Lois Moncel, Director of Fitness & Wellness Do you keep your body moving or have you become a couch potato? There are a thousand reasons why, as we age, we start to become less active. It is no wonder why our functional movement (our ability to move the body with proper muscle and joint function…
Lois Moncel In August, some of our local residents helped promote Robson Ranch and demonstrated some exercises to maintain muscle mass as we age. The homeowners who participated were Jillian Moon, Pat Potter, Colleen McGee, Lois Moncel (director of fitness and wellness), and Izzy Ocheltree. Channel ABC15 and channel 3 aired the segments on Sunday,…
Classes taught by Janet Rock, Certified Yoga Instructor, 200 HRS Yoga Alliance & Lois Moncel, Certified YogaFit Instructor. Back care basics: For those suffering from back pain. A gentle and careful approach to stretching carefully designed to alleviate pain and promote health in the low back, sacrum and hips. This class does utilize the…
What are the benefits of indoor cycling? 1. It’s a huge calorie burner. Indoor cycling can burn anywhere from 400 to 800 calories per class, which is up there with an hour of running or jogging, only you get to sit down for parts of class! It’s pretty rare to not see people coming out…
Dalia Blunt, M.S., Certified Nutritionist and Personal Trainer During the holidays it is common to attend gatherings and parties with family, friends and coworkers. Unfortunately, this means you will be surrounded by decadent desserts, carb-packed dishes and high calorie drinks which can do a number on your waistline. Instead of letting all the holiday…
Noell Hyman Have you heard about the new group of Yoga teachers who want to bring spinal and joint health, strength and balance and increased peace of mind to seniors living around Sun Lakes? I’m one of them; my name is Noell. We’ve added multiple Yoga classes every day of the week: Hatha Yoga, Chair…
Lois Moncel, Certified Personal Trainer/Group Fitness Instructor Many have asked me just what is involved in the Chair Aerobic Class. Just like regular aerobics classes we raise the heart rate above resting levels and improve cardiovascular fitness. This class focuses on low impact exercise and resistance exercises to minimize bone loss. We focus on minimizing…
Lois Moncel, Certified Personal Trainer at Robson Ranch. Did you know that simple stretches help improve flexibility and can also ease joint pain for those who suffer from arthritis? Below are a couple of tips to keep in mind when stretching. Try not to stretch a cold muscle. Static stretching (no bouncing) done after 10…
Apple Cider Vinegar Lois Moncel, Certified Personal Trainer/Group Fitness Instructor Have you ever heard about the benefits of apple cider vinegar? In the past couple of months I have more and more clients asking about the benefits of apple cider vinegar. After researching the benefits I have listed five of the top reasons to mix…
Lois Moncel, Certified Personal Trainer/Group Fitness Instructor Many have asked me just what is involved in the Chair Aerobic Class. Just like regular aerobics classes we raise the heart rate above resting levels and improve cardiovascular fitness. This class focuses on low impact exercise and resistance exercises to minimize bone loss. We focus on minimizing…