Jul 11, 2024 | News, Training Tips
The impact of muscle loss as we age is in the news quite a bit. PWC personal trainer and group fitness instructor Karen Irvin is also a Senior Specialty Fitness and Mobility Coach. She was only too happy to share her thoughts on muscle loss, the first of which is: it...
Jun 20, 2024 | News, Training Tips
Thanks to group fitness instructor and personal trainer Sharon Steele for sharing her thoughts on hydration below. Why do we need water? To form saliva for digestion To keep mucous membranes moist To allow our body’s cells to grow, reproduce and survive To flush out...
May 30, 2023 | Training Tips
There’s so much fitness and wellness information available to all of us, it can be tempting to chase the latest trend. With strength training, personal trainer Bobby Zajkowski points out that there is nothing wrong with sticking with the basics, especially if you’ve...
May 22, 2023 | Training Tips
Just in case you weren’t aware: indoor cycling is good for your health! Group fitness instructor Amy Wagner shares her thoughts on cycling: “Not just a serious leg workout, indoor cycling is an effective way to burn calories, increase heart health and...
May 4, 2023 | Training Tips
Training tip: If you have arthritis, exercise can be beneficial. The following fact sheet from the Arthritis Foundation provides an excellent overview, and a chat with your doctor will help resolve any lingering questions. It’s best to check in with your doctor...
Mar 8, 2023 | Training Tips
Training tip: Prepare for surgery with pre-habilitation. Pre-habilitation focuses on preparing the body for the stresses of surgery by improving one’s physical fitness capabilities well before the surgery. A pre-hab program for PWC members and the local...
