P.E.P. Talk - June 2021

Welcome to P.E.P. Talk dedicated to your
Physical, Emotional and Personal well-being.

Staying healthy, well and strong with
Brain, Body and Balance.
We are all in this together!

P.E.P. Talk is our Virtual Activities Program that will be sent monthly throughout the year. We hope that you enjoy these activities no matter where you are!
Please look for our weekly calendar and newsletter that will be sent every Wednesday from October through April.
In an effort to support our contactless environment the weekly updates will be sent through email.

Make Water Your Only Workout
Strength, Range of Motion, Flexibility and Balance.
Yep! It can all be done in the water!

The resistance of the water helps to build muscle. Exercise and heat warm up your muscles to allow them to be safely stretched and increase your range of motion. Stretching in the hot tub is a great option if the pool is too cold.
Don't forget to work on your balance. The water takes away 90% of your body weight and allows you to do more things in the water than you would be able to do on land. The good news is that all of this work in the water transfers to benefits on land.

Please see the water walking sheet below for lots of ideas that you can do on your own in the water.

I hope everyone takes the time to look through all of the information included in this month's P.E.P. Talk and use it to help take better care of you!

I look forward to hearing from you. - Erin

Don't Like The Gym?

Let's Workout In The Water.

If you've been looking for a new and refreshing way to get or stay in shape, or if you're tired of sore feet and aching joints, water exercise may be for you. Because it's low impact and can easily be tailored to match your abilities, everyone from athletes to seniors can benefit from water exercise.

Working out in the water can be a great way to gain cardiovascular stamina, improve strength and flexibility, enhance body contours, increase circulation, rehabilitate healing muscles and control your weight.

Taking Advantage of Water

To appreciate why water training works so well, you need to understand water's unique properties. In water, you have almost no gravity. You're relieved of 90 percent of your body weight, so you become buoyant. This frees you to move in new ways. You can float, bob and relax without feeling like you're putting out an effort. Yet water provides 12% to 14% more resistance than air, so moving through it is like having weights all around your body.

Burning Fat, Building Muscle

Most swimming workouts take place in pools filled with warm water -- 82 to 84 degrees -- vs. typical ocean temperatures of 50 to 60 degrees. In the past, researchers have shown that some people who do rhythmic water exercise, such as water aerobics, are able to burn just as much fat and build just as muscle as they could in land based exercises.

Let's take a look at some of the most popular workouts and how to maximize their benefits. If you are new to exercise, consult your doctor before starting this or any other exercise program. And for safety reasons, avoid swimming alone.

Anti-Inflamatory Diet

Anti-Inflammatory Water Recipe

Keep these few ingredients on hand so you can make a new batch each day!

Turmeric

Turmeric and its active ingredient curcumin are known as nature’s ibuprofen. They work to decrease chronic inflammation in the body.

Ginger

Ginger and its active constituent gingerols may decrease inflammation and promote good digestion while diminishing nausea.

Lemon

Lemon adds good flavor to the water while boosting vitamin C levels and improving digestion.

Cayenne

Cayenne contains metabolism-boosting properties and aids in the absorption of the curcumin in turmeric.

Raw Apple Cider Vinegar

ACV improves digestion and is shown to lower blood sugar levels.

Apple of My Eye

Bailey (Avery Arendes) is a talented young teenager who tragically loses her sight in a horse riding accident. Her devoted parents, Caroline (Amy Smart) and Jason (Liam McIntyre) do everything possible to help her adjust, but she's unable to connect to anyone or anything. That is, until she meets Charlie (Burt Reynolds), a Guide Dog Trainer who introduces her to Apple, an affectionate miniature horse, who becomes her new eyes - and new best friend - in this inspirational film for the whole family.

Rating PG

Release date 2017

Running time 1:24:24

Locals Only
Welcome to the Coachella Valley's locals only recommendations for you. This is a list of local businesses, excursions and happenings throughout the desert. They can be experienced as a single event or group them together to customize your own adventures and day trips.
Many local businesses are currently closed or have limited hours due to COVID restrictions in Riverside County.
Please visit each website to confirm the days and hours of each location.

Cabot's Pueblo Museum
Local Tip: Make sure to get tickets in advance if you want the guided tour. Lots of history, artwork and artifacts in this historic house museum. Highly recommended.