Dr. Mark Magdanz Well, that’s a great, unanswerable question. The projection of Ariz. case numbers as of this writing say that we would peak the last week of June. If that comes true, and one follows current relaxation guidelines from Washington, we would have relaxation two weeks later. It’s scary to ponder another 80 days away from most…
Dr. Mark Magdanz Among the biggest activities you can do to prevent brain decline is to get out of your house and play more with others. We want to maintain old connections as well as grow new ones. What’s the fastest way to improve brain function? We are fortunate that SaddleBrooke Ranch offers many choices…
Dr. Mark Magdanz Why line dance after the fun of seasonal celebrations fade? The lessons provided in SaddleBrooke promote the maintenance and improvement of your mental and physical health. How can an activity do this? Just to review a few ways: (1) Memory and Learning: Choreographed movements require some memorization, concentration, reading skills. Learning new…
Dr. Mark Magdanz Why line dance after the fun of seasonal celebrations fade? The lessons provided in SaddleBrooke promote the maintenance and improvement of your mental and physical health. How can an activity do this? Just to review a few ways: (1) Memory and Learning: Choreographed movements require some memorization, concentration, reading skills. Learning new…
Dr Mark Magdanz Summer is fast fading along with our long days. So, what do we have coming for the fall? Both levels of line dance skill will have classes starting mid-October. Class size is limited to the space in the room. Reservation of your space on the floor is required. If you’ve never danced…
Mark Magdanz Why line dance? Improving your health and strength is not something to put off for another minute. Research reveals that the best exercise results may be obtained by combining music, learning, socializing, balance, coordination and varying intensity pace. All these factors are found on the line dance floor. Build a better brain, increase…
Dr. Mark Magdanz Health and fitness wise: Dance is a form of physical training getting nearly continuous attention of late. Rightfully so. As a form of interval workout, it is by far the more time efficient way to perform cardio exercise-more effective than steady rate exercise. So, what is interval training? In a nutshell…
Dr. Mark Magdanz Sure feels like spring has turned back to winter but, warmer weather will fast return. With spring comes the act of planning for your next activities in our vibrant community. For many of us, the upcoming series of line dance lessons is a site for fun. Why do you need to…
Dr. Mark Magdanz This winter two beginner classes are being enjoyed for the first time in SaddleBrooke. With double the floor space for Beginners/Level 1 due to the addition of Thursday afternoon class there was enough room for almost every dancer in town. So now there are four classes and one happy feet practice session…
Dr. Mark Magdanz Due to changes in community agreements, you can join a Thursday Beginners line dance class this January in SaddleBrooke by dancing with Rebecca. This will be the first time two newcomer classes can be presented. It comes at a good time, since many requesting residents had been unable to get off the…