Tag Archive for fitness

Zumba with Mary

It’s the holidays again, and I can’t wait for that yummy pumpkin pie. It’s a fun time of year, and it’s always great to spend time with family and friends. Oh, but sooner or later, all that good food and lack of exercise catches up with us. I have the perfect solution to help you…

Falling is life, Getting up is living

Kim Kubsch On September 22, 2018, we will celebrate National Falls Prevention Awareness Day. Such a day is important to recognize that falls are common amongst our elderly and we must take preventative methods to stop this from occurring. However, falls are inevitable in the elderly, and some can do some serious injury that requires…

Energy Yoga classes August 2018 schedule

  Paullene Caraher Experience the benefits of Energy Yoga with Paullene. Classes are held at SunBird Golf Resort, Navajo Room, third floor. Mornings: Monday, Tuesday and Thursday 7:45 to 8:45 a.m. Vacation: No classes the first two weeks of August. Morning classes will resume on August 13. Afternoon classes will start up again in September…

Fit and Fun Health and Wellness Group

  Susan Reynhout Health is truly a matter of choice. That means every little choice we make concerning the food we put into our body matters. In today’s toxic food environment, it matters more than ever. Good nutrition improves wellbeing and improves one’s health. Understanding the basis of good health is necessary to begin taking…

Why have an indoor walking track?

  Carmela Hopkins Currently, we have no indoor walking track in Sun Lakes. Here’s why I think we would benefit from an indoor walking track: Health and Safety: 1. Its level, nonslip walking surface helps prevent trips/stumbles. 2. Its cushioned surface is easy on joints and easy on falls. 3. It is out of the…

Energy yoga classes June schedule

  Paullene Caraher Experience the benefits of Energy Yoga with Paullene at the SunBird Golf Resort, Navajo Room, third floor. Mornings: Monday, Tuesday and Thursday from 7:45 to 8:45 a.m. – Nidra Yoga on the second Tuesday (June 5) Afternoons: No Monday afternoon classes until the fall. Tuesday and Thursday from 4:00 to 5:00 p.m.…

Gentle Tai Chi puts health in balance

  Kim Kubsch Did you know that the gentle martial art of tai chi can build strength and ease symptoms? Tai chi can be a great indoor movement to enjoy any time of year, but especially during our hot summers. At the same time, meet like-minded friends in Sun Lakes and share healthy lifestyle ideas.…

Movement for low back pain

Noell Hyman Take a moment to notice the way you’re sitting right now. Is your back rounding backward? Think about how much you sit during the day and how often your spine might be rounding back, which is the opposite position the lower back is designed for. If you’re in pain, consider trying a cbd…