LIFE LONG LEARNING
FIT TIPS
Busting Through the Roadblocks
Let’s face it. Whether it is at work or working out, we all run into roadblocks from time to time. Here’s how to bust through them to stay on track, courtesy of sports psychologist Eric Goldstein, Ph.D: BLOCK BUSTER #1 Get Started. It sounds simple, but making a commitment to regular exercise is key. Make a list of why you want to exercise and refer to it often. BLOCK BUSTER #2 Plan to Exercise. By making a commitment, either to your schedule or to another person, you are more likely to keep your appointment. Be specific with times, locations and activities. BLOCK BUSTER #3 Determine Your Exercise Personality. Exercise has many components—social (high to low), competition (high to low), mood state, location preference and optimum time of day. By determining what’s best for you, you will choose the activities that suit you best. BLOCK BUSTER #4 Set the Right Goals. Many people focus on outcomes—say, losing 30 pounds—instead of process, such as exercising 30 minutes a day four days a week. The problem with an outcome goal is that if you do not meet it, you’ll feel like a failure. If your process goals are realistic, the outcome goals will take care of themselves. BLOCK BUSTER #5 Hold Mental Rehearsals. By frequently picturing events, you can program your mind, body and emotions to perform the way you want them to. Visualize the activity you want to perform and the outcome you seek. BLOCK BUSTER #6 Reward Yourself. Rewards are a great way to keep you going. After you have reached a milestone, treat yourself to a massage, a gourmet dinner out, a new CD. In time, the benefits of exercising will become their own reward and the exercise habit will reinforce itself. SOURCE: IDEA Health & Fitness Association.
Ballroom Dance
September 15 Learning Ballroom Dance will provide you with great fun and exercise that will last you a lifetime. You will learn how to lead or follow, basic rhythm, and even some history and culture of Ballroom Dance. Come by yourself or with a partner. Session I includes Foxtrot & Cha Cha Session II Waltz and Rumba Instructor: James Ungricht Session I: 9/22-10/27 Foxtrot & Cha Cha Session II: 11/3-12/15 Waltz & Rumba No class 11/24 Time: Tuesdays 7-8:30pm Fee: $60 per person / 6 week session Age: 15 years and older Class Limit: 8-60
Driver Education
Driver education is a California required course for teens to receive a driver’s license. It is the first step before a teen can receive a driver’s permit. Students may choose from an internet course or a home study course. Coursework can be completed at any time of day or night. DMV accepted completion certificates issued upon successful course completion. Class does not include behind the wheel driving. Contact the Community Center office for registration and payment. Instructor: Dates: Time: Fee: All Good Drivers Flexible At Your Convenience $75 Online / $90 for home study course Ages: 14-18 years Limit: None
Senior Lunches
The Fallbrook Senior Center serves a hot, nutritious lunch Monday through Friday to seniors 60 + at Fallbrook Community Center. The meals are served at 11:30 a.m. Reservations are not required. Meals are also delivered to home bound seniors unable to attend lunch at the community center. This project is sponsored by the Fallbrook Senior Citizens Service Club, and other contributions from many generous friends and organizations in the community. It is also partially supported by the Older Americans Act Fund awarded by the County of San Diego through the Aging & Independent Services. For more details call the Senior Center at (760) 728-4498.
Saturday Traffic School
Traffic School is held at the Community Center on several Saturdays through out the year. This 8 hour course satisfies DMV traffic school requirements. Instructors do their best to make your day as painless as possible. For dates, times, fees and registration call (800) 218-0013.
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