LC ON THE MOVE May-June, 2010

6 LOS CABALLEROS Racquet & Sports Club (714) 546-8560 ext. 200 www.loscab.com May - June 2010 Incorporate BALANCE TRAINING into your fitness program! Maintaining a high level of balance and mobility is essential to aging successfully. In addition to making it possible to perform basic activities, such as rising from a chair or climbing a flight of stairs, good balance is the foundation on which a healthy and active lifestyle is built. Balance by Design Class participants working on their balance. Marianne Grossman, left, substituting for Debbie Wells, Balance Specialist, Warren Grossman, Carol Wypick, Shaun Dennison, Leif Hidle, Helyn Wagner. Tennis member Laurie Thomas gliding her way to fitness while balancing on the elliptical machine. the Cooper Aerobics Center and the Cooper Institute in texas, internationally known as research leaders in the realm of fitness for over 40 years, are so encouraged by the positive effects of Power Plate Whole Body Vibration they have begun integrating it into their clients exercise prescriptions. “As our understanding of this kind of training increases, the implications in terms of who could derive benefits from it also become clearer. From a client with balance issues to a client trying to improve their overall athletic ability, this tool has proven to be beneficial if executed correctly.” • Shorter training duration for similar benefits • Increased muscle strength and power • Improved flexibility and range of motion • Enhanced neuromuscular function • Increased blood circulation • Aids in reduction of pain • Increased bone mineral density • Increased levels of key hormones • Recovery and regeneration • Improved balance and coordination Experience the benefits of Whole Body Vibration! From balance issues to improving overall athletic ability. Research continues to validate the positive affects of Whole Body Vibration. Shown Yvonne Stoner. All-Ladies Basketball Boot Camp Skills, Drills and Thrills improve your balance, challenge your cardiovascular system and develop your hand/eye coordination. the time will whiz by while you increase your fitness level while having fun! non-competitive 1-hour basketball oriented exercises. Have fun and do something different! Contact Fitness at ext. 232. Practices are Wednesdays and are ongoing. Coach: Sal Gaytan. *no athletic ability necessary Date Day Time Age Fee May-Jun W 9A Open n/C Work on your eye-hand coordination Cheryl Dyer, Katie Guernsey and Dixie Heer Ladies Basketball Remember members WASH YOUR HANDS According to the uS Center for Disease Control and Prevention, the single most important means of preventing the spread of disease is to WASH Our HAnDS! • Wash your hands with lots of soap and water while vigorously rubbing your hands together to dislodge and remove germs. Do this for at least 20 seconds. • Dry your hands with clean disposable paper towels. • Use gel sanitizers and hand wipes only when soap and water are not available. • Wash your hands periodically throughout the day. Member Spotlight Shrinking Woman By her own design! Carol Wypick (pictured above) has been a Los Cab member for many years and can be seen in the pool on most days. For the past 3 years Carol has been working hard stepping-up her fitness routine, adding indoor fitness, more walking (in and out of the water!) and more group classes! in the last 6 months she has become this incredible ‘shrinking woman,’ losing 3 dress sizes. She has remained dedicated. Carol educated herself in fitness and nutrition and just keeps moving…way to go, Carol!  Whole Body Vibration Whole Body Vibration prices on page 7