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Zumba with Mary

Join these ladies for a great workout!

Mary Tyree Hi, everyone. Fall is here and the holidays are just around the corner so come and let me help you begin the process for a healthier and more vibrant you. What is Zumba®? Pretty much the most awesome workout ever. Dance to great music, with great people, and burn a ton of calories…

Why practice Qigong?

Kim Kubsch Because Qigong is a form of disease prevention, and it stimulates the relaxation response to promote healing and strengthens the immune system. It maximizes the body’s ability to heal itself. Research by respected medical organizations has helped to merge conventional medicine with this ancient healing modality to improve the quality of health and…

Wet and Wild Water Aerobics

Marti Scott We have had a great summer and are looking forward to seeing our winter friends. We all know that there are many health benefits to exercising in the water. Many of our friends have helped new hips, knees and shoulders work better. We can do much more in the water than on land.…

Every step counts with I Love Walking

I Love Walking invites you to focus on a life-changing theme with us, Every Step Counts. Such a simple process, isn’t it? The only catch is that you have to actually do it! There’s a difference between being alive and living. People must be mobile to maintain their quality of life. The 30-year old leaning…

Fit and Fun Group

Susan Reynhout Fit and Fun is a positive health and wellness group learning to embrace a healthy lifestyle! We share what works and what doesn’t. Receive information about health issues we all face. We are taking charge of our own health, lives and attitudes together. It works because we are a great support for one…

Zumba with Mary

Take a Zumba class with Mary!

Are you ready to Zumba® again? I am so ready! Join me as I start my fifth season of Zumba® with Mary in Sun Lakes on Tuesday, September 13. What better place to welcome your friends back and make new ones? Zumba® is a Latin inspired fitness program that incorporates all your favorite music and…

Water Aerobics

Karen Hall It is monsoon time here in the Valley and even when our class begins, temperature is definitely hot! Just a reminder, the Monday through Friday class time is 7:00-8:00 a.m. Saturday morning classes begin at 8:00 a.m. Come join us and check us out as to what our water aerobic exercises are all…

Tips for a successful hike

Taking a break on South Mountain!

Roberta Arpan Have you ever wondered about the origin of the word hiking? Hill walking was shortened to hiking in the mid-1800s when people began to take long walks for pleasure and trekking from place to place was no longer associated with poverty or vagrancy. Hiking was further popularized after World War I when the…

Energy Yoga September 2016 class schedule

Morning: 7:45-8:45 a.m. on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday Afternoon: 4:00-5:00 p.m. on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday Tuesday afternoon class will go to 5:15 p.m. for more relaxation time. Classes will start up again on Tuesday, September 6. Where: SunBird Golf Resort Navajo Room on the third floor. There is no cost – donations are accepted.…

Water Aerobics at Cottonwood

Karen Hall It is definitely that time of year that the Water Belles/Water Buoys water aerobic classes are having very warm temperatures, both the pool temperature and the outdoor air. Today’s temperature when I went to pool at 6:00 a.m. was already 80 degrees. Just a reminder, our Monday through Friday class time is 7:00-8:00…