Ann Hamm On the first day of this month many of us resolved with great courage of conviction to exercise more and stick to a workout plan, making New Year, New Rear our fitness mantra and feeling more empowered than ever to get to work and pull it off; however, studies show that within six…
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Features, May 2016
Check out SilverSneakers – a great exercise program
Ann Hamm I am an older adult. Is it too late for me to become physically active? Like most people, you’ve probably heard that physical activity and exercise are good for you. In fact, being physically active on a regular basis is one of the healthiest things you can do for yourself. Studies have shown…
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.…
Clubs & Classes, October 2015
SilverSneakers strength chair class
Ann Hamm Chair Exercise is exercises or workouts done while seated in a chair or sometimes standing next to the chair for stability. This type of exercise is considered to be less effort than standing and other forms of exercise while having a lesser load on the lower body joints. Chair exercises are suitable for…
Clubs & Classes, May 2015
Free Classes
Jazzercise and the Strength 45 (SilverSneakers) classes have just finished a 30 day challenge last month! Eleven women finished the challenge stronger than ever and won a tee-shirt in the process! Our next challenge will be starting in June; a perfect time to come inside and get out of the heat and even try to…
Clubs & Classes, February 2015
The SilverSneakers fitness program
Ann Hamm The SilverSneakers program is a great way to add to your workout program. Did you know that there are about 3,000 SilverSneakers participants here in SaddleBrooke? You could have these wonderful benefits and not even know it. SilverSneakers is adding another strength 45 class. This class is a 45 minute muscle only, body…
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…