Peggy McGee While the cat’s away, or in this instance, when the teacher’s away, the cats will play. Oops, that’s not quite right. The Quail Creek High Intensity Interval Training students are so well trained that they showed up for the 7 a.m. class and did all the exercises. And that definitely is not play!
Don Beaver, Fitness Director Often, our weight training focuses on upper body due to our desire to appeal to our egos, as we wish to appear muscular to others. However, it is the glutes that are the powerhouse that provide stability and support for the hips as we walk, stand, and sit. They are essential…
On a beautiful, sunny day, April 16, 15 nurses gathered at Posada Java in Green Valley for breakfast and to discuss leprosy. For clarification, it was the monthly meeting of the Nurses of Quail Creek, and this time it entailed a book review. Prior to the gathering, the nurses read The Second Life of Mirielle…
Quail Creek resident Joan Brown has published her first book on Amazon KDP (Kindle Direct Publishing) under the pen name M.D. Wells. She says, “Colon Procedure Recipes: Low Fiber-Low Residue Meals was born out of necessity. “When my husband was scheduled for colon surgery, I realized a special diet would be required, both before and…
JoAnne Gaudioso Happy New Year! With the holiday season coming to a close, it’s the perfect time for retrospection and reflection as well as resolutions and fresh starts. We all know how difficult it can be to stick to our resolutions year after year. Here are some essential oils to help you stick to the…
Body Blast T,TH 10 a.m. Lorraine Beaver. Work all muscle groups using high-volume reps and low resistance with dumbbell weights—a great workout geared to improving muscle tone, definition, and cardiovascular fitness. Class limit 22. Classic Fitness T,TH 11 a.m. Lois Bossert. This workout consists of a warm-up, 20 minutes of low-impact aerobics set to music, with…
Don Beaver, Fitness Director I’m sure that all of us can remember parents, teachers, coaches, and more over the years telling us, “Sit up straight!” In fact, my wife often tells the story of how her beloved chorus teacher would smack her students between the shoulder blades if they were slouching, to not only improve…
Molly Grassman, PA-C, Arizona Oncology While there is still much to learn about cancer, early detection has improved outcomes for life expectancy. When diagnosing cancer in the early stages, it can be easier to treat, and potentially even cure. Screening tests are procedures, imaging, or blood tests used to check for diseases and health conditions…
Don Beaver, Fitness Director Last month we discussed avoiding New Year’s resolutions with a healthy approach to the holidays. In the event that you prefer resolutions, this article is dedicated to committing to daily habits that can not only be healthy but will increase your life expectancy! Clearly, lifestyle choices like diet and exercise will…
The Green Valley Council is proud to present the following upcoming forum: What: Air Quality/Valley Fever Forum When: Feb. 16 at 10 a.m. Where: GVR East Social Center Why: The Pima County Department of Environmental Quality (PDEQ) will be presenting on everything you need to know about air quality in our community and will be on hand to answer any…