Slim and Tone Fitness & Wellness

06/20/2024

06/20/2024

Falls can have serious consequences as we age. Increase your summer activities, include and improve on physical strength and balance for fall prevention.

While it is possible to prevent some falls, exercises that focus on balance can minimize the risk of fall and injury.

A qualified instructor will introduce you to specialized simple fitness training programs to understand the importance of fall prevention. With individual supervision, you will learn the correct way to change the outcome of a catastrophic fall.

A fall may be minor, leading only to bruising and inflammation. But some can cause broken bones, traumatic brain injury in adults over 65 years of age, and even death.

Learn to fall while reducing the hard impact with a roll fall. Avoid the impact of landing on bone joint to that of a soft tissue landing.

Maneuvering the body into the fall with loose and not ‘stiffened’ bodies reduces the fall impact.

Overcome the fear of falling, join Slim and Tone Fitness & Wellness of Rural Retreat, Virginia for an active summer, fall prevention approach for dynamic strength and balance exercises.

Call for an appointment, ask for Shirleen @ 276.613.1200

05/03/2024

Choose your May’s wellness adventure with Slim and Tone Fitness & Wellness and get on the path for whole body health.



MAY'S TESTIMONIAL

"I joined Shirleen’s Yoga and Tai Chi class at the Lifetime Wellness Center in August 2004. Through Shirleen’s class leadership I was introduced to a “holistic” approach to wellness that included strength training, flexibility, balance, and educational hand-outs. Shirleen’s voice tone brought a spiritual calmness as she introduced mantra’s, “honor your restrictions” and/or “respect your limitations”.

While visiting my family in 2005 I fractured my leg. Following surgery and rehab I returned home to heal. Shirleen introduced me to water yoga and encouraged chiropractic and massage therapy. Her knowledge of healing and continued encouragement assisted in the long journey of physical rehabilitation.

Shirleen’s yoga classes were always evolving. We were introduced to new routines such as Shibashi-18 movements of Qigong Tai Chi for improved balance and Yoga; In addition to structural body alignment, improved circulation, mind, body, and spiritual relaxation. CET 1 + 9 (pain elimination technique therapy by Dr. John Char) of Honolulu, Hawaii was introduced.

Although Covid changed life at the Lifetime Wellness Center, Shirleen continued yoga/tai chi classes online. Upon reopening, I was able to work on balance and strength training as a senior through chair-oriented programs designed by Shirleen.

Currently, I continue to benefit from Shirleen’s gifts through balance and yoga group exercises from Slim and Tone Fitness & Wellness studio at Rural Retreat, Virginia. Please join us!"

Linda H.

Contact Shirleen for your May 2024 consultation!

04/17/2024

SLIM AND TONE APRIL’S FB TESTIMONIAL

"WHEN I STARTED WORKING WITH SHIRLEEN 2.5 YEARS AGO, I HAD LIMITED STAMINA AND LITTLE - SENSE OF BALANCE. I COULDN’T STAND FROM A SEATED POSITION WITHOUT USING MY HANDS TO PUSH OFF. I WAS UNABLE TO STAND ON ONE FOOT LONGER THAN IT TOOK TO TAKE STEPS, AND MY GAIT WAS UNSTEADY.

I CAME OUT OF POST SURGICAL PHYSICAL THERAPY WITH THE RECOMMENDATION THAT I TAKE A BALANCE CLASS. AT THIS POINT, I HAD BROKEN 12 BONES FROM FALLS OVER THE PREVIOUS 20 YEARS, INCLUDES HIP, STERNUM AND PELVIS.

SHIRLEEN STARTED WHERE I WAS AND SLOWLY, STEADILY, LED ME FROM THE MOST BASIC MOVES TO INCREASED LEVELS OF PROFICIENCY. THE PROGRAMS EXERCISES ARE DESIGNED TO IMPROVE CORE AND BACK FOR MUSCULAR ENDURANCE; UPPER – LOWER BODY’S AND FALL PREVENTION EXERCISES WERE INCORPORATED USING TAI-CHI AND YOGA, FOCUSING ON THE BODY’S POSTURAL STRUCTURE FOR ALIGNMENT / COORDINATION THROUGH DIRECTIONAL CHANGES IN MOVEMENT.

SHIRLEEN ENCOURAGED ME TO STRIVE FOR INCREASED BALANCE LEVELS WITHOUT COMPROMISING MY LIMITATIONS. TODAY, I HAVE IMPROVED COORDINATION.

· SIT TO STAND-WITH ARMS CROSSED OR EXTENDED

· STAND ON ONE FOOT FOR AS LONG AS 30 SECONDS

· HAVE A SMOOTHER GAIT

· KNOW HOW TO TAKE STEPS TO RECOVER BALANCE TO PREVENT POTENTIAL FALL / INJURY.

· BEST OF ALL, I HAVE NOT HAD A BONE-BREAKING INJURY SINCE STARTING A BALANCE PROGRAM WITH SLIM AND TONE FITNESS & WELLNESS.

GAINED STABILITY AND BALANCE THROUGH EXERCISE TO HELP MUSCLES WORK TOGETHER IN A WAY THAT MAKES FALLS LESS LIKELY."

KARIN C.

CONTACT SHIRLEEN FOR A CONSULT

PHONE: 276.613.1200

04/10/2024

APRIL AND SPRING 2024

FITNESS PROGRAM IS HERE TO WAKE UP THE BODY TO WARMER TEMPERATURES.

FOCUS ON MUSCLE CONTROL, STABILITY BALANCE AND FLEXIBILITY. COMMIT TODAY TO GET BACK TO BASICS WITH COMBINED COORDINATION BALANCE IN A GROUP EXERCISE SETTING.

WORK TOWARDS CONQUERING THE FOLLOWING BENEFITS OF CROSS-CRAWL (opposite arm – leg) MOVEMENTS TO A STANDING UNSUPPORTED LEVEL. THE PROGRAM WILL PROGRESS TO BALANCE ENHANCED LEVELS 0F YOGA AND TAI-CHI PROGRAM TECHNIQUES FOR UPPER AND LOWER BODY STRENGTHENING FOR INCREASED BALANCE.

A GREAT FITNESS PROGRAM WILL GIVE YOU POSITIVE END RESULTS!!



CONTACT SHIRLEEN AND B00K AN APPOINTMENT

PHONE: 276.613.1200

03/01/2024

STEP INTO SPRING AND TAKE 'MARCH MADNESS' TO ANOTHER LEVEL. EMERGE FROM THE LESS ACTIVE WINTRY LIFESTYLE, CREATE A CHALLENGE FRENZY AND FEEL POSITIVE FITNESS BENEFITS.

IMPROVE ON BRAIN HEALTH, MANAGE WEIGHT, REDUCE THE RISK OF DISEASE, STRENGTHEN BONES AND MUSCLES, AND IMPROVE YOUR ABILITY TO DO EVERYDAY ACTIVITIES.

SLIM AND TONE FITNESS & WELLNESS OFFERS ONE ON ONE TRAINING PROGRAMS TAILORED TO MEET INDIVIDUAL FITNESS GOALS, NEEDS & FITNESS LEVELS. CHECK OUT OUR GROUP CLASS SETTING CONNECT AND SHARE COMMON GOALS, STRUGGLES AND MOTIVATION.

LOOK INTO A FITNESS PROGRAM TODAY! “THE ONLY WORKOUT THAT YOU WILL EVER REGRET IS THE ONE YOU DIDN'T START”!.

CONTACT SLIM AND TONE FITNESS & WELLNESS AND BOOK AN APPOINTMENT.
PHONE: 276.613.1200

02/05/2024

FITNESS LEAP YEAR FEBRUARY is about ‘Heart to Heart’ health, cardiovascular in motion.

Leap into Fall Prevention

Balance challenges and Chair Yoga; Love your body and soothe the mind through yoga for stress release, strengthening, stretches and more balance.

Slim and Tone Fitness & Wellness is offering 29 Days of Heart month 2024, which includes 2 for 1 special deal and side-by-side couples training session per client participation.

Delight in FREE BOGO February savings a complimentary class for first time guests.

Engage in the Personal Training one on-one package of 10 sessions and get 29% off.
Book now for your free February guest pass, class size is limited.
For more information call

276.613.1200
Shirleen Sult

01/15/2024

FALL PREVENTION BALANCE AND COORDINATION group exercise setting IS NOW HERE!

FOCUS on “New Year’s Resolution” for a “New You” and START today for “NEW BEGINNINGS”. Starting a fitness program may be one of the best things you can do for your health.

Physical activity can lower and prevent the risk of long-lasting disease.

Receive training from a certified personal instructor to reach your body goal in a group exercise setting. Look forward to improvement with your balance and coordination, weight loss, sleep and self-esteem.

Classes will start January on Tuesdays & Thursdays. Classes are limited, enroll today.

Our mission is to encourage and believe in oneself and that everyone is given a chance to pursue fitness goals in an uplifting and supportive environment.

For more information
Phone: 276.613.1200
Ask for: Shirleen