The Fitness Centers are closed TODAY, July 4.
Outdoor pools/spas July 4 schedule:
- Pool Hours 8 a.m. -6 p.m.
- Kids Swim 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. only
- Use side gate entry
No after-hours TODAY, July 4 so that our staff can enjoy the holiday with family and friends.
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Policies & Procedures Concerning
Guests and Kids Swimming
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Guests: Resident guests allowed in all CA facilities. Masks optional. Please click the link for a full list of guest check-in policies/procedures for use of fitness amenities.
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Grandkids at the pools: Children ages 4-15 may use the outdoor pools at The Retreat, Cowan Creek and Texas Drive Fitness Centers from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. seven days a week. All pool attendees must check-in at the fitness center desk.
Please click the link for a full list of Kids swim policies and procedures.
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Weekend Pool After-Hours!
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+ Outdoor Pools/Spas Open until 8:30 p.m. on Saturdays/Sundays. Except July 4.
+ After-hours you must enter through the side gates at Texas Drive, Cowan Creek and The Retreat.
+ The fitness centers will close at 5:30 p.m.
+ The Texas Drive outdoor bathrooms will be open from the outside doors only.
+ The Cowan Creek bathrooms will be open from the outside doors only.
+ The Retreat outdoor bathrooms will be open during after-hours.
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Please help our staff by cleaning up after yourselves - return your swim noodles, lay the chair backs down and move all chairs back to the appropriate spot.
Thank you for your help!
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Better Hydration
Submitted by Mike Stuchl, Personal Trainer
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This Better Aging blog reviews the vitally important health practice of hydration. Research has shown that healthy literacy regarding hydration is lacking among the senior demographic.
The average adult requires more daily amounts of water as they grow older. The body's ability to conserve water diminishes as we age and the loss of muscle mass also results in loss of bodily water retention.
Now that summer is in full swing, be sure to stay ahead of your hydration needs! This is a great article to brush up on your personal hydration practices. Read on to see the list of dehydration symptoms and the best ways to keep your fluids up anytime of year.
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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. Thank you for understanding and stay safe.
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Communicator Chit Chat
News and views from our fitness center staff…
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Where do I find the fitness class schedules?
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Log in to sctexas.org. Click on Fitness. Then click on Texas Drive or Cowan Creek to view the class schedules and class descriptions for each fitness center.
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Getting to Know the Fantastic Fitness Staff
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Pam Yager, Fitness Monitor
"I am from Central New York, I lived there my whole life up until I made the move here to Sun City Texas two years ago. I hold a third-degree black belt in Karate. My husband earned his ninth-degree black belt, all though, he is truly a tenth-degree black belt (he remains modest about this accomplishment). We both love to play pool. I worked as an adult nurse practitioner in my professional life, specializing in hematology/oncology. I now work as a RN for Texas Oncology on an as-needed basis."
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Massage Therapy Available
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Mindy Qian, LMT, is our newest massage therapist. To book an appointment with her, please call Mindy directly at 512-413-1176.
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Fitness Classes for July and August!
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The following classes have been cancelled on Monday, July 5:
- 9:30 a.m. Strength Class at Cowan Creek
- 9:30 a.m. Aqua Fitness Class at Texas Drive
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Trainers always harp on proper form. This is with good reason of course. Proper form keeps us safe. One part that can get overlooked if not observed by a professional eye, however, is the wrists. No body part is less important than the another, no matter how small, or how insignificant it might seem to the exercise.
For example, when doing a bicep curl, are the wrists strong or are they bending under the weight? When doing a side lateral shoulder raise, are the wrists neutral or are they bending downward? Is there a reason the wrist is bending in the first place? Remember, form is always head to toe.
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From the current personal training staff: John Rutan, Allison Worley, Michelle Dwyer, Brendi Middleton, Mike Stuchl, Byron Goff, Michelle Rakow and Judy Baier.
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, email Leslie McCoy at [email protected] to schedule your appointment.
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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 June 19 - June 25:
Texas Drive - 4,057
Cowan Creek - 3,028
The Retreat - 1,128
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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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