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Newsy News for September

It's that time again. Another month just slipped by so quickly it was difficult to notice. Are there things we've accomplished? Did we meet any personal goals? Were there great people we enjoyed or did we travel to far away places? 

Over the years, I've sent out dozens of articles and research studies to demonstrate that exercise is good for us physically, mentally, and emotionally. 

We know that Osteo-exercise can reverse bone loss. 

We know that strength training can reverse muscle loss and can restore range of motion. 

We've learned that all exercise classes burn fat, not just cardio classes. 

We've seen that building pause-and-go intervals into exercise makes it much more effective. Did you know I even try to do this in Zumba classes (fast song, slower song)? 

This month, I'd like to take a look at all of this from a different perspective. When I left the hospital last year, I weighed 89 pounds. I could barely stand up without holding on to something. I was told that my lungs and kidneys were damaged and I probably wouldn't be back to my "old self". I could have lived the rest of my life as a very sedentary person. But exercise brought me back. That's another example of why I approach this topic like an evangelist mixed with Richard Simmons. If I'm still on this planet for a reason, it's to get people moving.

Yes, exercise can help us live longer. But consider this: When we exercise now, we're building quality of life into our future selves. We all want to live longer. But quality of life is every bit as important. In 5 or 10 years, you can thank your current self for your independence and your ability to be active and enjoy life as much as you do now. It's important because you are important. It takes time but you're worth it. It takes effort but your friends and family will love you for it. As Nike says "Just do it". If I can help you in any way, let me know!

Let's dive into the news!

1. Parks & Rec Fall Classes - Registration closes soon

Ala Wai Classes on Mondays 

Zumba Gold 9am - Register: https://pros3.hnl.info/activities/details;id=6891046984bed271e4d9f1d5;dialog=false

Interval Strength Training (Tabata) 10am  - Register: https://pros3.hnl.info/activities/details;id=68910656cbb19c3a4371162b;dialog=false

McCully Classes on Wednesdays

Zumba Gold 9am - Register: https://pros3.hnl.info/activities/details;id=6891429daa0d5d07ad6ee8c9;dialog=false

Interval Strength Training (Tabata) 10:10 am - Register: https://pros3.hnl.info/activities/details;id=68914313b8dbf76006b007fb;dialog=false

Osteo-Cise Bone Fitness 11:15 am - Register:  https://pros3.hnl.info/activities/details;id=68914381b8dbf76006b0081d;dialog=false

Makiki Classes on Fridays

Zumba Gold 9:15 - Register:

https://pros3.hnl.info/activities/details;id=68917f1351050a5e9a9f8bff;dialog=false

Osteo-Cise Bone Fitness 10:15  - Register:  https://pros3.hnl.info/activities/details;id=6892792acbb19c3a437132a5;dialog=false

Makiki Classes on Saturdays

Zumba Gold Toning 10:00  - Register:  https://pros10.hnl.info/activities/details;id=6895303051050a5e9a9fd32d;dialog=false

Interval Strength Training (Tabata) 11:00  - Register: https://pros3.hnl.info/activities/details;id=68952c9884bed271e4da3de2;dialog=false

2. Zoom Classes
There are Zoom classes nearly every day. I'd love to have you join me. Please check the "Schedule of Classes" page.

3. Recorded Classes are going out soon. Interested in classes you can do any time? Please email me. In the meantime, here's a free Chair exercise class.

4. Fitness in the News  

Zumba Rivals Running for Fat Burning

https://share.google/tscWo0QQ61gxTwjpt

Sitting Up Straight Isn't the Only Secret to Good Posture - 3 Tips

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c890kejpg34o.amp

Exercise may reverse your biological age
https://scitechdaily.com/scientists-say-exercise-may-actually-reverse-your-biological-age/

Study suggests exercise could slash cancer growth

https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/08/250813083603.htm

 Does Weight Lifting improve bone density?

https://theconversation.com/does-weightlifting-improve-bone-density-263045

​5. Just For Fun

AI recreates the 7 Wonders of the Ancient World 

https://greekreporter.com/2025/08/16/ai-seven-wonders-ancient-world/