Island Fitness | Cayman Goddess

13 Feb

Reaching your Fitness Goals

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Jeanna Parsons

Jeanna Parsons, one of Cayman’s leading fitness experts, recently published an article on www.caymanactive.com about reaching your 2009 fitness goals. Here are some of her suggestions for overcoming your personal challenges:

“I would like to invite you to take an inventory of your current lifestyle routine. Life is about balance. For most people there is always one area in their life that is not in proper balance with the other areas of their life. You either find you have too much in one area or not enough of another.

Search yourself to find out where your imbalances lie and begin there. In my experience, I have found most people work more than anything else and exercise and eating right is almost always what falls to the way side. Integrating proper diet and exercise into your daily routine can be done with a little planning and some expertise.

If making exercise and eating right is one of your lifestyle improvements you want to make, enlisting the help of a nutritional counselor or trainer would be advisable especially if you find you have not gotten the results you desire on your own.

Having the proper support system is vital in achieving your lifestyle goals. Always begin by making small changes. Submerging yourself into a vigorous exercise program or restricted diet will only set you up for disappointment. Permanent lifestyle improvements are the ones that and are made gradually and over time. Slow and steady wins the race!

Pay attention to your body. The body has a way of telling us exactly what it needs, it is just for us to listen to it. It is important to remember that when setting out to achieve your lifestyle goals, 10% is perspiration and 90% determination. Therefore maintaining a positive outlook is so important. I would like to leave you with some of the positive thoughts I think about often. I wish you all the best in 2009!

1).  Everything takes time.
2).  Bad habits were not formed in one day and reversing them will not take a day to break.
3).  You are only human.
4).  Everything is perfect in its’ present state.
5).  Don’t worry because worrying never helped anything.
6).  The only opinion that matters is your own.
7).  Be yourself.
8).  If you don’t succeed, try, try again.
9).  Be patient with yourself.
10). You can do it!

Read Jeanna’s complete article by visiting www.caymanactive.com. (While you’re on the site, you can catch up on everything else that’s happening in the world of sports, fitness and athletics in the Cayman Islands!) Jeanna offers Personal Training and Nutritional Counselling Services in Grand Cayman through Mobile Fitness Solution. Give Jeanna a call at 345) 926-0901 or visit http://www.mobilefitnesssolutionsky.com/.

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7 Feb

Learn Squash!

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South Sound Squash Club

Did you know that playing squash burns more calories than almost any other sport…and it’s fun!

Grand Cayman’s own South Sound Squash Club boasts the largest and best equipped squash facility in the entire Caribbean. Offering seven air conditioned courts, a pro shop, three full time teaching professionals and a top-notch junior program, there is no better place in the world to get in the game than the Cayman Islands.

Established in 1976, the club has over 300 members, a lively social calendar, several club and inter-island tournaments, an active monthly league system, and a pleasant environment.

The South Squash Club is running a fantastic New Member’s Special: a 3 month membership for only $99.00! This includes an introductory lesson and a club orientation. What’s holding you back? For the price of a dinner out in Cayman, you can enjoy three whole months of fitness and fun!

South Sound Squash Club Telephone (345) 949-9469

Located behind the Rugby Club off South Sound Road www.squash.ky

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18 Jan

Cayman Aquatics

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Looking for low cost ways to stay fit? Visit www.caymanactive.com for lots of fun, easy-on-the-wallet ideas. Cayman Active is updated daily and sometime features free offers such as this one: Cayman Aquatics is offering free aqua fitness courses during January and February 2009. The only fee payable is a $40 registration fee, 100% of which goes directly to Grand Cayman rescued pets.

FITNESS SWIMMING
A swimming program in which the workouts have a specified level of intensity and are sustained for a set period of time. Fitness Swimming is an excellent way to improve overall physical fitness and especially the health of the Cardiovascular System! With aquatic exercise you can manage your weight, lose weight, relieve stress, feel better, and become more fit.

AQUA BOX AEROBICS
Water, Power, Resistance and Force. This class is a safe and effective cardiovascular training program with multiple intensity level variations. Using Boxing Techniques – Jabs, Punches, cross punch, upper cuts, hooks. As well as Kicking Techniques – Front Kick, Side Kick, Round House, Back Kick, Axe Kick. So come and Jump, Pump, Kick and Jab your way to a high powered aquatic workout!!

DEEP WATER RUNNING
Do you want to lose or maintain your weight? Improve your cardiovascular endurance? Improve energy for mental clarity and an elevated mood? Improve circulation and remove toxins from the system? If you answered yes to the above questions, Deep-water running is one of the best activities to prevent injuries and improve your performance if you are a competitor. If not, understand that deep-water running has all the benefits of running on land without any of the common drawbacks!!

CHOOSE FROM THE DAYS AND TIMES BELOW

Sundays from 12:45 pm to 1:45 pm held in front of the Ritz Carlton right on 7 mile beach.

Saturdays from 10:00 am to 11:00 am held in front of the Westin Resort on the West corner of 7 mile beach next to the Governor’s home.

Weekday Thursdays from 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm

*More days and times may be added if there are 10 or more that will commit to a class*

Enroll Today! Call or Text Captain Kendra at 916-6722

email caymanaquatics@weststartv.com

or caymanaquatics@cwky.blackberry.net

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17 Jan

Awesome Abs

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Powerhouse Gym

Are you killing yourself with crunches and not seeing results? First of all, the best abs in the world won’t be visible unless you get rid of excess body fat, and that means cleaning up the diet for good. We all know the drill: cut down on Trans fat, white flour, and white sugar. Eat more fruits and veggies, lean protein, whole grains, and low fat dairy products. Eating clean doesn’t have to be boring. Check out yummy recipes at www.eatcleandiet.com. You will find recipes like Baked Apples with Walnut-Oat Stuffing, Pumpkin and Sweet Potato Soup, and Crispy Chicken Bites. You might be tempted to buy Tosca Reno’s wonderful book, The Eat Clean Diet, which is packed with tasty recipes that will help you get your body fat under control. I picked up my copy at The Book Nook in the Galleria Plaza on West Bay Road. (345) 945-4686

The second part of sculpting six-pack abs is mastering the art of proper sit ups. It’s easy to do them wrong and completely waste your efforts. Get a bikini belly fast with the Awesome Abs Class at Powerhouse Gym, in King’s Sports Centre. Awesome Abs targets the upper, lower and oblique abdominal muscles.

How tough can it be, a whole class that’s for just one muscle group ? Tough. Brutally tough. As in “hurts-to-laugh-for-three-days” tough. It’s a fantastic way to learn the right way to do sit ups and crunches.

Awesome Abs Class Tuesdays & Thursdays 6:30-7:00 PM

Powerhouse Gym At Kings Sports Centre Telephone (345) 949-0555

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9 Jan

Cayman Style Cardio

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Seven Mile Beach

Heart disease is the #1 killer of women, yet most of us don’t consider ourselves at risk. Keep these basic numbers in mind for heart health:

Keep blood pressure below 120/80
Keep LDL cholesterol lower than 160
Maintain a body-mass index of under 25

Cardio workouts don’t have to be boring trudges on a treadmill. In the glorious Cayman Islands, take advantage of year round sunshine and get moving outdoors. Every minute of cardio counts, so even if ten minutes is all the time you have, go for it! Break a sweat with any of these activities:

A brisk walk on pristine Seven Mile Beach
A jog along South Sound
Roller Blading behind Grand Harbour
Bike riding in East End or Bodden Town
Sea Kayaking
Swimming in the Caribbean Sea
Jumping Rope

If strength training is your goal and you can’t bear to be indoors, it’s easy to do a total body workout in the privacy of your own back yard. All you need is a towel and a bottle of water. Start with some stretches, and then work through some old fashioned boot camp exercises: push ups, walking lunges, squats, sit ups, dips and jumping jacks. If you need guidance or inspiration, search the internet for free videos and fresh ideas.

Whatever exercise you choose, get there and enjoy it! Learn more about heart health at www.GoRedForWomen.com

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5 Jan

Feel the Burn at Revolutions

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Revolutions

Jump start the new year with Revolutions Indoor Cycling Classes. Where else can you burn 600 calories in just 45 minutes? If you are a Cayman Islands resident, your first class is absolutely free! If you’re visiting Cayman, Revolutions Indoor Cycling is a terrific way to make sure you head home from vacation with zero weight gain. It’s a fun, high energy class that can be taken at your own pace. A squeaky clean studio, top notch bikes, expert instructors and jammin’ tunes make the Revolutions classes one of the best workouts in Grand Cayman.

Read more about Revolutions and watch videos of actual classes at www.caymanactive.com. If spinning isn’t your cup of tea, CaymanActive is the online hotspot for sports and fitness options in The Cayman Islands. You’re sure to find something healthy to do on the CaymanActive website.

INDOOR CYCLING CLASSES SCHEDULE

January Wellness Week starts Monday 5th and ends Friday 9th; 5 morning rides at 6:30 am for $60, no makeups allowed.
1 Hour Ride on Friday January 30th at 5:30pm.
Introduce your friends to Revolutions and get a Free Class

Organise a private session with your company or sports association and get a special rate.

Mon	Tues	Weds	Thurs	Fri	Sat
12:30pm	6:30am		6:30am	12:30pm	8:00am
5:30pm	5:30pm	5:30pm	5:30pm	Last Fri Every Mth: 5:30-6:30 1hr	9:00am
6:30pm	6:30pm		6:30pm

$16 per class (drop in)

Telephone: 516 – BIKE (2453)
revolutionscayman@hotmail.com

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24 Dec

Need Gear?

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Sports Supply

Got a fitness fanatic on your shopping list? Stop by Sports Supply in the Galleria Plaza to get some great pre-Christmas deals. This large retailer carries everything from golf and cricket gear to treadmills. Choose from workout clothes for men and women, athletic shoes, free weights, tennis rackets, water toys and even jet skis. Last minute deals include:

Elliptical Trainers from $695.00
Weight benches from $119.00
Table Tennis Tables from $425.00
Skate Boards from $39.00

If in doubt, you can pick up a gift certificate for your favorite fitness junkie.

Sports Supply is open until 10:00 PM Dec 23rd and Dec 24th.

Sports Supply Galleria Plaza, West Bay Road Telephone: (345) 949-7884

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12 Dec

Flow Yoga

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Flow-Therapeutic Studio

If toning up your body is topping your New Year’s Resolution List, consider adding yoga to your workout regime. Jennifer Aniston, Gwyneth Paltrow and Madonna attribute their long, lean physiques to their regular yoga practices. There are many options for yoga in Grand Cayman, but my personal favorite is Flow~Therapeutic Movement, owned by Kate Dunne. Tucked into a rambling private orchard, the airy studio is just moments away from busy Crewe Road but seems like it’s miles out in the country side. The cork floors, white gauzy curtains and flowing breezes make this inviting studio a haven from everyday stress.

Flow~ offers massage therapy as well as yoga and therapeutic movement instruction. Kate has over 18 years of experience and is a highly trained therapeutic movement specialist. Kate has made a lifetime commitment to bringing the best of ancient and modern techniques of addressing body movement to her clientele.

I’m currently taking an 8 week session of vinyasa flow yoga classes. Dawn Eryou is the talented instructor leading the flow sessions. Dawn hails from Canada, and has been with Flow~Therapeutic Movement for since fall 2007. She earned her Interdisciplinary YOGA certification through the Nosara Institute in Cost Rica. Dawn is a warm, caring instructor who is clearly devoted to helping her students get the most out of their yoga practice. After just three weeks, I am noticing increased core strength. The best benefit is the terrific sense of well being that I get after every single class. Walking out into the fragrant orchard, muscles warmed and mind cleared, I am grateful that Flow~Therapeutic is in the Cayman Islands.

Flow~Therapeutic Movement Telephone (345) 916-6061 email caymanflow@hotmail.com

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30 Nov

Yummy Yoga Gear

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RESE Pilates

Serious yoga and Pilates practitioners know that workout clothes can make or break a yoga session. RESE Pilates is a fashionable line of activewear designed to help women visually focus on key body parts while working out. The proper clothing can can help women maintain proper alignment during yoga or Pilates sessions. RESE Pilates activewear highlights your core, ribcage, alignment, and breathing points, and was created to help women be more effective in whatever form of exercise they choose.

The clothing design utlilizes cutting edge technology to provide superior wicking, control, and comfort. The styling is flattering, with longer tops that don’t ride up. Great fitting pants give control and freedom of movement. The clothes are stylish enough to wear for a casual Cayman day or post work out.

The RESE Pilates line is exclusively available in the Cayman Islands at the Innovative Fitness Studio on Crewe Road. Viewings are by appointment only, so you can enjoy a relaxing private shopping experience and find just the right outfits for your personal style. Sue Merren is the the top Pilates expert in the Cayman Islands and the owner of Innovative Fitness. Sue can help you select the perfect active wear for your workout.

Call soon to arrange a quick viewing soon, and treat yourself to some cute new workout gear!

Innovative Fitness Telephone (345) 326-8111 email sdmerren@hotmail.com

Innovative Fitness

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23 Nov

Get Wet ‘n Fit!

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Boredom is a key factor in most failed workout plans. If you are looking for a unique, challenging and enjoyable way to stay fit, consider a Water Fitness Group Fitness Class at Fitness Connection.

Located off South Church Street in South Sound, Fitness Connection is a full service fitness centre with energizing classes for the whole family, from babies to adults. Adult classes are held both in and out of the water. Landlubbers can choose from yoga, Pilates, group fitness classes, and personal training. The water fitness classes are wildly popular and work every muscle group in a safe, challenging and effective class environment. Considering one of these classes offered at Fitness Connection:

WATER FITNESS- Group Fitness Classes
A total body workout, utilizing a combination of exercises and training methods to give you a fantastically challenging class.

AQUA CIRCUIT
An exhilarating workout, taking you through a variety of intensities with resistance work and cardio intervals.

AQUA RESISTANCE
A toning class which uses different aqua-resistance equipment to overload and help you to achieve your health and fitness goals.

DEEP WATER ABS & BACK
A low impact workout to tone and strengthen the core muscles in your back and abdominals.

Contact Fitness Connection today to learn how their programs can help you acheive your goals.

Fitness Connection located off South Church Street, in South Sound

Telephone (345) 949-8485 www.fitness.ky

Fitness Connection

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