The "Cheers" of the fitness world remains in top shape for 2009. Come in and join us at the place where everybody knows your name and greets you with a smile. 

• New for 2010:
• Beach Yoga starts in mid July!! 6 week series; CALL for DETAILS Sun 8am
• the Cardio Wave LITERALLY kicks your butt!!
• Revamped class routines and additional class challenges
• We have added Gravity Training (GTS) to our facility and do great things with Power Half Hours.
• Sharing Library by the front door: take a book; leave another...it's TRUE exercising, mind AND body!
• Coming this summer....Water Aerobics at Promenade Beach Club!!!

Why so much BACK PAIN??!!

Our whole world is oriented forwards: self care, meal prep, housework, chores, shopping, errands; driving, deskwork, computer use...we bend, we stoop, we twist, we turn.  We do all these things, countless times in unending positions and our backs take the brunt!

We were TRULY meant to move forwards AND backwards; our spines work "in reverse" also. What gives? Sometimes,  we simply get "stuck" forward. Occasionally, we feel the back "go out;" that dreaded tightness, spasm, misery.

The Fix? A simple one is hardly ever done: Lie on your belly, if able, for 3 minutes per day. Yes, that's it; amazing how little effort it takes. Certainly nothing like sweating to class, cardio or core work at TRUE!

This allows your back to gently sag into extension, that nice, natural curve that is supposed to be concave above the rear end. So lie down, face front, pillow under chest or belly of more comfortable. Amaxing how simple and effective. Give it a try!!!!

IN THE NEWS.....

The American Medical Association (AMA) and the Academy of Sports Medicine (ASM) plan to push for a new role for primary care providers (doctors, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, eg) for their patients:   EXERCISE PRESCRIPTIONS!!!  While we have known the benefits of exercise both for cardiovascular conditioning (heart and blood vessels) and strength training (muscles and joints) the medical community has been merely suggestive regarding 'treating' these areas proactively. How fantastic!! Instead of a script for a pill, get a script for a thrill and exercise!

Posture DOES Count. Mom or Dad seemed ever at the ready to correct our often slumped posture; how wise were they to advise! Poor posture (sagging or rounded shoulders, head tilted too far forward, rounded back, slouching) is related to headaches and neck/back pain, digestive troubles, enhancing that "hump" associated with osteoporosis, breathing difficulties and even fatigue. Keeping your posture muscles (spinal stabilzers like the deep back and abdominal groups) tight, toned and tonic (turned on all the time) goes a long way towards your good health.

Exercise is PROVEN to reduce episodes of low back pain. Many studies have proven that maintaing strength and flexibility at your midsection greatly reduces risk for injury. Ask T for more details and even if you get that dreaded back ache, KEEP MOVING!!! Studies prove that only one or two days' rest is ALL that's needed for restoring normalcy and resuming general activity.

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