Wirth Park Chalet. Thursday, May 28 6:00–8:00pm Tips for Active Women to Maintain Strength, Mental Balance and Longevity CARA BATTLES, PT Precision Performance Precision Performance PT • Injury Prevention 5 Things Every Active Woman Should Know Movement variety builds a stronger athlete: blending your primary sport with complementary work reduces repetitive strain, supports recovery, and enhances performance Recovery is training. Sleep, nutrition, and rest days are not optional — they build strength. Pain is information, not weakness. Distinguishing discomfort from damage is an important skill to develop. Strength training is an injury prevention tool — especially core, glutes and upper back. Steady progression beats sudden intensity. The goal is to keep moving for decades, not to peak for the next 30 days. JAN GUENTHER, Gear West Gals With Grit • Goal Setting & Commitment The Question Worth Asking Some women THINK about building better health and fitness as they age. Others ACHIEVE IT. What’s the difference? It’s not talent. It’s not time. It’s a decision. The women who achieve progress build a better way to commit to a goal worth the effort. Three commitments that separate thinkers from doers: A goal that reflects your values — not a wish goal but a declaration. A WHY strong enough to pull you forward when motivation fades. A RESET habit that sets you back on track. Support that continues to hold you to your standards. YOUR ACTION: Listen. Ask Questions. Share Ideas. Pick two tips—one principle from Cara and Jan— and act on both. Write them down, note in your calendar, tell someone. Just begin. Contact Jan with questions. More information here.
