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According to Dr. Wayne L. Westcott, inactive adults lose half a pound of muscle each year during their 30s and 40s. For people over 50, this rate can double to one pound every year. During midlife years, people tend to lose five pounds of muscle and gain 15 pounds of fat every decade. A woman in her 60s might have 20 pounds less muscle and 60 pounds more fat than she did in her 20s. Consuming fewer calories could help her lose weight but will do nothing to slow the loss of muscle. That's where strength training comes in. Weight training for seniors is not much different from weight training for younger adults. The heavier the weights, the fewer the repetitions exercisers should perform. Most adults can do eight to 12 repetitions at 75 percent of their maximum resistance. The American College of Sports Medicine suggests 10 to 15 repetitions at a lower weight for seniors. According to Dr. Westcott, seniors should rest for at least two minutes between sets. Come join us and get ready for a stronger body. We look forward to seeing you. Meetings are in the Lodge Ballroom at 7:30 am every Tuesday and Thursday If you have questions regarding this class, please call: Jeanne Lincoln 765-7112, Char Weakley 926-2599, Joyce Kerns 325-8840. | Four Seasons Hemet Herald | AUGUST 2017 | 33 Work out with a certified instructor Contact the instructor, Shannon Ramsey, at (951) 315-3889 or by email at slramsey11@gmail. com. Her certifications include AFAA, AEA, SPIN, RIPPED, ZUMBA, and CPR/First Aid. There is a special multi-class punch card: 10 classes for $35. Use for all classes with Shannon. Strong Adults Stay Young (SASY) • Strength & Stretch: Wed. and Fri., 10:30 am in the Ballroom; $4/person/ session. • Aqua Aerobics: M/W/F, 9 am at pool, $4/person/session. • Zumba Gold: T/Th, 10:30 am, $4/person/session. • Yoga Flow: T/Th, 9 - 10 am, $4/person/session. "Walk-Fit" Exercise Club From an article on the Mayo Clinic website: "Walking: Trim your waistline, improve your health" Can you really walk your way to fitness? You bet! Get started today. Know the benefits Physical activity doesn't need to be complicated. Something as simple as a daily brisk walk can help you live a healthier life. For example, regular brisk walking can help you: • Maintain a healthy weight • Prevent or manage various conditions, including heart disease, high blood pressure and type 2 diabetes • Strengthen your bones • Lift your mood • Improve your balance and coordination The faster, farther and more frequently you walk, the greater the benefits. Walking is what we do. The class consists of eight 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). Some class members add light hand weights for added strength training. Stop by and give us a try. NEW MEMBERS ARE ALWAYS WELCOME!! Class Schedule: Mon, Wed, Fri 7:45 to 8:45 am in the Lodge Ballroom. Class is free! For more information, contact Karen Tuvim (951) 599-4236 or Kay Masonbrink (951) 223-3047