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32 | Four Seasons Hemet Herald | SEPTEMBER 2024 | Strength training is incredibly beneficial for women over 60. It helps maintain muscle mass, bone density, balance, and overall well- being. Here's what you need to know: Can a woman build muscle aer 60? Absolutely! While age- related muscle loss (sarcopenia) is real, it's not irreversible. Strength training can help you gain muscle mass even in your golden years. The right combination of strength training and holistic health can make a significant difference. Why Strength Training is Important for Older Adults: Maintain Bone Density. Women are susceptible to bone loss after age 30. Strength training exposes your bones to mechanical load, helping maintain or increase bone mass and density. SASY is strength training only. There are 15 exercises for arms, legs and torso. The class is free. We meet in the Lodge Ballroom at 8:30 am every Tuesday and Thursday. We are a fun social group. If you have questions regarding this class, please call Jeanne Lincoln (765-7112) or Char Weakley (926-2599). Strong Adults Stay Young (SASY) BALANCE & STABILITY: This chair-based class is designed to improve balance and stability in everyday life. These exercises are great for fall prevention. We will focus on the muscles used for bending, reaching, lifting, leaning, and getting back up. There will be short intervals of balance and coordination exercises. We will also focus on range of motion, flexibility, and deep stretching. Participants will work and their own pace and comfort level 1-2-3-pound weights will be optional. CARDIO CIRCUIT: This class is taught by our certified instructor and will offer cardio conditioning and functional strengthening. The class consists of light cardio conditioning, strength circuits with light weights (two to five pounds), balance drills, and followed up with a soothing stretch. Chair options are given. YOGA BALANCE: This class will focus on balance, stability, core strength, and deep stretching. You will flow through a variety of poses led by our certified instructor. She will guide you through the practice offering modifications and plenty of chair options. ZUMBA GOLD: This is a low impact, high energy dance fitness class. It consists of easy-to-follow dance routines mixed with low impact exercises. This class will get your heart rate up. You can freestyle or modify as needed, just enjoy the music, and keep moving. There will be a fun variety of music and dances. Come dance to salsa, merengue, cumbia, cha-cha, oldies, country, pop, and more. Burn tons of calories and have fun doing it. All the aforementioned classes are covered by Silver Sneakers, Silver and Fit, Active and Fit, Renew Active, and Peer Fit. Contact your insurance company to see if they offer any of these fitness benefits. You can purchase a punch card for $30 for 10 classes or pay just $3 per class. Classes are instructed by Shannon Ramsey, Certified Fitness Instructor, (951) 315-3889 or slramsey11@gmail.com. Certifications include: AFAA(group fitness, personal training and yoga specialty training), AEA, Silver Sneakers, Zumba Gold, Aqua Zumba, Spin, CPR-First Aid. Exercise with a Certified Fitness Instructor Hot, hot, hot… it's September; what do we expect? However, it is still important to continue exercising. If you want to escape the heat, try joining us in the Lodge Ballroom for the "Walk Fit" class. The air is on, the fans are going, feet are moving, and classmates are having a good time together. So put on some comfortable shoes and try us out. The class consists of nine different Leslie Sansone "Walk Fit" DVDs. The easy-to-follow routines are set to music with varying tempos. The complete class is four miles, but you can come late or leave early to shorten your routine and work at your own level. A few of the DVDs incorporate resistance bands (always optional and extra bands are available in class for your use). Some class members add light hand weights for added strength training. Stop by and give us a try. New members are always welcome, men and women! Class Schedule: Mon., Wed., Fri., 7:45 to 8:45 am in The Lodge Ballroom. CLASS IS FREE ! For more information, contact Karen Tuvim at (316) 260-0847. Walk Fit

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