Beat stress with low-impact training
Joel Wright
With the holiday season behind us, February marks a time of year when our stress levels tend to grow by the week. Workweeks appear stacked atop another for the coming months, the kids are settled back into their own busy routines, and it’s almost painful to go outside most days.
Whether you’re a frequent attendee or just curious to start, taking classes at the gym is an efficient way to reduce stress, mentally and physically. February is also American Heart Month, so there’s no better time than now to check out how classes at 68’s Inside Sports can help gym-goers regain peace in their hectic lives.
Shelle Fields, a 68’s group instructor, says whether you choose a high or low-impact class, just working out with a group helps reduce stress.
“There’s a social aspect to group exercise that helps people be engaged,” says Fields, who has taught classes for 16 years. “It’s a complete workout that you’re held accountable for – the warmup, the entire workout, and the cooldown, so there’s no cheating.”
Fields said she finds inspiration helping those in her classes because she understands how difficult it can be for people to stay focused through up to an hour of a workout. Fields is currently scheduled instructing Beyond Barre, Turbo Kick, Yoga Flow, and Piloxing. She said she believes yoga is one of the most stress-relieving.
“I think yoga really helps you get to that breathing with the body,” Fields said.
68’s member Greg Mains, 61, said he always feels calm and relaxed after a class.
“I play senior basketball and softball,” he said. “I have not pulled a muscle or sprained an ankle since I’ve been doing yoga.”
Laura Egan, a yoga instructor at 68’s, said a private client’s brother lowered his blood pressure from that of a 55-year-old to that of a 25-year-old by practicing for two hours daily. Egan even has her own website, where visitors can find information on how yoga promotes heart health, arthritis, stress relief, and helps athletes. You can visit her site here.
Beyond Barre, Zumba, and Tai Chi are other great low-impact classes to attend.
“I don’t think that people should only go to yoga classes, or only go to aerobics classes, or only go to strength classes,” Fields said. “They should try to mix it all up, and I always tell people ‘make sure you go swimming too. Make sure you go take a fitness boxing class. Do some different stuff all the time.’”
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I care. So, what do you think of her, Han? A tremor in the Force. The last time I felt it was in the presence of my old master. [highlight color=”blue”]But with the blast shield down,[/highlight] I can’t even see! How am I supposed to fight? Obi-Wan is here. The Force is with him. But with the blast shield down, I can’t even see! How am I supposed to fight? You are a part of the Rebel Alliance and a traitor! Take her away!
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Still, she’s got a lot of spirit. I don’t know, what do you think? What!? I don’t know what you’re talking about. I am a member of the Imperial Senate on a diplomatic mission to Alderaan– What good is a reward if you ain’t around to use it? Besides, attacking that battle station ain’t my idea of courage. It’s more like…suicide.
You don’t believe in the Force, do you? Obi-Wan is here. The Force is with him. I call it luck. Look, I can take you as far as Anchorhead. You can get a transport there to Mos Eisley or wherever you’re going. What?! The Force is strong with this one. I have you now.
- I care. So, what do you think of her, Han?
- You mean it controls your actions?
- Look, I can take you as far as Anchorhead. You can get a transport there to Mos Eisley or wherever you’re going.
- I’m trying not to, kid.
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Revenge of the Sith
I can’t get involved! I’ve got work to do! It’s not that I like the Empire, I hate it, but there’s nothing I can do about it right now. It’s such a long way from here. Leave that to me. Send a distress signal, and inform the Senate that all on board were killed. I’m surprised you had the courage to take the responsibility yourself. No! Alderaan is peaceful. We have no weapons. You can’t possibly…
Your eyes can deceive you. Don’t trust them. He is here. What?! Hokey religions and ancient weapons are no match for a good blaster at your side, kid. I’m trying not to, kid.
I’m trying not to, kid. I have traced the Rebel spies to her. Now she is my only link to finding their secret base. He is here. You are a part of the Rebel Alliance and a traitor! Take her away! Dantooine. They’re on Dantooine.
Still, she’s got a lot of spirit. I don’t know, what do you think? What!? I don’t know what you’re talking about. I am a member of the Imperial Senate on a diplomatic mission to Alderaan– What good is a reward if you ain’t around to use it? Besides, attacking that battle station ain’t my idea of courage. It’s more like…suicide.
Hey, Luke! May the Force be with you. Kid, I’ve flown from one side of this galaxy to the other. I’ve seen a lot of strange stuff, but I’ve never seen anything to make me believe there’s one all-powerful Force controlling everything. There’s no mystical energy field that controls my destiny. It’s all a lot of simple tricks and nonsense. Remember, a Jedi can feel the Force flowing through him. He is here. Ye-ha! I have traced the Rebel spies to her. Now she is my only link to finding their secret base.
You don’t believe in the Force, do you? Obi-Wan is here. The Force is with him. I call it luck. Look, I can take you as far as Anchorhead. You can get a transport there to Mos Eisley or wherever you’re going. What?! The Force is strong with this one. I have you now.
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Hey, Luke! May the Force be with you. Kid, I’ve flown from one side of this galaxy to the other. I’ve seen a lot of strange stuff, but I’ve never seen anything to make me believe there’s one all-powerful Force controlling everything. There’s no mystical energy field that controls my destiny. It’s all a lot of simple tricks and nonsense. Remember, a Jedi can feel the Force flowing through him. He is here. Ye-ha! I have traced the Rebel spies to her. Now she is my only link to finding their secret base.
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Oh God, my uncle. How am I ever gonna explain this? Look, I ain’t in this for your revolution, and I’m not in it for you, Princess. I expect to be well paid. I’m in it for the money. A tremor in the Force. The last time I felt it was in the presence of my old master.
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I suggest you try it again, Luke. This time, let go your conscious self and act on instinct. Dantooine. They’re on Dantooine. You’re all clear, kid. Let’s blow this thing and go home! I’m surprised you had the courage to take the responsibility yourself. I’m trying not to, kid.
I care. So, what do you think of her, Han? Don’t underestimate the Force. I don’t know what you’re talking about. I am a member of the Imperial Senate on a diplomatic mission to Alderaan– I have traced the Rebel spies to her. Now she is my only link to finding their secret base.
You’re all clear, kid. [highlight color=”green”]Let’s blow this thing and go home![/highlight] But with the blast shield down, I can’t even see! How am I supposed to fight? Alderaan? I’m not going to Alderaan. I’ve got to go home. It’s late, I’m in for it as it is.