Tag: fitness

Come Try an Essentrics Workout!

Women and a few men are getting in shape with a low-impact, full-body exercise program called Essentrics, a dynamic stretch program designed to lengthen, strengthen, and tone the body. The class will be taught by Level 3 certified instructor Melissa Craig. Melissa is an avid golfer and tennis player. She has been practicing Essentrics for…

Season of Gratitude

Kathleen Ismael, Reflexology Practitioner I would like to express a big thank you to everyone at IronOaks Fitness and Racquet Club. So many members, residents, staff, and guests have been very gracious to me since bringing reflexology to the Sun Lakes community. I have enjoyed meeting every one of you. Thank you for your support…

The Heat Is On! Summer Feet, Gotta Love ‘em

Kathleen Ismael, Reflexology Practitioner, IronOaks Fitness Center Our feet carry the weight of our entire body every day with every step we take. They can quickly become dry, tired, swollen, and sore. Our feet work hard all day for us, and foot care is essential and can be relaxing. Our feet need to be pampered…

Frank Principati

SunBird resident Frank Principati recently participated in a National Powerlifting competition at the Horseshoe Hotel (formally Bally’s) on the Strip in Las Vegas, Nev., from Nov. 28 through Dec. 3, 2023. Frank specializes in the deadlift event, and he succeeded in lifting 248 pounds. Every lifter competes in a classification according to their body weight and age.…

Essentrics® Workouts Are Coming Back to SunBird!

Women and a few men are getting in shape with a low-impact, full-body exercise program called Essentrics®, a dynamic stretch program designed to lengthen, strengthen, and tone the body. The class will be taught by certified instructor Melissa Craig. Melissa is an avid golfer and tennis player. She has been practicing Essentrics® for about seven…

Energy and Chair Yoga classes at SunBird

  Experience the benefits of Energy Yoga with Paullene. Classes are held in the Navajo Room, which is on the third floor of SunBird Golf Resort. Regular Yoga: Mornings: Monday, Tuesday and Thursday, 7:40 to 8:50 a.m. Afternoons: Monday, Tuesday and Thursday, 4:00 to 5:10 p.m. Note the slight time changes. The classes will be…

Energy and Chair Yoga November class schedule

  Experience the benefits of Energy Yoga with Paullene. Classes are held in the Navajo Room, which is on the third floor of SunBird Golf Resort. Regular Yoga: Mornings: Monday, Tuesday and Thursday, 7:45 to 8:45 a.m. Afternoons: Tuesday and Thursday, 4:00 to 5:00 p.m. Chair Yoga: Come to the afternoon classes. I accommodate those…