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…
Tag: Fitness
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.…
Features, October 2014
SaddleBrooke Fitness Centers safe and fun for all
Susan Dawson-Cook When I speak to new prospective clients on the phone, they often worry that they will feel uncomfortable at the fitness centers. I understand these concerns because I’ve worked out in many facilities where everyone is wearing the most fashionable and form-fitting outfit; most of their bodies look fit enough for the Olympics;…
Generals, October 2014
Did you know?
Gwen Lewis Eight daily habits and how they affect the life expectancy of the average American: 1. Smoking a pack of cigarettes a day takes seven to eight years off your life. 2. Having one drink a day actually increases your life expectancy by about a year. But every additional drink per day decreases it…
Clubs & Classes, September 2014
Firing up those muscles with Strength 45 and SilverSneakers
I have been going to Jazzercise here in SaddleBrooke for 10 years and love the cardio. And now they have added a class called Strength 45. This class is a 45 minute muscle-only, body toning and balance workout. With using weights and bands I feel stronger and healthier! And what is also great is that…
Clubs & Classes, September 2014
Spin sisters
Linda Wilberg and Vicki Gordon-Riddell Hi. We are Linda and Vicki and we are sisters who spin. I am Linda and I have been spinning since 1999. I love to torch calories to awesome music with a community of fun folks. In fact, I love it so much, that I became a spin leader about…
May 2014
Take your time and do it right
Susan Dawson-Cook I met model and actor John Antorino at a conference last December and recently interviewed him for an American Fitness celebrity feature. Antorino isn’t some macho man who rushes to the gym and moves as much metal as possible to look like a tough guy. He takes the time to execute every exercise…
May 2014
Lunch and learn fitness series
Keep fitness in your summer with HOA 2’s fitness departments Lunch and Learn series. Every month we are offering a chance to learn more about how to keep your body fit and well nourished. The Fitness staff and chef will discuss and demonstrate healthy food preparation and exercise techniques. Lunch and Learn Lectures include: June…