Leading a Healthy Lifestyle

Leading a healthy lifestyle provides a plethora of benefits for the long term quality of life available to you. At Harbour Ridge, our goal is to encourage and support the healthy lifestyle for each of our residents and families. Our new wellness programs were designed specifically to improve the health and fitness for our entire community. Achieving these goals is easier with the support and accountability of others.

Healthy Exercise Routine
Incorporating exercise into your daily routine can impact your overall health tremendously. The endorphins released during physical activity boost emotional and mental well-being, resulting in the decrease of stress, anxiety and tension. Many people believe that exercise is only for aesthetic benefits. This myth is far from the truth. Exercise improves many areas of your life. Don't wait for the perfect scenario to begin. Get moving today!

Healthy Eating
A consistent exercise routine and healthy diet choices are directly correlated. Each segment plays a major role in your health and well-being. Implementing a clean eating plan into your everyday life isn't difficult at all. It just takes a little planning and preparation. Our new "Watch Your Weight - The 12 Week Journey" will highlight key points to developing a winning diet that you and your family can enjoy.

Exercise Now to Improve Your Retirement

Exercising now can save you a great deal of money during retirement. This article highlights the importance of living a health focused and active lifestyle. Studies show that this approach greatly reduces the chances of common medical problems that occur later in life. Read the article below for an in-depth look at the way your health impacts your retirement.

The JAMA study involved 1,635 inactive men and women between the ages of 70 and 89 in eight different centers around the country, who participated in the study for an average of 2.6 years. Most lived in their communities, and none had major cognitive impairment.At the outset of the study, all the participants could walk a quarter mile, or 400 meters, within 15 minutes without sitting, leaning, or the help of another person or a walker. (Canes were allowed, since their use involves higher functioning than a walker.) Yet this was not a robust group. Many had chronic illnesses such as high blood pressure and diabetes. What’s more, their sedentary lifestyles put them at high risk of losing their ability to walk a quarter mile, and in turn their independence.

— Elizabeth O'Brien

What is Qigong Yoga?

Our new Qigong Yoga sessions at Harbour Ridge are sure to bring harmony and balance to your life. Are you unfamiliar with Qigong? Check out this article for an in-depth background on the art of Qigong Yoga and the benefits it provides. What are its' similarities and differences to mainstream yoga?

Qigong (pronounced "chee-gong") is made up of two Chinese words. Qi is usually translated to mean the life force or vital energy that flows through all things in the universe. Gong means accomplishment, or a skill that is cultivated through steady practice. Together, the two words mean cultivating energy to maintain health and increase vitality.

— AFP Relax News

Kick Energy Zappers to the Curb

It takes discipline to reshape habits that have been practiced over time. It takes time to build discipline. The true question is where to begin. This article suggests starting in the small choices made in our daily food choices. Then focus you're attention on infusing healthy diet items into your overall eating habits. Keep reading to learn how to kick the energy zappers out of your meal line-up.

When you need a boost of energy don’t reach for another double espresso or chocolate bar. The caffeine and sugar may boost your energy in the short term, but will leave you feeling even lower later. Try one of these fast-acting natural pick-me-ups instead.

— Healthy Living

Metabolism Boosters

Here's a pick me up for your exercise routine. All you need is eight minutes to boost your metabolism. Don't believe us? Check out these powerful gym tips to try at your next workout session and don't miss the launch of our new fitness programs at Harbour Ridge Yacht & Country Club.

The routine consists of five different movements performed in a circuit; do eight reps of each, then go to the next. Complete as many reps as possible (aka an AMRAP) in eight minutes. You won’t believe the results!

— Chris Artis

Healthy Living at Habour Ridge: Salad Sensations

We're kicking off a new series of fitness & health programs for Healthy Living at Harbour Ridge. Living a healthy lifestyle begins with a balanced diet. This article shares great suggestions on how to incorporate better choices in your daily diet. Keep reading for cool ways to kick your salads up a notch.

Salads aren’t just a prelude to a main meal—done right, they’re bursting with flavor, packed with nutrition, and deliciously satisfying. The secret ingredient in each of these recipes: a centerpiece of high-quality protein, whether that’s grilled chicken breast, hearty steak, simple seafood, or even a vegetarian-friendly option. These recipes were created by Carlo Filippone (aka the “Muscle Chef”), a three-time national bodybuilding champion and the founder of Elite Lifestyle Cuisine, who knows what it takes to eat clean without losing flavor. 

— Moya McAllister

Relax. Renew. Refresh.

Relax. Renew. Refresh.

Say goodbye to stress and hello to indulgence. Relax and renew with our recent add-ons to the Massage Service menu at the Harbour Ridge Spa. We’ve extended our services to enhance your experience and provide you with the latest in luxury spa treatments.

Massage Cupping: 
Think of it as “reverse deep-tissue massage, but with the same results”. Suction cups rapidly, yet comfortably, facilitate rigid soft tissue release, loosen and lift connective tissue, while increasing hydration, blood, and lymph flow to the skin and muscles in ways not possible using compression.

• Spa Hour: $75 
• Spa Half-Hour: $48 

Minty Feet & Legs Treatment:
Enjoy a refreshing & revitalizing treat with the power of peppermint & wintergreen. Includes an exfoliating treatment, cooling minty spritzes, heated towels, and a relaxing, yet invigorating feet & legs massage. Pure bliss!

• Spa Half-Hour $50

Healthy Living at Harbour Ridge

Healthy Living at Harbour Ridge

Get ready to kick your health into high gear with our exciting new offerings at the Harbour Ridge Fitness Center. Our fitness team has prepared an amazing line up of exhilarating programs to enhance your mind, body and soul. Check out our newest programs starting in the Fall of 2014.

Qigong – a mind body practice that combines disciplines of Yoga and TaiChi.  The gentle, rhythmic movements of Qigong reduce stress, build stamina, increase vitality, and enhance the immune system. It has also been found to improve cardiovascular, respiratory, circulatory, lymphatic and digestive functions.

Physical Therapy – Total Motion Physical Therapy will be coming to Harbour Ridge this fall.  Medicare accepted.  Andrea Nelson, DPT will be on site to serve your needs.

Watch Your Weight – A 12-week Journey to Weight Loss

In this 12-week program, you will learn about the latest nutrition research translated into specific, practical advice on what to eat every day so you'll be happier and healthier... and live longer. This program has been designed especially for you by Phara J. Taylor, your on-site dietitian, with one goal in mind:  to help you develop and maintain good eating habits – day in and day out.

Watch Your Weight and Lose Inches in Just Six Weeks

An accelerated edition of the “Watch Your Weight- 12 week Journey to Weight Loss” program

Watch Your Weight – A 12-week Journey to Weight Loss

Watch Your Weight – A 12-week Journey to Weight Loss

It’s a medical fact that by eating better, you can reduce your risk of cancer, heart disease, and other diet-related illnesses. In this 12-week program, you will learn about the latest nutrition research translated into specific, practical advice on what to eat every day so you'll be happier and healthier... and live longer.

This program has been designed especially for you by Phara J. Taylor, your on-site dietitian, with one goal in mind:  to help you develop and maintain good eating habits – day in and day out.

Scientific research has proven that what we eat directly affects our health. You can start benefiting today from the collected wisdom and insights of supporting group members and registered dietitian.

Divided into twelve 60 minute sessions, Watch Your Weight: A 12-week Journey to Weight Loss offers simple ways to eat healthier, pointers on food preparation, shopping tips to eat healthier and save money, and a run-down of the best basic foods to eat.

In Watch Your Weight: A 12-week Journey to Weight Loss, we'll discuss:

Session 1:  Developing your nutritional palette - What to Eat

Session 2:  Breakfast boosters that keep you going

Session 3:  Building blocks: What a healthy plate looks like

Session 4:  Quick snacks that are delicious and nutritious

Session 5:  Master your Metabolism - When to Eat

Session 6:  Exercise - getting started and staying motivated (Barb)

Session 7:  Supersize portions - How Much to Eat

Session 8:  Fats: the good, the bad, and the ugly

Session 9:  Spice your way to longevity

Session 10: Eating out on a calorie budget

Session 11: Shopping tips: what's in your basket?

Session 12: Easy tips for preparing delectable vegetable side dishes                                                        

(Chef cooking demo) BONUS: Tips and tricks to keep you going

●  Weekly weigh-ins at the beginning of each class

●  Participants are encouraged to attend all sessions although not required

●  Class size is limited to 15

Watch Your Weight and Lose Inches in Just Six Weeks

We know that life can be hectic and you have a million things contending for your attention. We also know that your health is a priority to you. That’s why we’ve condensed the 12 week journey into six.

An accelerated edition of the “Watch Your Weight- 12 week Journey to Weight Loss” program.

Finally you can manage your health and your busy schedule too!

Qigong Yoga at Harbour Ridge

We can’t wait to share all of the new and exciting programs at the Harbour Ridge fitness. Like our Qigong yoga class, a mind body practice that combines disciplines of Yoga and TaiChi.  The gentle, rhythmic movements of Qigong reduce stress, build stamina, increase vitality, and enhance the immune system. It has also been found to improve cardiovascular, respiratory, circulatory, lymphatic and digestive functions.

Those who maintain a consistent practice of Qigong find that it helps one regain a youthful vitality, maintain health even into old age and helps speed recovery from illness. Western scientific research confirms that Qigong reduces hypertension and the incidence of falling in the aged population. One of the more important long-term effects is that Qigong reestablishes the body/mind/soul connection.

Get ready for Qigong at Harbour Ridge: Coming Soon Late Fall of 2014

Harbour Ridge Yacht & Country Club Fitness Director Elected as 2014/2015 CSFA President

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Palm City, Florida – June 27, 2014

The CFSA recently announced its newest team member additions to the 2014/2015 Board of Directors. Barb Svenson, Harbour Ridge Yacht & Country Club fitness director, has been elected as the new board president of the Club Spa & Fitness Association. She has served on the board for four years. Last year she functioned as secretary of the board. Svenson will continue serving the organization in her new role as President of the board while contributing direction and experience toward its continued success. The Harbour Ridge Yacht and Country Club would like to congratulate Barb Svenson in her new role as President of the 2014 CFSA Executive Board.

The Club Spa and Fitness Association is a non-profit organization committed to maintaining superior business and ethical standards for fitness, spa and wellness professionals in the private club segment. CFSA provides its members with resources for educational growth and curriculum development for accreditation. Members are equipped with career development and job placement opportunities. The CFSA serves as a credible source for country club management to discover highly qualified fitness, spa and wellness professionals for their private clubs.

You can find information on the entire Board of Directors on the CSFA website at www.csfassociation.com.

How Golf Impacts The Lives Of Those In The Sport World

It is common practice for college football coaches to enjoy golf and take the game seriously, but Steven Spurrier takes his game very seriously. In the 30 years of coaching college football, Steven has never lost a golf game to one of his players. This piece from ESPN takes a look at the many people inside of the sports world, and the impact golf has had on their lives.

Of course, opportunities to hit the tees at all are getting harder to come by for coaches. The recruiting calendar has grown more cumbersome, the demands of the job more strenuous, and the number of coaches regularly playing golf has diminished as a result. Even Spurrier, the elder statesmen of the coaching ranks on both the football field and the golf course, doesn't get out quite as much as he used to. By the end of July, his clubs are already gathering dust.

— Read More At ESPN.com

Rules For Doubles

Playing doubles in tennis requires a secure grasp of the rules to avoid any type of argument or tension,and it helps to have a refresher on them every once in awhile. A fun game can turn serious with the right level of competitiveness, and some people falsely believe that they know everything there is to know about tennis. Read the following article for an extensive look at the rule book, and enjoy your next game!

What happens when there is a delay between the first and second serves? If the delay is caused by the receiver (such as a broken string or contact lens problem), an official or outside interference, the whole point is replayed. It the server caused the delay, such as when the server breaks a string, the server gets one serve. Note, a spectator’s call (out, fault or other), a spectator’s or player’s cell phone ringing or grunting from an adjacent court is not basis for replaying the point.

— Read More At The Daily Progress

The Latest In Iron Technology

Part of the fun in playing golf is the equipment. Every club is a personal choice that hopefully improve your game and last for years. Buying new clubs can be exciting, especially when there are recent developments in the industry. This piece from Golf Digest researches the latest in iron technology.

"We always go into a new design searching for high performance, to try to get faster ball speed and more consistent distance all over the face," says TaylorMade's Bret Wahl, vice president of research and development for irons. "But feel will remind us just how far we can take that."

— Read More At Golf Digest

Everything You Will Ever Need To Know About Golf

Do you know how to mark your ball so that you don't miss your spot? Do you know to read a green? Whether you are a leisurely golf enthusiast who wants to take their game to the next level or you are a seasoned pro, there are points in the following guide that you may have never heard before.

The key to reading putts is to establish a routine. Begin as you approach the green, observing the overall slopes and undulations. Then without distracting your playing companions, read your putt while others putt out. This helps speed play.

— Read More At Golf Digest

Tips For Your Short Game

Line and speed are the two factors in making putts, and both of these factors can be controlled. A player only needs to understand the relationship between the two factors in order to improve their short game. Gaining control over the speed and position are learned tricks that will improve your score, and the following article goes in-depth on how to improve your short game.

According to Dave Pelz, a former NASA scientist and short-game guru to many of the PGA Tour’s top players, the perfect speed to hit a putt is with enough pace so that if the putt had missed it would have gone seventeen inches beyond the cup. That speed, according to his research, will lip in more often than it will lip out and is the most consistent in holding the line while still going in when hitting the back of the cup.

— Read More At Statesmanjournal.com