Vegas Voice November 2016

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Charlie Christy - Executive Director Being Thankful Mary Richard Health Fitness Oh No - That Lump Thankful, that’s our thought for November. How can we not be thankful for our many blessings? How can we not share them? And “Thankful and Sharing” is what Ms Senior Nevada is doing again this month. The shows scheduled at Assisted Living Centers will brighten the day of hundreds of residents as our “gals” of the Ms Senior Nevada family continue to perform. Please remember to vote for the candidates that are pledged to solving (our) Nevada’s Guardianship system. Your very life could depend on it. And, don’t forget to thank Rana and The Vegas Voice for all their attention to this issue. We’ve attached a photo of our Queen, Terri MacTaggart, as she enjoyed the Fall Harvest Parade in Pahrump. Terri is a delight and enjoyed meeting many people of Nye County, and some of their animals. Terri is a “rescue mom” and is dedicated to her pets, as well as the many, many people she helps. It is only fitting our camera also captured the float for Special Olympics, one of Terri major efforts. This seemingly tireless lady also organized a team for the Walk to End Alzheimer’s and raised many dollars to support research and aid. And what a crew she put together! It was a great day and a cause we are proud to be supporting. Are you sharing what you have this month? It is more important than ever you support your favorite charity as they help the less fortunate. Have a very Happy Thanksgiving. OK, you’ve had a wonderful summer with barbeques, visitors and partying! Suddenly a “lump” appears at your middle! Where did that bulge or those dreaded “love handles” come from? It’s time to work on getting back into shape before the holiday’s goodies, food and drink creep up on you! Oh boy - Thanksgiving, then the holidays season and New Year’s! All within a really shortened 6-week time! Oblique exercises play an important role in core strengthening. It is important to move the spine in all 7 directions, forward, backwards, side bends to the right and to the left, twisting to the right and to the left, and upside down. Try this move to help tone and strengthen your obliques. As defined in the Webster’s dictionary: any of the thin, flat muscles forming the middle and outer layers of the lateral walls of the abdomen. Play some fun music and move to the beat! OBLIQUE CRUNCH: Lie on your back, bending your knees. Keep your shoulders flat on the floor. Exhale as you lift your shoulder blades off the floor. Slowly rotate your legs to the left. Even though your knees are turned to the side, keep your upper body moving straight up and slightly to the left side. Place your right hand behind your head and your left hand across your abdomen. Hold at the top for one second and slowly lower. Repeat 8-15 times and switch sides. Look up at the ceiling, tighten your abs, and exhale as you crunch straight up. Try to maintain tension in your obliques as you lower yourself back to the starting position. Do this exercise at least 3 times a week. A variation for the crunch is to bend knees, place arms straight out to side and move bent knees side to side. Do this at an even pace. HULA HOOP CRUNCH: Another “fun” way of whittling your waist is to use a hula hoop (yes, you can get them in the kid’s toy department or discount supersaver stores) and use the hula hoop while watching television! I try to do this at least 3-4 times a week. I also wrote about using the hula hoop in a previous article. Move at an even pace, so as not to injure your spinal column. Remember, in any exercise – especially something that you are doing for the first time, do it in moderation, then gradually increase the intensity. Always check with your doctor if there is any doubt for any exercises. Positive attitude and good health to all! Mary Richard was crowned Ms. Senior Nevada 2006, was first runner-up for Ms. Senior America 2006 and is a life-time dancer. She is one of the original columnists for The Vegas Voice. She is now an aerobics instructor throughout Las Vegas/ Henderson. Mary can be reached at mary-vegasvoice@cox.net. That’s Our Mary Our Health Fitness columnist Mary Richard at the recent 2016 Annual Zumba Convention in Orlando, Florida. Mary has been a licensed Zumba instructor since 2008. 32 www.thevegasvoice.net
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