June 2006Summer is Here!
 
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June Topics
Alaska Cruise
S.M.I.L.E.S.
Expert Answer
Coolibar
Exercise Routine
Free Exercise

Alaska Cruise
Join me for a fantastic Fun-Fitness Travel Club cruise to Alaska, departing from Seattle, Washington, on  August 31, 2007.  Cruises sell out a year in advance, so put in your $250.00 deposit to reserve your place (fully refundable through May 31, 2007.)
There is no fee to join the Fun-Fitness Travel Club and the benefits are great!
Every day begins with a private water exercise class in the ship's indoor, heated Solarium Pool. There are mid-morning deck walking sessions, tai chi and/or yoga classes and the always popular afternoon ballroom dance lessons. More information will be available on the Fun-Fitness website soon.    Email me for more information.

S.M.I.L.E.S.  Sharing, Memories, Ideas, Laughter, Encouragement, Suggestions.
 Thanks to Debby Gifford for this excellent idea!
Wonderful ways to start class - whether you are an instructor or participant. Sharing jokes, anecdotes, inspiration, and thought provoking statements, is a great way to bring class participants together for a moment of unity, which develops into a constant atmosphere.
Read or add your own here.

Expert Answer
Question: How many calories do you burn in 30 minutes of water aerobics at a medium to high level. I continue with 20-30 minutes of toning, with leg, arm and stomach exercises. I try to do no less than 45-50 minutes in the pool.
Karen Wallace
Answer: AEA Fitness Professional Manual (page 250) indicates that 400-500 calories are burned in a one hour class session (armpit depth, 83-86 degrees, arm/leg movements). Thanks for asking, Barb.
If you have questions about Water Exercise - ask away! Your questions will be answered by Barb Batson or myself. All questions will be answered with a personal email and will also be placed in the website archive for viewing at your convenience. All questions will be answered as quickly as possible. Please send your questions here.

Coolibar
I received permission to reprint this article from a Coolibar Newsletter.  I found it to be extremely informative and useful.
Lawsuits filed in Los Angeles this spring argue that some sunscreen manufacturers have made misleading claims about their products and the protection they provide. Here are the main issues-plus our comments and recommendations.

Broad-spectrum protection (UVA/UVB). All sunscreens protect against UVB-the SPF number is actually a rating of the level of UVB protection. Sunscreens labeled "broad spectrum" are claiming some level of UVA protection as well. Be aware that there is no standardized testing or labeling for UVA protection in America. We recommend using products that contain 6% or more zinc oxide and/or titanium dioxide, or 3% or more Parsol 1789 (avobenzone). These ingredients provide good UVA protection. You should always select a sunscreen that contains ingredients for broad-spectrum protection.

Waterproof. Many sunscreens are labeled "waterproof" despite a request by the FDA for voluntary removal of such labels. Waterproof testing is completed in an 80-minute still-water bath that does not account for rubbing, sweating, or other activities that might compromise effectiveness. Results, therefore, are inconclusive. No sunscreen is truly waterproof or sweat-proof. Sunscreen should always be applied to dry skin, reapplied after towel drying, and reapplied every two hours while your skin is exposed.

All-day protection. Again, the FDA has asked for voluntary removal of this label. Many sunscreen ingredients begin to break down immediately upon exposure and are wiped off the skin. Never assume you are protected for more than two hours, no matter what the product claims. Always reapply sunscreen every two hours while your skin is exposed.

High SPF. A subject of debate for several years, high SPF numbers give people a false sense of security, encouraging them to stay in the sun too long. On the other hand, using a higher SPF-rated sunscreen can compensate somewhat for not applying the recommended thickness, which is the major problem with usage. Always choose sunscreen rated SPF 30 or higher, and apply at least one ounce per person per application.

Sunblock. Some sunscreens that contain zinc oxide and/or titanium dioxide are labeled "sunblock." These ingredients do provide blocking or reflective capabilities, but their protection is not absolute. Again, the FDA has asked manufacturers to voluntarily remove this word from labeling because it is misleading.
Coolibar has carefully selected several excellent sunscreen brands that fully comply with all FDA voluntary guidelines: Blue Lizard, SolBar, and Vanicream. And we recently added a new form of sunscreen to our lineup-Sunforgettable SPF 30 broad-spectrum powder from Colorescience. For the best protection under the sun, we recommend wearing sun-protective clothing and using one of these high-quality products.

Exercise Routine from Suzanne LaPane, of  Windsor, Connecticut.
These are done in sets of  3.
3 Pendulums (or Tick Tocks)
3 Cross Country ski backwards
3 90 degree jump ups turning wall to wall (with your feet together,  swing your arms under the water and jump half way around to alternating sides of the room or pool. Your arms are used to propel you around).
3 Alternating Kick Forward
3 Frog Jumps
Repeat        Thanks Suzanne!
Enter for your chance to  win! Send in your exercise routines, patterns or ideas - when we use your submission in a newsletter, you will receive your choice of any one of our CDs.  Email your ideas here and please include your name and address with your text.

Free Exercise     Three Steps Tick Tock

Keep Splashing!