Obesity
Obese women who undertake lifestyle changes including change in diet
and increased exercise to reduce their weight are successful at reducing
vascular inflammation markers and insulin resistance, according to Italian
scientists. The authors suggested that such intervention could reduce
the prevalence of diabetes and heart disease. [Journal of the American
Medical Association (2003: 289: 1799-1804)]
Obesity among postmenopausal
women was also shown to be a significant risk factor for the development
of colorectal cancer, this according to investigators from the University
of Minnesota. [Proceedings from the 94th Annual Meeting of the American
Association for Cancer Research, April 9, 2003]
If you are looking
for guidance in changing your diet and/or exercise program, contact
Tara
Mercer, Registered Dietician/Nutritionist or one of our many Personal
Trainers. Paul Miller and Carolyn Truscott have additional special training
working with the senior population and Anneliese Smith has supplemented
her training with certification as a Lifestyle and Weight Management
Consultant.
Centennial
Waterslide
We
are in full swing at the Waterslide this summer! The pool is a refreshing
91-92 degrees, warm enough to be comfortable and cool enough to be refreshing!
Remember, members use the Waterslide for FREE and we have several great
packages for visiting friends and relatives. The last day of the slide
is Sunday, August 24th.
Top Five
Fitness Mistakes
Avoid
these top five fitness mistakes:
† Don’t neglect strength training just
because you’re a cardio buff. More lean muscle mass gained from
weight lifting burns more calories.
† Don’t hold your breath when lifting weights.
It could strain your heart. Inhale as you release weight and exhale
as you push out.
† Women don’t need to worry about bulking up.
Women don’t produce enough testosterone to bulk up. Weight training
will simply sculpt your body and boost your metabolism.
† Don’t pig out just because you’re exercising.
Exercise can increase your appetite, but don’t let it give you
a false sense of being able to chow down.
† Don’t hesitate to hydrate. Proper hydration
can both increase your energy and help reduce your appetite. Don’t
mistake thirst for hunger!
Cross
Training for Fun and Fitness
Are
you getting bored with your workout? Having difficulty meeting your
workout goals or have injuries that just won’t heal? You could
be
a candidate for cross training. Cross training provides more variety
in your daily and weekly workout routines and can help you achieve your
workout goals while avoiding persistent injuries. To get more information
on Cross Training for Fun and Fitness, pick up the Fit Facts, available
at each club. Watch for more Fit Facts on a variety of health and fitness
subjects.
August Swim
Lessons
The
last session of swim lessons starts August 4th. There are still a few
openings available. Don’t let your kids miss out on the best swim
lessons, with the best instructors, in the best pools in town!!! Sign-ups
are at the BAC front desk. Payment is made at time of sign-up.
Summer
Fitness Activities for Kids
Are
your kids staying active this summer? When kids participate in sports
and fitness activities make sure they warm up properly. Kids shouldn’t
“play through the pain” and fun should be the name of the
game, not just winning. Here are 10 fun summer activities for kids:
-
Soccer
- Martial Arts
- Bike Riding
- Swimming
- Basketball
- Obstacle Courses
- Dancing
- Board Sports
- Jumping Rope
- Skating
To get more information
on these activities, grab a copy of the Fit Facts “The Top
Ten Fun Fitness Summer Activities for Kids,” available at
each club.
Fitness
Trivia
How
is your fitness knowledge? Can you answer these questions? Answers will
be in September’s Newsletter!
- How many calories
are in a pound of fat?
- What are the
five components of a complete workout?
- Which of these
does exercise not reduce the risk
of:
__ Heart disease
__ Osteoporosis
__ Weight Gain
__ Bad hair days
- When should
you drink water: before, during or after exercise?
- What type of
exercise protects and prioritizes lean muscle?
- What type of
exercise burns body fat?
- If you are trying
to improve your flexibility, would bouncing while you stretch help?
World Trivia
Are you traveling
for vacation this year? How about some world trivia?
- What is the
world’s most populated metropolitan area?
- Three states
in the United States have never adopted daylight savings time. Do
you know any of the three?
- What country
has the longest coastline?
-
The
US has several national monuments, but only one is mobile. What is
it?
- Where is the
world’s longest subway system?
- Twenty-one of
the U.S. states end in the letter “a.” How many can you
name? Hint: Montana is one of them!
- Where is the
world’s largest coral reef?
We BOSU,
do you?
Introductory
classes are still being held.
August 1 - 5:30 pm Intro to Bosu Reactive Strength
August 3 - 10:00 am General Intro to Bosu
Hand Weights
in Studio One
The
hand weights in Studio One upstairs at the BAC now have a more secure
home. When using the weights, please carefully place them back into
the bins that have been put into place. In the last few weeks, two mirrors
have been broken because of carelessness in putting back the weights.
Thank you for helping us to keep the area tidy and safe for everyone’s
use!
"The
last of the human freedoms – to choose one’s attitude
in any given set of circumstances, to choose one’s own way."
Victon Frankl |
Hot Water in BAC
Thank
you to everyone for your patience with our hot water woes. The underground
water main bringing in the hot water from the Hot Spring broke. It took
some time to find the pipe, discover where the leak was and then fix
it. We are now well on our way to having the problem fixed and everything
cleaned up. Thanks again. We have very understanding members!
