March 2020
It’s all about balance! Did you know that balance training is one of the best ways to strengthen your core and prevent back pain? Balance…
Category: TCC Blog
February 2020
Exercise Reduces Cancer Risk! Need a little motivation to start off the New Year with an exercise program? Physical activity guidelines have largely been based…
January 2020
Exercise is a great idea! For cancer patients, exercise is more than just a good idea. New research shows that exercise actually changes tumor cells…
December 2019
Take a Walk! Over the past few years a growing body of knowledge has developed around the physical benefits of walking. It strengthens our hearts…
November 2019
The POUND Workout! At TCC we try to add variety to our workouts to keep things interesting and our minds and bodies active. A new…
October 2019
Exercise helps lymphedema! Getting motivated to exercise can be a challenge for cancer survivors who often deal with other concerns like lymphedema which is swelling…
September 2019
Functional Fitness! Functional fitness exercises are designed to train and develop your muscles to make it easier and safer to perform everyday activities, such as…
August 2019
Summer Fun! Just because we don’t have a beach, doesn’t mean we can’t play like we do. Seated Beach Ball Volley gives you a great…
July 2019
Planks Anyone?! The plank is one of the best exercises for core conditioning as it improves posture, supports a healthy back, enhances overall movement and…
June 2019
Try The POUND Workout! We’ve had a lot of fun playing with our drumsticks in our “Pound” workouts. Drumming is an effective full body workout…
May 2019
Fun with Medicine Balls! Challenging your body in new ways is great for your overall fitness, plus a little variety keeps things fun! We love…
April 2019
Fight depression with exercise! One in 10 adults in the United States struggles with depression. For those going through cancer treatment, staying emotionally healthy can…
March 2019
How to stay vital as we age There is a myth that there is an inevitable decline from vitality and youth down a slippery slope…
February 2019
Friends are important! The research is clear – women who have a strong social network of support have lower cancer recurrence rates and a longer…
January 2019
Make Exercise A Habit! We all know exercise is really good for us and we often get off to a great start on an exercise…
December 2018
Medicine Balls Are FUN! One of the best ways to stay motivated in your workouts is to change things up so your brain, and your…
November 2018
Get Your Exercise! A new study by cardiologists reveals that of all the things you can do that might negatively impact your health, a sedentary…
October 2018
Watch the heat! The calendar may say fall is here, but the days are still warm and heat related problems can develop when we’re exercising.…
September 2018
Core Exercises to Improve Balance TCC Get Fit classes focus on functional fitness – exercises that mimic the movements of everyday life. Balance is a…
August 2018
Indoor Exercise Works Too! Too hot or too wet to work out outdoors? Afraid of the gym because you’re immune system has taken a hit…
July 2018
Hydrate Right! With the triple digit days it’s so important to be in tune to your bodies hydration status. If you live in a hot,…
June 2018
Common Myths About Exercise Here are some common myths – and the real truth – about exercise. 1. Myth: You can target your fat burn.…
May 2018
Exercise Found to Reduce the Risk of Dementia Not sure if exercise is right for you? A recent study found that a high level of…
April 2018
Exercise Benefits for Lymphedema Have you had radiation or lymph nodes removed and are now afraid to exercise because of potential extremity swelling, aka lymphedema?…
March 2018
Exercise Benefits Cancer Patients For Years! Cancer-related fatigue is one of the most distressing side effects of treatment. Did you know that exercise actually helps…
February 2018
Exercise Promotes Wellness in Cancer Patients and Survivors. Did you know that exercise during and following cancer treatment has been associated with reductions in cancer…
January 2018
How to get the most out of your New Year fitness resolution. Learn new ways to motivate yourself – Find a way to become passionate…
December 2017
Why Do We Lift Weights? While cardio exercises are often seen as the best way to create a caloric deficit and lose weight, it turns…
November 2017
Diversify Your Workout Be sure to include the five key elements of fitness training: Aerobic exercise This would include activities such as walking, jogging, biking,…
October 2017
6 Things That May Improve Cancer Treatment Physical activity – “Exercise is one of the best things women can do for themselves,” says Dr. Ann…
September 2017
Got back pain? Tight hamstrings are present in most people who suffer from chronic lower back pain. The constant pull of these tight muscles forces…
August 2017
Why YOU NEED Weight Training Modern exercise science shows that working with weights (resistance training)—whether that weight is a dumbbell, medicine ball, or your own…
July 2017
Why work on good form, core strength and stretching! According to researchers, every inch the head moves forward of the shoulders, the weight is increased…
June 2017
The Importance of Upper Body Strength We naturally tend to lose muscle mass (sarcopenia) as we age, beginning as early as our 20s. In fact,…
April 2017
Summer Hiking Tips With temperatures on the rise, the Pima County Sheriff’s Department Search and Rescue Unit would like all of us to take safety precautions…
February 2017
7 Big Benefits Of Winter Exercising You’ll burn more calories. As the body works harder to regulate its core temperature, you’ll burn a few more…
January 2017
Exercise Thoughts for the New Year Over the last decade Americans have become increasingly sedentary, spending 93% of our lifetimes indoors and 73% of each waking…
December 2016
6 Benefits of Group Fitness Classes Motivation: It’s inspiring and motivating to be surrounded by dedicated, like-minded individuals. Structure: Group fitness is a great way…
November 2016
Breast Cancer and Osteoporosis Women who have had breast cancer treatment may be at increased risk for osteoporosis and fracture. Estrogen has a protective effect…
October 2016
Physical activity can lower the risk of 13 types of cancer! A new study of the relationship between physical activity and cancer has shown that…
February 2020
Exercise Reduces Cancer Risk! Need a little motivation to start off the New Year with an exercise program? Physical activity guidelines have largely been based…
January 2020
Exercise is a great idea! For cancer patients, exercise is more than just a good idea. New research shows that exercise actually changes tumor cells…
December 2019
Take a Walk! Over the past few years a growing body of knowledge has developed around the physical benefits of walking. It strengthens our hearts…
November 2019
The POUND Workout! At TCC we try to add variety to our workouts to keep things interesting and our minds and bodies active. A new…
October 2019
Exercise helps lymphedema! Getting motivated to exercise can be a challenge for cancer survivors who often deal with other concerns like lymphedema which is swelling…
September 2019
Functional Fitness! Functional fitness exercises are designed to train and develop your muscles to make it easier and safer to perform everyday activities, such as…
August 2019
Summer Fun! Just because we don’t have a beach, doesn’t mean we can’t play like we do. Seated Beach Ball Volley gives you a great…
July 2019
Planks Anyone?! The plank is one of the best exercises for core conditioning as it improves posture, supports a healthy back, enhances overall movement and…
June 2019
Try The POUND Workout! We’ve had a lot of fun playing with our drumsticks in our “Pound” workouts. Drumming is an effective full body workout…
May 2019
Fun with Medicine Balls! Challenging your body in new ways is great for your overall fitness, plus a little variety keeps things fun! We love…
April 2019
Fight depression with exercise! One in 10 adults in the United States struggles with depression. For those going through cancer treatment, staying emotionally healthy can…
March 2019
How to stay vital as we age There is a myth that there is an inevitable decline from vitality and youth down a slippery slope…
February 2019
Friends are important! The research is clear – women who have a strong social network of support have lower cancer recurrence rates and a longer…
January 2019
Make Exercise A Habit! We all know exercise is really good for us and we often get off to a great start on an exercise…
December 2018
Medicine Balls Are FUN! One of the best ways to stay motivated in your workouts is to change things up so your brain, and your…
November 2018
Get Your Exercise! A new study by cardiologists reveals that of all the things you can do that might negatively impact your health, a sedentary…
October 2018
Watch the heat! The calendar may say fall is here, but the days are still warm and heat related problems can develop when we’re exercising.…
September 2018
Core Exercises to Improve Balance TCC Get Fit classes focus on functional fitness – exercises that mimic the movements of everyday life. Balance is a…
August 2018
Indoor Exercise Works Too! Too hot or too wet to work out outdoors? Afraid of the gym because you’re immune system has taken a hit…
July 2018
Hydrate Right! With the triple digit days it’s so important to be in tune to your bodies hydration status. If you live in a hot,…
June 2018
Common Myths About Exercise Here are some common myths – and the real truth – about exercise. 1. Myth: You can target your fat burn.…
May 2018
Exercise Found to Reduce the Risk of Dementia Not sure if exercise is right for you? A recent study found that a high level of…
April 2018
Exercise Benefits for Lymphedema Have you had radiation or lymph nodes removed and are now afraid to exercise because of potential extremity swelling, aka lymphedema?…
March 2018
Exercise Benefits Cancer Patients For Years! Cancer-related fatigue is one of the most distressing side effects of treatment. Did you know that exercise actually helps…
February 2018
Exercise Promotes Wellness in Cancer Patients and Survivors. Did you know that exercise during and following cancer treatment has been associated with reductions in cancer…
January 2018
How to get the most out of your New Year fitness resolution. Learn new ways to motivate yourself – Find a way to become passionate…
December 2017
Why Do We Lift Weights? While cardio exercises are often seen as the best way to create a caloric deficit and lose weight, it turns…
November 2017
Diversify Your Workout Be sure to include the five key elements of fitness training: Aerobic exercise This would include activities such as walking, jogging, biking,…
October 2017
6 Things That May Improve Cancer Treatment Physical activity – “Exercise is one of the best things women can do for themselves,” says Dr. Ann…
September 2017
Got back pain? Tight hamstrings are present in most people who suffer from chronic lower back pain. The constant pull of these tight muscles forces…
August 2017
Why YOU NEED Weight Training Modern exercise science shows that working with weights (resistance training)—whether that weight is a dumbbell, medicine ball, or your own…
July 2017
Why work on good form, core strength and stretching! According to researchers, every inch the head moves forward of the shoulders, the weight is increased…
June 2017
The Importance of Upper Body Strength We naturally tend to lose muscle mass (sarcopenia) as we age, beginning as early as our 20s. In fact,…
April 2017
Summer Hiking Tips With temperatures on the rise, the Pima County Sheriff’s Department Search and Rescue Unit would like all of us to take safety precautions…
February 2017
7 Big Benefits Of Winter Exercising You’ll burn more calories. As the body works harder to regulate its core temperature, you’ll burn a few more…
January 2017
Exercise Thoughts for the New Year Over the last decade Americans have become increasingly sedentary, spending 93% of our lifetimes indoors and 73% of each waking…
December 2016
6 Benefits of Group Fitness Classes Motivation: It’s inspiring and motivating to be surrounded by dedicated, like-minded individuals. Structure: Group fitness is a great way…
November 2016
Breast Cancer and Osteoporosis Women who have had breast cancer treatment may be at increased risk for osteoporosis and fracture. Estrogen has a protective effect…
October 2016
Physical activity can lower the risk of 13 types of cancer! A new study of the relationship between physical activity and cancer has shown that…