Susan Dawson-Cook After months or years of lounging on the couch, are you afraid to step into the gym again? Perhaps you’ve suffered a long illness, a recent injury or parked in front of the TV watching ball games the past couple of months. Whatever your reason for being sedentary, I’m here to tell you…
Tag: Fitness
Clubs & Classes, January 2016
Is Tai Chi for me?
You probably have heard all the raves about how great Tai Chi can be for our health and well-being but you may not be sure it would really suit your personality, physical abilities or interests. Here are some guidelines to help you decide. Tai Chi might be for you: 1. If you want to work…
Features, January 2016
How to help your New Year’s resolution stick
Ann Hamm Chances are at some time in your life you’ve made a New Year’s resolution — and then broken it. This year stop the cycle of resolving to make change and then not following through. Why? We set forth unrealistic expectations, burn out, then go back to our old, unhealthful ways within a month.…
Features, January 2016
Meeting 2016 goals
Susan Dawson-Cook Susan is an AFAA certified fitness professional and has worked for Vital Moves (850-4089) since 2006. At New Year’s Eve parties people excitedly chatter about everything they’re going to achieve or do differently. Two months later, many are back to the same bad habits they vowed to break. If you want to succeed…
Generals, January 2016
SaddleBrooke HOA 2 fitness and wellness – looking back over 2015
Gwen Lewis Dear SaddleBrooke Residents: This has been an exciting and busy year. As the Director of Fitness and Wellness for SBHOA 2, my goal has been to bring the very best to the Fitness and Wellness Department, implementing special programs for the SaddleBrooke Community. I have met so many wonderful people in this community…
Features, December 2015
Does the fittest senior couple in the world live in SaddleBrooke?
Karin Bivens Well, your SaddleBrooke neighbors, Charlie and Teresa Woodhouse, can arguably claim that honor after both completed the Ironman 70.3 Arizona Triathlon in Tempe on Sunday, October 18. According to the All World Athlete Age Group Rankings Program from Ironman.com, which ranks each athlete who participated in a Full and Half-Ironman (70.3 mile) event…
Features, December 2015
How to beat winter weight gain
It is easy to gain weight when several holidays are packed into shorter days. But winter can bring a bevy of fitness opportunities while warming your home with succulent smells. Healthy Winter Meals Using a slow cooker, also known as a crock pot, allows you to make healthy meals when you’re not at home. Just…
Features, December 2015
Fit and Functional with the TRX
Susan Dawson-Cook Susan is an AFAA certified personal trainer/group exercise instructor and has worked for Vital Moves (850-4089) since 2006. Many people are curious about the new suspension device personal trainers and members are using at the Fitness Center. Others are leery of it; sure this hanging assortment of straps, loops and handles is some…
Clubs & Classes, December 2015
Benefits of and common misconceptions about Tai Chi
Carol Emerson The ancient practice of Tai Chi is growing in popularity. More and more, I see Tai Chi classes offered at gyms, park departments and even yoga studios! Why is that? The fact is, study after study has shown that a consistent Tai Chi practice makes us healthier, stronger and more well-balanced (physically and…
Front Page, December 2015
Join us for the Recreation and Activities Fair
Candy Armstrong Saturday, January 30 is the date for the SaddleBrooke HOA Two Recreation and Activities Fair. The event will run from 8:30-11:30 a.m. This is always an exciting and busy event where clubs and social groups showcase their activities and inform prospective members. This event is coordinated by the Fitness, Wellness and Recreation Committee…