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Fitness Classes

Zumba!!! Mondays and Wednesdays 6-7PM Thornton Senior Center 9471 Dorothy Blvd in Thornton, CO $8 Drop in, $60R/$65NR 10 Class punch card, $110R/$120NR 20 Class punch card FIRST CLASS FREE! Saturdays 9-10AM Park Hill United Methodist Church 5209 Montview Blvd (Montview/Forest) Denver, CO 80207 $7 Drop in/$39 6 class punch FIRST CLASS FREE! Private classes …

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Obesity

Obesity has become a problem in the United States-especially in children. A good way to minimize this problem is to set 30 minutes a day to be physically active with your children and minimize their food portions. Be creative with their food! Add fruit on pancakes, hide spinach in enchiladas, or add water to their …

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Hypertrophy

If you are looking to tone your muscles, or increase the size of your muscles (hypertrophy), be sure to include protein in your diet. Protein products are found in foods such as milk, cheese, nuts, meat, and tuna. Remember to avoid hydrogenated fat products, and avoid foods containing large amounts of refined sugar.

Calcuim and Vitamin D Go Hand in Hand

Calcium is a mineral that is recommended to maintain strong bones.  Having a sufficient amount of calcium can help prevent osteoporosis or osteopenia. In order for your bones to absorb the calcium, it is necessary to obtain 20 minutes of sun to accumulate sufficient vitamin D.

Kyphosis

Kyphosis is a curvature of the thoracic lumbar, which is also known as a hunch back. A good way to minimize Kyphosis is by stretching posterior pelvic, pectorals, abdominals, and hip flexors, shoulder complex; while strengthening rhomboids, trapezius, and erector spinae. Join stretch classes, yoga, or flexibility classes; it is a good way to minimize …

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