Tag: Fitness

What is better for your body? Land or water aerobics?

Helga Stone, left, being given special instructions before class by instructor Cathy Lair; photo by Steve Weiss

Steve Weiss While similar to land aerobics in that it focuses on cardiac training, water aerobics adds the component of weight training in the form of water resistance and buoyancy. According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (2008), most land-based aerobic exercisers don’t incorporate strength training into their schedules and therefore adding…

Do you have physical challenges? Get fit with Joe!

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Marlene Diskin Living at SBR we’re so lucky to have easy access to a variety of affordable fitness classes. As we’re aging, many of us are encountering some physical challenges and looking for ways in which to live happily and healthfully and combat the changes we’re experiencing. So if you’re thinking about the best way…

A workout that works for you

The Zumba Gold class

Cheryl Ludeman If you are looking for a modified Zumba® class that recreates the original moves you love at a lower-intensity, Zumba Gold is the class for you and now you can join one of those classes at SaddleBrooke Ranch. Residents are rocking to the beat with one-hour Zumba Gold and 45-minute Zumba Gold Toning…

Is Tai Chi for me?

You probably have heard all the raves about how great Tai Chi can be for our health and well-being, but you may not be sure it would really suit your personality, physical abilities or interests. Here are some guidelines to help you decide. Tai Chi might be for you: 1. If you want to work…

Yoga as a lifestyle and state of mind

By Bridget Bonner, Experienced Registered Yoga Teacher (E-RYT) There are many ways to describe yoga and its meaning. When practitioners are asked what their own definition is, each would have a different answer, and surprisingly each would be correct. Following are some of my own personal views, which I should mention actually grow and morph…

How Tai Chi builds health and vitality

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 well-being Improved cardiovascular and respiratory function Improved sleep quality Increased happiness (really) Enhanced overall health Pain…

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 by…

Mark your calendar for annual Walkathon

These Boots Were Made for Walking.

Nan Nasser Do you remember the song These Boots Were Made for Walking? Well, polish off your boots and sneakers and get ready for the 19th annual SaddleBrooke Community Outreach Walkathon to be held Saturday, October 24, beginning at 7:30 a.m. with warmups in the HOA One parking lot, a walk around Ridgeview and ending…

Try Aqua Zumba – get fit

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Debbie McCauley, Fitness Instructor Looking for low impact, fat burning, and fun exercise? Aqua Zumba might be the answer. Aqua Zumba combines the traditional elements of an aqua fitness class with upbeat, Latin-infused moves and music. That means a non-stop, low-impact cardio workout combined with muscle strengthening moves that work both the upper and lower…