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Fitness Communicator
March 8, 2024
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Texas Drive Lap Pool and Indoor Spa Area Closed
The Texas Drive Lap Pool and Indoor Spa area will be closed for necessary IT repairs on Tuesday, March 12 until 1 p.m. No lap pool or indoor spa usage during this time.
Sorry for the inconvenience.
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Notice of Closure: Texas Drive Men's Shower Area
The men's shower area will undergo maintenance starting tomorrow Monday, March 11 through Friday, March 15. During this time, the urinals and dressing area will remain open, but shower usage will not be available all week. If the project is completed before March 15, we will promptly update the signage in the Texas Drive building, the Fitness Center Facebook page and our information line at 512-948-7750.
We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding and cooperation during these maintenance periods. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact Marty Van Blair at 512-948-7412.
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Attention! Texas Drive Outdoor Pool, Outdoor Spa, and Outdoor Pool Deck will be closed for repairs
Closure Dates:
Starting Monday, March 18 through Friday, March 22, the outdoor pool, spa, and decking area will be closed for repairs.
Safety Measures:
For the safety of all residents and guests, the affected areas will be cordoned off, and their use will be strictly prohibited during the repair period. We kindly ask for your cooperation and understanding in adhering to these safety measures.
Project Contingencies:
Should there be any weather-related issues, causing a delay in the repairs, the project will be rescheduled for the following week, Monday, March 25 through Friday, March 29.
Reopening Plans:
We aim to complete the repairs as efficiently as possible. If the project is completed earlier than anticipated, we will promptly reopen the area for everyone to enjoy.
Heating Schedule:
We're excited to announce that the outdoor pools will be heated and ready for use starting Monday, April 1.
We sincerely appreciate your understanding and cooperation during this maintenance period. Our priority is to ensure the safety and enjoyment of all residents.
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Communicator Chit Chat
News and views from our fitness center staff…
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TUNITY APP
Download the free app, Tunity! It allows you to listen to the wall TVs on closed caption is working again. It is easy to set up for you to enjoy. If you have any questions, please see a fitness monitor or manager.
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March is Brain Injury Awareness Month
Brain Health and Active Aging
For adults with mild memory problems, it’s been found that low-intensity movements, such as stretching, balance exercise, and very light strength-training exercise, were enough to halt cognitive decline in individuals with mild cognitive impairment. All it took was 45 to 50 minutes of movement three or four times per week.
Physical activity has also been shown to not only improve the quality of life
for individuals with cognitive impairment, dementia, and Alzheimer’s disease, but also slows the progression of those diseases. Importantly, physical activity is a low or no-cost way to treat and prevent age-related declines in mental health.
Finally, researchers who investigated the roles of nutrition, physical activity, and other lifestyle factors in the prevention of cognitive decline and dementia concluded that there is compelling evidence that physical activity when coupled with healthy nutrition and overall healthy lifestyle, plays an important role in the maintenance of cognitive health and the prevention of cognitive decline. In fact, they write, “It is credible that this must be the path to travel.”
How Exercise Impacts the Brain
While the effects of exercise on mental health are well established, it remains unclear which exercise-related variables produce these beneficial effects.
In one study, researchers examined the extent to which four exercise variables—exercise behavior, exercise-induced mood, exercise self-efficacy, and social support—can predict depression symptoms in older adults. They found that all four variables were negatively associated with depressive symptoms. In other words, the more exercise people performed, the better their mood and self-efficacy became, and the better their support system, the more improvement they saw in their symptoms.
Source ACE 6/2023
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Instructor of the Month - March
Beth White, Fitness Manager and Instructor
I have been working in the fitness industry for 34 years. I graduated from the University of Iowa with my degree in Exercise Science and Sports Studies with an emphasis in Fitness/Wellness. I love teaching fitness classes and seeing how much the participants enjoy the music, exercises, and friendships. I have taught a large variety of formats over the years including Strength, Hi/Lo aerobics, Body Pump, Body Combat, Parkinson’s Punch (yes, they loved to hit the bags and mitts), Stretching, Core, etc. I currently teach Kickboxing at Northpoint on Tuesday from 12:30 – 1 p.m., and a NEW class this month on Thursday from 12:30 – 1:15 p.m. Box Fit. We will shadow box for a warmup, then put the boxing gloves on to hit the heavy bag and focus mitts. I also teach the Aqua Fitness class at Cowan Creek on Wednesday from 9:30 – 10:15 a.m. Along with teaching fitness classes to the amazing Sun City residents, I love my job as a Fitness Manager. Working with a great team and enjoying the residents every day is a blessing.
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Mindful Moment
Today’s thought: Be kind to your mind.
"We're moving into plank."
The minute my yoga teacher said those words my mind and body froze with a preconceived notion that it’s going to be hard - body stretched flat like a plank, arms strong, abs, and core stitched tight. Breathe.
We moved into a sequence flowing between plank and downward dog, back and forth, plank and downward dog, moving with the breath, plank, down dog. My mind and body started the same inner dialogue: this-is-going-to-be-hard.
She said, “find the place between effort and ease.” and something clicked.
Find the place between effort and ease.
I swear I floated as it became effortless ease. As soon as the mind stopped fighting, the body eased into that space.
The place between effort and ease. To my way of thinking it’s the perfect definition of balance for life as well.
Then, during a meditation, the guide said, “Be kind to your mind.” A focus that caused my mind to exhale if that’s possible. It felt possible.
Our minds also need balance, the place between effort and ease, mind kindness, to function best.
Here are some ways to be kind to your mind:
Where is your attention? - notice where your attention is directed. No person or thing gets your mind's attention unless you give it to them.
Create thought boundaries - when a thought comes in that causes discord, ask yourself: Is this thought for my best and highest good? If it’s not, the question becomes: what is a better and higher thought?
Quiet and rest - the mind gets tired just like the body. Pull back from screens for a while. Meditate. Sleep.
Food for thought - read and write nourishing words. Listen to beautiful music.
Roam Freely - it’s healthy to allow your thoughts to roam freely, imagination at play with curiosity. Research shows this leads to relaxation of the mind, body and spirit.
A useful question to pose when feeling out of balance:
What will bring me ease at this moment?
It settles the spirit, breathes the body, and yes, is kind to the mind.
Something to think about.
Cindy Yantis – Fitness Monitor and Sun City Resident
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March Fitness Class Changes
Northpoint
Small Group Training Studio:
- Amy’s Wednesday 11:20 a.m. reformer class is changing from 1.0 Beginner Reformer to Advance Beginner 1.5
Large Studio:
- Tuesday from 11:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m., is Ringside Boxing with Kelly
- Thursday from 12:30 to 1:15 p.m., is Box Fit with Beth
Cowan Creek
- Monday from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m., Aqua Fitness will be taught by Tammy
- Wednesday from 9 to 10 a.m., Power Cycle with Sally
- Wednesday from 10:15 to 11:15 a.m., Mat Pilates with Sally
Texas Drive
- Tuesday & Thursday from 11:15 a.m., to noon Strength with Csilla
- Tuesday from 12:15 to 1 p.m., Sit & Fit with Kathy
- Thursday from 12:15 to 1 p.m., Sit & Fit with Heidi
- Saturday 9:30 to 10:30 a.m., Aqua class will be shared by Maggie and Michelle Munk
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TRX and Pilates Reformers –
Online Registration now Available
Small Group Training Classes ONLY
Log onto www.sctexas.org. Go to the Fitness page, and on the left side there are the fitness menu options. Click on NP Small Group Training Register.
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Featured Fitness
Class of the Week
NEW! 45-minute Strength Class
with Csilla
Tuesdays & Thursdays, 11:15 a.m. - noon
Texas Drive
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Body exercises to build strength and muscular endurance,
followed by stretching and cool down. Level 2 – 4
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Tips to Find Your Balance
Jill Grierson, Personal Trainer
Here are a few tips to help you get started:
- Determine which leg is your dominant leg. Start each exercise with your nondominant side so that the other side will be easier.
- Maintain good posture and form while holding the position.
- Focus your gaze on a fixed point straight ahead to maintain your balance.
- If you have concerns with your balance in standing positions, try placing your feet a little farther apart.
- Bend your knees slightly. This prevents your knees from hyperextending, and it makes you more stable.
- Distribute your weight evenly between both feet. Notice if you tend to put more weight on one foot or if your weight shifts forward or backward.
- As your balance improves, you can experiment by closing one eye at a time, gazing up at the ceiling or trying different arm positions.
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SCTX Personal Training staff: John Rutan, Allison Worley, Michelle Dwyer, Brendi Middleton, Mike Stuchl, Byron Goff, Bill Norton, Lenny Jones, Bobbie Kelm, Tim Fisette, Jill Grierson, Janis Arteaga and TR Odermatt.
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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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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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.
Click here for more info>>
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Contact Us
Michelle Mason
Fitness Director
512-948-7752
[email protected]
Beth White
Fitness Manager
512-948-7753
[email protected]
Kathy Carver
Fitness Manager
512-948-7767
[email protected]
John Rutan
Personal Training Coordinator
512-948-7757
[email protected]
Randy Perez
Fitness Operations Supervisor
512-948-7754
[email protected]
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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 Feb. 24 - March 1, 2024.
Texas Drive - 3,782
Cowan Creek - 2,193
The Retreat - 616
Northpoint - 2,026
Visit the Fitness website>>
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Call our Fitness Information Lines:
Texas Drive 512-948-7750 • Cowan Creek 512-948-7780
• The Retreat 512-948-7763 • Northpoint 512-948-7765
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