Chi is. Drawing on the fundamentals of the ancient Chinese practice of Tai Chi, this water exercise adds support for the entire body while challenging every movement with resistance in an ever changing physical environment. The class was designed…
Features, April 2015
Not a wimp
Susan Dawson-Cook I encourage participants of my Stretch Plus class to utilize the bar along the wall when practicing balance if they feel unsafe doing the activities unsupported. A week ago, someone burst out with, “I’m not a wimp.” This comment wasn’t intended to be harmful, but it speaks to the approach many people take…
Generals, April 2015
Now available In-Home personal training
Gwen Lewis Do you not want to go to the gym to work out? Would you like the convenience and privacy of working out in your own home? Do you have a hard time getting out of the house or in and out the car, yet still want to live independently in your home? Are…
Features, December 2014
Holiday season pep talk
Susan Dawson-Cook Family is coming into town, parties are scheduled every night of the week and shopping and package mailing need to get done. The excitement and chaos of the holiday season has arrived. Soon that sabotaging voice in your head says, “I don’t have time to exercise and I need to splurge to deal…
Generals, December 2014
HOA 2 Fitness and Wellness: Benefits of strength training for older adults
Dave Van Zandt, CSCS, CEAS, Cert FCE Why Strength Training? Research has shown that strengthening exercise is safe and effective for women and men of all ages, including those who are not in perfect health. In fact, people with health concerns often benefit the most from an exercise program that includes lifting weights a few…
Clubs & Classes, December 2014
Joe Pinella offers free Healing Movements training
Bill Brown Healing Movements is a class using Chi Gong and Tai Chi Kung which involves a series of postures and exercises including slow, circular movements, regulated breathing, focused meditation and self-massage. Here in SaddleBrooke you have the opportunity to try it without any cost because your first experience is a free trial. Joe Pinella…
Clubs & Classes, October 2014
Tai Chi – back to school special
Carol Emerson Growing up, Ken and I always looked forward to getting back to school each year. It was exciting to get back with our friends and to begin our new classes. So it is here in SaddleBrooke; we look forward to the return of our snowbird students and to the new students that will…
Clubs & Classes, October 2014
Indoor cycling – it is a guy thing
Kathy DeMerritt You may be wondering why a gal is writing about indoor cycling being a guy thing – well, read on. Until recently the ratio of guys to gals was low in the sessions. Today popularity is increasing among guys who want to enjoy the benefits of indoor cycling. We would like to encourage more male participation.…