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The Canyons Athletic Club Newsletter
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Volume 7, Number 4
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Welcome to the October issue of our monthly newsletter. If you have any suggestions or ideas for future articles, or items you think would be of benefit to our members, please send me an e-mail, and I will try to include them in future newsletters whenever possible.
Thank you for being loyal members and we hope you are enjoying your fall!
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STERLING MEDICARE ADVANTAGE PLAN
Sterling Insurance is once again offering their Silver & Fit program. With this program, if you have a Sterling Medicare Advantage Plan and a Silver & Fit card, Sterling will pay for your health club dues. All you have to do is bring in your Sterling Silver & Fit card and once we verify your eligibility, they will pay for your monthly dues.
If you know any of your friends who have this Sterling plan, please let them know about this great benefit. If you have any questions, please call Evie at 363-1555.
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THANK YOU AND GOOD-BYE TO BARBARA JACKSON
The Canyons would like to thank Barbara Jackson for her time and commitment to The Canyons Athletic Club and the Masters Swim Program. Barbara has guided this program since its inception in September, 2005.
Barbara is a former Olympic swimmer and holds many national age group records. Her dedication to the sport of swimming is an inspiration to all of us.
Barbara and her husband are moving to the northern Arizona area this month. We wish them both the best of luck in their new location and thank her once again for her dedication to our Masters Swim Program.
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18 REASONS TO TAKE A NITRIC OXIDE (NO) SUPPLEMENT
L-arginine, an amino acid, is what the body utilizes to produce nitric oxide. We believe that ProArgi-9+ is the best l-arginine and nitric oxide supplement available, due to the tremendous quality control and manufacturing standards of Nature's Sunshine in Provo, Utah. The following are some important reasons to take a nitric oxide supplement on a regular basis: - Nitric oxide is 1,000 times more powerful than any other naturally occurring antioxidant in the body.
- It offers wide-ranging cardiovascular support, including controlling blood pressure and plaque formation. Nitric oxide keeps arteries relaxed and pliable for normal blood pressure, preventing hypertension and angina.
- It enhances memory, particularly long-term memory, and may help to reverse the effects of dementia and Alzheimer's disease.
- It will help boost human growth hormone (HGH) production to normal levels, which has anti-aging properties.
- It enhances communication of messenger cells between nerves and the brain.
- It may help improve immune function and fight bacterial infections.
- It may help in the treatment and prevention of diabetes, since many diabetes complications, including poor circulation and blindness, are vascular in nature. Arginine is also found to regulate insulin secretion in the pancreas.
- It may inhibit the division and proliferation of cancer cells.
- It may help with cholesterol control by lowering serum and LDL cholesterol levels.
- It enhances male sexual performance by treating vascular erectile dysfunction (ED).
- Its anticoagulant abilities reduce clotting, to lower heart attach and stroke risk.
- It reduces pregnancy-related hypertension, a risk factor for both the expecting mother and the unborn child.
- It is useful in the treatment of asthma by opening pulmonary pathways for easier breathing and the treatment of lung disorders.
- It relaxes hypertonic sphincter muscles, preventing and healing hemorrhoids.
- It boosts lean muscle mass and preserves bone density by encouraging HGH production, which leads to a reduction in fatty tissue. Because of these properties, it may be useful in weight management and strength training.
- It can help offset cardiovascular and lung damage caused by tobacco use, since nitric oxide levels in smokers are less than half of those found in non-smokers.
- It helps to accelerate wound healing and post-surgery recovery. Research has shown it is useful in treating burn wounds, and stimulating wound healing in the elderly.
- It may be useful in enhancing athletic performance due to its ability to boost exercise tolerance, its beneficial effects on the lungs, and its effect on HGH levels, which helps build lean muscle tissue.
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VITAMIN D: THE SUNSHINE NUTRIENT
Vitamin D deficiency is one of the most widespread health concerns, impacting people of all races and ages. At the same time, some of the very best research being published recently is about the importance of receiving enough Vitamin D. This nutrient is unique in that it can be received directly from the sun. Depending on variables such as where you live and type of skin, it can take up to 30 minutes of unprotected sun exposure twice a week for your body to produce sufficient Vitamin D. While receiving too much unprotected sun exposure can be dangerous, avoiding sunlight altogether is also dangerous without supplementing. Vitamin D is not present in necessary amounts in most common foods, making it difficult to prevent deficiency through diet alone. Fish, though, such as tuna and salmon, contains significant amounts of the sunshine nutrient.
The need for Vitamin D is particularly important for young children and the elderly. As we age, the ability of the skin to manufacture Vitamin D and the kidneys to synthesize it decrease. In addition, many people spend less time outside as they age. This makes it especially important for older people to increase their Vitamin D intake through supplementation.
Facts About Vitamin D: - Vitamin D offers protective effects against several types of cancer.
- Vitamin D promotes bone mineralization and formation.
- Vitamin D reduces the risk of cardiovascular dysfunction and heart attacks.
- Vitamin D supports healthy immune system activity and reduces infections.
Benefits of Vitamin D
Osteoporosis:
Vitamin D helps the body absorb calcium and it is becoming obvious that a deficiency of Vitamin D is a major contributing factor to the development of a brittle, fracture-prone skeletal system.
Cancer: Many studies have documented Vitamin D's protective effects against colon cancer, oral and esophageal cancer, pancreatic cancer, leukemia, prostate cancer, breast cancer, and ovarian cancer.
Heart Health:
Vitamin D deficiency is known to be associated with an increase in high blood pressure and other cardiovascular risks. In one study it was found that individuals with low levels of Vitamin D had a more than 60% higher risk of heart disease or heart attack than those with normal levels. In another study, teens with lowest levels of Vitamin D had a 400% increase in their risk of developing metabolic syndrome, a major factor in developing cardiovascular disease.
In addition, Vitamin D may help prevent obesity, arthritis, and infections, and may help to maintain cognitive health in elderly individuals.
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PiYo CERTIFICATION CLASS
We would like to invite you to register for the PiYo Certification on November 19, 2011, hosted here at The Canyons. There is going to be another master class on November 5, with the time still to be determined. The master class is a great way to learn more about what PiYo is all about and get your questions answered about the certification course. You can also sign up for the certification on the day the master class is held.
This class is open to non-members, as well as members, but non-members will be asked to sign a Hold Harmless Agreement before participating in the class.
PiYo is a completely unique, power, core strengthening and conditioning format. It is a faster-paced class designed to effectively improve functional training and dynamic balance using a fusion of athletic conditioning, functional training, rhythmic movement, and Pilates and yoga. PiYo gives instructors an innovative, exciting new way to format an energetic class, which will push the limits of agility, balance and strength. PiYo is a highly main-stream and contemporary class that is fun and easy to teach.
Instructor Training: This is for those individuals who would like to attend the full-day training, which includes a practical and written examination. Graduates will be able to purchase the prechoreographed classes, in the format(s) they have been trained in and will be eligible to teach this trademarked format as an instructor.
Pro Training: This is for those individuals who do not want to become an instructor or teach this format. These individuals would like to improve their form and technique and perform better so they can burn more calories while taking classes. Pro's will have access to purchase future lessons, in this format training for their own personal workouts. A Pro can test to instructor at this training or a future training for a $35.00 fee.
Full day participants will receive all of the following for registering and attending:
0.7 ACE; and 7.75 AFAA; CEC/CEU
60 minute music CD
PiYo sample class on DVD
Choreography Notes
use of the PiYo trademark
Study Manual
Free Gift
Please check at the front desk for more information.
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FALL GROUP EXERCISE SCHEDULE
 Our fall group exercise schedule began on September 12, and there are numerous additional classes on the schedule, including some brand new classes.
We are offering an additional Zumba class at 5:30 p.m. on Thursdays. We are also offering some additional Yoga classes, including Gentle Yoga and Yoga for the Athlete.
Hip Hop Hustle is a relatively new class being offered twice per week, and Jadene Stewart is starting a Bosu/Gliding class designed to help get you in shape for the upcoming ski season.
George Sechrist will be returning from his duties as a Yellowstone Park Ranger in October and will be starting the senior spinning classes again on October 3.
To see the fall schedule please go to: Group Exercise and Aquatics Schedule.
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ZUMBA GOLD
For those of you who would like to try Zumba, but feel intimidated by the pace and cardiovascular level required, The Canyons is now offering Zumba Gold classes.
The original concept of Zumba combines a dance workout with a party-like atmosphere. Zumba Gold takes the popular Latin-dance inspired workout of Zumba and makes it accessible for seniors, beginners or others needing modifications in their exercise routine. Zumba Gold builds cardiovascular health by challenging the heart and working the muscles of the hips, legs and arms with dance moves.
The Canyons is very fortunate to have Kathy DeLong leading the Zumba Gold classes, as she is one of the most experienced Zumba instructors in the valley.
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FALL JUNIOR TENNIS CLINICS
The fall session of junior tennis clinics is underway here at The Canyons. If you have a child who is interested in joining the clinics, there may still be room available.
Ed Burke, a USPTA Certified Tennis Professional, and Laurie Taylor, have 30+ years of teaching experience and proven results. Over the last two years, The Canyons junior program has produced 6 state champions, and 2 runner-ups, and the Corvallis boys team has won the team championship the past two years, also.
Your child can be part of the excitement the game of tennis provides and participate in one of the best junior programs in Montana! For more information, please contact Laurie Taylor at 381-1448.
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$10
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Bring in a friend to join The Canyons, along with this coupon, and receive a $10 credit on your account. You must be present when the friend joins to be eligible for the credit.
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Offer Expires: November 15, 2011
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