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…
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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…
Generals, June 2015
Here’s how to stay cool this summer!
Introducing Aquatic Personal Training in your pool or ours at SaddleBrooke HOA2! Aquatic Personal Training is simply personal training done in the water. This is great for people with arthritis, joint issues, overweight and rehabilitative therapy. It is also great exercise for the everyday athlete as well: in the comfort of your own home pool,…
Generals, June 2015
Health Fair volunteers needed!
Phyllis Ketring It takes over 100 volunteers to make the annual Health Fair run smoothly. Volunteers work in 90 minute shifts, so everyone has time to visit exhibits at the fair before or after the volunteer shift. There are many ways to volunteer. The medical providers, who exhibit at the fair, especially welcome the people…
Generals, June 2015
Beat the heat indoors with Personal Training Special
Beat the heat indoors with our summer Personal Training Special at SaddleBrooke HOA2! $400 for 10 one hour sessions or 20 half hour sessions; a $50 savings! Certified Personal Training Session Rates Introductory Package: $90 for four half hours or two one hour sessions $240 for five one hour or 10 half hour sessions $450…
Features, June 2015
Aspartame on a rampage
Susan Dawson-Cook Foods sweetened with aspartame and sucralose seem to be an ideal solution for minimizing sugar and caloric intake. The sad truth is both are harmful chemicals that wreak havoc on your system. Even people who routinely avoid artificial sweeteners should beware of where these insidious ingredients lurk. Most know they are constituents of…
May 2015, Tucson's Taste of The Town
Stay active and improve your health with Tai Chi
Carol Emerson Many of us find that while we used to run, do yoga and play sports, our bodies just can’t take that kind of physical stress anymore. Tai Chi provides a great alternative. Although it is slow and gentle and doesn’t leave you breathless, it addresses the key components of fitness — muscle strength,…
Features, May 2015
Water Wonderland
Susan Dawson-Cook If health issues and joint pain are leading to long days lounging in a recliner, there’s a better option. The Arthritis Foundation recommends warm water exercise for pain management and improved health. The water’s buoyancy supports the body’s weight, reducing stress on joints and reducing pain and providing resistance to tone muscle. If…
Clubs & Classes, April 2015
Keep active and moving Tai Chi classes
Even if we can’t do all the physical activities we used to do, Tai Chi offers an option for moving, stretching and strengthening the body that is not strenuous. Tai Chi engages the entire body with its gentle, flowing movements. This increases circulation of both the blood and lymph, helping to clear the waste products…
Clubs & Classes, April 2015
Join us for world Tai Chi day – April 25
Every year since 1999 communities around the world have celebrated World Tai Chi and QiGong Day. The goal is to share the beauty and benefits of the practice of these ancient arts. Tai Chi arose in China about 1,200 years ago. In the old days it was practiced mainly as a martial art but also…