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The Texas Drive Fitness Center hours of operation change beginning Monday, Feb. 15.
- Monday-Friday the Texas Drive Fitness Center closes at 8:30 p.m.
- Monday-Friday the Cowan Creek Fitness Center and The Retreat Fitness close at 6:30 p.m.
- Saturday-Sunday the Texas Drive Fitness Center closes at 5:30 p.m.
- Saturday-Sunday the Cowan Creek Fitness Center and the Retreat Fitness Center close at 3:30 p.m.
We will gradually open each fitness center one at a time as the COVID-19 numbers continue to decrease in the area.
The Texas Drive Fitness Center has NEW HOURS of operation beginning Monday, Feb. 15.
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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
- Cleaning
- 7:00-8:30
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Saturday
- 8:00-9:30
- Cleaning
- 10:00-11:30
- Cleaning
- 12:00-1:30
- Cleaning
- 2:00-3:30
- Cleaning
- 4:00-5:30
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Sunday
- 10:00-11:30
- Cleaning
- 12:00-1:30
- Cleaning
- 2:00-3:30
- Cleaning
- 4:00-5:30
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Cowan Creek and The Retreat hours of operation remain the same.
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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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Texas Drive Aerobic Pool and
Cowan Creek Lap Pool Closures
- The Texas Drive aerobic pool will be closed through 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 with inclement weather for the foreseeable future, expect the completion date to be affected by the weather delays. Updates will be provided in the weekly communicators
*The Retreat Outdoor Pool is heated to help with overcrowding for lap swim and water walking now 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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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
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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 Cleaning Policy
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All residents must exit the building for a 30-minute cleaning at the designated times.
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!
No entry during the 30-minute cleaning intermission.
The Texas Drive Fitness Center has NEW HOURS of operation beginning Monday, Feb. 15.
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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
- Cleaning
- 7:00-8:30
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Saturday
- 8:00-9:30
- Cleaning
- 10:00-11:30
- Cleaning
- 12:00-1:30
- Cleaning
- 2:00-3:30
- Cleaning
- 4:00-5:30
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Sunday
- 10:00-11:30
- Cleaning
- 12:00-1:30
- Cleaning
- 2:00-3:30
- Cleaning
- 4:00-5:30
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Cowan Creek and The Retreat hours of operation remain the same.
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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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Any Time Circuit Workout
submitted by Allison Worley, Personal Trainer
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Exercise instructions
Each exercise lasts for one minute and you complete as many repetitions as you can. Your goal is to increase your repetitions as you follow the routine and to minimize your transition/rest time between each exercise. When you complete the entire eight minute circuit, you should have pushed yourself sufficiently that you need a short rest. Rest as needed and then complete a second or third circuit.
Minute One: WALL PUSH-UP
- Stand facing a wall, place palms on the wall, slighter wider than your chest.
- Squeeze your glutes together and tighten your tummy to keep your body strong and straight – like a surf board.
- Bend your elbows and bring your chest towards the wall, aim for a spot between your thumbs.
- Let your elbows go out wide to stretch your chest.
- Exhale as you press back to the starting position.
- To make the exercise more challenging, move your feet further away from the wall.
Minute Two: WALL SIT
- Stand with your back to the wall, keeping your back against the wall, walk your feet forward and slowly slide down the wall – just as low as you can comfortably go.
- Make sure you are pressing your heels into the floor [not toes], press your hips back against the wall and squeeze your glutes together.
- Keep your abdominals lifted up and pulled back into the wall – this will help your posture and your balance.
- Hold the position for as long as you can – or for 60 seconds. Breathe!
- Push up the wall when you finish and do not collapse down to the ground.
Minute Three: HEEL RAISES
- Face a wall for balance or hold onto a sturdy chair.
- Squeeze your glutes together and tighten your abdominals as you push into your toes and lift your heels away from the floor.
- Keep your body in the surf board straight line with your shoulders relaxed.
- If this is easy, do a single leg variation – 30 seconds with each leg.
Minute Four: DOORWAY BACK ROW
- Reach through a doorway and grab the frame on both sides – about chest height. Walk your feet forward and lean your body back through the doorway.
- Tighten your abdominals and glutes to support your spine and keep your body in the surf board straight line.
- As you exhale, squeeze your shoulder blades together to pull yourself back up into the doorway.
- This exercise is for your back muscles, not your arms so be mindful of where you feel the work in your body.
Minutes Five and Six: LEG SWINGS
- Stand side to a wall, feet hip distance apart, place a hand on the wall for support. Option is to use a sturdy chair.
- Shift weight to balance on one leg, slowly swing the opposite leg forwards and backwards in a single smooth rhythm.
- Keep your abs tight, your upper body stable and maintain a steady breath.
- Actively use your buttock muscles to swing your leg back and make sure not to swing from your lower back. If your lower back feels stressed, pull your abdominals up and make the movement smaller.
Minutes Seven and Eight: SIDE SWINGS
- Stand tall and hold on to a wall or sturdy chair.
- Shift weight to balance on one leg, slowly swing the opposite leg across the midline of your body and away to the side.
- Lift and tighten your abdominals to keep your torso tall and stable.
- Challenge your range of motion but also be mindful of your posture.
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Getting to Know Your
Fitness Staff
Vickie Keith
Zumba Instructor
In my past life I was a Registered Nurse as well as a business owner. I am married to Bob, my high school sweetheart and we have three children, five grandchildren and two puppies. We are from Nederland, which is a small Southeast Texas town, near Beaumont. In 2015 my husband and I sold our business of 26 years, and in 2018 we happily retired to Georgetown to be closer to our children and grandchildren.
I am a Zumba instructor! I became licensed to teach in 2011 after having lost 82 lbs. with Zumba but did not begin teaching until 2013. Once I taught my first class, I realized this was my passion and I have continued to teach ever since! I am currently teaching outdoor classes at Sun City, as well as virtual classes for Southwestern University students and for students who are not ready for in-person classes yet.
In addition to health and fitness, I enjoy puzzling, playing bridge and Mah Jongg. I love my job and I love teaching at Sun City!
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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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We say all the time that we are not medical professionals. We cannot tell you with 100 percent certainty what ails you and it is out of our scope of practice to diagnose any condition. Often, we have a hunch, and will suggest you see your physician. In fact, when any symptom dips you under the weather, it is always best to seek the advice of a medical professional.
But one thing we can say, and always say, is that living a fitness lifestyle can make you feel better. Studies on exercise and mood usually lead to the same conclusion—exercise lifts the spirit and has the potential to make you happier. (Please make us happier and read the note at the bottom.)
There is a lot of truth to the saying, “Man, I really regret that workout,” said no one ever.
Of course, if you over-train, then you might feel worse. What we are talking about here, though, is the complete picture of fitness. That feeling you get when you get out of the house and join your fellow residents on the same quest as you. That sensation you get when you leave the gym having given it your best shot that day. That wonderful taste of the recovery meal that you’ve earned. All of this plays a role in how you feel about yourself—not to mention the goals you reach in improving your health.
Pandemics make life hard. We have all learned that recently and are still learning it. With that said, you should never feel obligated to go anywhere that makes you feel unsafe. But simply stepping out of the house for a walk can work wonders. Even marching in place in your own home is better than doing nothing.
Before you go to sleep each night, reflect on the day, and ask yourself, “What did I do today to make myself feel better?”
Note: Fitness does not replace the help of a therapist or any other mental health professional. It is a complement to the help if that help is needed. And as always, we ask you to consult your physician before starting any exercise program and consult a mental health professional if you are feeling down.
From the current personal training staff: John Rutan, Don Moore, Allison Worley, Michelle Dwyer, Brendi Middleton, Mike Stuchl, Byron Goff, and Michelle Rakow. Questions about personal training? Visit our website or email John Rutan at [email protected]
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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 - 1567
Cowan Creek - 958
The Retreat - 377
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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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