Body and Soul Set to Grow

Welcome to our regular E-Newsletter. We hope you are using the club regularly and maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Despite the down turn in the economy when so many of our members are concerned about their jobs, keeping in good health is something we can control ourselves. Keep at it.

We are delighted to announce that construction has started on Body and Soul, Ajman. The Club is located on the grounds of Gulf Medical University that will also comprise a 250 bed hospital, staff accommodation and the university buildings.

The Club itself will include men’s and ladies fitness suites with the latest equipment, 2 group class studios, a ladies pool and a 25meter family pool, luxury locker rooms with saunas, squash court, kids nursery, badminton and volleyball court. Outside we have a tennis center, cricket pitch, soccer pitch and basketball court. We have also included an open air amphitheatre for music and entertainment. The Club will represent a true sports club with multi activities planned for children and adults. Parking will be adjacent to the Club and our very own Blends and Brews Coffee Shoppe. Al Quasis members will have the opportunity to upgrade their membership and use the fabulous facilities in Ajman.

1. Drink plenty of water. When heat and humidity are high, you can quickly become dehydrated. Your body’s thirst mechanism isn’t very accurate and becomes more unreliable with age. By the time most of us feel thirsty, we’re already slightly dehydrated. It's especially important during warm weather to drink 8 glasses of water a day.

2. Protect your eyes and skin. Wear sunglasses and sunscreen to protect your eyes and skin from the sun's dangerous UV rays. Sunburn abuse can lead to skin cancer. So wear protective clothing and sunscreen with at least a sun protection factor (SPF) of 15. For sunburn relief,
Aloe Vera gel or cool white vinegar can help ease the pain.

3. Beat the heat. As temperatures rise, your body works overtime to stay cool. Any outdoor activity in high heat is physically stressful and can lead to heat exhaustion or even heat stroke. Wear light, loose fitting clothing and don't overdo it. A complete nutritional profile that includes vitamin B, Zinc and antioxidants like C, E and carotenoids will boost your immune system and help fight stress, airborne allergens and toxins.

4. Balance activity with rest. Sunshine and warm weather offer a whole smorgasbord of activities. But don't push yourself beyond your physical limits or let overexertion squash your energy. Schedule time to rest, relax and take a nap when necessary.

5. Don't sweat it. One fact of heat is sweat. Even walking to your car in extreme heat can cause those little salty beads to pop out under your arms and on your face. Since sweating causes you to lose precious minerals, keep your electrolytes in balance by getting plenty of minerals from fresh fruit, vegetables and health supplements.