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Texas Drive Aerobic Pool and
Cowan Creek Lap Pool Closures
- The Texas Drive aerobic pool will be closed from Thursday, Feb. 4 – Sunday, Feb. 21.
- The Cowan Creek lap pool will then close from Monday, Feb. 22 – Sunday, March 7.
The glass roof panels are being replaced due to the hail damage from the past storm. Please understand that there could be equipment delays and weather delays that could change the length of closures and timeframe.
*The Retreat Outdoor Pool is heated to help with overcrowding for lap swim and water walking from Thursday, Feb. 4 through the completion of Cowan Creek lap pool on Sunday, March 7. Thank you for being patient during these two major projects.
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Pool and Spa Capacities
Texas Drive Lap Pool Capacity
- 12 pool participants at one time.
- No more than two people per lane and no more than six in the open area at one time. Lanes must be shared!
- If you are waiting for a lane, please sign in on the lane board and wait in a chair with your mask on. There is a 30-minute limit. You may sign up again if no one is waiting or there is another available lane.
- If you are waiting for the open area, it is on a first come first serve basis. Please wait in the side chairs with a mask on until there is available space.
- The Texas Drive aerobic pool has a 10-participant limit. You must wear a mask on the side of the pool as you are waiting.
Texas Indoor and Outdoor Spa Capacity
- Three participants and a 15-minute limit. You must render after 15 minutes if someone is waiting.
Cowan Creek Lap Pool Capacity
- Eight pool participants at one time.
- No more than two people per lane. Lanes must be shared!
- If you are waiting for a lane, please sign in on the lane board and wait in a chair with your mask on. There is a 30-minute limit. You may sign up again if no one is waiting or there is another available lane.
Cowan Creek Outdoor Spa Capacity
- Two participants and a 15-minute limit. You must render after 15 minutes if someone is waiting.
The Retreat Outdoor Spa Capacity
- Three participants and a 15-minute limit. You must render after 15 minutes if someone is waiting.
Masks completely covering your nose and mouth must be worn when entering and exiting the buildings to get to another pool or spa.
Please follow the pool rules and capacities so that we can safely remain open for everyone to enjoy!
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Communicator Chit Chat
News and views from our fitness center staff…
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MASK MUST COMPLETELY COVER THE NOSE AND MOUTH
AT ALL TIMES
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It is very important that we continue to safely utilize the fitness centers and pools. Your mask must cover your nose and mouth at all times, please sanitize your hands when entering and exiting the building and help us stay clean by wiping down your machine. Thank you for doing your part to help us safely stay open. |
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Fitness Classes for February!
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Please be respectful and on time for classes. Once doors are shut and the class begins you may no longer enter the class. Thank you.
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RESERVATIONS ONLY. Reservations will open up at 7 a.m. every Tuesday for classes the following week. Masks must be worn at all times covering the nose and mouth. You may not take the mask down or off during class except to drink water. Please do not arrive more than 15 minutes before the start time, so we can control the social distancing. Do not stand around the entrance to the studios. Follow the guidelines directed by the instructor when getting your equipment. Always check in with the fitness monitor for your class. There are limited spaces, so we ask that you limit your reservations to three classes per week. Cancellations must be made WITHIN 24 HOURS of the class you have registered for on the website (under 'My Reservations'). Thank you.
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Outdoor Fitness Classes and Aqua Fitness Classes
RESERVATIONS ONLY. Reservations will open at 7 a.m. every Tuesday for classes scheduled the following week.
Log-in to the Sun City Website, click on Fitness then scroll down to see the reservation options. There are limited spaces, so we ask that you limit your reservations to three classes per week. Cancellations must be made WITHIN 24 HOURS of the class you have registered for on the website (under 'My Reservations'). Masks must be worn to class and after class. You may take your mask off when class begins. No masks in the pool, but they must be worn around the pool deck.
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You can purchase class tickets at any fitness center - 15 for $48; 30 for $90. These tickets are good for one year. Class ticket extensions cannot happen until after they expire. After your tickets expire, contact Beth White. She will then put them back on your account for another year.
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If you have questions about any class tickets on your account, contact Beth White at [email protected] or 512-948-7753.
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During the Aqua classes, there will be NO open swim
No open swim at the Cowan Creek Lap Pool
- Mondays from 9:15 – 10 a.m.
- Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 11:15 a.m. – noon
- Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:30 – 10:15 a.m. and 11:15 a.m. – noon
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The pool is also CLOSED on Thursdays from 7 – 8 a.m. for maintenance and cleaning.
No open swim at the Texas Drive Aerobic Pool
- Mondays through Fridays from 9:30 – 10:15 a.m. and 11:15 a.m. – noon
- Mondays and Wednesdays from 5:30 – 6:15 p.m.
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The pool is also CLOSED on Tuesdays from 7 – 8 a.m. for maintenance and cleaning.
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Fitness Centers Hours of Operation
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All residents must exit the building for a 30-minute cleaning at the designated times below.
Residents will then be allowed to re-enter the building on the hours listed below until the recommended maximum capacity has been met.
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PLEASE NOTE: If the fitness center you attend has reached its capacity, you will not be allowed in until space is available within that 90 minutes. Please be considerate of one another inside the fitness centers and your fitness staff. Verbal or physical abuse is never acceptable nor will it be tolerated. Rules apply to everyone!
Hours of operation
No entry during the 30-minute cleaning intermission.
Fitness Hours of Operation
- Monday-Friday the Fitness Centers close at 6:30 p.m.
- Saturday-Sunday the Fitness Centers close at 3:30 p.m.
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Monday - Friday
- 7:00-8:30
- Cleaning
- 9:00-10:30
- Cleaning
- 11:00-12:30
- Cleaning
- 1:00-2:30
- Cleaning
- 3:00-4:30
- Cleaning
- 5:00-6:30
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Saturday
- 8:00-9:30
- Cleaning
- 10:00-11:30
- Cleaning
- 12:00-1:30
- Cleaning
- 2:00-3:30
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Sunday
- 10:00-11:30
- Cleaning
- 12:00-1:30
- Cleaning
- 2:00-3:30
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Core Workout
by Brendi Middleton, Personal Trainer
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Heel touches: Lie on your back w/ your knees bent (tabletop position) w/ your head up reach for your heels alternating sides while bracing your core.
Russian twist: Using a weight or medicine ball, sit with your knees bent and lean backwards until you feel your abs tighten, then move the weight from hip to hip rotating your torso from side to side keeping the core braced. For more of a challenge try lifting your feet off the ground then proceed with movement of the weight.
Dead bug: Lie on your back and get into tabletop position (knees bent and arms by your sides.) Move opposite arm and leg at the same time back and forth while bracing your core and inhaling and exhaling with each movement.
Sitting or standing weighted knee lifts: Like marching, but holding a weight out in front of you, lift your leg to waist height and towards weight while bending your knee and tightening your abdominals.
Crunches w/legs on stability ball: Lie on your back with your legs straight and both heels on a stability ball. Connect your fingers together and place them under your head. Lift shoulders and roll ball w/ heels toward your backside while tightening your abdominals and pointing your chin to the ceiling. Inhale when you are flat on your back and exhale when you crunch.
Bird dog: Begin on your hands and knees keeping your back flat. At the same time lift opposite arm and opposite leg straight out and hold for three seconds while bracing your core and then alternate.
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High crunches: Lie on your back with legs straight up in the air, holding a weight or medicine ball above your head. Move the weight from above your head toward your feet using your abdominals, inhaling when the weight is above your head and exhaling when you crunch.
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Plank: Start on hands and knees, make sure your wrists are right under your shoulders, walk your feet out until you are on your toes and make sure your hips and backside are down and your body is straight, and your back is flat while keeping your abdominals tight. For more of a challenge, you can get into position on your elbows making sure your elbows are under your shoulders.
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Getting to Know Your
Fitness Staff
Allison Worley
Personal Trainer
I was born in Kenya, and also lived in Zimbabwe, UK, Spain, Australia, Abu Dhabi and Egypt before coming to Sun City in 2014. I claim Australia as ‘home’ but my husband Herb, a born and raised Texan, wanted to return to his roots and spend his retirement playing golf and softball. I’ve been lucky to visit several countries, to work and enjoy many unique experiences around the world. My most challenging experience was climbing Mount Kilimanjaro in 2011.
My favorite part of living in Sun City is being able to combine this great lifestyle with my career as a Personal Trainer and group exercise instructor – Sun City residents keep me smiling all day! I also love playing in the softball league and taking my paddle board out on Lake Georgetown.
I’m now widowed and share my home with a beautiful tuxedo cat called Willow.
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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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When it comes to exercising, there are many options to choose from in resistance methods and techniques that will add variety to your workout. One of those options, or variables as we call them, is tempo.
Tempo defines the speed of your repetitions. Are you performing those bicep curls rapidly or slowly?
There are three stages of tempo in each repetition: One speed for moving against the resistance (concentric/positive force), one speed for recovering from the resistance (eccentric/negative force) and the hold between the two forces (isometric force). For example, when performing a bicep curl, the action of curling the arm is the positive force, holding your arm with your weights up near your shoulders is the isometric force and lowering the arm is the eccentric force.
It is important to understand that different fitness goals will define the tempo you use, but you don’t have to overthink it. Unless you’re training for maximal strength, or certain physique requirements, just remember to take a moderate, controlled pace to your repetitions. Think of taking a nice walk, then compare that feeling of speed to the repetitions you perform of any exercise. They should feel similar. Don’t drag along, but don’t try to break any speed records.
If you want to apply a specific tempo for your workouts, or need additional guidance on pacing of your workout, seek the advice of a Sun City personal trainer to get started.
As always, seek the advice of a physician before beginning or changing your exercise program!
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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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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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Contact Us
Michelle Mason,
Fitness Director
Beth White,
Group Fitness Coordinator
John Rutan,
Personal Training Coordinator
512-948-7757
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 January 23 - January 29:
Texas Drive - 1617
Cowan Creek - 990
The Retreat - 259
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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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