For many of us, our Fathers were and are men of few words, but the older we get the wiser their words become, and the greater impact they have on and in our lives. Today’s Journal is a celebration of our Fathers. It's full of heartfelt and funny quotes and wisdom, provided from our team and other unknown women. Thank you Fathers everywhere & Happy Father’s Day! 1. "Hold your tongue, listen, process and wait before you speak or respond to something that bothers you." - Alli

Professional Career before becoming an iGnite Class Leader When I graduated from Baylor back in 1980, Mike and I moved to Austin. He clerked for a judge, and I taught pre-K at a private school and also ran their summer swim program. I LOVE children and love teaching them to swim. Once I became a mom, I stayed at home with my daughter and two son's and thoroughly enjoyed being involved in their schools and sports activities. They are grown now and all live in Austin. I am b

Arguably, swimming is THE BEST non-impact full-body cardio workout. Further, it is appropriate for ALL fitness levels. And it is a great mode of cross-training for athletes, excellent for rehab, and can aid in recovery from injury. iGnite's swim instructor, Sha Klatt, is THE BEST. Sha is a true swimming guru and within a few minutes of watching you move in the water, she offers a stroke analysis and simple suggestions to improve your swimming. Sha infuses humor and positivity

Point to Ponder: What is the greatest advice/wisdom/teachings you received from your Father or Father-figure? Today’s journal is a tribute from the iGnite Team and to our Fathers and Father Figures. It is chalk full of wisdom and love. Thank you Fathers everywhere & Happy Father’s Day! Alli Phillips- The greatest wisdom I have learned from my dad is effectively expressing your opinion or how you feel, and responding rather than "reacting" to an upsetting situation, usually

Point to Ponder: How much time each week do you spend in or near water ? I think it’s safe to say summer has arrived. Unfortunately the temperatures are soaring, however and fortunately it’s the perfect time to find your way in and near water. Here’s why: Getting in water is a great way to beat the heat, but with bodies of water being part of nature and outdoor swimming pools being in nature, being in and near water has similar life-giving, detoxifying, stress eliminating and

Point to Ponder: Are you drinking at least 1/2 your weight in ounces of water each day? Hydrate, hydrate, hydrate! How many times have we all heard this? We know we should drink at least 1/2 our body weight in ounces of water each day and it’s actually more important than you may think. Over the past several years I have heard several scary stories related to dehydration. Five people in our community, ranging in ages from 16-60 lost consciousness and some were seriously injur

Point to ponder: What's the greatest wisdom you learned from your Father or Father-figure? Today’s journal is a tribute from the iGnite Team and to our Fathers and Father Figures. It is chalk full of wisdom and so much love. Thank you Fathers everywhere & Happy Father’s Day! Neissa Springmann- My dad grew up on a farm and in a family of seven children who all worked on the farm from the minute they could walk. There was definitely love in his family, they just didn't commu

Point to ponder: What's the greatest wisdom you learned from your Mom or Mom-figure? Today’s journal is a tribute from the iGnite Team and to our Moms and Mom-Figures. It is chalk full of wisdom and so much love. Thank you Moms everywhere & Happy Mother’s Day! Neissa Springmann- At the age of 39, my Mom had been divorced from my father for five years and was raising my sister and I. When she was 39 my sister was 17 and I was 13. While my Dad was definitely part of our life,