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.…
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Clubs & Classes, August 2016
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…
Clubs & Classes, August 2016
Why Tai Chi and Qigong?
Kim Kubsch Why is Tai Chi and Qigong (easy and gentle) a good fit for older adults? Because Tai Chi is an ancient Chinese practice that brings together a nice fusion of low-impact exercise and slow-paced martial arts movements. There is a steady flow with each posture moving into the next, so there is no…
Clubs & Classes, August 2016
Energy yoga class schedule
Morning: 7:45-8:45 a.m. – Monday, Tuesday and Thursday Afternoon: 4:00-5:00 p.m. – Monday, Tuesday and Thursday Tuesday afternoon class will go to 5:15 p.m. for more relaxation time. No classes from August 18-September 5 Classes will start up again on Tuesday, September 7 Where: SunBird Golf Resort, Navajo Room on the third floor; no cost,…
Clubs & Classes, July 2016
Wet and Wild Water Aerobics
Health benefits of water-based exercise — people report enjoying water-based exercise more than exercising on land. They can also exercise longer in water than on land without increased effort or joint or muscle pain. Water-based exercise and chronic illness — people with rheumatoid arthritis have more health improvements after participating in hydrotherapy than with other…
Clubs & Classes, July 2016
How Tai Chi helps conquer fear of falling as we age
Residents who are 55 plus in Parker, Arizona have been taking Tai Chi classes to help conquer their fear of falling. The benefits of this slow, gentle, flowing exercise were cited in a Wall Street Journal article dated May 24, 2016. The article shares how researchers explored the power of exercise to help seniors overcome apprehension…
Clubs & Classes, July 2016
Play it safe when hiking in the heat
Roberta Arpan Hiking in the heat comes with very specific challenges. To help ensure a safe hike this summer, think SHADE: Selection, Hydration, Avoid, Dress and Educate. Selection: When the temperature soars, select your hike carefully. Drive to a higher altitude where it will be cooler and more likely to be shaded by trees. Choose…
Clubs & Classes, July 2016
Energy Yoga classes July schedule
Morning: 7:45-8:45 a.m. Monday, Tuesday and Thursday Afternoon: 4:00-5:00 p.m. Monday, Tuesday and Thursday Tuesday afternoon class will go to 5:15 p.m. for more relaxation time. Where: SunBird Golf Resort Navajo Room, third floor. No cost – donations are accepted If you have questions call Paullene Caraher on cell phone at 602-292-7858 or email at…
Clubs & Classes, July 2016
Monday Yoga class is held year-round
Kary Sinkule Come start your week off with a yoga practice that will focus on improving the range of motion and healing of your joints and connective tissues. From years of sitting in chairs, slouching over computers and everyday activity, our movement suffers. However, all is not lost. By applying the yoga principles you will…
Clubs & Classes, July 2016
What is pilates?
Pilates is an exercise system using your own body weight, either on a floor mat or on equipment built by Joseph Pilates in the early 1920s. The Pilates philosophy is about quality, not quantity. Joseph Pilates believed that one exercise, done once, with precision and control was more beneficial than 10 repetitions done in a…