WELCOME TO AQUA FLEX'N STRETCH!!!

Experience 'All in One' combo classes of strength, cardio, and flexibility training with Aqua Flex'n Stretch as well as specialized classes for Arthritis, Fibromyalgia, Parkinson's, and other muscle conditions. Our certified instructors are top in the Los Angeles area and focus on overall health and wellness in small classes for maximum personal attention in salt and chlorine pools! The secret to success is having fun, making social connections, feeling good, and being energized. Take the plunge!


DON'T WAIT ---- CALL 818-383-4400 OR EMAIL AT AQUAFLEXN@SBCGLOBAL.NET FOR MORE INFO


2013 CLASS SCHEDULE

**PROVIDENCE/TARZANA OUTPATIENT THERAPY CENTER SALT-WATER POOL (5359 Balboa Blvd., next to 101 Freeway, Encino)
RSVP TO RESERVE YOUR SPOT!!!!
818-383-4400
All classes limited to 6 participants per class! Lots of 1:1 instruction!! FIRST COME, FIRST SERVE!
Open to the community.

Private and semi-private sessions.

Chair lift is available. Towels, all equipment, locker room and shower provided.
AQUATONE (1-hour):
(Work your whole body-cardio; strength and flexibility/balance; Adjusted for Arthritis Foundation as needed)
MONDAY: 4:30pm

MONDAY/WEDNESDAY: 5:30pm

TUESDAY/THURSDAY: 11:30am

THURSDAY: 7pm
SATURDAY: 11:15am

Fees: $150/8 classes; 1-month expiration
$20/drop-in with reservation
NEW YOQUATIX on Sundays!!!

45 minutes of restorative land yoga PLUS
45 minutes of restorative aqua

9:30 am and 10:30 classes

Half-price 1st class--only $20!!

Fees: $40/90 minutes; $150/4 classes

**BRAEMAR COUNTRY CLUB (Tarzana):
Beautiful outdoor heated pool in
Santa Monica hills.
HIIT The Water! Hi-Intensity!

SATURDAY: 9:30am - 10:30am

Aqua Tone

TUESDAY/THURSDAY: 11am - 12pm

Members:
Group: 1 class: $20; 8 class package: $150
Private: 1 class: $90; 4 class package: $350
Semi-Private: 1 class: $45; 4 class package: $170

Non-Members:
Group: 1 class: $22; 8 class package: $155
Private: 1 class: $95; 4 class package: $375
Semi-Private: 1 class: $50; 4 class package: $195
$29 one-time non-member fee

Free parking, towels, lockers, equipment

CALL 818-383-4400 OR EMAIL aquaflexn@sbcglobal.net

**FOUR SEASONS CENTER FOR HEALTH AND LONGEVITY (Westlake Village)
Private and semi-private sessions are available at this first-class heated indoor pool for members and hotel guests.
**AT-HOME PRIVATE/GROUP SESSIONS:
Want the convenience of a private class at your home? Or, put together your own group, and we'll come to you!
CALL 818-383-4400 or EMAIL at aquaflexn@sbcglobal.net
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Monday, October 26, 2009

EXERCISE AND COLON CANCER

A study published online in the February 10 issue of the British Journal of Cancer (2009; 100, 611–16) has determined that regular exercisers are 24% less likely to develop colon cancer than those who exercise the least.

OSTEOPOROSIS AND WATER EXERCISE

Osteoporosis, a degenerative disease commonly referred to as adult  bone loss, is associated with 1.5 million bone fractures (generally  of the hip, spine or wrist) each year. Previously it was believed  that only specific land-based, weight bearing activities could  counteract bone loss, however research indicates that shallow water aquatic exercise is a viable method for building and  maintaining bone mass.  It appears that in spite of the reduction in body mass that occurs in shallow water exercise  programs, the viscosity of the water offers adequate resistance to produce positive results.  So in addition to walking, stair climbing and weight training, vertical water exercise can be  beneficial in maintaining both strong muscular and skeletal systems.  Water exercise can also enhance balance,  
coordination, posture and performance skills thus reducing the risk of falls and injury. [References: AEA Aquatic
Fitness Professional  Manual and AEA Aquatic Fitness Research Journal, 2005, Volume 2, Number  1]

Friday, October 2, 2009

BOTH WATER AND LAND-BASED REHAB SAME AFTER KNEE REPLACEMENT SURGERY

A short-term, clinically pragmatic program of either land-based or water-based rehabilitation delivered in the early phase after Total Knee Replacement was associated with comparable outcomes at the end of the program and up to 26 weeks postsurgery.

(Harmer AR, Naylor JM, Crosbie J, Russell T. Land-based versus water-based rehabilitation following total knee replacement: a randomized, single-blind trial. Arthritis and Rheumatism 2009 Feb 15;61(2):184-191.)