Debbie McGrady Well here it is already: spring. Are you sticking to your New Year’s resolutions? Have you changed a habit, set a goal, or challenged yourself? If the answer is no … no worries—you can still do it! Life passes by so fast and seems so short … what is holding you back? We…
Marian Bianchini The SaddleBrooke Ranch (SBR) fitness instructors were out in full force on Feb. 17 at the second annual Fitness Expo! The fitness instructors who attended were Marian Bianchini, Bridget Bonner, Kim Denny, Kelly Hastings, Bev Hinton, Cathy Lair, and Debbie McGrady. The format for the event was a brief introduction of the team,…
Rev. Suzanne Marlatt Stewart The cruel reality is that we’re not getting any younger, and with aging comes consequences, like losing our mental sharpness. Ever forget the names of people or places, or what you had for breakfast today? OK, I’ll speak for myself. I will go to a room for something and forget what I…
Debbie McGrady Looking for a new way to get motivated and start your journey to a healthier life? Come join us on Feb. 17 from 9:30 a.m. to noon to meet SaddleBrooke Ranch fitness instructors and find the class that fits your needs. There will be demonstrations from the instructors to give you an idea of what to expect in each class, plus…
Kerry Golden, Physical Therapist Most people tend to focus on one type of exercise or activity and forget to have a well-rounded approach to fitness. Research has shown that it’s important to get all four types of exercise—endurance, strength, balance, and flexibility—on a daily basis. Each one of these exercises has different benefits. Endurance Exercises…
Debora Witten There are many good reasons to improve one’s balance, with the prevention of falls being high on the list. One of the best tools for fall prevention is to actively seek ways to improve your strength and sense of balance. Yoga does both of these things by strengthening your muscles with slow, deliberate…