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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Thursday, March 24, 2011

Ai Chi for Fibromyalgia

Medical professionals recommend exercise for those with fibromyalgia; however, many sufferers live with chronic pain and are aerobically unfit, with little muscular strength and poor flexibility. Data analysis showed
that compared with the control group, tai chi participants experienced a clinically significant reduction in symptom severity over the 12 weeks and were still maintaining this reduction at the 24-week mark. The tai chi group improved in measurements of pain, sleep quality, depression and quality of life. Scientists do not know the mechanisms for why tai chi positively affects the symptoms of fibromyalgia. Study authors hypothesized that the combination of physical exercise with a mind-body focus, controlled breathing and movement may help in both overcoming fear of pain and coping with the experience of pain. At the same time, tai chi practice may stimulate certain neurochemical and analgesic pathways, leading to an overall improvement in quality of life.
The New England Journal of Medicine (2010; 363, 743รข€“54).

Ai Chi (water Tai Chi) is the best for exercise with the healing properties of water to gain benefits from both. People with Fibromyalgia usually have complications with either or all: shoulders, knees, back, feet, neck, hands. Being in the water allows for relief along with the benefits of the specific movements of Ai Chi such as synchronized breathing for a duration of 45 minutes to an hour.

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