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WGC Applecroft School classes closed in August
For the whole of August Wednesday nights at 7pm at Applecrfot School in Welwyn Garden City will not be running. This is due to the school refurbishing the hall. We are very sorry for any inconvenience this may cause. Remember there are still classes at Ludwick Family Club on Monday andThursday evenings, Tuesday and Saturday mornings.
Exercising In The Heat
Please ensure you drink lots of water before, during and after classes in the current weather conditions to keep yourselves hydrated.
Remember to listen to your body during class and modify your workout accordingly. Low Impact is an option that you can use at any time, and is a safe way to go during such high temperatures.
We will be bringing fans into class to make conditions a little more comfortable so that you can continue to keep up with your workouts, and bringing a Frozen washcloth with you is also a great idea!
For more advice on working out in the heat, see the Jazzercise article below:
'Play it Safe While Exercising in the Heat'
We’re all susceptible to heat illness – regardless of age or fitness level. Recent deaths of young, high-profile professional athletes are a sobering reminder that no one can take the summer heat lightly. As the temperatures rise, staying hydrated can become a greater challenge for people exercising both indoors and out. In hot weather, individuals can lose as much as two quarts of sweat per hour. If left unreplenished, this can lead to dehydration, heat exhaustion, even heat stroke. In humid weather, when the air is saturated with water vapor, sweat evaporates more slowly, making it harder for the body to cool itself. As humidity rises, experts recommend curtailing your physical activity to avoid heat stroke. In addition, you may need to factor in your gender and fitness level. Women tend to sweat less than men, and individuals who are physically fit have more efficient "cooling" systems. Knowledge of symptoms and the varying degrees of heat illness can help you to nip dangerous situations in the bud.
Symptoms of heat illness:
Heat cramps:
Cramps often strike individuals who tackle endurance or high-intensity activities during the summer. An initial red flag that your body is overheating, cramps cause your muscles to tighten and spasm severely.
Heat exhaustion:
Marked by dizziness, rapid pulse, nausea, vomiting, fainting. The best prescription is to cease activity, drink water and rest in a cool area.
Heat stroke:
In heat stroke, the symptoms for heat exhaustion are paired with disorientation. If the core body temperature of the individual rises above 105 degrees, he or she may, black out, experience convulsions, and even die. If you or someone you are with experiences any of these symptoms, seek emergency medical attention immediately!
Prevention:
Stay well hydrated:
Drink 20 ounces of water or sports drink two hours before you plan to exercise outside. Drink another 10 ounces 15 minutes into your workout, and 10 ounces every 15 minutes after that. If you exercise for more than an hour, consume a sports drink in addition to water to replace the sodium you’re losing through sweat.
Dress appropriately:
Loose, light- colored clothing that allows evaporation and ventilation is best. Check the temperature: Don’t exercise when the heat and sun are most intense, basically from 10a.m. to 3p.m. Avoid chemicals and stimulants: Decongestants and supplements, such as ephedra, can raise your blood pressure and heart rate. Alcohol and caffeine can dehydrate, interfering with the body’s cooling mechanisms.
Let yourself warm up:
Even if you’ve been active throughout the winter, it’s a good idea to decrease the intensity of your exercise a bit as your body adjusts to warmer temperatures. Keep in mind that it can take up to two weeks to acclimate.
Earn Money back at Jazzercise!
How do you fancy money back each time you introduce someone to Jazzercise and they sign up for regular classes? Rather than giving gifts away, we are giving money away in 2010 !!
More information on the Bring A Friend 2010 page.
Extra Class added
Extra classes have been added to our class schedule
Tuesday mornings Ludwick Family Club, Hall Grove 9.30am.
Wednesday 7.00pm Apple croft School, Apple Croft Road, Welwyn Garden City.
Tuesday 7.00pm Watford Grammar School for Girls, Lady's Close, Watford.
Wednesday 9.30am Warners End Community Centre,Northridge Way Hemel Hempstead.
Bring your friends as the more friends you introduce to Jazzercise the closer you'll be to having a year free.
Testimonials
Please let us know why you love Jazzercise so much and if it has changed your well being or body shape since you started classes.We'd love to know and would like some more to add to our website. You can email me at claire@jazzercise.fslife.co.uk.
Thanks we appreciate your support.
New Instructors Tracey and Joanne
Both Tracey and Jo have passed their instructor exam and workshop with flying colours and we are very proud to announce them as fully qualified Jazzercise instructors. They will be in classes to gain in experience and will be running their own classes in April. We are very excited to have them on our team and look forward to them enjoying their own classes.
If you would like to become an instructor too go the home page www.jazercise.com, click on "class info" then click on "become an instructor" or ask your own instructor in class.
Instructor Kelly is back from maternity leave. Yay!!
Our Kelly is back from maternity leave and teaching classes on Monday's and Saturday's. Her gorgeous boy called James Ethan weighed 6lb 4oz at birth and now at 6 months he's a healthy bouncing boy trying to sit up on his own. Join her in class and you will see why we love her classes so much.
