With pool season in full effect, you never know when you might have to perform CPR to save a life. Drowning is not something we like to think about, but it does happen. Just in case, check out this list of CPR training centers in San Antonio. Visions CPR offers many different types of CPR and life-saving classes, all of which are affordable, as well as... [Read more...]

Are you a runner? I am definitely NOT, but I have a lot of respect for people who can run long distances, especially in a marathon format.  I’ve always wanted to do one but just haven‘t had time to train.  Okay, that’s a horrible excuse because everyone can find a little time if they really want to… Speaking of marathons, there’s one coming... [Read more...]

Raise your hand if you had a long week.  Raise your other hand if you could use a little downtime.  Well, your apartment here comes with an oval garden tub in the master bath.  They are perfect for soaking away a long week.  All you need to do is mix up some specialty bath salts and schedule some decompression time for you and your tub. If you've... [Read more...]

Attention all of my Vista Ridge Apartments runners:  don't forget to register for the Rock ‘n’ Roll San Antonio Marathon & 1/2 Marathon benefiting Susan G. Komen for the Cure® that's coming to town next month on Sunday, November 14. If a half marathon is a little out of your range, they have a new Rock 'N Roll Relay that you can run with a partner. ... [Read more...]

Do you know the difference between yoga and Pilates?  As programs of excercise, both disciplines have grown a great deal in popularity over the past several years with men and womnen throughout the United States .  They both also seek to build muscle strength and flexibility.  The difference between the two disciplines is not so much physical as it is... [Read more...]

I mentioned a couple weeks ago on our Vista Ridge Facebook page that Men's Health Magazine voted us the third FATTEST city in the United States of America.  Ouch!  Well, the Fit Family Challenge, presented by San Antonio Sports, is your chance to do something about that.  What is "the challenge" you ask...it's a program to encourage families to start thinking... [Read more...]

Looking for a fun, healthy activity to do this summer?  How about hiking?  It's really great excercise (especially for toning legs) and you get the chance to take in some great natural scenery while doing it.  Hiking is also a relatively low-cost activity.  Depending on how much you hike, you probably won't need much.  Besides a comfortable pair of outdoor... [Read more...]

For all of the members of Lifetime Fitness located at the The Rim, I've posted the group fitness schedule here for you.  Just double-click the image and you will see it in a PDF format that you can view or print.  Hope that helps.   Have a great workout week!  Read More →

Now is the time of year when swimming pools everywhere, including Vista Ridge, are opening up for summer fun.  But with great fun comes great responsibility, ESPECIALLY if you have young kids that you would like to cool off in the pool on a hot day. I was just on one of my favorite websites, QuickAndDirtyTips.com, and came across some sensible advice to... [Read more...]

Do you shop for your fresh food and produce locally? If not, you may want to give it some serious consideration. Although today's global market allows us to buy foods grown almost anywhere in the world at any given time, this option is not the most sustainable. Buying in-season fruits and vegetables that are locally grown helps to eliminate the environmental... [Read more...]

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