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In This Issue
MANAGER'S MESSAGE
TOP STORY
GROUP EXERCISE
FITNESS NEWS
PERSONAL & PILATES TRAINING
YOU. FIT. NEWS
KIDS STUFF
MASSAGE SERVICES
MEMBER & STAFF SUPERSTARS
WEIGHT WATCHERS
CALENDAR
Manager’s Message
We are proud to acknowledge two of our employees who have received the highest accolades from their co-workers and from the members. Both Nina Schielein and Jessica Greenwood tied for the honor of Employee of the Quarter. This was no easy task as our staff keeps raising the bar with customer service and job performance. With the help of the management team, including Kim, Mike, Jim, Stephanie and Alex, almost everyone is performing the ‘A-Team’ standard.
Congratulations to Jessica and Nina for their excellent service to the members and to the Club.
Nina has been with Parkpoint for 1+ years and has been a wonderful role model and trainer for newbies on the front desk. Her Circuit Spin classes are so popular with the members that the reservations are filled in 3 – 5 minutes! *A-Team Member*
Jessica also wears 2 hats at the club, working the Fitness Floor (fitness assessments/personal training) and helping members de-stress with a relaxing well-tuned massage. Jessica has been with us for 1½ years and has also become a *A-Team Member*
Thank you both for your dedication, hard work and great attitudes at having fun at work!
Infinion Raceway Day!
Parkpoint Employees were treated to a fun, sun and action filled day at Infinion's Celebrate Sonoma on June 6th. Local vendors were on hand with samples of food, wine and goodies galore to keep everyone revved up to watch classic and historic cars race 'round the track. A great time was had by all.
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TOP STORY
Party Time at Parkpoint Club!
Come Join Us and Celebrate our 21st Birthday at Jacuzzi Winery
Music, Dancing, Wine, Gourmet Dinner with a
Beautiful Setting to Enjoy a Sonoma Evening Under the Stars
Saturday, September 18th
6:30pm - 10:00pm
Rock Out with The Time Bandits
Catered by Trends, One of Sonoma County’s Best! Click here for a look at the menu!
Tickets go on Sale July 18th
Buy Early for Best Prices (value, $150+/person)
Join us for our Annual
Family Fun Barbeques
Saturday, July 17th 4-6pm
& Saturday, August 1st 4-6pm
Summer is here and so are our much loved Member Barbeques!
Don’t miss the chance to relax poolside and catch up with your Parkpoint Friends!
All BBQs are free to members, just mark the dates on your calendar!
Saturday, July 17th
GROUP EXERCISE
Yamuna Body Rolling
with Jacque Benton
July 21 @ 10:15AM (Studio B)
Members: $20, Nonmembers: $30
Space Limited to 20 Students!
All equipment will be provided
Advanced reservations required
Body Rolling Benefits:
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Yoga Monday Mix
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Intro to Step
First Saturday of Each Month @ 11am with Candy
No charge to members. Beginners can learn to Step. Appropriate for all ages and fitness levels.
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5 Rhythms Dance with Jewel
Includes Live Drumming!
There will be no July class. The next class will be August 1 @ 4:30pm. Extra Fee.
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FITNESS NEWS
ENRICA is BACK!
We happily welcome back to Sonoma and to Parkpoint, Enrica Poore. Almost eight years ago, Enrica left her position as Fitness Director and headed for Las Vegas. During her stay in the City of Gold, she earned her B.S. in Nursing and pursued a career with a specialty in Oncology/Pediatrics. She currently holds certificates with ACE (class instructor), Pilates Reformers, Pilates Mat Reformer and Stott. She is back with a bang and enjoying teaching a variety of classes: Spin/Pilates, Pilates Mat, Water Aerobics and Cardio Classes. She has recently accepted the new position of Pilates Coordinator and is very excited to bring her Pilates expertise to our club. Welcome Enrica!
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PERSONAL & PILATES TRAINING
PILATES INTRO SPECIAL
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 one-hour session. What a deal, 50% off!
If you are ready to purchase a package of four, eight or twelve individual sessions, you’ll receive a 10% credit on your account for your first package once you schedule with a trainer. Contact Enrica if you would like assistance in selecting a trainer or need more information: enrica@parkpointhealthclub.com or 996-3111.
*These offers may not be combined with any other offers.
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YOU. FIT. NEWS
You. Fit. Rewards is a workout incentive and rewards program just for Parkpoint members. With You. Fit., you earn credits for working out and are rewarded with valuable Year-End Prizes. Plus, if you workout eight times or more in a month, you can enter into the You. Fit. Monthly Drawing to win other exciting prizes such as a FREE month’s dues, spa or restaurant gift certificates, entertainment tickets, personal training and more!
The May You.Fit winner is Katie Rogers, who received a Regional Parks Pass and REI Gift Certificate totaling $100. Great job Katie!
Don't forget to enter in the monthly drawings. All you need are eight visits in a month (that's only twice a week!) to qualify for fantastic prizes. For those of you who forgot to enter last month, it's simple. Just fill out a slip at the front desk. Or better yet, go to www.parkpointhealthclub.com, and enter online. Still to come: $100 cash, hour and a half massage, $100 gift certificate to a local restaurant, and much more.
Look for a new You.Fit computer corner coming soon to the Sonoma lobby where you can check your Parkpoint visits, enter the monthly drawing and keep up with club news. Any questions, contact Stephanie, your You.Fit Coordinator, at 996-3111, or email @ stephanie@parkpointhealthclub.com.
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KIDS STUFF
It’s Not Too Late to Sign Up For SWIM LESSONS!
Don't forget to enroll your child in the coolest swim classes around!
Sessions run Monday – Thursday for two weeks
Session 2:
Find more information about Summer Swim Lessons at the Front Desk. Intimate, small classes are filling up fast!
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Tennis for Kids
Ongoing tennis programs are happening right next door in Maxwell Park with Brett Stephenson, a tennis professional for the SVTA, USPTA P-1.
Beginners - Tuesdays @ 3:30pm
Intermediate - Wednesdays @ 3:00pm
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MASSAGE SERVICES
New Massage Therapist
Come by and meet our new masseuse, Marsha Copeland, another great addition to our already exceptional staff!
Ed Mount who recently experienced one of Martha's massages, had this to say, “One of the best things about working in the fitness industry is that every now and again I have the opportunity to work with incredible people. One such person is our new massage therapist Marsha Copeland. I had the pleasure of enjoying a massage from Marsha a few weeks ago. It was the most amazing massage I’ve had in over 20 years! My body feels almost new again. Marsha has very intuitive hands and the soul of a healer. Book a massage with Marsha. You will be glad you did!"
Marsha is available on Wednesday evenings from 5:45pm - 9:00pm.
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MEMBER & STAFF SUPERSTARS
Employee of the Quarter
We had two winners this time for our Employee of the Quarter: Jessica Greenwood, Personal Trainer and Masseuse, and Nina Schielein, who also does double duty as Front Desk greeter and Spin Instructor. Comments from members and staff about both ladies are always positive and upbeat. "Nina is total customer service." "Jessica's friendly face and approachability are a real asset to the club."
Jessica says she has always felt welcome at Parkpoint, even as a member before she joined our team as a personal trainer. "The variety of physical abilities and healthy mindsets here has really brought out my 'A' game when designing programs. The opportunity to work with some fantastic fellow trainers has increased my knowledge and expertise."
"I enjoy my job at Parkpoint," says Nina, "because I enjoy engaging our members and getting to know them, their preferences and trying to anticipate their needs before they ask. I know most on a first name basis, and hold dear the friendships I've gained through showing a personal interest in them."
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Member Spotlight
Spinning Enthusiast Finds Many Benefits From Cycling
John Gurney, Parkpoint Member Since 1994
John Gurney was once an avid runner. He ran with a group of members on Tuesday and Thursday mornings, but because of knee problems and minor surgeries his knees didn’t like to run anymore! John began attending indoor cycling classes and found that he liked the music, the instruction, the exertion, and noticed the indoor training carried into road riding cardio endurance and overall greater strength. “What doesn’t translate well from studio to road cycling,” John shared, “is technique - knowing how to manipulate gears, and general awareness of your surroundings required to be a safe road rider.” John enjoyed the spin classes so much that, like many of us, he started to overload on them, attending classes 5 times a week. “Some of us hard-core indoor cyclists will do back-to-back classes,” John confessed. So when he cut back on every day classes he noticed the road riding helped combat the fatigue he felt by the end of the week of spinning every morning. He also incorporated swimming to allow his cycling muscles to recover.
This Spring John participated in the Tour de Parkpoint, three road rides with Team NorCal (Red Peloton). These rides offered an opportunity for members to ride with skilled and experienced amateurs from the NorCal Cycling Club. Their rides began at the three club locations and were open to riders of various experience and skill level. “The first couple of rides had about 20 participants, half amateurs and half club members. NorCal held a workshop prior to the three rides to go over basic technique,” John said. Although he wasn’t able to attend the workshop he was encouraged by the fact that it was offered and hopes the “Tour” continues in the future. There were rides in March, April and May and the weather cooperated given all the rainy days during those months. Many of the roads were familiar but they also covered new terrain. “From Sonoma to Healdsburg we rode back through Spring Lake, over the dam, which provided new exposure to routes and the area. From Santa Rosa to Sonoma we encountered some traffic, but we tried to tighten it up, formed up and once out of downtown there was less traffic. Warm Springs Road required more attention to road hazards. It was a real benefit to ride with the amateurs to learn hand signals and other methods of communicate and safely ride together as a group.”
As if this wasn’t enough, John and his wife Phyllis earned their indoor cycling coach credentials and are now substitute cycling instructors at Parkpoint! On a recent business trip to Texas John had an opportunity to attend a cycling class. “Obviously I enjoy doing this quite a bit. I’ve taken many spin classes outside of Parkpoint as well. I just want to say that Parkpoint members have great cycling instructors who provide quality programs compared to many classes elsewhere. Members should check out Parkpoint indoor cycling offerings.” Awwwww…!
Thank you for sharing your story, John. We all are inspired by your enthusiasm and who knows – we might jump in the saddle and join you!!
If you’d like to share your story, please contact Jill in the Office.
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WEIGHT WATCHERS
Are You Being Honest With Yourself About Weight Loss?
What lies are you telling yourself as you travel the path of weight loss? Maybe more than you realize. Isn't it time to get honest? Those untruths may be standing in the way of reaching your goals. Here are the most common myths that undermine a healthy approach to weight loss — and tips to overcome them to help you achieve success.
1. I need to go on a "diet."
The whole concept of a "diet" sets us up to think that we will be "on a diet," then 'off a diet." Instead, think of your weight-loss plan as a lifestyle commitment to healthy eating and exercise, for the long haul.
2. I'll get back on track on Monday...or when the sun comes out...or after the upcoming holiday...OR?
There's no day like today. If you slip, just pick up where you left off. Persistence works wonders.
3. My problems will be solved when I lose weight.
Dropping pounds may leave you feeling healthier and happier, but it won't make you more lovable or turn you into a runway model. Be clear about why you want to lose weight, and set realistic goals. It's far more motivating to strive toward being and feeling fit and energetic than simply to strive toward being a smaller size!
4. Heavy people don't deserve to eat.
Do you forgo the pizza because you're afraid people will think you shouldn't be eating? Seeing ourselves/talking to ourselves in a harsh, critical manner is a surefire way to blow any weight-loss plan! Instead, it's more effective to focus on developing a more accepting relationship with our bodies. A study published in the Journal of Behavioral Medicine (Winter 1998) found that those of us who start out accepting our bodies are more than twice as likely to lose weight than those of us who feel dissatisfied or ashamed.
5. I shouldn't wear a bathing suit (shorts, a tank top) until I've lost all the weight.
People of all different sizes and shapes enjoy sexy clothes. "When you love yourself, you start enjoying life," says Mandel. Break big goals into smaller ones, and reward yourself along the way. Rather than saying, "I need to lose 25 pounds," say, "I'll buy a new swimsuit, one size smaller."
6. The less I eat, the faster I'll lose
Wrong! The less we eat, the slower our metabolism gets, and the slower we lose the weight. Deprivation also makes us unhappy and actually causes us to overeat and overindulge. Increasing your caloric restriction in reasonable amounts can increase weight loss, but cutting back to an unrealistic intake will likely backfire. A slow and steady approach — including treating yourself to your favorite foods, in moderation — is your best bet for building a healthy relationship with food and reaching your long-term goals.
So stop telling yourself lies that sabotage your efforts. Instead, start living your life with a weight-loss plan that works for you. You'll feel better about yourself, your confidence will grow, and you'll keep the weight off.
[Adapted from an article in weightwatchers.com by Pat Fodor. Weight Watchers Meetings are held in Studio B every Friday morning (7:30 a.m. weigh-in; 8:00 a.m. half hour discussion.) Please note that your friends or family members do not have to join Parkpoint to be a Parkpoint Weight Watcher! New members are welcome to join our 12-week series of meetings at any time. Contact Ellie Walker in the Manager's Office for more information about our great bunch of losers!]
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CALENDAR
4th Of July
7/4/10
Club Closed
BBQ
4:00-6:00PM
7/17/10
Poolside
Family Swim
2:00-5:30PM
Yamuna Body Rolling
10:15AM-11:15AM
7/21/10
Studio B
Free Guest Day
7/25/10
Staff Appreciation Event - Club Closing Early
8/14/10
Club closing at 2:30PM
BBQ
4:00-6:00PM
8/21/10
Poolside
Family Swim
2:00-5:30PM
Free Guest Day
8/29/10
Labor Day Hours
7:00AM-2:00PM
9/6/10
Family Swim
12:00-2:00PM
Member Party
6:30PM-10:00PM
9/18/10
Jacuzzi Winery
Music, dancing, wine, gourmet dinner in a beautiful setting to enjoy a Sonoma evening under the stars!
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MANAGER'S MESSAGE
TOP STORY
GROUP EXERCISE
- Yamuna Body Rolling
- Yoga Monday Mix
- Intro to Step
- 5 Rhythms Dance with Jewel Includes Live Drumming!
FITNESS NEWS
PERSONAL & PILATES TRAINING
YOU. FIT. NEWS
KIDS STUFF
MASSAGE SERVICES
MEMBER & STAFF SUPERSTARS
WEIGHT WATCHERS
CALENDAR
Manager’s Message
We are proud to acknowledge two of our employees who have received the highest accolades from their co-workers and from the members. Both Nina Schielein and Jessica Greenwood tied for the honor of Employee of the Quarter. This was no easy task as our staff keeps raising the bar with customer service and job performance. With the help of the management team, including Kim, Mike, Jim, Stephanie and Alex, almost everyone is performing the ‘A-Team’ standard.
Congratulations to Jessica and Nina for their excellent service to the members and to the Club.
Nina has been with Parkpoint for 1+ years and has been a wonderful role model and trainer for newbies on the front desk. Her Circuit Spin classes are so popular with the members that the reservations are filled in 3 – 5 minutes! *A-Team Member*
Jessica also wears 2 hats at the club, working the Fitness Floor (fitness assessments/personal training) and helping members de-stress with a relaxing well-tuned massage. Jessica has been with us for 1½ years and has also become a *A-Team Member*
Thank you both for your dedication, hard work and great attitudes at having fun at work!
Infinion Raceway Day!
Parkpoint Employees were treated to a fun, sun and action filled day at Infinion's Celebrate Sonoma on June 6th. Local vendors were on hand with samples of food, wine and goodies galore to keep everyone revved up to watch classic and historic cars race 'round the track. A great time was had by all.
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TOP STORY
Party Time at Parkpoint Club!
Come Join Us and Celebrate our 21st Birthday at Jacuzzi Winery
Music, Dancing, Wine, Gourmet Dinner with a
Beautiful Setting to Enjoy a Sonoma Evening Under the Stars
Saturday, September 18th
6:30pm - 10:00pm
Rock Out with The Time Bandits
Catered by Trends, One of Sonoma County’s Best! Click here for a look at the menu!
Tickets go on Sale July 18th
Buy Early for Best Prices (value, $150+/person)
- July 18th - Aug. 18th
- Member Price: $30
- Non-member Price: $45
- Aug. 19th – Sept. 1st
- Member Price: $40
- Non-member Price: $60
- Sept. 2nd – Sept. 18th
- Member Price: $60
- Non-member Price: $80
Join us for our Annual
Family Fun Barbeques
Saturday, July 17th 4-6pm
& Saturday, August 1st 4-6pm
Summer is here and so are our much loved Member Barbeques!
Don’t miss the chance to relax poolside and catch up with your Parkpoint Friends!
All BBQs are free to members, just mark the dates on your calendar!
Saturday, July 17th
- Proceeds from Wine and Beer to benefit Relay for Life
- Hamburgers and Hot Dogs - a la chef de James
- Ping Pong Tips and Tournament
- Family Swim: 2:00 - 5:30pm
- Proceeds from Wine and Beer to benefit Breast Awareness Foundation
- BBQ Ribs - a la chef de Ed
- Table/Court Tennis Tourneys
- Family Swim: 2:00 - 5:30pm
GROUP EXERCISE
Yamuna Body Rolling
with Jacque Benton
July 21 @ 10:15AM (Studio B)
Members: $20, Nonmembers: $30
Space Limited to 20 Students!
All equipment will be provided
Advanced reservations required
Body Rolling Benefits:
- Combine Strengthening & Toning of Exercise with the Releases of Deep Tissue Massage * Improves Connective Tissue
- Helps Heal & Prevent Injury & Soreness
- Improves Bone Density
- Help to Build Core Strength, Improving Balance & Posture
- Increases Circulation
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Yoga Monday Mix
| July 5 | Lynn |
| July 12 | Barbra |
| July 19 | Lisa |
| July 26 | Melanie |
| August 2 | Lynn |
| August 9 | Elizabeth |
| August 16 | Lisa |
| August 23 | Melanie |
| August 30 | Barbra |
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Intro to Step
First Saturday of Each Month @ 11am with Candy
No charge to members. Beginners can learn to Step. Appropriate for all ages and fitness levels.
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5 Rhythms Dance with Jewel
Includes Live Drumming!
There will be no July class. The next class will be August 1 @ 4:30pm. Extra Fee.
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FITNESS NEWS
ENRICA is BACK!
We happily welcome back to Sonoma and to Parkpoint, Enrica Poore. Almost eight years ago, Enrica left her position as Fitness Director and headed for Las Vegas. During her stay in the City of Gold, she earned her B.S. in Nursing and pursued a career with a specialty in Oncology/Pediatrics. She currently holds certificates with ACE (class instructor), Pilates Reformers, Pilates Mat Reformer and Stott. She is back with a bang and enjoying teaching a variety of classes: Spin/Pilates, Pilates Mat, Water Aerobics and Cardio Classes. She has recently accepted the new position of Pilates Coordinator and is very excited to bring her Pilates expertise to our club. Welcome Enrica!
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PERSONAL & PILATES TRAINING
PILATES INTRO SPECIAL
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 one-hour session. What a deal, 50% off!
If you are ready to purchase a package of four, eight or twelve individual sessions, you’ll receive a 10% credit on your account for your first package once you schedule with a trainer. Contact Enrica if you would like assistance in selecting a trainer or need more information: enrica@parkpointhealthclub.com or 996-3111.
*These offers may not be combined with any other offers.
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YOU. FIT. NEWS
You. Fit. Rewards is a workout incentive and rewards program just for Parkpoint members. With You. Fit., you earn credits for working out and are rewarded with valuable Year-End Prizes. Plus, if you workout eight times or more in a month, you can enter into the You. Fit. Monthly Drawing to win other exciting prizes such as a FREE month’s dues, spa or restaurant gift certificates, entertainment tickets, personal training and more!
The May You.Fit winner is Katie Rogers, who received a Regional Parks Pass and REI Gift Certificate totaling $100. Great job Katie!
Don't forget to enter in the monthly drawings. All you need are eight visits in a month (that's only twice a week!) to qualify for fantastic prizes. For those of you who forgot to enter last month, it's simple. Just fill out a slip at the front desk. Or better yet, go to www.parkpointhealthclub.com, and enter online. Still to come: $100 cash, hour and a half massage, $100 gift certificate to a local restaurant, and much more.
Look for a new You.Fit computer corner coming soon to the Sonoma lobby where you can check your Parkpoint visits, enter the monthly drawing and keep up with club news. Any questions, contact Stephanie, your You.Fit Coordinator, at 996-3111, or email @ stephanie@parkpointhealthclub.com.
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KIDS STUFF
It’s Not Too Late to Sign Up For SWIM LESSONS!
Don't forget to enroll your child in the coolest swim classes around!
Sessions run Monday – Thursday for two weeks
Session 2:
- Monday, June 28 to Thursday July 8
- Monday, July 19 to Thursday July 29
Find more information about Summer Swim Lessons at the Front Desk. Intimate, small classes are filling up fast!
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Tennis for Kids
Ongoing tennis programs are happening right next door in Maxwell Park with Brett Stephenson, a tennis professional for the SVTA, USPTA P-1.
Beginners - Tuesdays @ 3:30pm
Intermediate - Wednesdays @ 3:00pm
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MASSAGE SERVICES
New Massage Therapist
Come by and meet our new masseuse, Marsha Copeland, another great addition to our already exceptional staff!
Ed Mount who recently experienced one of Martha's massages, had this to say, “One of the best things about working in the fitness industry is that every now and again I have the opportunity to work with incredible people. One such person is our new massage therapist Marsha Copeland. I had the pleasure of enjoying a massage from Marsha a few weeks ago. It was the most amazing massage I’ve had in over 20 years! My body feels almost new again. Marsha has very intuitive hands and the soul of a healer. Book a massage with Marsha. You will be glad you did!"
Marsha is available on Wednesday evenings from 5:45pm - 9:00pm.
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MEMBER & STAFF SUPERSTARS
Employee of the Quarter
We had two winners this time for our Employee of the Quarter: Jessica Greenwood, Personal Trainer and Masseuse, and Nina Schielein, who also does double duty as Front Desk greeter and Spin Instructor. Comments from members and staff about both ladies are always positive and upbeat. "Nina is total customer service." "Jessica's friendly face and approachability are a real asset to the club."Jessica says she has always felt welcome at Parkpoint, even as a member before she joined our team as a personal trainer. "The variety of physical abilities and healthy mindsets here has really brought out my 'A' game when designing programs. The opportunity to work with some fantastic fellow trainers has increased my knowledge and expertise.""I enjoy my job at Parkpoint," says Nina, "because I enjoy engaging our members and getting to know them, their preferences and trying to anticipate their needs before they ask. I know most on a first name basis, and hold dear the friendships I've gained through showing a personal interest in them."BACK TO TOP
Member Spotlight
Spinning Enthusiast Finds Many Benefits From Cycling
John Gurney, Parkpoint Member Since 1994
John Gurney was once an avid runner. He ran with a group of members on Tuesday and Thursday mornings, but because of knee problems and minor surgeries his knees didn’t like to run anymore! John began attending indoor cycling classes and found that he liked the music, the instruction, the exertion, and noticed the indoor training carried into road riding cardio endurance and overall greater strength. “What doesn’t translate well from studio to road cycling,” John shared, “is technique - knowing how to manipulate gears, and general awareness of your surroundings required to be a safe road rider.” John enjoyed the spin classes so much that, like many of us, he started to overload on them, attending classes 5 times a week. “Some of us hard-core indoor cyclists will do back-to-back classes,” John confessed. So when he cut back on every day classes he noticed the road riding helped combat the fatigue he felt by the end of the week of spinning every morning. He also incorporated swimming to allow his cycling muscles to recover.
This Spring John participated in the Tour de Parkpoint, three road rides with Team NorCal (Red Peloton). These rides offered an opportunity for members to ride with skilled and experienced amateurs from the NorCal Cycling Club. Their rides began at the three club locations and were open to riders of various experience and skill level. “The first couple of rides had about 20 participants, half amateurs and half club members. NorCal held a workshop prior to the three rides to go over basic technique,” John said. Although he wasn’t able to attend the workshop he was encouraged by the fact that it was offered and hopes the “Tour” continues in the future. There were rides in March, April and May and the weather cooperated given all the rainy days during those months. Many of the roads were familiar but they also covered new terrain. “From Sonoma to Healdsburg we rode back through Spring Lake, over the dam, which provided new exposure to routes and the area. From Santa Rosa to Sonoma we encountered some traffic, but we tried to tighten it up, formed up and once out of downtown there was less traffic. Warm Springs Road required more attention to road hazards. It was a real benefit to ride with the amateurs to learn hand signals and other methods of communicate and safely ride together as a group.”
As if this wasn’t enough, John and his wife Phyllis earned their indoor cycling coach credentials and are now substitute cycling instructors at Parkpoint! On a recent business trip to Texas John had an opportunity to attend a cycling class. “Obviously I enjoy doing this quite a bit. I’ve taken many spin classes outside of Parkpoint as well. I just want to say that Parkpoint members have great cycling instructors who provide quality programs compared to many classes elsewhere. Members should check out Parkpoint indoor cycling offerings.” Awwwww…!
Thank you for sharing your story, John. We all are inspired by your enthusiasm and who knows – we might jump in the saddle and join you!!
If you’d like to share your story, please contact Jill in the Office.
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WEIGHT WATCHERS
Are You Being Honest With Yourself About Weight Loss?
What lies are you telling yourself as you travel the path of weight loss? Maybe more than you realize. Isn't it time to get honest? Those untruths may be standing in the way of reaching your goals. Here are the most common myths that undermine a healthy approach to weight loss — and tips to overcome them to help you achieve success.
1. I need to go on a "diet."
The whole concept of a "diet" sets us up to think that we will be "on a diet," then 'off a diet." Instead, think of your weight-loss plan as a lifestyle commitment to healthy eating and exercise, for the long haul.
2. I'll get back on track on Monday...or when the sun comes out...or after the upcoming holiday...OR?
There's no day like today. If you slip, just pick up where you left off. Persistence works wonders.
3. My problems will be solved when I lose weight.
Dropping pounds may leave you feeling healthier and happier, but it won't make you more lovable or turn you into a runway model. Be clear about why you want to lose weight, and set realistic goals. It's far more motivating to strive toward being and feeling fit and energetic than simply to strive toward being a smaller size!
4. Heavy people don't deserve to eat.
Do you forgo the pizza because you're afraid people will think you shouldn't be eating? Seeing ourselves/talking to ourselves in a harsh, critical manner is a surefire way to blow any weight-loss plan! Instead, it's more effective to focus on developing a more accepting relationship with our bodies. A study published in the Journal of Behavioral Medicine (Winter 1998) found that those of us who start out accepting our bodies are more than twice as likely to lose weight than those of us who feel dissatisfied or ashamed.
5. I shouldn't wear a bathing suit (shorts, a tank top) until I've lost all the weight.
People of all different sizes and shapes enjoy sexy clothes. "When you love yourself, you start enjoying life," says Mandel. Break big goals into smaller ones, and reward yourself along the way. Rather than saying, "I need to lose 25 pounds," say, "I'll buy a new swimsuit, one size smaller."
6. The less I eat, the faster I'll lose
Wrong! The less we eat, the slower our metabolism gets, and the slower we lose the weight. Deprivation also makes us unhappy and actually causes us to overeat and overindulge. Increasing your caloric restriction in reasonable amounts can increase weight loss, but cutting back to an unrealistic intake will likely backfire. A slow and steady approach — including treating yourself to your favorite foods, in moderation — is your best bet for building a healthy relationship with food and reaching your long-term goals.
So stop telling yourself lies that sabotage your efforts. Instead, start living your life with a weight-loss plan that works for you. You'll feel better about yourself, your confidence will grow, and you'll keep the weight off.
[Adapted from an article in weightwatchers.com by Pat Fodor. Weight Watchers Meetings are held in Studio B every Friday morning (7:30 a.m. weigh-in; 8:00 a.m. half hour discussion.) Please note that your friends or family members do not have to join Parkpoint to be a Parkpoint Weight Watcher! New members are welcome to join our 12-week series of meetings at any time. Contact Ellie Walker in the Manager's Office for more information about our great bunch of losers!]
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CALENDAR
4th Of July
7/4/10
Club Closed
BBQ
4:00-6:00PM
7/17/10
Poolside
Family Swim
2:00-5:30PM
Yamuna Body Rolling
10:15AM-11:15AM
7/21/10
Studio B
Free Guest Day
7/25/10
Staff Appreciation Event - Club Closing Early
8/14/10
Club closing at 2:30PM
BBQ
4:00-6:00PM
8/21/10
Poolside
Family Swim
2:00-5:30PM
Free Guest Day
8/29/10
Labor Day Hours
7:00AM-2:00PM
9/6/10
Family Swim
12:00-2:00PM
Member Party
6:30PM-10:00PM
9/18/10
Jacuzzi Winery
Music, dancing, wine, gourmet dinner in a beautiful setting to enjoy a Sonoma evening under the stars!
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