Susan Dawson-Cook Vital Moves hosted a three-day, free class extravaganza at the HOA 1 Fitness Center June 15 through 17. Participating members were urged to step out of their comfortable exercise box to cross train with some different class formats. Nearly 300 members participated in the dozens of classes held over the course of the…
Ken Emerson The hot days of summer have arrived and it’s time for some relaxing indoor activities. Tai Chi is a great way to relax while, at the same time, experiencing some gentle exercise, settling the mind and learning something new (and good for you!). The summer classes tend to be smaller so we are…
Mike Brenny The SaddleBrooke Cyclemasters is a cycling club that really cares about their members. In fact, the bicycle is just the vehicle that gets us to our real purpose—spending time with fellow members. On Thursday, June 9 at 5:30 p.m. some 50 members of the club formed to celebrate the life of Dennis Peterson.…
Joanne Marmon For the past number of years the SaddleBrooke CycleMasters have purchased new bicycles and helmets for students in grades one through six at San Manuel and Mammoth school systems. The bicycles are part of the awards ceremonies held at the end of the school year. Children are chosen by their teachers and principals…
Ken Emerson Tai Chi, which has grown in popularity throughout the world, is typified by slow, deliberate repetitive movements and is based on coordination and relaxation rather than muscular tension. It is believed that focusing the mind solely on the movements helps to bring about a state of mental calm and clarity. In recent years…
Phoebe Bax The SaddleBrooke Indoor Cycling group* (new name by mid-June 2016) started our first annual voluntary contributions drive on April 5, 2016. In six weeks our group donated $3,330 towards our ultimate goal of purchasing six new Keiser Bikes for use by all of SaddleBrooke in their indoor cycling fitness program. Indoor cycling is…
Susan Dawson-Cook If you’re seeking ways to improve balance and posture, practicing yoga can accomplish that and much more. Researchers say yoga can improve emotional and physical health in more than 38 different areas. If you’re shaking your head, convinced you’re too old to start yoga, please think again. A recent online article in Reader’s…
Water aerobics or aqua aerobics is a great combination of fun and exercise. The exercise involves various body movements in a rhythmic style, and certain kinds of dance steps, too. A standard session of water aerobics lasts for about 40 to 50 minutes. This workout program gradually increases from basic steps to high intensity exercises.…
Debbie Fiskum Let’s burn those calories with a workout that’s different and effective. Cardio Belly Dance will get your heart rate up and help you firm up those problem areas. Think it’s too hard? Katia teaches easy Belly Dance moves to authentic dance music and makes it flow together. You’ll find yourself building one move…
Susan Dawson-Cook The words strength training may conjure up images of muscle-bound men grunting and sweating through a grueling circuit of machines set at heavy weights. In reality, there are nearly as many ways to approach strength training as there are stars in the sky. People can get stronger using machines, hand held weights, resistance…