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Water aerobics is a fun way to excercise A lthough many people consider water aerobics a senior citizen workout, this form of exercise provides a variety of health benefits to people of all ages and activity levels. The warm water in the pool works to support your body and to provide resistance against your movements. A water aerobics class is a good workout for the heart, muscles, joints and mind and water aerobics is a non-weight-bearing exercise, making it an ideal option for people with arthritis and osteoporosis, pregnant women, the elderly and anyone suffering from hip, knee or ankle problems. Because a water aerobics class keeps the body moving and the heart rate increased, the class provides significant cardiovascular benefits. A 45-minute class can burn between 350 and 600 calories. Additionally, because the water movements are less stressful on the body, most people can work out longer in the water. When combined with a healthy diet, a regular water aerobics class can contribute to successful weight loss. Power Of Resistance A water aerobics class provides an effective workout for nearly every muscle and every joint in the body. As your body moves, the water constantly resists your movements. As a result, your muscles must work harder to push against the resistance. To increase the intensity of the workout, use water barbells, foam cylinders or kickboards. Individual Needs A significant advantage of water aerobics is that the workout can be easily customized to meet individual needs. People who are new to exercise should have no difficulties performing the simple movements of a water aerobics class. Participants looking for an advanced workout can add ankle or wrist weights to make the movements more challenging. It’s a FUN way to exercise!!! Being in a pool is always splashy fun. Participating in a water aerobics class not only makes you happier and healthier, it is also a great social experience where new friends are made. The forgiving water environment is effective for exercising and enjoyable. People are friendly and it’s a lot more fun than swimming laps.

LULLABY Australia’s first luxury skincare range for babies

ingredients including jojoba oil, avocado oil, chamomile and vitamin E to help nurture and protect especially delicate skin. The ingredients are sourced directly from plants, herbs and other natural resources, so Kirsty can be certain each batch is consistent. They are sustainably cultivated under optimum growing conditions to ensure their health and vitality. ‘Our top-quality ingredients have been carefully chosen to work together perfectly to nourish, replenish and protect especially delicate and sensitive skin’ states Kirsty. Products available include Body Lotion with Aloe Vera, Avocado Oil and Jojoba Oil, 250ml $35.00 Calming Body Wash with Aloe Vera and Chamomile, 250ml $28.00 Soothing Nappy Cream with Aloe Vera, Avocado Oil, Jojoba Oil and Vitamin E, 100g $30.00 Sunscreen for Delicate Skin SPF30, UVA and UVB Protection for Face and Body, 100g $35.00 *All products are free from Parabens, Phthalates, Sulfates, PPG’s, Dye, Petroleum, Triclosan, Bisphenol A (BPA), Formaldehyde Donars and Essential Oils. They are not tested on animals. Available from www.lullabyskincare.com

Lullaby is a safe, natural and luxurious range of products for babies and children developed by stunning Sydney mum Kirsty Gow-Gates. Kirsty became very conscious that the majority of baby skincare products were deceptive in what they claimed to be, including the ‘natural and organic’ ones and she often discovered they also included ingredients with a long list of cheap fillers and stabilisers. Since I couldn’t find a brand I was satisfied with, I decided to create a luxurious baby brand I could trust,” says Founder Kirsty Gow- Gates. Designed for newborns, sensitive, dry and eczema-prone skin, the pure and ultra- gentle formulations consist of the highest quality ingredients naturally derived and sourced directly from all-Australian plants and herbs. “Experts say up to 60% of what goes on your baby’s skin is absorbed into their bloodstreamwithinminutes. Everything that your baby absorbs through their skin has to be processed by their little livers. So why take chances with any harmful toxins or low-quality ingredients? Unlike most skincare products which are water-based, the Lullaby range (excluding the sunscreen) consists of 80 percent organic Aloe Vera (Aloe Barbadensia) as their base and this sets them apart from most skincare brands which are simply water based. Featuring exceptionally nourishing and healing properties, this premium Aloe Vera – often referred to as ‘Queen of the Aloe’ – is grown on farms free of pesticides in South-West Queensland and cold-pressed to retain maximum natural goodness. In addition to the Aloe Vera base, each formulation consists of large, generous quantities of high quality, natural Australian

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