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B18 March 2022 • Wellness • www.lwca.com This functional training class is designed to counter many of the physically adverse effects of aging by improving muscle tone, connective tissue strength, enhancing metabolism, and development of both daily and athletic performance while teaching you proper form andmechanics. The workload progresses through each week and exercises change each week. A variety of equipment is used and your own body weight to keep you challenged in this total body workout! You must be able to get up and down from the floor with ease in this Level 4 class. Dates: Mon/Wed/Fri Time: 6:00 - 6:45 a.m. Place: Rec 1 Classroom Cost: $5/class or $25/month FLEX, S&F, Renew accepted! GROUP EXERCISE SPOTLIGHT TRU STRENGTH Now Available! Register Online at www.lwca.com or call the Fitness Center at 480-832-0000 ext. 212. We all want to stay forever young and one way to do that is to stay Forever Fit ! You can be fit at any age by focusing on healthy aging and remaining active. Life is better when you eat healthy, sleep well, exercise and have positive social interactions. When you combine exercise with social interactions you get the best of both worlds. Exercise can reduce stress, improve your self-esteem and keep you living independently. Our new Level 2 Forever Fit class is the perfect complement to your healthy lifestyle. This class will incorporate short, low impact cardio intervals between sets of weight-bearing exercises to increase strength and bone density. It will be a full body workout to include balance challenges and flexibility. You will also learn how to successfully get on and off the floor with or without a chair as needed. By developing muscular strength you’ll feel stronger, have more confidence and help eliminate falls. Strength training can help improve many health issues like osteoporosis, diabetes, depression, heart conditions and so much more. Your age does not matter but staying fit does! You owe it to yourself to stay Forever Fit ! Days: Monday & Wednesday Times: 11:30 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. Place: Rec.1 Classroom Cost: $20/month or $5 drop-in FLEX, S& F and Renewaccepted! Forever Fit Imagine yourself sitting in your easy pose (crisscross legs or legs extended). Your eyes are closed while focusing on your breathing. Practice Ujjayi (pronounced U-jeye) breathing by inhaling slowly through your nose and exhaling slowly through the nose to keep your breath warm. Center yourself and release any negative energy that does not serve you. If this scenario sounds relaxing and a great way to start your yoga practice, join Lyla Fell for Yoga Flow on Tuesdays and Thursdays at the Fitness Center. Vinyasa Yoga is one of the most popular forms of yoga in the world. This flowing style of yoga helps develop a mind-body connection through breath. It enables you to be intentional with your movements as you flow fluidly from pose to pose. You will gain awareness of proper body alignment, strength and flexibility with continued practice. Participants must be able to get up and down off the floor. It is encouraged to bring your own mat and a large towel. Days: Tuesday and Thursday Time: 4:00 - 4:45 p.m. Place: Rec.1 Classroom Cost: $5/class or $35/month FLEX, S&F, and Renew accepted! Yoga Flow The Zumba Gold program retains the core Zumba design but caters more to active older exercisers than Zumba Fitness. Zumba Gold is a lower-intensity version of the typical Zumba class andwas designed tomeet the anatomical, physiological and psychological needs of seniors. This cardio program offers easier-to-follow moves that focus on low joint impact, making it safer for active older adults to practice. It focuses on improving or restoring range of motion, strengthening posture and bolstering the bones, all while having a fun workout! Register online at www.LWCA.com or call the Fitness Center at 480-832-0000 ext. 212. Days: Mondays & Wednesdays Times: 12:30 -1:15 p.m. Place: Rec. 1 Classroom Cost: $5 per class or $35/month FLEX, Silver & Fit, and Renew Active accepted! Zumba Gold Expand your exercise repertoire or perfect your form during April! Learn the proper technique for many of the most popular functional free weight exercises. These exercises are a progression from a “machine-based” workout to enhance your activities of daily living. They challenge your strength, balance, joint stability, and core for awell- rounded, beginner free-weight workout. Look for details in the April newspaper! Exercises of the Week Coming in April! The Wellness Department took the opportunity to present quality information from our local vendors and sponsors in last month’s Wellness Expo! I hope you had a chance to catch up on the newest procedures in health care or maybe found some solace for a loved one with increased knowledge of hospice and/or home care agencies. There was a little something for everyone! Please support the sponsors who were here for you. Thank you for your participation and help in making this a successful event! Wellness Expo a Success!