Premier Club of Prestonwood Court DECEMBER 2022 NEWSLETTER
Health & Fitness News December is Safe Toys and Celebration Month.
WINTER EXERCISE IDEAS Physical activity for seniors is vital to maintain a good quality of life. Exercise helps strengthen muscles and improve the cardiovascular and respiratory systems. Regular activity also helps increase your stability, which is important to avoid falls that often lead to broken bones. Exercise will even help you heal faster and prevent some chronic diseases, like diabetes or osteoporosis.
Contacts Kim Engen
Fitness Director
Marky Forrest
Water Fitness Instructor
Sandi Tindal
Aqua Yoga Instructor
Premier Club of Prestonwood Court
7001 West Plano Parkway Plano, TX 75093
(972) 306-2200
Assisted Living | Memory Care | #148541 PRESTONWOODCOURT.COM
So, what types of winter exercise can you take part in this season? Here are just a few ideas: • JOIN A GYM: Obtaining a gym membership is a great idea, not only because you will have access to all kinds of equipment, but also for the social aspect. With your doctor’s approval first, join a gym or fitness center where you can target and strengthen all parts of your body. • TAKE CLASSES: A variety of fitness classes for seniors are often available at gyms, senior centers, and even churches. • WORK OUT AT HOME: Simply getting up out of your chair throughout the day and walking around the house can get your blood flowing and break up those long periods of time when you are sedentary. Walk around your home throughout every room, or if you live in an apartment building, walk up and down the hallways a few times. Or purchase a few workout DVDs. There are thousands of fitness DVDs available for all ages and every type of exercise. You can spend one day doing some light aerobics and the next day stretching and doing yoga, all from the comfort of your living room! • SWIMMING: Many gyms or your local YMCA have indoor pools available to the public. Swimming is a fantastic, low-impact workout for seniors, and you don’t need to wait for a hot, sunny day to enjoy an indoor pool. • TRY SOME VIDEO GAMES: You may need your grandkids’ help with this, but try a video game system like the Wii Fit or PlayStation Move that offers another way to get active in your own home. Games like bowling and tennis are sure to help you start moving, and these games are a great way to get others involved, too. Of course, you can always be brave, bundle up, and enjoy a brisk walk in the wintry weather. Just make sure your path is clear of snow and ice before you attempt that stroll down the snowy street! Or have a snowball fight with your grandchildren. You’ll have so much fun you won’t even realize you’re cold - and that you’re getting in a good workout! However you choose to stay active this winter, make sure you remember that safety comes first. If you stay active, hydrated, eat and sleep well, you’ll feel healthy no matter what the season. For more information about American Senior Communities, please visit www.ascseniorcare.com
Health and Fitness Calendar | December 2022 SUNDAY
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All Aquatic Balance classes will be run by the Fitness Director, Kim Engen. The Low-Impact Water Aerobics classes will be run by Marky Forrest. Aqua Yoga will be taught by Sandi Tindal. All classes will be 45 minutes to 1 hour, depending on the class.
Key: (P) = Pool 4 Gym/Pool Open All Day!
8:45 AM 5 Aquatic Balance Class (P) 11:30 AM Aquatic Balance Class (P)
6:30 PM Low-Impact Water Aerobics (P)
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Gym/Pool 9:15 AM Open All Day! Aqua Yoga Class (P) Aquatic Balance Class (P)
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Premier Club of Prestonwood Court DECEMBER 2022 NEWSLETTER (CONT’D)
INGREDIENT OF THE MONTH Brussel Sprouts are an excellent source of nutrition for our bodies. They help us lose or maintain weight, and they also can help build our immune systems. They aid in digestion and blood clotting, contain antioxidants to fight free radicals, decrease inflammation and the risk of developing cancer, promote a healthy heart, keep blood sugar levels stable, improve cognitive abilities, and more!
Fitness Class Descriptions: Low-Impact Water Aerobics with Marky Forrest (T/TH at 10:00 AM and M/W at 6:30 PM)
This class is for men and women at an intermediate to advanced fitness level. Individuals will be taught how to strengthen and tone muscles, improve cardio-respiratory fitness, develop flexibility, and increase range of motion.
Aquatic Balance Class with Kim Engen (M/W at 8:45 AM and 11:30 AM, T/TH at 8:45 AM, and F at 8:15 AM)
This class is for men and women at an intermediate fitness level. You will work on strengthening your legs and core muscles in the pool to improve your balance. Working on your balance and strength will allow you to walk better and help prevent falls.
Aqua Yoga Class with Sandi Tindal (F at 9:15 AM and 10:30 AM)
This class gives you the opportunity to cultivate healthy movement patterns, develop improved balance, and gain greater mobility throughout your whole body. You will discover the delight of moving in partnership with your breath and enjoy connecting with a variety of yoga postures in innovative, creative, and energizing ways. Come learn how to breathe fully and deeply with a powerful diaphragm, a stronger core, and a focused mind, all while reducing your stress levels.
If there is severe weather, we will not have pool classes. The gym will be open but the pool will be closed.
Refer a Friend Program: When you refer a friend, family member, or neighbor to join the Premier Club, you will get one month free of the Premier Club!
If you would like information about assisted living or memory care at Prestonwood Court, please contact Julie Carpenter or Jane Cueto at 972-306 -2200! They are happy to give you a tour and provide any information that you need!