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You Move, You Lose!
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The Pinecone
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April 2016
TIME TO GET MOVING!
My children played a game called you move, you lose. When someone got up from the
“choice seat” in the car or at a party, or “Daddy’s cushy chair” in front of the TV, another
child would quickly sit in the coveted seat. When the first child returned to find their
favorite spot taken, the “offender” shouted, “You move, you lose!”
As we age, we find just the opposite is true; if we don’t move, we lose. Sitting for long
periods of time causes our muscles to weaken and our joints to ache. Usually our worst
times are in the mornings just when we rise out of bed. One of the participants in the Sit-
n-Stand exercise class who is in her 90’s shared her secret of flexibility: she stretches head
to toes, including arms, legs, fingers, and neck before she even steps on the floor every
morning and then gently exercises each joint for a few minutes before breakfast. She has
done this for so long, it’s a habit and she couldn’t imagine starting her day without it.
When a joint hurts, people tend to protect and not move that joint. In a study by
Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine in Chicago: “more than 40 percent
of those with rheumatoid arthritis, or RA, remain inactive; ‘We were surprised they were
very inactive,” says the lead author Jungwha “Julia” Lee, PhD, assistant professor in the
department of preventive medicine, ‘Regular, moderate physical activity offers a host of
benefits. It helps reduce pain and improve well-being.’”
The moving of muscles and joints does not require expensive exercise equipment, although
the Oasis has many helpful pieces of exercise equipment to keep you moving. The Nu-
Step is especially helpful with movement of the arms and legs without extra pressure on
the joints. Kirby Pines offers exercise classes 5 days a week. The Arthritis Foundation
exercise classes will help you implement safe and helpful strengthening and stretching
exercises. But just getting out of your apartment and walking the halls of Kirby Pines is a
great beginning for moving and gaining flexibility, strength, and balance. Remember “You
move, you lose.” Move those aching joints and lose some of that pain of arthritis and lose
that attitude that there’s nothing you can do about it.
Advanced Water Aerobics
Monday & Wednesday
8:30 am-9:30 am in the Pool
Exercise in the PAC
Monday, Wednesday & Friday
9:30 am in the PAC
Tai Chi
Monday
2:00 pm in the PAC
Yoga Stretch
Wednesday
10:30 am in the PAC
Men’s Only Water Aerobics
Tuesday & Thursday
8:30 am - 9:15 am in the Pool
Arthritis Foundation
Water Aerobics
Tuesday & Thursday
9:30 am - 10:15 am in the Pool
Arthritis Foundation
Sit/Stand Class
Tuesday & Thursday
11:00 am - 11:45 am in the A&C
Arthritis Foundation
Walk with Ease
Tuesday & Thursday
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm in the LCR
Thirty-five residents competed in the “60 Days of Exercise“ in the Oasis for
January and February. Four residents had a perfect 60 days and we had a
drawing for the winner of the Exquisite Cuisine Dinner for two.
The Wagners, Sydney and Shelton, enjoyed their special night out and
Gene Wainscott and Pat Rhodes received water bottles filled with goodies.
Over a thousand sessions of exercise were logged in 60 days. What a great
way to start the new year with more energy and strength and endurance.
60 Days Of Fitness Challenge Wrap Up