SANTA ROSA

Dear Members,

Happy New Year!
Thank you for your generosity!

I love to acknowledge our successes in the past year as we begin the new. Your participation in our FIT ‘n FUNdraiser, as well as your support for our Worth Our Weight (WOW) fundraiser, was an inspiration. Both of these events are near and dear to my heart. They demonstrate your strong commitment to not just your own health and well-being, but to supporting the well-being of our community.

For those of you that don’t know, Parkpoint donated $1 for every workout in the month of November for all the Fit ‘n Fundraiser participants. We had 197 members participating – the largest group ever! Through your efforts and energy Parkpoint was proud to donate $3,000 to the three top nominated charities: Redwood Empire Food Bank, the Humane Society, and the American Cancer Society!

Additionally, our Holiday Soiree was a fundraiser for WOW this year, a culinary school for at-risk youth in Santa Rosa. This was another impressive success with over $3,500 raised through wine and silent auction sales. My heartfelt thanks go out to all of the generous members who donated their art, wine, and services to the silent auction as well as to those who participated in the auction. Thanks to you, Evelyn and the staff at WOW have additional funding to begin their good work in 2011.

The spirit of community giving provides us with a meaningful context that we all need in our lives. You demonstrated that your health and well-being extend beyond your daily workouts and is interdependent with the health and well-being of our entire community. We thank you all for your participation. It is my hope that this will set a tone and focus to bring you, and those you love, a happy and fulfilling New Year!

To your health and well-being,
Nancy Coughlan
Club Manager

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SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR WOW SPONSORS FOR THEIR GENEROSITY:

Contributing Wineries and Businesses
Glenn Siegel - Wine Spectrum
Lynn Berglund - Joseph Swan Winery
Tom Bertoli - Hanna Wines
Patrick Campbell - Laurel Glen Winery
Trevor Durling - Deageo Winery
Chuck Hussey
Sue Watson - Windsor Vinegards
Kent Barthman
The Dry Creek Inn
Pedroncelli Vineyards
Windsor Golf
Daria Acocella - Facial Services
Rendez Vous Bistro
The Charcuterie

Contributing Artists and Members
Lindy Buchanan
Rashika Thakor
Liz Stafford
Linda Delgado
Laurie Palmer
Lin Max-Gaskie
Bob Schmidt
Sue Keeley
Nancy Clarke
Michel Stamoulis
Don Cummings

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Top Stories

FIT ‘N FUNdraiser was a success because of YOU! With 197 participants we raised $3000 to donate to Redwood Empire Food Bank, the Humane Society, and the American Cancer Society! Thank you for your participation!
View the full list of participants here.

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Shades of Glory Returns for its fourth year!
Start the year off right with this incredibly popular 4-week motivational workout program!

Shades of Glory is fun, it’s motivating, it’s easy to do and everyone wins! Sign up at the front desk beginning the first week in January and you’ll be assigned to a team (you may even request one person to be your teammate if you like). You’ll then receive an individual workout card and as you complete your workouts you’ll earn points for your team. The more you workout, the more points you earn! Sign ups will continue until January 25.

Each team is led by a fitness staff person who provides you with fitness tips, encouragement and the motivation it takes to succeed! Prizes include T-shirts for the winning team and a drawing for three Free Personal Training sessions with their team captain. Other prizes include T-shirts for the participants that finish the entire card. Plus, for each person on a team that completes at least 12 activities, there will be a drawing for One Free Personal Training with their team captain.

The first draft of teams will be posted January 19 with the final team posting on January 28. Workout cards will be ready on February 1.

This four week program will run during the entire month of February. It 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!
Sign up today at the front desk.

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Group Exercise

NEW CLASS!
YAMUNA BODY ROLLING
with Master Instructor Jacque Benton

Saturday Mornings 8 – 9am.
Starts January 15th as a part of our regular schedule – no sign up and no fee!

This revolutionary approach to health and fitness uses balls designed exclusively for Yamuna® Body Rolling (YBR). Unlike other ball exercises, YBR goes far beyond random movement and stretch by working systematically through the body creating positive permanent changes. It allows you to work specific muscles in detail, to create suppleness in tight areas and optimize range of motion throughout the body.
Stress and tension is added daily, but how often is it removed? Perhaps old injuries are holding you back...Take time to learn how to take care of yourself. Yamuna Body Rolling® is an empowering fitness program that enables you to work sore or tight areas that restrict movement and limit fitness. It does the following and much more:

Combines Strengthening & Toning of exercise while building Core Strength
Provides Myofascial Release & feels like Deep Tissue Massage
Helps Prevent Injury & Soreness from rigorous exercise and/or old injuries
Improves Bone Density & Circulation
Improves Balance, Flexibility & Posture, giving you a longer, leaner look

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New Intro Classes:

Bike Fit Clinic – learn how to Studio Cycle!
Saturdays, January 22nd and February 19th
9:30am – 10:30am
Cycling Room

Join certified cycle instructor, Lucy, 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 our Studio Cycle classes. The first ½ hour will be devoted to the fit followed by a ½ ride to get you used to the new settings. Sign up at the front desk.
Members: FREE
Non-members: $15

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Beginners Pilates Clinic
with Deena Lavender
Saturdays January 15th and February 26th
11:30am – 12:30am
The Studio

Pilates has been in the news as THE preferred workout of the stars for years now, but what exactly is it? Have you been curious but a little too intimidated to try a class? Here’s your chance to discover what Pilates is all about and why so many are flocking to practice this amazing discipline!

In this one-hour clinic Deena will focus on the fundamentals of Pilates exercise: breathing, neutral pelvis, neutral spine, “sinking” the abdominals and other key elements. You will learn exercises that strengthen and lengthen the body in order to achieve and maintain good alignment during exercise as well as in daily life activities.

Sign up at the front desk.
Members: Free Non-members: $15

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Beginners Yoga Clinic with Lori Furbush Lori

Saturday January 29th
12 noon to 1pm.

Have you always wanted to try yoga but felt a little unsure or afraid about coming to a class? Or have you tried a few classes but weren’t sure what you were doing?

Join Lori for this non-threatening introduction to yoga specially designed for beginners. Lori will cover the basic principles of Yoga so that you will be able to participate confidently in most any yoga class. The workshop will cover breathing techniques, strength, balance, flexibility, the principles of safe alignment, as well as the body-mind connection and relaxation. You do not need a flexible body to practice yoga - just a flexible mind and the willingness to try something new! No experience necessary!

Sign up at the front desk.
Members: Free Non-members: $15

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Always Wanted to Do a Triathlon?

This is your chance to go for it! Expert triathlete coaches, Layne and Krista will hold an eight-week training program beginning April 13. The program is designed to train both beginners and first-timers to successfully complete a triathlon!

You’ll prepare to participate in the "Tri for Fun" Sprint Triathlon in Sacramento on June 4th . This triathlon consists of a 1/2 mile swim, 16 mile bike, and 3 mile run. JUST DO IT – BECAUSE YOU CAN!!!

Krista Williams has been training and competing in triathlons for the past five years. She has been a triathlon coach of her own team, known as Team TriSol. Now Krista is exclusively a Personal Trainer with Parkpoint specializing in triathlon, sports-related programs, and rehabilitation.

Layne Scoggins has been training and racing triathlons for the past 9 years. He started out with a sprint race and got hooked right from the start. He has a passion for all things triathlon as you can tell by talking with him. Layne has been the President of the North Coast Triathlon Club and is a member of Train to Endure for the past 6 years.

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Fitness News

Trainer’s Tip – Lana

How to Make Exercise a Habit
Lana Pacheco

Did you keep your “New Year” get fit resolution last year? Were you able to try one new activity in the year? Did you lose those extra pounds and keep them off? Did you stick with a workout plan? I hope so. If not, don’t worry. I am not going to make you feel guilty about it. But, I am going to give you some tips on how you can make exercise a habit this year.

Here are Three Beginning Tips to follow:

Schedule your workout. Yes, actually make an appointment with yourself to workout! Put it in on your calendar. Making an appointment with yourself says that your health and wellness are a priority. Don’t cheat or cut yourself short here, add travel and changing time.
Make your workouts time efficient. There are many types of training and many ways to incorporate a full-body program into a thirty minute routine. Trainers today focus on complex multi-joint movements that incorporate more muscle groups in fewer overall exercises. So you can workout as many muscle groups but in a shorter time. Ask a trainer for pointers.
Do something different. Keep things fresh by asking a trainer for one new exercise a month. Yes, you can ask a trainer on the fitness floor for one new exercise a month. You pick the body part and they will give you a new exercise for that body part.

Pick any one of the tips above and act on it today! Make exercise a habit.

Four More Tips for Success:

Start coming to the gym at least three days a week. Motivate yourself with a long-term goal like a triathlon, a race, or a fundraising event. Make sure it is something you love to do: run, cycle, dance, hike, walk.
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 Burke’ free Nutrition Shorts to get some healthy tips on what works and doesn’t work in you daily diet.
Sign up for a TeamFit training series and get expert Personal Training advice in a group setting. There will be several offered throughout the year.

And don’t forget - 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.

Happy New Year 2011!
Lana
lana@parkpointhealthclub.com

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Shades of Glory Returns for its fourth year!
Start the year off right with this incredibly popular 4-week motivational workout program!

Shades of Glory is fun, it’s motivating, it’s easy to do and everyone wins! Sign up at the front desk beginning the first week in January and you’ll be assigned to a team (you may even request one person to be your teammate if you like). You’ll then receive an individual workout card and as you complete your workouts you’ll earn points for your team. The more you workout, the more points you earn! Sign ups will continue until January 25.

Each team is led by a fitness staff person who provides you with fitness tips, encouragement and the motivation it takes to succeed! Prizes include T-shirts for the winning team and a drawing for three Free Personal Training sessions with their team captain. Other prizes include T-shirts for the participants that finish the entire card. Plus, for each person on a team that completes at least 12 activities, there will be a drawing for One Free Personal Training with their team captain.

The first draft of teams will be posted January 19 with the final team posting on January 28. Workout cards will be ready on February 1.

This four-week program will run during the entire month of February. It 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!
Sign up today at the front desk.

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Fitness Forum Lana

Fit over Fifty – Part IV
Flexibility with Lana Pacheco
Thursday, January 13 – 10 am

This fourth in the series of free Fit over Fifty Fitness Forums will focus on flexibility and stretching. What is flexibility and why do we need to be flexible? Does it really help prevent injuries? Should I stretch every day before or after my workout?

Join Lana Pacheco, our Fitness Director, as she answers these questions and more in this ½ hour Fitness Forum. Hear the latest research on stretching and experience its benefits. Sign up at the front desk.

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Flexibility – a TeamFit Training with Lana
Single Session TeamFit Training
Tuesdays, January 18 or 25
Thursdays, January 20 or 27
10-10:30 am

In just one session Lana will assess your flexibility and help design a flexibility program that meets your needs. This TeamFit Flexibility Training will focus on the proper and effective stretching techniques to increase joint range of motion, decrease muscle imbalance, and prevent injuries. Space for these TeamFit sessions is limited to 4 participants per individual session. Sign up at the front desk for the session date of your choice. Fee: $22. Contact Lana Pacheco at lana@parkpointhealthclub.com for more information.

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Personal & Pilates Training

PILATES REFORMER DEMOS – free! Pilates

Experience the amazing and effective workout that a Pilates reformer provides! Each one of our expert Pilates Trainers will be conducting 15 minute reformer demos as part of our Shades of Glory program. This is a great time to take advantage of learning something new and getting points for the Shades of Glory program, plus you’ll receive a 10% coupon to use towards your first purchase of Pilates Personal Training package.
Look for days and times to be posted starting the last week in January. Sign up at the front desk for open time slots beginning February 1.

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PILATES INTRO SPECIALS

Always wanted to try Pilates Personal Training? Here’s your chance!
We are offering a special introductory rate of just $35 for your first single One-Hour Pilates Personal Training session. Contact the trainer of your choice directly to schedule your session and you’ll receive a credit on your account of almost 50%!
If you are ready to purchase a package of four, eight or twelve sessions, you’ll receive a 10% credit on your account for your first package once you schedule with a trainer. Contact Lana if you would like assistance in selecting a trainer or need more information: lana@parkpointhealthclub.com or 578-1640
*These offers may not be combined with any other offers.

WHAT IS PILATES?
Pilates is a method of exercising that focuses on developing abdominal and back strength while also promoting greater flexibility throughout the whole body. It was first developed for dancers by Joseph Pilates and is now practiced by the general population for its many benefits (see below).

THE BENEFITS OF PILATES

Increases Core Strength – especially the abdominals and back
Prevents or reduces back pain
Increases flexibility and spinal mobility
Corrects and prevents muscular imbalances in the body that can cause pain and injury
Assists in the rehabilitation of many injuries
Improves posture – lengthens and tones the body
Enhances sports specific training

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TRX Demo Days – free!

TRX Suspension Training is a great way to train for core strength, flexibility and cardio respiratory conditioning. It is an all-in-one piece of equipment. TRX has up to 250 progressions so it is never repetitive or boring. The resistance comes from moving your body weight in space. It is fully adjustable to any fitness level and, best of all, it works! The fitness staff will be holding 15-minute demos in conjunction with the Shades of Glory program. Days and times will be posted beginning February 1. There is no need to sign up. Just meet the trainer on the fitness floor during one of the demo times.

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Personal Training Special
Always wanted to try Personal Training?

Take your training to the next level by working with a Personal Trainer. Let our trainers push you to the max to meet your target goals. Or just give you the extra push you need to get in the habit of regular exercise. Your trainer will design a program that not only challenges you but is safe and effective. Working one-on-one with a Personal Trainer allows the trainer to take you beyond the confines of a basic routine.

If you are ready to purchase a package of four, eight or twelve sessions, you’ll receive a 10% credit on your account for your first package once you schedule with a trainer. Contact Lana if you would like assistance in selecting a trainer or need more information: lana@parkpointhealthclub.com or 578-1640.

*These offers may not be combined with any other offers.

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Massage

NEW MASSAGE THERAPIST – Jahna Muncrief Jahna

Please welcome our new Massage Therapist, Jahna Muncrief, to our staff. Jahna is a California Certified Massage Practitioner who has been in practice since 2000. She has worked extensively with a variety of clients through the Hyatt Hotel Spa and in her private practice. Jahna has a sensitive, yet deep and effective touch that promotes relaxation and healing. Trained in Swedish Esalen and Deep Tissue massage, Jahna caters to each client’s individual needs. She is available by appointment on Wednesdays between 3pm and 9pm. Make a reservation at the front desk today!

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Nutrition

Nutrition Shorts James

Weight Management
with James Burke, MS, RD
Monday, January 24th or
Wednesday, February 16th
7:15pm

The New Year is here and losing weight and managing weight are on everyone’s mind. How do you lose weight and keep it off for good?

No matter what your situation, you will benefit from James’s sound and personalized approach to weight loss and weight management. He’ll help you weed out the fact from fiction, set reasonable goals and direct you to creating new, positive life-long eating and exercise habits that work for you (not the girl next door)!

Sign up at the front desk for these informative ½ hour free talks with our Registered Dietician, James Burke.

Weight Management – Part II
with James Burke, MS, RD
Monday, February 28th
7:15pm

Just because the resolution season is almost over, it does not mean that your long term goals should not continue. Take a few minutes to revisit your New Years resolutions and work with James on setting long-term goals. Plus, learn how to become as successful as possible with your continuing behavior changes.
Sign up at the front desk for this informative ½ hour free talk with our Registered Dietician, James Burke.

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Court Sports

BEGINNING RACQUETBALL CLINIC Barry

Thursday, January 13th, 6pm
Thursday, February 24th 6pm

Start the year off right – learn how to play racquetball from one of the best. Join Barry Lynes, our Racquetball Director to learn the basics of the game. Barry keeps it simple, fun, and unintimidating.

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.

Sign up at the front desk in advance.

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NEW YEAR’S RACQUETBALL SPLATS
Fridays, January 14th, 5:30-9pm

Join our Racquetball Director, Barry Lynes, for our first splat of the year. This good-spirited night of play is open to players of all levels. There will prizes for the top winners, $2 beer and snacks for all! Sign up at the front desk in advance. Friends and guests from other clubs are welcome to participate. $8

Our next splat will be held on Friday, February 25th.

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You. Fit. News

YOU.FIT REWARDS and WINNERS!
New members, most likely you are already signed up for our year-round workout rewards program, You.Fit. Don’t forget that if you workout at least eight times in a month you can enter into the monthly drawing for great prizes. Enter the drawing at the front desk. See below for more information and the prizes for the January and February drawing.

If you haven’t signed up yet, click here to sign up online for this great program – all you do is workout and you’ll earn points for great prizes.

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JANUARY MONTHLY DRAWING
Win Three Free Personal Training or Pilates Personal Training Sessions with the trainer of your choice. Workout eight times in the month of January and enter the drawing to win!

FEBRUARY DRAWING
Win a FREE month’s dues just by working out eight times in the month of February. Enter the drawing at the front desk.

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YOU.FIT. YEAR END PRIZES
Does your You.Fit. year end at the end of January? Be sure to submit your points and select your year-end prize. It’s fast and easy now when you apply here!

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Calendar

1/13	Beginning Racquetball Clinic 6pm
1/13	Fit Over 50 Flexibility Fitness Forum 10am
1/14	New Year Racquetball Splat 5:30-9pm
1/15	Yamuna Body Rolling Class begins
1/15	Beginner’s Pilates Clinic with Deena 11:30am
1/18 & 1/20	TeamFit Flexibility Training 10am
1/22	Bike Fit Clinic with Lucy 8am
1/22	Workout Gear Trunk Show 9-11:30am
1/24	Weight Management Nutrition Short 7:15pm
1/25 & 1/27	TeamFit Flexibility Training 10am
1/29	Beginning Yoga Clinic with Lori
2/1	Shades of Glory Begins!
2/16	Weight Management Part Nutrition Short 7:15pm
2/19	Bike Fit Clinic with Lucy 8am
2/24	Beginning Racquetball Clinic 6pm
2/25	New Year Racquetball Splat II 5:30-9pm
2/26	Beginner’s Pilates Clinic with Deena 11:30am
2/28	Weight Management Part II Nutrition Short 7:15pm

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SANTA ROSA

January/February, 2011

Upcoming Events

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