Women's Heart Health Awareness

                      Start exercising

This is National Women’s Heart Awareness Month, which kicked off in February.  Amazing how many women still do not take to HEART that heart disease is our #1 killer.  More women than men have died from heart disease for the past twenty years!  This isn’t a new disease.  It’s simply that women have finally joined together to be heard. 

There isn’t a magazine the past few months that doesn’t include one or two articles about women’s heart disease.  In reading through the articles hands down the message we read is to exercise.  Exercise helps every single area of our body, mind and soul.  Exercise helps if you are suffering from arthritis, depression, recovering from breast cancer surgery and certainly to control or prevent heart disease.

The hard part is to find a location where you can add daily exercise to your life.  Once you’ve considered finding a facility that doesn’t make you feel out of place.  Old.  Fat.  Old (wrote that already) or the feeling that you are in a fish bowl, because wherever you look there are sharks.  

A gym to feel comfortable, a gym for women, a nice woman’s gym was the accomplishment of my research.  Would it be too much to ask for?  Researching OrangeCounty and Los Angeles Gym Facilities brought me face to face with Kathi Avila.  A beautiful, tall, energetic woman who claims she is over 50 years old.  Besides the fantastic personal tour of the Total Woman Gym and Spa, the attention to what my personal needs are from question about where I would park, or could I use the childcare facilities if I’m watching my grandkids for the weekend.  Kathy Avila answered these questions with gusto and enthusiasm.  I could not wait to sign up. 

Here are some of the questions and the TOTAL WOMAN’S answers, taken right from their site. 

Start with calling Kathi Avila. There are locations everywhere.  Click here.  Kathi Avila will work with who you are as a person. You will not be treated like every one else.  She will work with you to fit a package into your personal needs.  Call Kathi Avila at (714) 993-6003. 

Question:  Will Total Woman Gym help me strengthen my heart?

Answer:  Total Woman Gym and Day Spa offers the finest in Cardiovascular and Strength Training Equipment as well as a full schedule of Group Fitness Classes and a Full Service Pilate's Studio.

Cardiovascular Equipment
Our locations offer a state-of-the art cardiovascular room that has treadmills, ellipticals, arc trainers, recumbent and upright bikes, and much more!

Strength Training Equipment
Our locations offer a top-of-the line strength training areas designed specifically to suite the female body, including circuit training equipment, functional training equipment, and free weights.

Group Fitness Classes
Total Woman’s Group Fitness program offers a wide variety for all levels of fitness.

Pilate's
Each Total Woman Gym offers a full service Pilate's Studio for superior results.

Question: Does Total Woman provide babysitting?

Answer:  Total Woman Kids’ Club. We offer crafts, games, toys and a play area for your children to enjoy while you are using the gym. Have your children join us for hours of fun!  Age: At least 2 months old.

Total Woman staff is trained and CPR-certified to provide every child with a safe and fun environment.

Question:  I have read so much about massage.  Making time for yourself – what can Total Woman offer?

Answer:  OUR SPA FACILITIES! Atmosphere Day Spa offers the unique concept of Total Body Wellness, from massage therapy to waxing to makeup programs. You can experience all of the pampering of a luxurious resort day spa, right in your own back yard!

It was not hard for me to make a decision to start on my journey to better help once I completed the tour and Q & A with Kathy Avila.  Now, it’s your turn. Call Kathi Avila at (714) 993-6003. 

Lois Trader