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| Fit at 50: Choose exercise that'll work for you - Detroit Free Press Posted: 23 May 2010 05:39 AM PDT Hot flashes. Headaches. A tummy that won't go away no matter how many crunches you do. Menopause can be especially vexing for women trying to lose weight. As their estrogen levels drop, their testosterone exerts more influence. Because of the ensuing havoc, a woman's body will do what it can to retain whatever stores of estrogen it has. Alas, estrogen is stored in fat. Don't despair, says Leigh Shipman, an instructor with the Simmons branch of the Charlotte, N.C., YMCA. She's been working with active older adults for 17 years, and she's seen both men and women lose weight and get fit. "The average American woman should do just fine with one hour of moderate exercise a day," says Shipman, 51. The key is finding the right exercise regimen -- one you enjoy, one you look forward to doing and one you will stick with, says Mary Petters, an exercise physiologist with the University of North Carolina. "There's something out there for everyone," she says. "You're never too old to start." We polled Petters, Shipman and Gerald Endress, of the Duke Diet & Fitness Center in Durham, N.C., about the most popular exercise classes for women 50 and older at their facilities. 1. Zumba. This Latin dance workout originated in Colombia in the 1990s. Classes are almost everywhere. Benefits: It's a full-body aerobic workout that makes you sweat, gets your heart rate up, burns calories -- and it's fun. Why it's popular with the 50-plus set: No tricky footstep combinations to memorize. 2. Water aerobics /swimming. Ten years ago, says Endress, water exercises focused on folks with arthritis and other joint issues. That's changed. "Water aerobics has really taken off -- it's a much more vigorous exercise. We even have an aqua boot camp." Benefits: Good cardio, good toning. Why it's popular with the 50-plus set: At 50 your joints still need more TLC than they did 20 years ago. 3. Walking. Walking is the preferred exercise for 25 million women ages 45 and up. Benefits: A vigorous daily walk of at least 30 minutes can manage weight, control blood pressure, decrease the risk of heart attack, stroke, breast cancer and type 2 diabetes, boost good cholesterol and protect against hip fracture. Why it's popular with the 50-plus set: You can do it on your own schedule, it's cheap, and it can be a social activity. 4. Pilates. Exercises focus on core strength, flexibility and balance -- the main areas we worry about as we age. Benefits: It can make you leaner and stronger, but the benefits can also help people move more gracefully and efficiently, making it possible to do some of the basic functions of day-to-day life that can become a challenge as we age. Why it's popular with the 50-plus set: It's adaptable. Pilates classes can be grueling enough to benefit a professional athlete or scaled back to accommodate people with less strength and flexibility. Five Filters featured article: The Art of Looking Prime Ministerial - The 2010 UK General Election. Available tools: PDF Newspaper, Full Text RSS, Term Extraction. |
| Health calendar - Honolulu Advertiser Posted: 27 May 2010 09:23 AM PDT SPECIALFREE WELLNESS EXPO AND ENTERTAINMENT, for all ages, with keiki health and fitness challenge and noncompetitive obstacle course; free healers sessions (including minimassage, soul healing, chakra healing, Reiki and hands-on healing); angel and intuitive readings, wellness and healing products, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. May 29, Aloha Tower courtyard; information, 394-8438. "HAWAI'I WALK NOW," for Autism Speaks, a fundraising event for autism awareness, research and advocacy, June 12; 7 a.m. registration, 8:30 a.m. opening ceremonies, 9 a.m. walk start; Ala Moana Beach Park, Magic Island; registration: www.walknowforautismspeaks.org/hawaii 11th ANNUAL FAMILY BEREAVEMENT CAMP, hosted by Hospice Hawaii for families with children 7-17 years old who have had a loved one die in the past several years, June 25-27, Queen Lili'uokalani Children's Center, Punalu'u; $50 per family (limited scholarships); May 7 application deadline; 924-9255. "CAMP COOL" VOLUNTEERS SOUGHT for two-day, daytime, computer exploration camp for children with disabilities and their siblings/friends, July 10 and 17, sponsored by Assistive Technology Resource Centers of Hawaii (recommended: working ability with children with disabilities; knowledge about computers and software programs, including digital photography, digital movie design and 3-D animation); 532-7119. UPCOMINGADULT CPR WITH FIRST AID, American Red Cross certification upon completion; 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. May 28; American Red Cross, Diamond Head; $55; register: 739-8123, 739-8132, www.hawaiiredcross.org. "BLOOD PRESSURE AND YOU," an overview, and ways to keep it under control through diet, exercise and medication, 10:30-11:30 a.m. May 27, Kāhala Nui Senior Living Residence, Diamond Head Room; free, open to the public; registration, 432-2235. REAL WORLD NUTRITION, two-session HMSA program providing overview of the Food Guide Pyramid, and strategies for eating healthy, managing portions, meal planning and healthy recipes; 9:30-11:30 a.m. May 27 and June 3, Hale O Kapolei, 949 Kamokila Blvd., Suite 375; free for HMSA members, $35 nonmembers; registration, 948-6398. QIGONG CLASS AND WORKSHOP, by author, stress specialist, psychophysiologist and qigong instructor Robert Simon Siegel, on how energy affects health and aging; introductory class (free), 7 p.m. May 28; and workshop ($45), 9 a.m.-12 p.m. May 30; Kāhala Nui retirement residence, Diamond Head Room; open to the public, reservations required, 218-7091. BIRTH CENTER TOURS, for parents and expecting parents, 5-6 p.m. June 1 and 15, Castle Medical Center, Kailua; free; registration, 263-5400 or www.castlemed.org. GENERAL NEWBORN CARE CLASS, 6:30-9:30 p.m. June 1, Castle Medical Center, Kailua; $25/two people; registration, 263-5400 or www.castlemed.org . "BASIC ORIENTAL MEDICAL BODY READING AND ACCUPRESSURE FOR SELF-HELP," sponsored by Kaiser Lifestyle Program, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Tuesdays, through June 1, or July 20-Aug. 10, Kaiser Permanente, Honolulu Clinic, conference room 2E; $40 for Kaiser members, $48 nonmembers; registration, 432-2270. "EYE HEALTH AND VISION TRAINING," one of a series of summer classes, "Reflexology and Eye Health," focusing on traditional reflexology for hands, feet and arms, 9:30-11:30 a.m. June 2; Windward Community College, Hale Kuhina, Room 115; $9 per class, $30 per series of Fall 2008 Wellness Workshops; 235-7433. "RECOGNIZING AND PREVENTING FINANCIAL ABUSE OF THE ELDERLY" one of the Kaiser Permanente Senior Summit Lecture Series, 10-11 a.m. June 3, Kaiser, Honolulu Clinic, conference room 1BC; free, open to the public; registration, 432-2235. CHAIROBICS, multiweek exercise class for those who have difficulty walking and/or are using a cane, walker or wheelchair, 9:30-10:30 a.m., Mondays and Thursdays, through Aug. 12, Kaiser Permanente, Honolulu Clinic, conference room 1BC; $172 for Kaiser members ($215 nonmembers); 432-2260. ONGOINGKAPI'OLANI COMMUNITY COLLEGE CAREGIVING CLASSES, offering elder care support and education — including basic caregiving skills, bathing, dressing, walking, meals and medical needs, for family members and those in related medical fields; fees; information, 734-9108; registration, 734-9211, or www.kupunaeducation.com. BALANCE AND FALL RISK ASSESSMENT, at the Balance Center of the Pacific; free, ongoing; appointments, 955-8339. "PREVENTING ALLERGIES IN YOUR CHILD," workshop on reducing asthma, food allergies and eczema, 6-7 p.m. July 6, Kaiser Permanente, Honolulu Clinic, conference room 2E; 432-2260. AMERICAN RED CROSS, Hawai'i chapter, seeks volunteers in the event of natural disaster to help operate shelters, provide feeding, conduct disaster assessment, deliver health and mental health services, handle logistics or provide officer work; 739-8147, www.hawaiiredcross.org. AMERICAN RED CROSS, monthlong classes, including classes in first aid, CPR and AED for adults, infants and children, various times/dates, American Red Cross, Diamond Head; fees; register: 739-8123, 739-8132, www.hawaiiredcross.org. AARP DRIVER SAFETY CLASSES for those over 50, four-hour sessions, taught by trained volunteers from American Association of Retired Persons, with instruction on rules of the road, dealing with traffic congestion, effects of aging on driver skills, and accident prevention; various dates, Kaiser Permanente clinics; $12 for AARP members, $14 nonmembers; 432-2260. "WELLNESS WEDNESDAYS," a monthly fair of healthy products and services, education, massage, food and entertainment, and wellness business networking; sponsored by Hawaii Wellness Directory, 5-9 p.m.; first Wednesdays monthly; The Waterfront, Aloha Tower; free/validated parking; information, 394-8438. CASTLE MEDICAL CENTER sponsors classes for expectant and new parents, including infant CPR and safety, birth center tours, childbirth basics, breast-feeding class, Lamaze Prepared Childbirth, general newborn care and ongoing prenatal fitness classes; fees; reservations, 263-5050. KAISER PERMANENTE offers classes and workshops at the medical center and/or various area clinics for expectant and new parents, including childbirth preparation, "stork classes," parenting, and prenatal classes; fees; information, registration, 432-2260. CO-DEPENDENTS ANONYMOUS, 12-step program, meetings, 6 p.m. Mondays, Unity Church, Diamond Head; Wednesdays, Palolo Hongwanji; and Fridays, Central Union Church, Room 207; information, 589-2632. MOMS SUPPORT GROUP, open to mothers of newborns and young infants, offering discussion, support and information on a variety of topics; babies welcome; 263-5400 or www.castlemed.org. BREASTFEEDING INFORMATION/SUPPORT, by La Leche League of Central O'ahu, for nursing and pregnant mothers; 10 a.m. third Tuesdays monthly; Sgt. Yano Library, Schofield Barracks; free; information, 888-2321. FIBROMYALGIA SUPPORT GROUP, focusing on the Guaifenesin protocol; 9:15-10 a.m., newcomers' meeting; and 10-11:30 a.m. general meeting; second Saturday monthly, St. Clement's Parish Hall, Makiki; reservations, 677-8770. COPD BREATHING HUI MEETINGS, sponsored by Hawaii COPD Coalition, conducted by experienced respiratory therapists, on cessation, exercise, nutrition, emotions, medications, relaxation, legislation travel and supplemental oxygen; 10 a.m.-noon, second Fridays monthly; Kaiser Permanente Honolulu Clinic; Conference Room 2; and 10 a.m.-noon, third Saturdays monthly, Hawai'i Kai Retirement Community, Phase 1, multipurpose room; 988-2439, www.hawaiicopd.org. ZUMBA AEROBIC FITNESS CLASSES, 5:15-6:15 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays, Kokokahi YWCA gym, Kailua; $8; 589-6044. YOUTH SPEED AND AGILITY CLINICS, sponsored by Hawaii Sports and Fitness, for ages 6-12; 4:30-6:30 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays, Neal Blaisdell Park, Pearl City; first clinic free, others $10 each; 478-1842. "BREATHE FREE PLAN TO STOP SMOKING," eight sessions; Castle Medical Center, Wellness Center auditorium; $120; register: 263-5400, www.castlemed.org. HEALTH SEMINAR by Diana Joy Ostroff, naturopathic physician, licensed acupuncturist and practitioner of traditional Chinese medicine, 6:30 p.m. Mondays, Center for Natural Healing, 5283 Kimokeo St., 'Āina Haina; free; registration: 373-9966. SOUL SONG AND DANCE, healing practices to prevent illness, rejuvenate and prolong life; 6:30-8:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Nichiren Mission, Nu'uanu; 861-1441. PRO INJURY CLINIC, free injury-consultations/evaluations, provided by Orthopedic Associates, to youth and high school-age athletes, 9 a.m. Saturdays, Star Physical Therapy, Pearl City; appointments: 536-2261. Aerobics/PilatesLULULEMON ATHLETICA YOGA/FITNESS CLASSES: yoga, 8:30-9:45 a.m. Sundays, and running club, 6 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays, meeting at the Ala Moana Center store; free; 946-7220, www.lululemon.com/honolulu/alamoanacenter. Ecstatic Dance Jam, a "body-mind-spirit fitness" program of unfettered dancing, meditation and healing through movement; 11:15 a.m.-12:45 p.m. Sundays, Kailua Movement Studio; 7-8:30 p.m. Sundays, St. Andrew's Priory; donation; 282-5151, www.ecstaticdancehawaii.com. EGYPTIAN BELLY DANCE WITH SHADIYA, 2-3 p.m. Sundays and 7-8 p.m. Wednesdays; Studio Be; $15 for drop-ins or $50 for four classes; 429-3324, www.studiobehawaii.com. CORE FOCUS, tribal fusion belly dance classes with Kalae Kaina, director of Shakti Dance Movement; 3:30-4:30 p.m. Sundays; Kailua Movement Studio; $15; 358-2571. Butoh movement workshop, exercise through dance and spoken word; 6:30-8:30 p.m. Sundays; Japanese Cultural Center of Hawai'i, Kenshikan Dojo; $30 per month; 387-4861. MUVE dance classes, a creative style of dance combining music, exercise and health, for children, adults and seniors; various times and locations; free; 955-8211, www.muve.com. LUK TUNG KUEN, Windward chapter, low-impact exercise with emphasis on circulation, stretching, balance, 6 a.m. Mondays-Fridays, Windward Mall, upper parking deck; and 8:05 a.m. Tuesdays through Fridays, center court; 247-2349. Luk tung kuen movement class, low-impact exercise; also, ongoing practice; 8-9 a.m. Mondays, Fridays and Saturdays, Kahala Mall center court; 8-9 a.m. Wednesdays, Hawai'i Kai Towne Center stage; free; 834-8587. STROLLER STRIDES, workout and play for mothers and their babies in strollers; 8:45 a.m. Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays; 5 p.m. Mondays, Thursdays; 9 a.m. Saturdays at Kapi'olani Park; also, 8:45 a.m. Tuesdays, Thursdays at Haha'ione Park; $15 per class (discount for multiple classes); 371-6904, www.strollerstrides.com. StrollerFit Program, 8:50-9:50 a.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays; Windward Mall, Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Lanikai Children's Park or Ko Olina Lagoon 4; $15 per class (discount for multiple classes); 262-6960, www.strollerfit.com/kailua. PAUL BRAGG EXERCISE CLASS; 9-10:30 a.m. Mondays-Saturdays; Fort DeRussy lawn; free; 949-0679, www.bragg.com. ADULT FITNESS CLASS, improve posture, increase strength and flexibility; 5 p.m. Mondays; The Movement Center, Kaimukī; $10 per class; 735-8641, http://www.movementcenter.org. BODY WORKS HAWAII, low-impact aerobics, Pilates, Latin and '50s music workouts, resistance training and cardio kickboxing; 6-6:45 p.m. Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays; Kūhiō Elementary School cafeteria; $1 per class; 735-5755, 377-5132. JAZZERCISE LITE CLASSES, with low-impact dance aerobics and strength training, 4:30-5:30 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays, St. Peter's Episcopal Church (mauka of St. Andrew's Priory); $10 per class; $32 per month; one-time $25 fee; 265-4849. JAZZERCISE CLASSES, aerobics, dance, Pilates and kickboxing; 6:30-7:30 pm. Mondays, Wednesdays, Maunawili Elementary School; also, 6-7 p.m. Tuesdays, Thursdays, Niu Valley Middle School; $10 walk-in or $40 per month; one-time $25 fee; 295-2289. Jazzercise classes, warm-up, dance aerobics, strength training and cool-down; Mondays-Saturdays at three O'ahu locations; $10 per class or $38 per month; 455-5981, www.mjjazz.com. Senior Safe Walk, mall-walk program for improved balance, breathing and joint protection; 7-8 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, Kahala Mall; slight charge; registration: 284-3540. NIA, fusion fitness combining dance, martial arts and yoga, with Renee Tillotson; 12 p.m. Wednesdays; 4 p.m. Saturdays with Sharlene Bliss; Kailua Movement Studio; $10, first class free; 864-0495. "Hard-CORE" class, strengthen your midsection and stabilize your core, lower back and muscles used for flexibility; 5 p.m. Wednesdays; Central O'ahu Regional Park; $25 for Team Move members, $30 nonmembers; register: 226-2625, www.teammovehi.com. BELLY DANCE CARDIO AND TECHNIQUE CLASS; 6-7 p.m. Thursdays and 1-2 p.m. Sundays; Kailua Movement Studio; $17 per class, $50 for four classes; 234-1006, www.MaliaInHawaii.com. BELLY-DANCE CLASS, 1-2 p.m. Saturdays; Dream to Dance; $40 for four classes; 234-1006, maliai hawaii@mac.com. Goddess Dance: belly dance and yoga fitness, for women, combination of belly dance, salsa and yoga with a Pilates cool-down; 5:30-7 p.m. Thursdays; Mō'ili'ili Community Center; $12 per class; 255-9839. Lifeguard workout, swimming, running, calisthenics and stretching; 7 a.m. Saturdays; call for location; $35 for Team Move members, $40 nonmembers; registration: 226-2625, www.teammovehi.com. Swim classes, for beginning adult and intermediate adult swimmers, as well as those who can't swim, led by J.J. Kobelansky, also offering training for water fitness and competency exams, and private lessons; call each week to learn class location; bring towel or beach mat and goggles; beginners 9:30 a.m. Saturdays; intermediate 10:45-11:45 a.m. Saturdays; $10 per class; locations, 373-3839, http://www.jjs-swim.com. FIT FOR A GODDESS, women-only classes using a dance pole for increased strength and flexibility; ongoing at various times and days, Kailua and Kaimukī; $15 introductory class, $150 for six-week session; complete schedule: 262-6979, www.fit4agoddesshi.com. Stott Pilates training, mat and equipment classes; daily; Pilates Training Center, Kailua; $22 for mat classes, $30 for equipment classes, with discounts for groups of five or 10 classes; registration and schedule: 261-9519, www.pilatestrainingcenterhawaii.com. Castle Medical Center's Wellness Center offers a variety of fitness classes for $40 per month or $100 per quarter; schedule: 263-5400, www.castlemed.org. Fitness and exercise classes, various times and days; Kapi'olani Women's Center; registration and schedule: 535-7000. NĀ MIKIMIKI PROJECT, encouraging new moms to become more physically active over 18 months; free; schedule and locations: 441-8199, namikimiki@crch.hawaii.edu. YogaCENTERING YOGA, ongoing sessions to promote flexibility, balance, strength, concentration and calm; 5:30-6:45 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, Kapi'olani Park (diamondhead side of Kalākaua Avenue tennis courts); and 5:30-6:45 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, Fort DeRussy (makai slide, near volleyball courts); information, 351-9666. "YOGA MEETS DANCE," free-guided dance and stillness meditation; no experience needed; 6-7 p.m. Wednesdays, Kaimukī; first class, $5; location/information: 227-3449. MORNING AND EVENING OUTDOOR BEACH YOGA OR PILATES CLASSES, Windward O'ahu; prices vary by instructor, some donation only; 722-8923 or www.kailuabeachyoga.com. YOGA, with certified kundalini yoga instructor Harjot Kaur; 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Sundays and 7-8:30 p.m. Tuesdays; Studio Be; $15 per class/$60 for five classes; www.studiobehawaii.com. Yoga under the palm trees, bring a mat or towel; 5:45 p.m. Wednesdays; fronting Waikīkī Natatorium; donations accepted; 373-8833. "Rejuvenate!," adaptive yoga for seniors, with standing, seated and optional floor exercises, intermediate yoga; 10-11 a.m.; Mondays; also, Level 1 basic yoga; 10-11 a.m.; Fridays; Pohai Nani, Kāne'ohe; $3 per class; 247-6211. "Yoga is for Every Body," class in kundalini and hatha yoga taught by Amber Ricci; 6-7:30 p.m. Tuesdays; Hawai'i Kai; $10 per class or $45 for five classes; location and registration: 255-9839. YOGA WITH GUILHERME ALVES; 5-6 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays; Studio Be; $15; 351-4960. Kundalini yoga, class led by Maria Steele; 8-9:30 a.m. Saturdays, Hare Rama Hare Krishna Temple, 51 Coelho St.; $10 donation; also 8:30-10 a.m. Sundays, Kapi'olani Park, diamondhead end near Poni Mō'ī Road; $8 donation; 393-5095, mariasteele@msn.com. Yoga classes in 'Ewa Beach, morning and evening classes offered Mondays-Saturdays in ashtanga yoga, vinyasa flow, restorative yoga and yoga4kids; $15 per class with discounts available for multiple classes; complete schedule, registration and location: www.yoga4ewa.com, 689-1020. Tai Chi/Qi gong/Eastern Martial artsCHI-LEL QIGONG SELF-HEALING CLASSES, by breast cancer survivor Ginny Walden; various days/times, in Kāne'ohe, Kailua and Waikīkī; 259-8453; www.blueskyhealingarts.com. SHOTOKAN KARATE, Japanese traditional karate training and self-defense, 5:15 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, Mānoa Valley District Park; $99 for three months; 371-7670. EARLY MORNING TAI CHI CLASSES, 5:30-6:45 a.m. Mondays, Atherton YMCA; $25 a month for YMCA members, $40 a month for nonmembers; 946-0289. Yang-style tai chi, all levels welcome; 8:45-9:45 a.m. Sundays, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Fridays; Kaimukī-Wai'alae YMCA; free; 941-9707. Tai chi, practice with instructor Janet Jin, sponsored by Arthritis Foundation; 8:30-10 a.m. Wednesdays and Fridays; Chinatown Cultural Plaza courtyard; $2 donation requested; 596-2900. Taiji class, for improved balance and energy; 5:30-6:30 p.m. Thursdays; Riverloft, 186 N. King St.; $25 per month, sponsored by East West Qigong International; registration: 941-9707. Qi gong and meditation class, on how to improve and maintain health through the practices of qi gong and meditation; 6:45-8:15 p.m. Thursdays; Riverloft, 186 N. King St.; $25 per month, sponsored by East West Qigong International; registration: 941-9707. Yang and chen styles of tai chi, to improve health and reduce stress; 7:30-9 a.m. Fridays-Sundays and Wednesdays, and 7-8:30 p.m. Wednesdays; Ala Wai Neighborhood Park; $5 per class; 395-4693. Qi Gong for Health, 12 sitting exercises to keep the body flexible, strengthen the immune system and promote good health; 9:30-10:30 a.m. Fridays; Qi Center, 1110 University Ave.; $40 general, free to seniors 65 and older; registration: 947-1333. Traditional kung fu and tai chi, instruction in Chinese health practices; 8:30-11:30 a.m. Saturdays; Makiki Park, near pool entrance; $50 per month; 239-1403. Masakatsu ki-aikido dojo, instruction for ages 5 through adult; 8:30-10 a.m. and 7:30-9 p.m. Saturdays; 1007 Waimanu St., second floor; monthly fees are $15 children, $25 adults with discounts available for families; 487-6080. MeditationMEDITATION FOR STRESS RELIEF, 9-11 a.m. Sundays, with individual meditation instruction, open meditation, dharma talks; and INTRODUCTION TO MEDITATION, guided instruction, question-and-answer period, 6:30-8 p.m. Tuesdays, Kailua Shambhala Meditation Center, Aikahi Shopping Center; free; open to public; 342-6298; www.kailua.shambhala.org. "Who Am I?," guidance in mindfulness meditation in three-hour sessions with access to the center throughout the month; available 10 a.m.-12 a.m. daily; Hawaii Maum Meditation Center, 1542-C Ke'eaumoku St.; $150 per month; reservation for initial visit: 533-2875, 255-6036, www.maum.org/eng. Meditation for beginners; 9-11 a.m. Sundays; Kailua Shambhala Meditation Center, Suite 205; also, 6:30-8 p.m. Tuesdays; free; 342-6298, www.ksbcenter.org. Meditation and yoga, classes for stress reduction and life enhancement; 6-7:30 p.m. Wednesdays; Mānoa; free; registration and location: 393-6342. GURDJIEFF STUDIES OF HAWAI'I, meetings offering the potential of a conscious awakening to one's individual possibilities; 6-7 p.m. Thursdays; Unity Church Diamond Head; introductory meeting free; 721-2862, pacimage@maui.net. Mindfulness meditation, develop inner peace and reduce stress through insight meditation; 4-6 p.m. Saturdays; Broken Ridge Korean (Buddhist) Temple, Pālolo Valley; free; 395-7749. Services"KISSING 'CANCERETTES' GOODBYE," volunteer coaches from The Clean Air Team present auto-suggestion and various mental methods of overcoming a nicotine addiction or other habits, 7-9 p.m. first Thursday of each month, Liliha Public Library; free. 948-3299. "MĀLAMA SENIORS IN WAIKĪKĪ," a Waikīkī Community Center outreach and social worker service program, open to those 60 and older (and families with caregivers), offering counseling, case management services, caregiver support and respite, help with state and Medicare payments, and links to community resources for personal care, transportation and housekeeping; 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Mondays-Fridays; 923-1802. LIVE HEALTHY ... WORK WELL, project by Center on Disability Studies, UH-Mānoa, is accepting participants for a research study for people with diabetes. If you have been diagnosed with diabetes or pre-diabetes, ages 18-62, live on O'ahu and work a minimum of 10 hours per week, you may qualify to participate; participants receive compensation and paid project-related medical expenses; 956-5096, workwell@hawaii.edu, www.livehealthyworkwell.org. NICOTINE ANONYMOUS, 12-step meeting to help quit and stay off nicotine; 5-6 p.m. Mondays, Kawaiaha'o Church, and 10-11 a.m. Thursdays, Kapi'olani Park (picnic table, tennis court side of aquarium); free; 457-0213, 783-4766. GRIEFSHARE, support group for people who have lost someone through death, sponsored by First Presbyterian Church of Honolulu; 6:30-8:30 p.m. Mondays; Ko'olau Golf Course; $10 for workbook; 226-7511, 531-1111. HAWAI'I PET BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP MEETING; 7-8 p.m. first Monday of each month; Olomana, Kailua; free; 262-6598. STROKE SUPPORT GROUP MEETING; 10-11:30 a.m. first Tuesday of every month; Rehabilitation Hospital of the Pacific; free; 531-3511, www.rehabhospital.org. BRAIN INJURY EDUCATIONAL MEETINGS, 7-9 p.m., third Wednesday monthly, Rehabilitation Hospital of the Pacific, first floor WO 4 conference room; 454-0699 or www.rehabhospital.org. POST-POLIO SUPPORT GROUP, 10 a.m.-12 p.m., second Saturdays, during January, April, July and October; Rehabilitation Hospital of the Pacific, first floor WO 2 conference room; 531-3511; www.rehabhospital.org. "Doctor Health," radio show hosted by David Snow with guests discussing health topics and listener call-in; 9 a.m. Wednesdays; 690 AM KHNR; call-in number is 296-5476 during the broadcast. BRAIN INJURY SUPPORT GROUP MEETING, for people who have had a brain injury; 7-8:30 p.m. second Wednesday of every month; Rehabilitation Hospital of the Pacific; free; 956-0867, www.rehabhospital.org. SPINAL CORD INJURY SUPPORT GROUP MEETING; 2-3 p.m. first Thursday of every month; Rehabilitation Hospital of the Pacific; free; 531-3511, www.rehabhospital.org. DIVORCECARE, program for anyone going through the pain, disappointment, challenge and anger of divorce; 6:30-8:30 p.m. Thursdays; First Presbyterian Church of Honolulu at Ko'olau Golf Course; $10 registration and workbook fee; 254-3136. "MENDED HEARTS," support group meeting for open-heart patients, caregivers, family and general public; 1-3 p.m. third Saturday of every month; Rehabilitation Hospital of the Pacific; free; 456-4871. "Smiles for Life," Dr. Wilfred Miyasaki offers teeth-whitening services at a reduced price with 100 percent of the proceeds donated to Parents and Children Together; 533-0000. Wheelchairs for seniors and disabled, Senior Wheels USA makes power wheelchairs available to seniors and the permanently disabled at no cost if they qualify; guidelines and information: 800-246-6010. Mammograms for uninsured and underinsured women, qualified women, ages 40-49, may call for free breast cancer screening and health education; Mondays-Fridays, Hawaii Medical Center East in Liliha and Hawaii Medical Center West, 'Ewa Beach; free; 547-6798, 547-6889. EyeCare America Seniors Eye Care Program, the Hawai'i Ophthalmological Society encourages those 65 and older to check their eligibility for free eye exams from volunteer doctors; call for eligibility: 800-222-3937. Send announcements, with contact name and phone number, to: Health Calendar, Island Life, The Advertiser, 605 Kapi'olani Blvd., Honolulu, HI 96813, islandlife@honoluluadvertiser.com, with "Health Cal" in the subject line, or fax 525-8055. Five Filters featured article: The Art of Looking Prime Ministerial - The 2010 UK General Election. Available tools: PDF Newspaper, Full Text RSS, Term Extraction. |
| Exercises help women lose weight and get fit - La Crosse Tribune Posted: 25 May 2010 11:49 AM PDT Hot flashes. Headaches. A tummy that won't go away no matter how many crunches you do. Menopause can be especially vexing for women trying to lose weight. As their estrogen levels drop, their testosterone exerts more influence. Because of the ensuing havoc, a woman's body will do what it can to retain whatever stores of estrogen it has. Alas, estrogen is stored in fat. Don't despair, says Leigh Shipman, an instructor with the YMCA in Charlotte, N.C. She has been working with "active older adults" for 17 years, and she has seen both men and women lose weight and get fit. "The average American woman should do just fine with one hour of moderate exercise a day," said Shipman, 51. The key is finding the right exercise regimen — one you enjoy, one you look forward to doing and will stick with, says Mary Petters, an exercise physiologist with the University of North Carolina Wellness Center in Chapel Hill. "There's something out there for everyone," said Petters. "You're never too old to start." Here are popular exercise classes for women 50 and older: Zumba This Latin dance workout originated in Colombia in the 1990s and then became popular in the United States. Classes are almost everywhere.
Water aerobics /swimming Ten years ago, says Duke's Endress, water exercises focused on folks with arthritis and other joint issues. That's changed. "Water aerobics has really taken off — it's a much more vigorous exercise.... We even have an aqua boot camp."
Walking Walking is the preferred exercise for 25 million women ages 45 and older, making it by far the most popular form of exercise for that group.
Pilates
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| Visit the Roanoke and Botetourt Athletic Clubs on ... - Examiner Posted: 26 May 2010 06:11 AM PDT The 17th annual National Senior Health and Fitness Day is Wednesday, May 26, 2010. On this day, over 150,000 older adults will come together at different locations to promote the importance of living a healthy lifestyle. The Roanoke Athletic Club (RAC), located at 4508 Starkey Road, and the Botetourt Athletic Club (BAC), located at 105 Summerfield Court, both have a Cardio Theatre, group exercise programs, a hair salon, a massage therapist and indoor/outdoor pools not to mention the most work-out equipment offered in the area. The Roanoke Athletic Club (RAC) offers the following senior classes in addition to water aerobics:
The Botetourt Athletic Club (BAC) offers the following senior classes in addition to water aerobics:
Visit these clubs anytime to enjoy the relationships that come with free coffee and juice every morning, the 20% senior discount and the ability to freeze your membership throughout the year when you travel. Click here to register your company for a National Senior Health and Fitness Day event. Five Filters featured article: The Art of Looking Prime Ministerial - The 2010 UK General Election. Available tools: PDF Newspaper, Full Text RSS, Term Extraction. |
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