Timberlee Tamraz Grove On February 21, eleven brave yogis ventured to the Fairmont Princess in Scottsdale to take an Aerial yoga class. The class is fun and challenging. One must use their upper body strength to pull up on the silks and practice the aerial version of the asanas that we are comfortable with from…
Diane Passafiume Valentine’s Day was celebrated by the Sweethearts of Zumba at their monthly luncheon. Macaroni Grill provided the setting as well as a special menu for the occasion. The manager was very easy to work with and let us add several menu items that were not on the special menu. Everyone complimented the staff…
Diane Passafiume The weather outside wasn’t frightful, in fact it was quite delightful, and since there was no snow, it was off to Verrado we go. We always have a great turnout for our luncheons and this was no exception. We had a chance to reminisce about holidays past, share stories about children, grandchildren and…
Diane Passafiume “Girls just want to have fun.” Yes, Zumba class is not only fun, but it’s a great workout. You get to dance to some Latin inspired music while working on your cardio, burning calories and toning your body. Pictured are several of the ladies getting ready for class. Why the coin skirts? Are…
Sue White The 10:00 a.m. Water Fitness class, led by Sue White, celebrated Halloween by dressing in waterproof masks and hats. A fun day was planned with challenging games of bicycle built for two rides, seated chair challenges and many other games along with some Halloween music. This class uses water weights and aqua bars.…
Diane Passafiume The first Zumba Girls Luncheon was held in September in our own Eagle’s Nest Restaurant. We had quite a good turnout despite the fact that many of the ladies are still traveling or not yet back from their summer residences. The lunch choices were many and varied and the addition of a salad…
Ruth Clark You’ve heard the term Pilates but maybe you are not sure what it is. Pilates is a physical fitness system developed in the early twentieth century by Joseph Pilates and is practiced today world-wide by millions. The main focus of Pilates is strength, balance and breathing with a focus on the core body…
Melissa Kallett Don’t let the summer temps become your excuse not to exercise because the WellBeats virtual exercise classes are held indoors at the Tuscany Falls Fitness Studios. If you can use an ATM machine, you can use the WellBeats kiosk and take any of a number of fitness class options—from Zumba to Yoga to…
Grant Hachmann The Arizona Flats road bicycling group completed its eighth annual Century Ride (100 miles) on March 26. Twenty-five hearty souls started the ride at the Tuscany Falls Fitness Center at 6:30 a.m. and 100 miles later pulled into Sunrise Park to reminisce the day and enjoy some libations that were certainly well deserved.…
Melissa Kallett If you are like me the winter months took a toll on your body and now with summertime shorts on the horizon, you are looking for a sure fire way to take the winter weight off. The answer is at your Tuscany Falls Fitness Studios with the WellBeats Pounds Off eight week workout…