APril · MAy 2011 - Calgary Winter Club

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aquatiC fitneSS
All Aqua fitness Classes are cancelled on:
• Good Friday, Friday, April 22 nd
• Victoria Day, Monday, May 23 rd
Regular session classes end on June 30 th .
Summer regiStration – aPril 12 tH
Just a reminder that for all registered classes, a minimum of 6
people must be registered for a class to run
We will be running a reduced program for the months of July
and August.
Registration will be in Game Time for the 2x/week program.
Coupons will also be accepted for drop in. Registration will
start on April 12 th and coupons can be purchased at the front
desk!
Fall registration will be in June. Our fall program will start
after the Labor Day weekend. First day of classes will be
Tuesday, September 6, 2011.
NEW
c o u p o n book
We are excited to announce the introduction of a new coupon
book which allows you to access both aqua fitness and fitness
drop-in classes. Starting July 1, 2011 a book of 10 coupons can
be purchased for $80 which can be used in both departments.
These new coupon books will replace all current fitness and
aqua fitness coupon books. Any existing coupons will be honored
until July 1st, 2012. With this new format you will be able
to access more classes and have a wider variety of choices to
choose from. What does this mean for you?
• Using these coupons allows you to drop in to any aqua
fitness or fitness drop-in classes
• Gives you flexibility when you can’t be there for every class
• All Coupons must be given to the instructor at the beginning
of class
• Half of the coupon can be used for any express fitness
classes
• You can purchase them at the front desk or fitness desk
• Both departments still have other formats for which you can
still register:
Aquatics
Best Value Registration on Game Time $55.
Fitness
Monthly Group Fitness Registration on Game Time for $55.
Please note single billing will no longer be available.
However you still have the flexibility of dropping
into classes with the use of a coupon.
With this new stream-lined format you will be able to attend
more classes and get more value for your money.
You will be able to try other classes that you always
wondered about, but never acted on!
A schedule of drop-in classes will be updated regularly and
available in each department, at the Sports Office, on-line
throught the website or in “Schedules” in GameTime.
c a l g a r y w i n t e r c l u b . c o m | A p r i l . M a y 2 0 1 1
Water exerCiSe for artHritiS relief
fun anD effeCtive!
Everybody knows exercise is a significant part of staying
healthy. As anyone with arthritis can tell you, though, when
your joints say no to play, exercise goes from pleasurable and
stimulating activity into a trial of how much pain you can
tolerate.
The tendency when suffering from arthritis is to keep your
joints as motionless as possible. The problem is that this leads
to weakening of the muscles and tendons and a stiffening of
joints, which makes the pain worse over time. It is a
self-feeding cycle difficult to break out of.
One solution comes in the form of The Arthritis Foundation
Aquatics Program, a warm water exercise program designed
by the Arthritis Foundation. Why warm water exercise? The
warmth offered by hot water allows muscles to relax and
intensifies circulation of blood to the joints. In fact, ever since
the discovery of the first hot springs, humans have used the
miracle of warm water baths to fight aching joints.
Besides reducing the pain in your joints, exercising in water
permits body weight to be supported. This makes exercising
in water easier, safer and more relaxing. Not only that, but the
resistance that water provides as your body moves in it helps
strengthen muscles
These days, what with spas, health clubs and backyard hot
tubs, just about anyone has access to a pool of hot water to
relax in. Not only does this bring some immediate relief of
arthritis symptoms, but it also provides us with a great
environment in which we can exercise.
You should consult your doctor before beginning water
exercise. Water exercise is completely safe for most people,
with a few exceptions. If you have suffered serious joint
damage or replacement surgery you may be among them.
Your doctor will know what’s right for you. Also be aware of
temperature. Water between 83 and 88 degrees Fahrenheit is
ideal for exercise. Anything over 100 degrees may be
relaxing, but can lead to overheating. After you’ve gotten the
doctor go ahead, it’s time to get started.
The Arthritis Foundation Aquatics Program exercises can be
found in the free brochure “Water Exercise: Pools, Spas and
Arthritis” from the Arthritis Foundation. Classes are also
offered at local pools nationwide. Contact your local Arthritis
Foundation office for information. The classes are lead by a
trained instructor, usually last between 45 minutes to an hour
and are scheduled 2 to 3 times a week.
With a doctor’s guidance, whether at a local pool or at home,
a water exercise program is a fun and effective way to combat
arthritis and keep joints and muscles healthy