Gary Potter The Power Plate platform in our Desert Sky Facility uses rapid mechanical vibrations—typically 25–50 times per second to stimulate involuntary muscle contractions, enhance circulation, and activate deep stabilizing muscles. This creates a highly efficient training environment that supports strength, mobility, recovery, and overall wellness. Enhanced Muscle Activation and Strength. One of the most…
Tag: fitness
April 2026, Generals
Fitness Is Your Responsibility
Gary Potter No kidding ourselves, we are not getting any younger, however, we can slow the aging process down and perhaps feel better along the way. I’ve previously talked about fitness by working out, but have you tried yoga? Yoga supports healthy aging by improving mobility, balance, strength, heart health, sleep, and mental clarity—all key…
April 2026, Front Page
Move-A-Thon Celebrates Millions of Steps!
John Corbett The Robson Ranch Fit For Life Committee recognized and celebrated the accomplishments of 129 residents at a party in the Ranch House on Saturday, March 7. These residents tracked their steps during the month of February on the StepUp Pedometer Step Counter app and as a group accumulated 27,261,076 steps, which covered a…
February 2026, Clubs & Classes
Step Aerobics Celebrations
Carol Simmons On Sept. 27, 2025, Phil Olquin hosted a pizza party in the Hermosa ballroom for the step aerobics class. Judi Lewinski and Phil Olquin have been volunteering as leaders of this step aerobics class since 2007. With the help of Kim Gibbs, Scott Fauber, Michael Crowley, and Heather Heslin also leading aerobics routines,…
January 2026, Generals
Fitness Is Your Responsibility
Gary Potter The holidays are now over. Funny how your body has taken the shape of your recliner. Interesting though, how that works, but it comes with some disadvantages: usually pain in the neck, upper and lower back, hips, knees, calves, and shoulders. Pretty much everywhere. It was certainly enjoyable meeting up with family and…
December 2025, Generals
Robson Ranch Fit for Life Triathlon/Duathlon
Lois Moncel, Director of Fitness & Wellness Mark your calendar for March 7, 2026, for the Robson Ranch Fit for Life Triathlon/Duathlon! The Triathlon includes: Swim, Bike, Run/Walk. If swimming is not your thing, try our new Duathlon: Run/Walk, Bike, then Run/Walk again. Hurry and register! A minimum of 80 registered participants is required by…
December 2025, Generals
Fit for Life Walking Program
Lois Moncel, Director of Fitness & Wellness The Robson Ranch Fit For Life Walking Group will start on Saturday, Jan. 3. This program is designed for those who may be looking for a bit of encouragement to get up, get out, and start moving in the new year. Group walks, encouraging emails, and support from…
September 2025, Generals
From the Fitness Corner: Benefits of SMARTfit!
Lois Moncel, Director of Fitness & Wellness Have you familiarized yourself with using SMARTfit yet? This is a great piece of exercise equipment that addresses a vast array of different needs for your physical and cognitive skills. Workouts are offered for those that are seeing a decline in cognitive skills as well as those who…
August 2025, Generals
Fitness Is Your Responsibility
Gary Potter Water: Nectar of the gods? We use water for swimming, bathing, fishing, in toilets, on plants, washing clothes and vehicles, cooking, and much much more. But what about drinking? Many of us give up water for other liquids, don’t we? Some just give it up because they don’t like the taste … hmm? But…
August 2025, Front Page
Resident Has Never Been Fitter!
Lois Moncel, Director of Fitness & Wellness Recently, Robson Ranch resident Iris Elderkin was featured in Parade magazine (an online magazine that features pop culture, lifestyle, and entertainment content). This article ran on June 21, 2025, and was written by Shelby Deering. Below is a portion of Iris’s interview. “While some life transitions might feel…