February, 2010
In This IssueManager’s Message
FIT ‘n FUNDRAISER RAISES $3,000!
YOU.FIT REWARDS 2010 is online!
Trainer’s Tip
SHADES OF GLORY RETURNS!
NEW! SHADES OF GLORY SPECIAL EVENTS!
Pilates Reformer Demo Days
TRX demo days
PERSONAL TRAINING INTRO SPECIAL
RACQUETBALL CORNER
NUTRITION SHORTS!
BEGINNERS PILATES CLINIC
BIKE FIT CLINIC
Valentines’ Day Partner Yoga
Member & Staff Superstars
Manager’s Message
Dear Members,The year 2010 has arrived and with it Parkpoint’s newsletter has gone green! Not only we will email the latest news and events to you monthly, but you can always find the full newsletter on our website. If you’d rather not receive this monthly email, please click unsubscribe below.
To your health and happiness!
Nancy
“You must be the change you wish to see in the world.” Mahatma Gandhi
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FIT ‘n FUNDRAISER RAISES $3,000!
Our 3rd Annual FIT’n FUNdraiser was another huge success. Calculating $1 for every workout the 192 participants raised almost $2,500. Parkpoint was happy to round that up to $3000
The three top nominated charities will receive $1000 each: Redwood Empire Food Bank, The Sonoma County Humane Society and the American Cancer Society.
Many, many thanks to all of you who participated!
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YOU.FIT REWARDS 2010 is online!
The benefits of the all new YOU.FIT. 2010 include:
· The convenience of tracking your workouts online via our website
· Eligibility in the same great monthly prize drawing
· The potential to win fabulous year-end prizes just by working out
· And all of this without the bother and waste of paper calendars and participation fees!
The Club will track your Club visits online – don’t forget to check in at the front desk and we’ll do the rest! Please make sure we have your current email address and look for more information about the new green YOU.FIT. in the Club.
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Trainer’s Tip Lana Pacheco
Keep your “New Year Get Fit” resolution this year and every year by “NOT” making one. What? Yes, I meant to say that!
I’m not saying don’t workout or don’t have a plan to get in shape. I AM saying to simply make it a part of your life style. That way if you don’t see immediate results or you miss a few workouts, you won’t just give up and drop the idea.
Think of getting fit as an ongoing commitment, not a resolution. Add just one our two workouts, or classes, or new activity to your weekly routine. Add one new positive activity at a time. Build on that success. Find an external motivator, an event that you are working towards like your first triathlon, or 5K run. Start swimming or join a hiking group. Make it something that fits you and you will succeed!
Here are some quick tips to help keep you stay on track:
- Set a short -term goal. Pick something that you can do within four weeks such as signing up for a free fitness orientation, update appointment or the Shades of Glory program.
- Set a long-term goal. Create a goal that gives you something to work towards, something that inspires or challenges you. It can be as simple as coming to the gym at least three days a week or it can be training for a run, a triathlon or a hike you’ve always wanted to take.
- Sign up for the Shades of Glory program and do as many workouts on the card that you can do. Don’t beat yourself up if you don’t do every activity on the card.
- Attend one of James Burkes Nutrition Shorts to get some healthy tips on what works and doesn’t work in you daily diet.
- Ask a Trainer for help if you are unsure how to do an exercise or if you just want something new to spice it up. We are here to help.
Here’s to a Happy New YOU in 2010!
Lana
lana@parkpointhealthclub.com
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SHADES OF GLORY RETURNS!February 1 – February 28th
Sign up at the front desk for this incredibly popular 4-week fun and motivational workout program and you could win Three Free Personal Training Sessions!
Complete the workouts on your individual workout card and you’ll earn points for your assigned team. Each team is led by a fitness staff person who will provide you with fitness tips, encouragement and the motivation it takes to succeed!
Shades of Glory is a great opportunity to meet other members and to explore new classes. Many classes will be filled with first timers, so if it is your first time you won’t be alone. Let the games begin!
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NEW! SHADES OF GLORY SPECIAL EVENTS!
- Absolutely Abs Clinic with Lana
Wednesday, February 10th and
Wednesday, February 24th 7:15 - 7:45pm
Challenge your abs and build core muscle strength! Learn how the abs function and perform and the best ways to work them. Lana will give you the complete skinny on abs, plus a great workout – don’t miss it! Members: Free - Shades of Glory Dance Party!!!! (Last Chance for points!!!)
Friday, February 26th 7 – 9pm
Join World Dance DJ, Barbara Aman, and African Dance Deva, Kris Freewoman, for a fun and lively evening of dancing to World Beats and Dance Party Music.
You will learn “Fonga” a Nigerian Welcome dance; a folk dance, some line dancing, hula-hooping and more!!! This will be your last chance to get points for Shades of Glory. Don’t miss it!!! Members: Free Non-members: $15
Pilates Reformer Demo Days
Participate in a 15-minute reformer demo and receive a 10% coupon to use towards your first purchase of a Pilates Private Personal Training package*.
Days and times to be posted in the Club. Sign-ups begin at the front desk on February 1.
*This offer not valid for reformer small group classes
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TRX demo days
Check out the TRX in a 15-minute trainer led demo.
TRX or Total Suspension Training is a great way to train for core strength, flexibility and cardio-respiratory conditioning. There is no need to sign up just meet on the fitness floor during one of the demo times – contact the front desk for dates and times.
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PERSONAL TRAINING INTRO SPECIAL
Always wanted to try Personal Training or Pilates Personal Training? Here’s your chance! And you’ll save 10%
If you’ve never done private Personal Training before, you can receive 10% off of your first 4, 8 or 12 session package.
Contact the trainer of your choice directly to schedule your session and you’ll receive the savings as a credit on your account
Contact Lana if you would like assistance in selecting a trainer or need more information: lana@parkpointhealthclub.com or 578-1640.
*This offer may not be combined with any other offers.
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RACQUETBALL CORNERNEW RACQUETBALL DIRECTOR
We are very pleased and proud to announce that we have a new Racquetball Director, Barry Lynes.
Barry has a full schedule of events planned for 2010 including regular splats, beginner’s clinics, tournaments and Saturday shoot outs.
Barry wants your input! Barry also wants to hear from you, the players, and has created a survey to gather information. Please complete a survey and return it to the front desk. As a little incentive, all those completing a survey will be entered in a drawing to win a free can of racquetballs and protective eyewear!
Barry was a member of the Board of Directors of the California Amateur Racquetball Association for 10 years and an Ektelon sponsored player for over 15 years. He has served as director or co-director of many racquetball tournaments and other events at several clubs.
Barry has played racquetball since1980 and in 1998 he won the A Division at the California State Singles Championships. In 2008 Barry and his doubles partner, John Els, won gold medals at the California Senior Olympics, and in 2009, they won silver medals at the National Senior Games.
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RACQUETBALL EVENTS:
- BEGINNING RACQUETBALL CLINIC - Thursday, February 25, 6 pm
Join Barry and learn all the basics of the game. The club will supply the racquets, balls and eyewear. All you need to do is sign up at the front desk, wear non-scuffing athletic or court shoes and bring your enthusiasm and a sense of humor! Barry will take care of the rest! - EKTELON WOMEN’S RACQUETBALL DAY – Saturday, February 27th noon to 5pm.
Women of all levels are welcome in this half-day tourney. Food, fun and camaraderie make the day! Sign up at the front desk: $10. - Save the date!
VINTAGE DOUBLES RACQUETBALL TOURNAMENT – Friday, March 19 – Sunday 21st.
More information to come.
NUTRITION SHORTS! with James Burke, MS, RD
- Weight No More
Monday, February 8th
7:15pm in the Studio
Start the New Year right with James’ sound, personalized and reasonable approach to weight loss and weight management. James weeds out the fact from the fiction to help you set doable goals and guide you in creating new, positive life-long eating and exercise habits.
Sign up at the front desk to assure you’ll receive a handout.
FREE for Members & Nonmembers
Sign up at the front desk – 3 E’s - Eating for your Workout
Monday, February 22nd
7:15 pm in the Studio
Frequent small meals? Is it better to eat before or after your workout? Should you eat carbs or protein? Does it matter? The things you eat can dramatically affect both your workout and how your body responds to a workout. Whether you’re looking to burn more fat or increase your muscle gains, this nutrition short is for you!
Sign up at the front desk to assure you’ll receive a handout.
FREE for Members & Nonmembers
Sign up at the front desk – 3 E’s
BEGINNERS PILATES CLINIC
with Sonya McVay
Saturday, February 6, 9 – 10am
A great intro to a great way to train. Free to members!
Pilates has been in the news as THE preferred workout of the stars for years now, but what exactly is it? Sonya will introduce you to the fundamentals of Pilates and you’ll know everything you need to take a mat class!
Sign up at the front desk.
Members: FREE Nonmembers: $15
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BIKE FIT CLINIC
Saturday, Feb. 20th
9:30-10:30am
Cycle Room
Join Lana for a one-hour clinic and learn how to get fitted properly on the Lemond Revmaster.
Proper fitting will insure that your ride is comfortable and efficient when taking one of our Studio Cycling classes.
The first ½-hour will be devoted to the fit followed by a ½-hour ride to get you used
to the new settings.
Sign up at the front desk.
Space is limited to 6 participants.
Members: FREE Non-members: $15
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Valentines’ Day Partner Yoga
WITH Dawn Justice and Gay Dawson
Sunday February 14th 2 – 4pm
Aerobic Room
Join Dawn Justice and fellow yoga teacher Gay Dawson for a special Valentine’s class. Bring your sweetheart, a friend or bring yourself and we will pair you up!
Members: $30 Nonmembers: $35
Member Couples: $50 (just one person must be a member to receive this rate)
Nonmember Couples: $60 All Levels Welcome! 4 E’s
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Member & Staff Superstars
Don Logan
Congratulations to Don Logan on receiving his formal promotion from Fourth Degree Black Belt to the rank of Master in the Korean Martial Arts of Tang Soo Do!
Francis Breining
Kudos and congrats to Francis Breining for making it all the way to the finals in the World Handball Tournament held last October in Portland, Oregon!
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