Marie Milleage and Carin Schaab On November 1 Living Well introduced Carin Schaab’s “Fitness for the Young at Heart” motivating presentation that answered the questions: Are you exercising for your lifestyle? Are you completing physical therapy and want to move to the next level? Are you planning to begin an exercise program? As the fitness…
Barbara and Mike Shippy Boot Camp exists to encourage healthy living for senior participants by applying physical fitness training that can be modified for each person. This structured 50-minute workout incorporates all muscle groups, which increases cardio endurance, core strength, flexibility and balance while burning an average of 500 calories. The workout itself is low-impact—minimal…
Brandy Wismer How did 58 residents of Robson Ranch choose to start their Labor Day this year? They joined friends and family in laying down their mats for two free yoga classes led by our own certified yoga instructors Susan Engstrom and Brandy Wismer. The ballroom at the clubhouse was full with the largest crowd…
Vicki Baker We all know that walking is great exercise for all ages, but a walk can be a lot more than just physical exercise. On the morning of July 15 walkers in the three-mile Living Well Walkabout not only reaped healthy benefits to the body but also discovered it was the perfect low-impact way…
Shirley Waterhouse “The Tribe” is a group of residents seeking and supporting a whole food, plant-based diet and a healthy lifestyle. We meet every third Sunday at 6:00 p.m. in the Blue Bonnet Room in the CATC. We would love to have you join us at our next meeting, July 16 from 6:00-7:30 p.m. in…
Boot Camp at the Ranch started in June of 2015. Since then over 548 Robson Ranch residents have participated and have lost a combined total of over 289 pounds and dozens of inches. They have toned-up, shaped-up, increased their cardio and core strength/balance and reduced medications, all while having fun in a group setting. Why…
Friends bring us laughter, support and fun – one of life’s greatest gifts. And walking with friends/neighbors will actually change the way you look at taking a beneficial walk, even how often you repeat it. Walking is something everyone can do with minimal equipment, at your own pace, regardless of fitness level and without the…
Shirley Waterhouse Are you bored with your same old exercise routine? Tired of the same lame exercises and routine? Boredom is the number one reason people stop working out. Lucky for you Wally Sagui has started a Kickboxing 101 class that is always fun, never boring, challenging and has modification for every move. Anyone can…
Vicki Baker Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow on Groundhog Day meaning we’ll have six more weeks of winter. That’s the forecast, at least according to a slightly grouchy-looking brown rodent. But that news didn’t keep these walkers inside. In fact the weather was anything but winter-like. Nineteen walkers in the monthly Living Well Walkabout were…
There is no better way to burn fat than with a few high rep sets of kettlebell swings. Kettlebell exercises work your body as one unit and require a great deal of hard work. The harder you work the more calories you burn. Combine this with the benefits of TRX training and you get an…