Tag: Fitness

Let’s Talk Fitness

Kelly Hastings Who doesn’t want to be fit? Fitness includes being able to walk and stay balanced, as well as participate in bocce ball, pickleball, fitness classes, lap swimming, aquatic classes, running, biking, barre, Zumba, or any other activity you enjoy. Fitness is a holistic concept that reflects our overall well-being. Being fit means we have the ability to perform our daily tasks effectively. There are five components to…

It’s New Year’s Resolution Time!

Debora Witten Yes, it is that time of year again! Another opportunity to make this new year the best year ever! It’s a fact that as we age … ugh … we lose a lot of things … like muscle, mass, strength, and function. Muscle mass starts decreasing 3% to 8% per decade after age 30.…

A Body Tune-Up

Debora Witten As the holidays approach, it may be time to start thinking about what you want next year to look like. Have you been thinking about changing things up, setting a goal, or just wanting to do something for yourself? It’s never too late to get in better health, and starting a fitness journey…

The Body Works Class … Works!

Debbie McGrady’s Body Works classes are well thought out and are full-body workouts. “I love the fun and energy of the class, along with the great music!” said Stacy Raaf. “Since I have been taking the class, I feel stronger not only in muscle strength but also endurance.” Body Works is every Tuesday at 8:30 a.m. and…

Body Works Classes Return

Debbie McGrady will be back at the end of June to continue her two Body Works classes. The class is an amazing aerobic workout for the whole body! The classes are held each Tuesday at 8:30 a.m. and Saturday at 10:15 a.m. Debbie is also a member of the Dinking Divas.

Get a comfortable workout in the indoor pool all year long

  Steve Weiss According to the American Council on Exercise, activities in water will give a person one of the best non-impact fitness exercises around, and just about everybody can participate. Water exercise is not only great for those wanting to increase their endurance or reduce their weight but also for those with arthritis and…

Tai Chi news

Carol Emerson Tai Chi is an ancient system of exercise that originated in the Taoist temples of China over 2,000 years ago. The monks of the temples developed Tai Chi as a way to keep themselves physically fit while spending many hours in meditation and also as a means (they hoped) to obtain longevity, even…

Annual Walkathon

Heading to breakfast

Nan Nasser As we move into our 20th year of supporting kids, SaddleBrooke Community Outreach (SBCO) will host its 20th Walkathon on Saturday, October 29. Vital Moves will have warm-up exercises at 7:30 a.m. and walkers, led by the Grand Marshals Pat and Ron Andrea, will head out at 8:00 a.m. for the standard walk…

Tai Chi – the perfect exercise as we age

A Tai Chi class

Tai Chi, which has grown in popularity throughout the world, is typified by slow, deliberate, repetitive movements and is based on co-ordination 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 many studies…