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…
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Generals, April 2026
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…
Generals, January 2026
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…
Clubs & Classes, May 2025
Ladies Social Club April Luncheon Focuses on Health and Wellness
Bonnie Carnagey The Robson Ranch Arizona Ladies Social Club’s luncheon was held on April 7 in the Hermosa Ballroom at the Ranch. The Ladies Social Club was pleased to introduce several guest speakers focused on wellness topics including nutrition and exercise. The club is grateful to be part of a community that values and supports…
Generals, June 2021
The Fitness Center: Now Is the Time to Evaluate Your Lifestyle Habits
Lois Moncel, Director of Fitness & Wellness Are you taking steps to improve your cognitive health? The health of your brain may be affected by age-related changes to the brain, injuries, depression, substance use disorders, and diseases like Alzheimer’s. Some factors cannot be changed, but did you know that making small changes to your lifestyle…
Clubs & Classes, March 2021
Your Health and Reflexology
Kathleen Ismael, Certified Reflexology Practitioner Touch is a basic human need. Studies have shown that infants who receive minimal care and seldom experience touch in early months will experience emotional and behavioral impact. Each organ and system in our bodies is influenced by a respective touch point in our hands, and especially in our feet.…
Generals, January 2021
Do You Have Aches and Pains That You Can’t Get Rid Of?
Lois Moncel, Certified Personal Trainer and Director of Fitness & Wellness Are you familiar with Self-Myofascial Release? Self-Myofascial Release (SMR) is a technique that will improve flexibility, muscle recovery, the way your body moves and can also reduce your aches and pains. According to the Mayo Clinic, SMR focuses on pain believed to arise from myofascial tissues—the…
Features, September 2020
Spotlight On Advertiser: The Sore That Won’t Heal
“Hey doc, I’ve had a bump on my nose for two months now that won’t heal. No matter what I do, it does not go away. I am very careful with the area, washing it daily, and sometimes I put Neosporin on it, but there it stays.” As a board-certified dermatologist, specializing in the early…
Clubs & Classes, August 2020
Looking for a New Way to Exercise Outside?
Lois Moncel, Director of Fitness and Wellness Are you struggling with finding ways to exercise while not using the gym? You have probably been walking and bike riding which is great … but you may have neglected the weight training portion of the workout, am I right? Try adding these exercises that can be done…