Zumba Returns... Fitness with a Latin-jazz influence, returns to Valley Fitness Sudio in November.

Renee’s Fit Tip - Not “Just Do It” . . . Just Do It Now
Now is the time to take charge of your wellness by making a workout including cardio and strength components at least 3X’s a week the priority! Here is some information from the experts on how important this really is. Give yourself the best gift, Health.

Training takes place in our intimate studio space, overlooking a beautiful view of Rodriquez Mountain. We strive to give clients maximum comfort and as much privacy as possible.

Our mission is to help you attain and maintain your health and wellness goals, using time tested scientific and functional training principals.

Call Renee Meyst at 760-749-1523 or send us a request for registration, pricing or to schedule your group now.

There are some new classes offered right here in our little neck of the woods. Check these out, then call us!

• Small Group Training Studio
• Boot Camp
• Yoga
• Water Exercise
• Circuit Training
• Pilates
  

Please call ahead to reserve your spot in class!

Renee’s Fit Tip #3:
Yoga Helps You Stop Binging
Wouldn't it be nice if, just once, you were able to say no to those office muffins or that second helping of Friday night pizza?

Well, guess what? Yoga could give you that willpower. That's right. Aside from making you stronger and more flexible, yoga may help you become smarter about food, too.

Mind over Muffins
In a study, researchers surveyed more than 300 adults on their exercise and eating habits. Detailed questionnaires revealed that people who regularly practiced yoga had a different eating style than people who did other types of exercise. Yoga practitioners were more tuned in to their appetites and were better able to judge when they were full and actually lay down the fork at the appropriate time. Could this be why the yoga devotees had lower body mass indexes on average, too?

Work Your Will
Yoga requires calm and focus. The poses also require people to pay close attention to their bodies. And researchers suspect the increased mind-body awareness developed from the practice is what gives people an edge against many of life's challenges. Like how to whiz by the fast-food drive-through and head home for dinner instead.

Renee’s Fit Tip #2: A recent Time magazine article entitled “Why Exercise Won’t Make You Thin” has created quite a controversy in the fitness and exercise industries. According to the American College of Sports Medicine the article is based largely on false information. To help everyone understand this, here is a link to the ACSM’s simple bullet point answers.

Renee's Fit Tip #1: Starting a fitness program is one of the best things you can do for your health. After all, physical activity can reduce your risk of chronic disease, improve your balance and coordination, help you lose weight- even boost your self esteem. And the benefits are yours for the taking, regardless of age, sex or physical ability.

When you design your fitness program, consider your goals. Think about your likes and dislikes, and note your personal barriers to fitness. Then consider practical strategies for keeping your program on track.

Starting a fitness program is and important decision, but it doesn't have to be an overwhelming one. By planning carefully and pacing yourself, you can make fitness a healthy habit that lasts a lifetime!

Valley Fitness Rises to the Governor's Challenge.

Renee Meyst from Valley Fitness will be at the Valley Center Lilac School every Wednesday morning in March to lead the kids through a Boot camp Workout. Zumba instructor, Deb Heath will be at the school every Tuesday morning in March to lead a Zumba class for the Challenge participants. Lilac school is motivated to win one of the many prizes that will be awarded.

Regional Awards - Eleven $5,000 awards to purchase physical activity equipment made possible by CVS/pharmacy.
Grand Prizes - Three brand new fitness activity centers to the grand prize winning elementary school, middle school and high school made possible by the Anthem Blue Cross Foundation.

Every participant will receive a Certificate of Completion and can get a free lift ticket to Mammoth Mountain. Adult participants can get a free pass to workout at 24 Hour Fitness. For more information and to sign up, go to www.calgovcouncil.org/challenge.

Valley Fitness will honor the 24 Hour Fitness pass, for any new participants, who would like to log their participation hours, to be credited to the Lilac School.

Need a reason to work out? Here are 7 to start
What if someone told you that a thinner, healthier, and longer life was within your grasp? Sound too good to be true? According to a wealth of research, exercise is the silver bullet for a better quality of life.

Not only does regular exercise aid in weight loss, it reduces your risk for several chronic diseases and conditions. Finding activities that you enjoy and that become part of your daily routine is the key to a long and healthy life. The list of health benefits is impressive, and the requirements are relatively simple -- just do it.

Ward Off Disease - Research has confirmed that any amount of exercise, at any age, is beneficial. And, in general, the more you do, the greater the benefits. The National Academy of Sciences has recommended that everyone strive for a total of an hour per day of physical activity. Sounds like a lot, but the hour can be made up of several shorter bursts of activity (it can be walking, gardening, even heavy housecleaning) done throughout the day.
Physical activity is an essential part of any weight-loss program, to maximize your fat loss while keeping valuable muscle mass. But exercise has many other health and longevity benefits. It can help prevent or improve these conditions:

1. Heart Disease. Regular activity strengthens your heart muscle; lowers blood pressure; increases "good" cholesterol (high-density lipoproteins or HDLs) and lowers "bad" cholesterol (low-density lipoproteins or LDLs); enhances blood flow; and helps your heart function more efficiently. All of these benefits reduce the risk of stroke, heart disease, and high blood pressure.
Researchers at Duke University suggest that the amount of physical activity, rather than its intensity, has the biggest impact on improving blood lipids (cholesterol). According to The New England Journal of Medicine, these researchers also found that any exercise is better than none -- although more is better.

2. Stroke. In an analysis of 23 studies, researchers found that being active reduces your risk of having and dying from a stroke. According to a study published in the journal Stroke, moderately active study participants had 20% less risk of stroke than less active participants.

3. Type II Diabetes. This disease is increasing at alarming rates -- by 62% since 1990 -- and 17 million Americans now have it. Physical activity can enhance weight loss and help prevent and/or control this condition. Losing weight can increase insulin sensitivity, improve blood sugar and cholesterol levels, and reduce blood pressure -- all of which are very important to the health of people with diabetes.
In a study published in the Annals of Internal Medicine, Frank Hu, MD, of the Harvard School of Public Health found that a brisk walk for one hour daily could reduce the risk of type II diabetes by 34%.

4. Obesity. Overweight and obese conditions can be prevented or treated with exercise along with a healthy diet. Activity helps to reduce body fat and increase muscle mass, thus improving your body's ability to burn calories. The combination of reduced calories and daily exercise is the ticket to weight loss. And controlling obesity is critical, as it is a major risk factor for many diseases. Lowering your body mass index (BMI) is a sure way to reduce your risk of dying early and to live a healthier life.

5. Back Pain. Back pain can be managed or prevented with a fitness program that includes muscle strengthening and flexibility. Having good posture and a strong abdomen is the body's best defense against back pain.

6. Osteoporosis. Weight-bearing exercise (such as walking, jogging, stair climbing, dancing, or lifting weights) strengthens bone formation and helps prevent the osteoporosis or bone loss often seen in women after menopause. Combine a diet rich in calcium and vitamin D with regular weight-bearing exercise for maximum results.
According to The Journal of the American Medical Association, data from the Nurses' Health Study showed that women who walked four or more hours per week had 41% fewer hip fractures than those who walked less than an hour a week.

7. Psychological Benefits. Improved self-esteem is one of the top benefits of regular physical activity. While exercising, your body releases chemicals called endorphins that can improve your mood and the way you feel about yourself. The feeling that follows a run or workout is often described as "euphoric" and is accompanied by an energizing outlook. Exercise can help you cope with stress and ward off depression and anxiety.

And these are just a few of the ways exercise improves your health. Studies have suggested it can also help with certain types of cancer, improve immune function, and more

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