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April 2006 The World News® 9Health &FitnessTraci RiveraDancing Great Form Of Fun,Healthy ExerciseFor all of the dancing enthusiasts outthere, you already know the healthy benefitsthat dancing can have … and the bestpart of it is it’s fun!Those who have been in the exercise businessfor many years know that “aerobics”and “jazzercize” is just basically dancing.Dancing gives you such a great cardiovascularworkout that if done regularly, you canlower your pulse and blood pressure as wellas improve your cholesterol levels.When dancing, your large muscle groupsare being used (thighs, quads and hamstrings)not to mention your heart. Whenyour heart rate goes up, your blood pumpsthrough your heart and throughout yourbody more. This will raise your body temperature.As our body temperature goes upwe sweat and BURN calories. For those youtake my Latin cardio class, you know thatwe SWEAT and at the same time we havea great time! We have so much fun that wetend to forget that this is exercise.According to an article that I read onwww.courier-journal.com, a 17-year-oldhigh school senior, 6 feet tall and 253pounds, was told by his doctor that hehad high blood pressure and if somethingwere not done about this, he would die of astroke. That is not something that anyonewould like to hear at any age. He startedtaking a hip-hop dance class in Decemberof 2004 and now he is 75 pounds lighterand has a normal blood pressure.“Dancing for exercise” is sweeping thecountry. TV reality shows like “DancingWith The Stars” and “So You Think You CanDance” are big hits. Most of those dancersare in such great shape; they dance anddance and dance. Many styles of dancingfrom salsa, belly dancing, line dancing,ballet and hip-hop are being offered atmany health clubs, dance studios and evenchurches around the U.S. So trying to locatea class to get started should not be very difficult.Once you take that step, you will becomehealthier and enjoy life a little more.Dancing on a social level, you can burnfrom 100 to 400 calories per hour. Whenyou are a competitive dancer you can burn600 or more calories per hour … wow! Sojust think, when you are at Happy Hour atthe Arbor Club … drinking water … anddancing A LOT, you could be burning offsome major calories!Here are some benefits to dancing thatI found on www.rjdance.com that I wantedto share with you. Some are very interestingto read. Dancing can be very good for themind, body, and soul.Great Benefits of Dancing• No calories, no fat, no sugar!• Burns 100 to 400 calories per hour• Increases energy• Lowers blood pressure• Increases lung capacity and respiratoryfunction• Increases circulation• Can slow degenerative changes in skeletalstructure (such as osteoporosis)• Strengthens our weight bearing bones• Increases flexibility and functioning ofjoints• Increases muscle tone• Sharpens coordination, balance and reactiontime• Improves posture• Improves internal organ functions becauseof improved posture• Improve ps mental health and attitude• Reduces stress and depression• Improves sleep and increases vigor• Helps overcome social awkwardness• Improves self-esteem and confidence• Helps meeting new people easier• Fun social activity men and women canenjoy together.As a reminder, here at On Top of theWorld, we do offer many dance classes aspart of our Health and Recreation, so pleasetake a peek at the Master The Possibilities.Let’s get dancing, have fun and gethealthy! Driver Safety ProgramApril 3 and 4andMay 1 and 2MR3 8 a.m. to noon$10 per person to registerCall Bob, 854-4859, or Sherry, 873-4488ARBOR CLUB FITNESS & AQUATIC SCHEDULEARBOR CLUB FITNESS & AQUATIC SCHEDULETime Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday FridayARBOR 8:15 a.m. CLUB FITNESS & AQUATIC SCHEDULESpecialty Class*Aquacise*Aquacise*Indoor Time Pool Monday Shallow Tuesday water Wednesday Shallow Thursday waterFriday8:15 a.m.Specialty 8:30 a.m. Class*Indoor Arbor Club PoolFitness RoomAqua & FitnessOrientationAdelaLynAquacise*Shallow waterLynLynAquacise*Shallow waterLyn8:30 a.m.Arbor ClubFitness RoomAqua Please & Fitness call forOrientation appt.854-8707 AdelaPlease call forappt.Deep Water9:15 a.m. Deep854-8707Water Total Core & Deep Water Total Core & BodyAquacise*Specialty Class* Aquacise* Body Strength* Aquacise*Strength*AdelaIndoor PoolLynAdelaLynAdelaDeep Water9:15 a.m. Deep Water Total Core & Deep Water Total Core & BodyAquacise*Specialty10:15 a.m.Class* Aquacise* Body Strength*BeginnerAquacise*MatBeginner Yoga*Strength*Specialty AdelaIndoor PoolClass*LynAdelaPilates*AdelaLynAdelaFitness RoomLyn10:15 a.m.Beginner MatBeginner Yoga*Specialty 10:30 a.m. Class*Pilates*AdelaLatin/Cardio*Latin/Cardio*Specialty Fitness Room Class*LynTraciTraciBallroom10:30 a.m.Latin/Cardio*Latin/Cardio*Specialty 10:30 a.m. Class*TraciTraciSpecialty Ballroom Class*Yogacise*Yogacise*Fitness RoomAdelaAdelaOutdoor 10:30 a.m. PoolSpecialty Class*Yogacise*Yogacise*Fitness RoomArthritis* AdelaArthritis*11:45 a.m.AdelaOutdoor PoolFoundation Ex.Foundation ExerciseArbor ClubProgramProgramFitness RoomArthritis* AdelaArthritis* Adela11:45 a.m.Foundation Ex.Foundation Exercise12:30Arbor Clubp.m.ProgramProgramSpecialtyFitness RoomClass*Ballet Adela Barre*AdelaIndoorLynPool/Fitness12:30 p.m.Specialty Room Class*Indoor90 minutesBallet Barre*Lyn1:30-2:15Pool/Fitnessp.m. Shallow Water90 minutesShallow WaterShallow WaterSpecialtyRoomClass* Exercises*Exercises*Exercises*Indoor PoolAdelaLynLyn1:30-2:15 p.m. Shallow WaterShallow WaterShallow WaterSpecialty Class* Exercises*Exercises*Exercises*6:30 p.m.Indoor PoolAdelaLynLynArbor ClubBelly Dancing*Belly Dancing*Ballroom (Tu) &Lorraine KayLorraine KayFitness 6:30 p.m. RoomArbor (Th) ClubBelly Dancing*Belly Dancing*Ballroom 7:30 p.m. (Tu) &Lorraine KayLorraine KayFitness Room Callanetics*Stretching*Arbor Club(Th)LorraineLorraineFitness Room7:30 p.m.Callanetics*Shallow Water & Aquacise: Warm-up, cardio,Stretching*strength training using equipment and stretching.Saturday Arbor Club SundayDeepLorraineWater Exercises: Warm-up, no impactLorraineaerobics, strength training using equipment and stretching.Open Fitness Room Open Total Core & Body Strength: Warm-up and total body resistance training using free weights and variedSwim Swim Shallow equipment. Water & Aquacise: Warm-up, cardio, strength training using equipment and stretching.Saturday SundayDeep Yogacise: Water “Hatha Exercises: Yoga” Warm-up, postures combined no impact with aerobics, breathing strength will work training on bodyʼs using equipment strength and and flexibility. stretching.OpenSwimOpenSwimMat Total required. Core & Body Strength: Warm-up and total body resistance training using free weights and variedPilates: equipment. Mat exercises using Joseph Pilates fundamentals. Will train the core and back muscles.Callanetics: Yogacise: “Hatha Exercises Yoga” that postures isolate muscle combined groups with using breathing small, will precise work on movements. bodyʼs strength and flexibility.Mat Latin required. Cardio: A mixture of Aerobic dancing that includes: Cha-Cha-Cha, Salsa, Merengue & SambaPilates: Mat exercises using Joseph Pilates fundamentals. Will train the core and back muscles.Callanetics: Exercises that isolate muscle groups using small, precise movements.Latin Cardio: A mixture of Aerobic dancing that includes: Cha-Cha-Cha, Salsa, Merengue & SambaBY ADELA ANDERSONExercise-induced Asthma (EIA) is causedby prolonged or vigorous exercise or byexertion. The most common symptoms includeshortness of breath, chest tightness,wheezing or unusual fatigue during or afterphysical activity. People with chronicasthma experience symptoms with exercise.There are also people without chronicasthma who develop symptoms only duringexercise. These people often ignore theDiabetesSupport GroupLennie RodoffOur February 28 meeting was quite interestingas we had Dr. Hina Ahmed fromOcala Eye as our guest speaker. She alsohad very interesting slides showing thetypes of damage diabetes can cause in theeyes. Our members had ample opportunityto ask questions, and Dr. Ahmed was happyto answer them.I would like to thank Myra Post and DorisWest for their help in setting up our Februarymeeting.Our March 28th meeting was a generaldiscussion meeting, and we firmed up our“field trip” to Munroe Regional Hospital tovisit their Diabetes Support Group. Theyhad a guest speaker who explained whatthe A1c means, and had hand-outs for attendees.As always, if you have questions, pleasefeel free to call me at 291-7508. Ballet-Barre: Ballet based workout consisting of barre and center floor exercises. Conditioning of bodyWhile dancing.Arthritis Aquatic Class: Specialized aquatic class for individuals with arthritis. Exercises will increase jointrange Ballet-Barre: of motion Ballet and flexibility. based workout May - September consisting of barre and center floor exercises. Conditioning of bodyArthritis While dancing. Class: Specialized indoor class for individuals with arthritis. Exercises help individuals increaseArthritis their joint Aquatic flexibility Class: and range Specialized of motion. aquatic September class - for May individuals with arthritis. Exercises will increase jointrange Belly Dancing: of motion and It is flexibility. a fusion between May - September aerobic exercises and movements of belly dance.Arthritis Water Walking: Class: Specialized Part of the 10,000 indoor Steps class for program. individuals Learn with how arthritis. to use Exercises the water resistance help individuals to make increase aquatictheir walking joint more flexibility effective. and range May - of September motion. September - MayBelly One-on-One Dancing: Personal It is a fusion Training between in the aerobic Water: exercises Fee based and instruction movements with of a belly certified dance. trainer.Water *Asterisk Walking: denotes Part a fee of the based 10,000 class. Steps See program. instructor Learn for how information. to use the water resistance to make aquaticwalking more effective. May - SeptemberOne-on-One Personal Training in the Water: Fee based instruction with a certified trainer.*Asterisk denotes a fee based class. See instructor for information.What is Exercise-Induced Asthma?symptoms because they attribute them tobeing out of shape, or to a decrease of exercisetolerance due to the aging process.As you know, exercise is good for you,but it may be particularly beneficial for individualswith asthma. Before engaging inan exercise program, people with asthmashould plan a consultation with their doctors.The physician will be able to advisewhich activities may provoke asthma. Seeka physician’s clearance and follow a safeand well-planned exercise program that canimprove your physical and emotional wellbeing.For people with EIA, some activities arebetter than others. Activities that involveshort periods of exertion (stop-and-gosports), such as water volleyball and tennisor walking and aquatic exercises are usuallytolerated best. Activities that involve longperiods of exertion, like distance running,are less tolerated.People with asthma should keep theirnoses clear when exercising. The nasal passagesact as natural filters and humidifiersthat keep the air at proper temperatures andfilter out allergens and pollutants. Avoidoutdoor exercises in cold, windy weather orwhen the pollen count is high. Also, avoidexercising near fields of grass or in areaswhere there are high levels of respiratoryirritants, like smoke.Swimming and water exercises are especiallygood for individuals with EIA. Aquaticexercises are good because warm and humidair near the water surface helps preventthe cooling and drying of the lung airways.Aquatic exercises improve lung capacity,breath control, circulation and aerobic capacity.EIA can be easily diagnosed and treated.When treated properly, you will be able toparticipate in many physical activities. Tohelp prevent asthmatic attacks, talk to yourdoctor to find out if you need to take medication.If you need medication, request whattype you need and how often and whenyou should take it. Here are some exerciseguidelines that will help people with EIA:• Plan a long warm-up of approximately15 minutes at a low to moderate intensity.It will prepare your body for more vigorousactivity.• Pace yourself when exercising and listento your body.• In case of an asthma attack, decreasethe exercise intensity immediately. If symptomsdo not subside, please seek medicalattention.• Make sure you are properly hydratedbefore, during and after exercise.• Choose your activities wisely.• Avoid exercise environments that willtrigger EIA episodes. Breathing warm humidair is more beneficial than breathingcold dry air.• Plan a prolonged cool-down after exercising.Yoga will help your learn how tobreathe properly and will enhance relaxation.For both physical and mental health, itis very important to continue maintainingan active lifestyle. From all the exercise programsoffered at On Top of the World, youwill be able to find the one that will suit youbest. 10% OFFANY PURCHASE,including bikes & accessories.Must present coupon. Expires May 1, 2006.Under new ownership.Formerly Xtreme Bike & Skate2801 SW 20th Street, #203Next to Too Your Health SPA(352) 291-5268OCALABICYCLECENTER.COM