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SEPTEMBER 2013
ONLINE:
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Group Fitness Series
& Workshops
FITNESS
Meet your Personal Trainer: Don Elgin
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Don has more than for-
ty years of experience
in exercise and physi-
cal fitness, including
academic studies and
practical experience at
facilities in California
andTexas. During his eight yearsworking
at the Sun City Texas Fitness Center as a
Fitness Coordinator andPersonal Trainer,
he conducted numerous consultations and
personal training sessions.
For those without serious physical limita-
tions Don recommends a programcombin-
ing cardiovascular and strength training
for overall fitness, combined with stretch-
ing for flexibility. Other programs can
be tailored to fit the needs of those with
the cardio machines, strength training
and flexibility done in the group fitness
room. Led by Donna Duffy.
Water Walking Series
Tuesdays & Thursdays, 3:30-4:15 p.m.
Texas Drive Fitness Center
8 classes for $24, Sept. 3-26
Get moving with a low-impact, joint-
friendly walk in the water that will help
improve joint mobility and cardiovascular
fitness. Led by Beth and AnMarie.
Yoga for Men Series
Tuesday and Thursday, 12:15-1:15 p.m.
Cowan Creek Fitness Center
8 classes for $24, Sept. 3-26
A men’s only yoga class focusing on flex-
ibility, balance and strength through the
practice of simple yoga poses, body align-
ment and stretching. Led by AnMarie.
Yoga Nidra
Tuesdays, 1-1:45 p.m.
Texas Drive Fitness Center
3 classes for $18, Sept. 10, 17 & 24
Can’t meditate? Try Yoga Nidra, a relax-
ing, meditative guided practice done in a
reclining position to help reduce stress
and promote better sleep. Led by JoyVera.
Upper Body Blast
Mondays, 4:45-5:15 p.m.
Texas Drive Fitness Center
4 classes for $16, Sept. 9-30
A class specifically designed to improve
your armstrength and add shape and tone
to the entire upper body using a variety of
resistance equipment including dumbbells
and body bars.
limitations or specific goals. Observing
the physical and mental improvement in
those who have learned how to exercise
properly is very rewarding. The benefits
of regular exercise, performed properly,
are just too great to ignore.
Certifications
• Physical Fitness Specialist (personal
trainer) – Cooper Institute
• Special Populations – Cooper Institute
• Fitness Specialist for Older Adults –
Cooper Institute
• Biomechanics of Resistance Training
– Cooper Institute
• Adult CPR/AED – AHA
• Child CPR/AED – AHA
I teach group fitness
classes because I enjoy
it! Teaching givesme an
opportunity to exercise,
while at the same time,
helping others learn to
enjoy and appreciate an
improved quality of life through improved
physical and mental health.
I’ve been a swimmer since I learned to
swim at three years of age, and I’ve been
involved in a variety of aquatic programs
ever since, including: synchronized swim-
ming, lifeguarding, teaching and coaching
swimming and training lifeguards, and
water skiing.
I currently hold the Basic Aqua Fitness In-
structor certification. I was also awellness
coach, trained at the Cooper Institute in
Dallas. I have a Bachelor of Science degree
in elementary education and speech and
hearing therapy, a Master of Arts degree
in speech pathology, and a Doctorate in
early childhood education.
When I am not teaching aerobics classes,
I enjoy lap swimming, weight training,
indoor cycling classes, hiking, water skiing,
and working out in general. My husband
and I moved to Sun City in October 2012.
I have one daughter and two granddaugh-
ters who call SunCity “FunCity” and love
to visit.
Meet your Water Aerobics Instructor: Ann King
Personal Training
Tutorial
Monday, Sept. 9, 9 a.m.,
Cowan Creek
John Rutan, Sun City Texas Per-
sonal Training Coordinator, will
answer your questions about Per-
sonal Training. Join us to learn
more about this program and our
trainers.
Join us for this lecture series to
improve your health and your life!
Presentations include:
• October 4:
Dr. Catherine McNeil,
MD - “Optimal Heart Health, the
Natural RX for Cardiovascular Pre-
vention and Reversal.”
• October 11:
Dietician, Tarie Beldin
- “Optimal Health, Eating My Way
to Energy.”
You don’t want to miss these dynamic
speakers as they provide inside tips
for getting the life you want
now
!
Buy tickets at the Fitness Center’s
front desk. Lectures held in the Flor-
ence Room at Cowan Creek.
Come to one lecture for $5 or both
lectures for only $8!
“Optimal Health, Optimal Life”
October 4 and October 11, 10 a.m., CCF
FITNESS CENTER LECTURE SERIES PRESENTS…
