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SUN CITY FITNESS Facebook Page Videos and More!
Check us out and "Like" us on the Sun City Fitness Facebook page for exercise, videos and nutrition tips.
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Communicator Chit Chat
News and views from our fitness center staff…
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Important Reservation Change
Beginning on Tuesday, Sept. 22 the reservation time will move from midnight to 5 a.m. Reset those alarms and sleep in a little longer on Tuesday mornings!
All three gyms opened up smoothly on Monday, Sept. 14. You may register for five days a week to access the gym. One person can now register two people at the same time provided they live in the same household. Please review our new rules for the gyms and pools in the links below. If you would like to access the Cowan Creek TRACK please make a gym reservation at Cowan Creek.
We look forward to seeing everyone safely return to the gym.
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Reservation Check-in
Effective now, residents cannot check-in for their reservation any earlier than five minutes before the reserved time. Please wait in your designated area until you are allowed to check-in for your gym and pool reservation. Please remember part of your reservation time is allowing time to rinse off, dry off and exit the pool areas and all areas of the gym. Our housekeepers work hard to keep everyone safe, so please allow them time to clean the many areas they have to cover in a 30-minute transition.
Resident badges are required when you check-in with the fitness monitor. Each resident is responsible for showing their own resident badge so that the monitor can identify each individual's resident number. This also helps the monitor locate the correct name on the correct roster in front of them. As hard as we try we can’t always hear you clearly under your mask, but thank you for wearing it for everyone’s safety!
Also, it is the resident’s responsibility to follow the 15-minute spa rule and capacity rule at each spa. If at any time the fitness staff feel that rules are not being followed and it is unsafe, we will close down the spas. We want everyone to enjoy all the pools and spas so please become familiar with the new rules below.
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This is a reminder that verbal or physical abuse of a staff member will not be tolerated. Situations of this nature will be directed to the covenants committee for review. Please remain considerate to the staff at all times. We understand this is a difficult time and we will get through this working together respectfully.
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I do not have a computer.
How do I make my pool and gym reservations?
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Please call Beth White at 512-948-7753 (Monday-Friday
8 a.m. to 4 p.m.) or Susie McGannon at 512-948-7751 (Monday-Wednesday 7 to 11 a.m.) Beth or Susie can make pool or gym reservations for residents who do not have access to a computer.
If you reach a voice mail during office hours, Beth and Susie are assisting other residents. Please leave a message with your name and phone, along with your preferred fitness location, date and time. You will receive a confirmation call.
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New Resident Fitness Orientation
If you are new to Sun City and need to complete your fitness center orientation, please contact Dick Jenkins by email at [email protected] or by phone at 512-948-7754.
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As with all exercise programs, when using our exercise videos or other fitness information from our website, Facebook page or other SCTXCA social media source, please use common sense. To reduce and avoid injury, please check with your doctor before beginning any fitness program or performing any fitness activity. By performing any fitness exercises, you are performing them at your own risk. Do not start any fitness program without consulting your physician or health care provider. If you experience faintness, dizziness, pain or shortness of breath at any time while exercising you should stop immediately. SCTXCA and its agents will not be responsible or liable for any injury or harm sustained as a result of any fitness program, online fitness videos or information shared on our website or other social media. This includes emails, videos and text.
Thanks for your understanding, and stay safe.
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Here's an At-Home Workout for Couples
by Don Moore
Now that you’ve gotten used to working as a team on those “we need to, but don’t want to, do (blank)" things around the house, you can add fitness to the list. Here are a few exercises that you can do with your partner in your own home. Remember the breath mints for those face-to-face exercises!
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Working your cores – (Start/Finish Position) Sit on the floor (not the bed, it’s too soft) facing each other with Partner One’s feet outside the feet of Partner Two (draw straws if some tension arises while trying to determine who is Partner One). Intertwine your fingers, hold hands or hold wrists so that you can support your partner as they lean back away from you.
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One partner leans back as far as (a) s/he can manage or (b) as far as the partner holding onto you can accommodate without flipping onto your prone body. This contracts the muscles in the low back of the person leaning in, and contracts the ab muscles of the squisher. Shoulders, upper back and arms also get some work.
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Yes, it’s a bit like seesawing on the floor, but it also works your core! Reps: try one set of 10 repetitions in both directions, then have a glass of wine and repeat.
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Start/Finish Position – Partner One has a ball/can/dumbbell and is about to pass it to Partner Two. This exercise is going to work your core, mainly stretching and contracting your obliques. The mantra for this exercise is “What? What did you say?”
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Both partners rotate toward each other and pass the object from one partner to the other.
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Partner Two now has the desired object and, if she is willing, will now pass it to Partner One on the opposite side of the previous move.
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In this photo the partner with hair has passed the ball to the partner sans hair on top as this easy exercise continues back to Start Position. Reps: unless one of you gets dizzy, do a set of 20 round-abouts.
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Start/Finish Position – As you see in the photo, this exercise uses a stretch band (you could use a long beach towel or something like that as well, but it will have to dip in the middle in order to have room to stretch). Each partner raises the arm that holds the band on the side opposite the other person.
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Each of you bends in the opposite direction while keeping your arms raised. Keep your feet about shoulder width apart and bend from the middle rather than leaning. Then return to the start/finish position. Reps: Do one set of 10 reps, then alternate sets of 10 with the next exercise.
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You see it your way; I’ll see it mine
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Start/Finish Position – Both partners stand facing the same direction with the stretch band held at about waist level. This will contract and stretch your core, hips and lower back.
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Each of you rotate your core away from your partner. Let your head turn in the direction you are rotating your body as this will give you a bit more rotation/contraction in your core. Reps: do one set of 10 reps, then alternate sets with the exercise above.
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Start/Finish Position – This is a great way to finish a workout! One partner is doing crunches while the other partner is holding her/his feet down while doing a full plank.
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The crunch partner raises herself up far enough to give the planker a reward peck! Reps: see who gives out first!
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Have a good time working out together as you exercise to improve your mood, your body and your health!
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TIPS FROM THE TRAINERS
There is some confusion on the meaning of our maximum heart rate. When trainers use formulas to determine maximum heart rate, this isn’t a means to determine how many beats your heart can perform before it can no longer function. Your maximum heart rate is a determination (an educated guess, really) on how many beats your heart can pump out before your heart loses its ability to keep up with your respiratory needs. In short, approaching your maximum heart rate can be very, very dangerous.
You will hear trainers all the time asking clients to watch their heart rate, even for exercisers in extremely good condition. Why?
Besides a teenager, there is nothing sneakier than your heart rate. You can go along on a treadmill or an elliptical, feeling fine while busting barriers. Then suddenly, boom, you’re dizzy and having trouble catching your breath. Sure, more seasoned exercisers can run faster and longer, but we all have a ceiling.
This isn’t to scare anyone. Cardio workouts are important and, unless your physician says otherwise, we should all perform some level of cardiovascular exercise. We just want you to be aware of making sure you put your heart health above your stamina. You’re no good to your goals if you get yourself in trouble. It’s okay to slow down occasionally.
With time, consistency, and measured and mindful progress, you can make your cardiovascular health strong while safely putting the miles behind you, both literally and figuratively.
We say this all the time because it’s true and vital—you should always consult your physician before beginning any exercise program and, as you get better with age, it’s also important to keep your doctor informed about your exercise routine.
From the personal training staff: John Rutan, Don Moore, JB Baier, Victoria Young, Allison Worley, Julie O’Connor, Michelle Dwyer, Brendi Middleton, Mike Stuchl, Rachelle Jensen, Byron Goff and Michelle Rakow. Questions about personal training? Visit our website or email John Rutan at [email protected]
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Fitness and Pool Reservation Instructions
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Contact Us
Michelle Mason, Fitness Director
Beth White, Group Fitness Coordinator
John Rutan, Personal Training Coordinator
Dick Jenkins, Fitness Operations Supervisor
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Fitness Centers
Weekly Attendance
Your attendance record is important in planning for space, budgeting, equipment and programming. Below are the numbers of residents who logged in Sept. 5 - Sept. 11:
Texas Drive - 824
Cowan Creek - 754
The Retreat - 528
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Call our Fitness Information Lines:
Texas Drive 512-948-7750 • Cowan Creek 512-948-7780 • The Retreat 512-948-7763
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