“Fitness can be fun, too - Vancouver Sun” plus 2 more |
- Fitness can be fun, too - Vancouver Sun
- Ideal summer workout! - IndiaTimes
- YMCA column, 5-9 - Vincennes Sun Commercial
| Fitness can be fun, too - Vancouver Sun Posted: 07 May 2010 12:36 AM PDT The dark, dirty secret is finally out -- fitness for the sake of fitness is boring. So, this winter, play your way to physical fitness. Offerings at front-running fitness and recreation centres will include all kinds of fun and games. Watch for cardio machines with on-screen "brain-fitness" games, Wii-hab rather than tedious rehab, outdoor fitness, "boomerized" sports and themed walks to take your mind off the work. "We have pumped billions of dollars into (the fitness for fitness's sake) message for the last 20 odd years and we really haven't increased the number of participants a great deal," Colin Milner of the International Council on Active Aging said in an interview. Most consumers are no longer motivated by vanity, but by fun, relaxation and energy-boosting life-management, said Milner, keynote speaker at the most recent 2009 B.C. Recreation and Parks Association conference in Vancouver. Here's what to look (or ask) for at your local fitness or recreation provider this winter: CARDIO/BRAIN-FIT BIKES Why bore yourself on a regular treadmill, exercise bike or elliptical machine when you could be playing an absorbing touch-screen game of mah jong, while you're at it? Technogym is releasing its cardio/games product this winter, while NeuroActive's recumbent bike will work your math, memory and hand-eye co-ordination. STRETCHING MACHINE Stretching machines with a gauge and timer allow you to measure progress. Their supported stretches ensure correct form and you don't have to get down to the ground to stretch -- an altogether pleasant experience. GROUP WALKS WITH A TWIST Boring? Not at all. Look for group walks that integrate exercise, technology, socialization and brain work. Milner's seen GPS walks in an arboretum. Why not learn the history and biology of trees, while getting exercise? Ask your local recreation centre to set up scavenger hunts. ZEN WEIGHT ROOMS Never mind huge stacks of clanking metal. Baby boomers are seeking the mind-body connection, so watch for workout rooms with hidden weight stacks and a tranquil, soothing atmosphere, said Eric Kristiansen of Advanced Athletics Inc. in Vancouver. The machines are a little hard to explain. Imagine doing Tai Chi-like movements while holding onto a pulley system that smoothly moves with you, providing constant resistance regardless of where you move your arms or body. WII ROOMS Instead of aerobics rooms, expect Wii rooms for rehab, fitness and sports especially in seniors centres and retirement communities, Milner said. "It's so huge it's unreal. Literally over 60 per cent of our members with facilities to serve this market said in the next two years they will be putting Nintendo Wiis into their site," Milner said. "In 27 years I have never seen a product catch on that quick. What has made it catch on so quick? Anyone can do it, it's social and it's fun." Five Filters featured article: The Art of Looking Prime Ministerial - The 2010 UK General Election. Available tools: PDF Newspaper, Full Text RSS, Term Extraction. This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| Ideal summer workout! - IndiaTimes Posted: 05 May 2010 11:30 AM PDT
Get
in shape this summer with a hot new workout regime.
Summer workouts are a great way to get rid of the extra flab gained during the long months of winter. But before you step out, remember that the sun can take a toll on the body. So it's better to indulge in indoor exercises to avoid getting a heat stroke or getting dehydrated. Summer is also the best time to become a water baby and swim around in the pool for as long as you desire. We asked Deanne Pandey, fitness expert on an ideal workout regime for the summer,"Indoor workouts like gymming, aerobics and yoga are the best options to avoid the scorching heat this summer. Swimming and water aerobics can do wonders for the body as they not only protect you from the heat, but are also great to work out the cardiovascular system", she says. Water exercises are a perfect way to get some exercise without being bothered about the scorching sun, as well as a fun and socially interactive exercising option. Stick to a light diet. Stay away from fried foods and heavy meals. Include vegetables like broccoli, cabbage and different sorts of salads in your diet. Apart from assisting weight loss, drinking lots of water also helps you stay hydrated, say esperts. Opt for cool drinks like iced tea instead of aerated drinks. Eat a mango a day, include carbohydrates for dinner and shell out some money on a good massage from a therapist. Going easy on the workout schedule is advisable in the summer as one is already tired and drained out after a hard day's work, so workout schedules should be reduced to three times a week. There's no restriction on water exercises like swimming; a dip a day isn't harmful. Sports science and nutrition expert Rujuta Diwekar says, "Trekking is the best workout ever and helps in burning fat easily. The mountains are a great summer workout location because it's usually cooler in hilly terrain. As you'll be gaining altitude, a temperature drop may also be noticed. Group exercises could also be a fun summer workout session to look at." Workouts could get tedious for models during summers as they're constantly on the move. Model Candice Pinto says, "My workout during the summers is generally light. I restrict my cardio and weight training to 3-4 times, which I otherwise do every day. Swimming is a good option, but I prefer a dip in the early morning or late evening, as being under the hot sun may not be good for the skin." Outdoor exercises on the beach, like a game of volleyball or just a long walk on the beach is in itself a great workout (sand provides you the extra resistance that a treadmill fails to). Walking barefoot on the sand is also beneficial for the calves. Finish your beach workout with deep breathing, meditation and stretching. So go ahead and say bye to the mundane gym routine and try something new this summer! Five Filters featured article: The Art of Looking Prime Ministerial - The 2010 UK General Election. Available tools: PDF Newspaper, Full Text RSS, Term Extraction. This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| YMCA column, 5-9 - Vincennes Sun Commercial Posted: 10 May 2010 08:03 AM PDT YMCA Programs: We build strong kids, strong families, strong communities. Summer Sports and Specialty Camps Get out the calendar and get your kids ready for loads of fun this summer. The Y features camps to keep kids involved for the entire summer. The camps are designed to pique the interest of youngsters and perhaps get them involved in activities for the future. In addition to every day summer day camp, other camps include: • Tennis Camp. Two sessions of tennis camp will be offered this summer. The first will be held the week of June 7 through June 11; the second will be the week of July 5 through 9. There is a beginner's class, 9 to 10 a.m., and an intermediate class, 10 to 11:30 a.m. The classes are available to members and nonmembers with a limit of 20 children per class. • Gymnastics Camp. This camp will focus on gymnastic skills on the floor, vault, beam and bars. The camp is for youths in kindergarten through 10th grades, and participants will be grouped according to skill level. Gymnastics camp is open to non-members as well as members. This camp is set for June 14-19 from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. • Tumbling and Cheer Camp. Whether a beginner or more experienced, kids in kindergarten through 10th grade will enjoy tumbling and cheer camp. The camp will focus on tumbling skills as well as cheer basics, including jumps and stunts. Participants will be grouped according to skill level during the camp, which will be held June 21-25 from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Sign up for any"or all"of these camps at the YMCA front desk. For additional information on any of the sport or specialty camps contact Bill Davis, Teen & Family Director, 895-9622, ext. 21. Aquatics Morning Splash swim lessons are an easy and convenient way to get children to learn to swim. Splash is a two-week program meeting from 10 to 10:30 a.m. on Monday through Thursday with Friday as a makeup day. Members and nonmembers, who are 3 through 12 years of age can participate. For convenience, there are four separate sessions, June 14-24, June 28-July 8, July 12-22 and July 26-Aug. 5. Register at the YMCA front desk for any of these sessions. If a two-week swim session is too intense, or doesn't fit in your schedule, there are plenty of four-week sessions of swim lessons available throughout the summer. The next session begins June 7, for Monday/Wednesday classes, or June 8, for Tuesday/Thursday classes. There are preschool swim lessons for children 3 to 5 years of age and youth swim lessons for kids 6 and older. There is no better place to learn to swim than at the YMCA, so register soon at the front desk. Any questions concerning swim lessons can be directed to Tiffany Petts, aquatic director, ext. 37. Water Fitness Classes 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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