It has been a wonderful summer and we are looking forward to a spectacular fall! With the kids back in school, shorter days and cooler temperatures, many of you will head back inside. As always, we are here to assist you with all of your fitness needs.

We are pleased to let you know that the Lagoon Indoor Waterpark renovations are coming along smoothly. We are planning to reopen this area sometime in early September. We greatly appreciate your understanding and patience throughout this project.

 

In good health,

Liberty Athletic Club

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Many women focus on the scales to monitor weight change, but it may be more important to pay attention to skirt and pant size, in other words, waistline measurements.

A recent study published in the British Journal of Medicine reported an association between abdominal fat and breast cancer risk. The researchers found that women between the ages of 25 and 60 who increased their skirt size every decade (for example going from a size 8 to a size 10) increased the risk of developing postmenopausal breast cancer by 33%. 

According to the National Cancer Institute, obesity is linked with increased risk for developing several types of cancers, including postmenopausal breast cancer. However, this study is thought to be the first research that examines the impact that weight gain over time has on this specific cancer group.

Thus, reducing overall body fat not only reduces risk factors for cancer but also reduces the risk for developing cardiovascular disease, still the number one cause of death for women.

The following is a statement from the National Cancer Institute and the National Institutes of Health:

“… Weight gain during adult life, most often from about age 18 to between the ages of 50 and 60, has been consistently associated with risk of breast cancer after menopause.

The increased risk of postmenopausal breast cancer is thought to be due to increased levels of estrogen in obese women. After menopause, when the ovaries stop producing hormones, fat tissue becomes the most important source of estrogen. Because obese women have more fat tissue, their estrogen levels are higher, potentially leading to more rapid growth of estrogen-responsive breast tumors.

Women should monitor waistline measurements starting in their 20’s, in addition to monitoring overall weight gain, throughout their lives. Best ways to keep belly fat at bay? Besides dietary modifications, engage in a combination of cardiovascular and weight training.    

References

Weight change in adulthood and risk of postmenopausal breast cancer

Obesity and Cancer

Heart Attack Recovery FAQs

Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics

Long-term weight change and breast cancer risk

Associations between Weight in Early Adulthood, Change in Weight, and Breast Cancer Risk

Enrollment may be received in person, via phone, online and through the Liberty mobile app. 

Free youth programs include:

Shake-Rattle-Roll

Preschool Playdays

Dance Fit

Kid Fit

Tween Fit

Bounce House Days

Martial Arts:

Younglings Basic Saber Training

Kung Fu Fundamentals

Kung Fu Basic Exercises

Reservations may be made up to six days in advance for any particular free youth program. ONLINE reservations and cancellations will cease one hour prior to class, at which time the roster will be managed by the front desk. We will no longer be able to provide a waitlist but should the class be full, we will accept stand-by reservations via phone or in person one hour prior to class. Should space be available at time of class, members on the stand-by list will have priority. 

As a courtesy to all of our valued members, we ask that you continue to cancel your reservations so that other members may participate in these free youth programs.

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Our annual Freaky Fun Family Fitness Day will take place on Sunday, October 21st from 2:30-5:00pm.

More details to follow!

Guide to Yoga Styles at Liberty

Core & Power

A yoga-based workout. Familiar poses will be used in this physical class with transitions focused on the co re . The use of light weights and physical phrase repetition may be used to increase intensity. Participants should be prepared to perform various styles of plank and pushups. Yoga skills or background knowledge is helpful, but not required.

Hatha

The lighter side of flow yoga . Hatha, the word, simply means the physical practice of yoga. Hatha, the class, commonly refers to a style that has less of a flow and is not as “tough” as Vinyasa. There are seldom arm balances, inversions or complicated binds in Hatha, but poses may be held for a longer period. Ideal for those looking to develop mental clarity while working on balance, stretch and strength or athletes seeking a practice easier on the shoulder. The slower pace may be used as an introduction to Vinyasa.

Reset and Restore

Undo all that you do. Restorative yoga is all about healing the mind and body through simple poses with the help of props such as blocks, blankets, and straps. Focus on relaxing and releasing to restore balance to our bodies. A great style that anyone can enjoy.

Vinyasa flow

Quick flowing transitions with a strength focus. Teachers lead classes that flow from one pose to another to create the feeling of a more intense workout. Breath and flow are linked together, and you may find more challenging progressions such as binds, arm balances or inversions. Knowledge of basic poses is desired, but not required. Ideal as a method of cross training for all types of athletes.

Yin

No flow. Stretch. Yin yoga focuses on passive, seated or fully reclined postures that target the connective tissues in the hips, pelvis and lower spine. Poses are held for anywhere between one and 10 minutes. Yin can also be a bridge to basic meditation for those hoping to achieve stillness and is ideal for athletic types who need to release tension in overworked joints.

Yogalatte

Yoga with a side of Pilates. If you like to mix it up a little, this is a yoga class mixed with mat Pilates.