Since February is recognized as American Heart Month by the National Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, it seemed appropriate that we would devote today’s post to intertwining the care of our physical and emotional heart.
First, though … here is our public service announcement:
See logo below from the American Heart Association (AHA,) a non-profit organization dedicated to fighting heart disease and stroke through cardiovascular medical research and educating consumers on healthy living.
Every two years I earn my Heartsaver® First Aid CPR AED designation from the AHA. Plus I donate modest amounts.
By clicking on the link below the logo, you can join me in contributing to scientific research and community awareness information that may save any one of our lives.
Now back to our personal intertwining of physical and emotional heart care…
- Monitor Blood Pressure.
- Easy Does It when things don’t go our way.
- Keep Focusing On Weight Control no matter how challenging.
- Take a Brisk Walk – Regular Strolling doubles up Physical and Emotional heart credits.
- Hold the Salt.
- Laugh a Lot. Get a joke book, watch funny movies, etc., to get us started.
- Stop All Tobacco Use.
- Talk to a Professional about excessive depression, anxiety, anger and stress. Getting those rough emotions “off our chest” lightens the load.
- Get busy with any physical activity we enjoy.
- Hang out with family and friends who love, like and accept us.
- “Don’t Worry. Be Happy.” Sing along with children in the Youtube video song by Bobby McFerrin.
- Give ourselves a break. We deserve it. WF!
SCROLL DOWN FOR FITNESS CLASSES. EVERYONE WELCOME!
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1. Zumba Gold® online keeps us happy, heart healthy and fit. Classes happen on Tuesdays at 11:00 a.m. and Fridays at 9:30 a.m.
As your schedule allows, join us for fun, easy-to-follow Latin rhythms. No dance experience needed!
Online classes have no location boundaries – you and your friends can live anywhere!
Register for classes through http://go.gymgo.com/truetomybody. I email the Zoom log-in code to all Gymgo members on class day. We laugh, dance and have a great time wondering what tech surprise is coming next. (Amazing that after almost two years those surprises still happen!)
Best Zumba® Gold rate is $3.75/per class for 8-class series = $30 prepaid. First class is FREE.
E-mail me at wildfire1@truetomybody.com with questions!
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2. Essentrics® Aging Backwards classes strengthen, stretch and invigorate us. These in-person classes are applicable for Seal Beach area residents.
Registration now is open for the City of Seal Beach sponsored Winter Season Essentrics® Aging Backwards class held at 1:30 p.m. every Friday at the Seal Beach Senior Center, 707 Electric Ave, Seal Beach, CA.
The 4-week Series starts on February 18, 2022 and runs through March 11, 2022. Enrollment fee of $58 includes a $10 City registration fee.
Email wildfire1@truetomybody.com for information.
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3. A FREE Happy Monday Get Strong online class is held at 4:00 p.m. every Monday in February, except for Presidents’ Day, February 21, 2022 – a U.S. federal holiday.
In these no-charge introductory group sessions you’ll learn home-based weight training exercises designed to prevent sarcopenia (age-related muscle loss.) Your strength and balance will improve with light dumbbells and resistance band exercises. We have FUN getting STRONG!
Registration for Happy Monday Get Strong class is through http://go.gymgo.com/truetomybody. If you would like more information on how to register for these no-cost Zoom sessions, email me at wildfire1@truetomybody.com.
EXTRA SPECIAL – Ask me about One-to-One Personal Training on Zoom. During these Private sessions you’ll receive personal encouragement, instruction, guidance and feedback designed to assist and correct your form for fast, long-lasting results.
Online Personal Training Rates start as low as $35/half hour pre-paid for eight-session training pack.
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