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JUNE 2011
Happy Summer!
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Welcome New Members Thank you for joining the Brevard Health & Racquet Club. We strive to provide our members and guests with the opportunity to develop and maintain a healthy lifestyle and to establish and meet their personal fitness and wellness objectives. We achieve this mission by offering: - an enjoyable health club experience for all ages, abilities and fitness levels,
- a high-quality, innovative, attractive and modern health and fitness facility and
- a professional staff who will be significantly rewarded for their abilities and performance as they inspire and support our clients in fulfilling their commitment to an improved quality of life.
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From the Head Trainer:
Trent Humphreys
I came across an article the other day that I wrote for a magazine years ago. The title: Is Comfort Your Goal? Though, I won't share all of that article here, the title was enough to spark the thought again. The meat of the article revolved around pushing your limits to discover a little more about, not only what you can do physically, but mentally. Stepping out of your comfort zone is where you grow. In the gym AND in life.
Success plus challenge equals motivation. There is the word. CHALLENGE. The sad part about that equation is there are too few that actually embrace it and live it day after day and year after year. So what is the difference between the athlete that stays snuggled in their warm bed on cold rainy days and the athlete that puts on the rain gear and heads out the door? One is a BIG picture thinker who is not afraid of pushing beyond what is comfortable because the end result makes him not only a better athlete, but a better person. The one in bed reminds me of part my favorite Roosevelt quote. He is a poor and timid soul that knows not victory or defeat. If I am out of the door, I can dare great and mighty things. Only one of these two will cross a finish line (literally or figuratively) knowing he gave it his all. During those cold and wet early mornings, he grew as much mentally as physically. He walks a little taller and with more confidence. He knows that the pain of discipline is FAR less than the pain of regret.
My wife ran her first half marathon last month. She did so with, maybe 5 total runs for the months prior. She knew she was unprepared and questioned the possibility of even finishing the 13.1 miles. (The farthest she has EVER run.) She had set the goal and paid hefty registration money months before. It was WAY out of her comfort zone to be at the start of that race waiting on the gun to go off. I volunteered to run with, coach, motivate, and get her to the finish line. Though, her goal was to merely finish, mine was a bit different. I wanted her to push her preconceived limits while doing so. Crossing the line as a "finisher" and crossing the line knowing you gave it your all yields completely different resulting feelings. My wife crossed the line and broke down in tears. It was a very emotional experience of joy and self discovery. She was forever changed by pushing the limits and is now officially hooked. Maybe it's time to get out of your comfort zone. Try a spin class for the first time, come to one of our Boot Camps, or heck, maybe even extend your personal training sessions. It may be the very step that takes you to an amazing adventure of self improvement and enlightenment. Isn't that what life's about?
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Tip from the
Tennis Pro:
Ivo Dentchev
Work on the consistency of your serve! You need to have a reliable serve that can keep you in the point. Feel free to experiment within your own ability on the first serve. More power. More spin. Just know, that you have the ultra-reliable second ball to back it up. And remember, power doesn't mean just flail at the ball harder. You have to keep the proper technique. Legs and shoulders. Hips and wrist. It is a great weapon to be able to serve to your opponent's weakness (typically the backhand).
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Business Sponsors
Brevard Health & Racquet Club's Health Partnership Program is designed to encourage company employees to participate in a healthy lifestyle.
Platinum Level 
Jerome and Summey
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Brevard Health & Racquet Club's Tennis & Fitness
May Success Stories
Tennis Accomplishments
Korey Lovett, Brevard High School freshman, won the state singles tennis title this month in Cary, North Carolina. Defeating two college-bound seniors he took the title in straight sets! Lovett is the first freshmen to win a state tennis title in more than a decade. Lovetts hard work and commitment to continually improve and push further ensures a very bright future ahead of him.
Congratulations to our Juniors who traveled to Asheville Racuet Club and Asheville Country Club this month and competed in the Junior Level 4 Tournaments.
Hunter and Colter Hall, Taylor Snowdon, Emma McLeod, Joseph, Anna and Porter Schrader, Logan Dye, Cameron Wilson and Korey Lovett, all played really well, won some good matches, put in great effort and represented the Club with a positive attitude.
Brevard Health & Racquet Club's
3.0 Women's USTA League Team is off to States!
Well Done & Best Wishes!
Fitness Accomplishments
Congratulations to all Brevard Health & Racquet Club's members and staff who participated in the White Squirrel Memorial Day 5K & 10K Race! Dear Trent, "I am proud of my accomplishments since our training sessions because I can now walk up stairs and down without holding the handrail; I no longer fear that I will fall walking stairs and I am not "out of breath" thinking it may be my last--- I appreciate your ongoing encouragement when you see me at the club and through these emails!!!" ~Club Member
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June Tennis Events
Quick Start Junior Programs
Coordinated by Pete Camenzind (our Assistant Tennis Professional certified by USPTA). Pete will place each junior in a group according to his or her age, level, and abilities.
Please call the front desk at 883-3005 and ask for Pete.
Jr. Team Tennis Jamboree Series
Jr. Team Tennis is a co-ed league for youth between the ages of 5 and 18. Matches consist of doubles, mixed doubles, and singles matches. Teams are managed by a community or parent volunteer and are comprised of players of similar age and skill in the beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels. Whether your child has been playing for years, or has never held a racquet, there's a spot on the team for him or her. The emphasis is on skill development, fun teamwork and friendly competition.
The registration fee is reduced from last year to only $26!
For more information contact Praxedes "Mo" Monlina
828-280-4122
mountainJTT@gmail.com
http://jrteamtennis.usta.com
Beginning in June Men's & Ladies Doubles Ladder
Men's Doubles Ladder
Every Monday at 6pm starting June 6th through August 29th
Ladies' Doubles Ladder
Every Thursday at 6pm starting June 9th through September 1st.
Format: 3 sets of doubles per night. Regular scoring. One set with each person on your court.
Cost: $25 per member and $50 per non-member for the 3 months. Subs: $5 per night play.
Balls: Provided by the club. Please bring them back to the front desk when you are finished (we will be using them for teaching).
Prize: We will award the player (one female and one male) that collects the most games over the 3 months with a Wilson or Babolat Racquet of their choice at the Tennis Banquet (date TBA).
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Fitness Class News & Updates
The Group Fitness & Aquatic Classes continue to be popular and well attended, thanks to devoted participants like you! We are hearing so many success stories of increased fitness, mobility, strength, flexibility, endurance and energy,we know the classes and top notch instructors are doing a great job of motivating and encouraging everyone. If you haven't joined in on the classes, try them! With such a great variety from which to choose, we're sure you'll find many you will find invigorating, fun and effective!
Thanks to all who made the Open House Super Saturday a great success. Congratulations to the winners of the Super Giveaway Baskets:
Long time member and class devotee Sonia Arnold and new Super Saturday club member, Kathy Piersol.
**Hidi's job with Wellspring Academy is taking him to Pennsylvania this summer and will be leaving the end of May. So, there will be no 5 PM Core Class starting in June. We look forward to seeing him in the Fall.
**Nancy is taking a summer break as well, and putting her 1 PM Beginning Yoga Class on hiatus until the Fall. In the meantime, enjoy Amanda's Gentle Yoga & Stretch on Mondays and Saturdays, and Laura's Vinyasa Yoga on Tuesdays & Wednesdays.
**Rachael is making a big career move into her field of working in an academic progrom for teens with Aspergers Syndrome. With her pre-training and start of the job, her June schedule will be covered as much as possible with subs. The subbed classes may not be the exact classes as listed, but we guarantee you'll move & groove!
**Lynn Edwards is changing her Monday & Wednesday 11:30 AM Fit For Life classes to Monday & Thursday at 7:15 AM. Wake up & move with our former Ironman Champion & Marathon winner!
**This summer, Scott will now be leading both the Monday & Wednesday 5:50 AM Indoor Cycle classes (in addition to his evening classes), and Susan will continue Friday's 5:50 AM Indoor Cycle class.
**Lori has decided it is time to focus on her family and other interests, and will be pursuing those full time. Her talent and motivating personality will be missed, but hope to see her again as her schedule allows. Many thanks to Lori for her years of teaching just about every type of class offered at the club, all with open heart and huge enthusiasm.
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Instructor of the Month
Laura Minerd
Laura Minder is well versed in a variety of exercise disciplines, and currently teaches Vinyasa Flow Yoga.
Certified since 2005, Laura beautifully fuses her gently manner to encourage and motivate her class as a whole, as well as attend to individual needs. In her class the flowing postures will help with strength, alignment and balance. Her devoted students of all ages and levels leave relaxed and rejuvenated.
When not teaching Yoga, you will find Laura at her store
336 Exchange
, walking her dogs, or visiting her daughter and granddaughter in Atlanta.
Experience the joy of Yoga and Laura on Tuesday mornings at 8:15 AM and Wednesday evenings at 6:40 PM!
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Member of the Month
James Leblow
James has been a member at Brevard Health and Racquet club since this past November. In that time, he has lost a whopping 50lbs!
"This place is an escape from my work at Surface Arts where I do granite counter tops and flooring. I'm here 6 days a week and twice a day four of those days."
He takes numerous classes here at the club including Spin, Body Pump, Combat, and Boot Camp. When asked his favorite, James responded, "Boot Camp is certainly the most challenging." James' motivation for all the hard work falls with his philosophy that life is about pain management. "Endure a little now, escape a lot more later."
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The Power of Touch
Think massage is only luxurious treat?
Think again.
Massage therapy can be a powerful ally in your healthcare regimen.
Experts estimate that upwards of 90% of disease is stress related. And perphaps nothing ages us faster, internally and externally, than high stress. Massage can help manage stress grant a sense of clarity and rejuvenate the mind & soul.
The emotional balance massage provides can often be as vital and valuable as the tangible physical benefits.
In response to massage, specific physiological and chemical changes cascade throughout the body, with profound effects.
Research shows that with massage:
*Arthritis sufferers note fewer aches and less stiffness and pain.
*High blood pressure patients demonstrate lower diastolic blood pressure, anxiety, and stress hormones.
*An increasing number of research studies show massage reduces heart rate, lowers blood pressure, increases blood circulation and lymph flow, relaxes muscles, improves range of motion, and increases endorphins (enhancing medical treatment).
Research continues to show the enormous benefits of the touch.
Ranging from treating chronic diseases, neurological disorders, and injuries, to alleviating the tensions of modern lifestyles.
Increase the Benefits with Frequent Massages
It's proven that getting a massage can do you a world of good. And getting a massage frequently can do even more! This is the beauty of bodywork.
Taking part in this form of regularly scheduled self-care can play a huge part in how healthy you'll be and how youthful you'll remain with each passing year. Massages at consistent intervals are truly an investment in your health. Consider massage appointments a necessary piece of your health and wellness plan.
Talk with Shanna to establish a treatment schedule that
best meets your needs!
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Registration is now open for children to sign up for our Summer Swim Classes with Nancy & Kelly!
Summer Swim Classes Ages 4 and up (Child must be 4 by July 1st 2011) Weekly Swim Sessions Monday through Thursday 40 minutes per day Session 1: June 20th-June 23rd Session 2: June 27th- June 30th Session 3: July 4th-July7th Session 4: July 11th-July 15th Session 5: July 18th-July 21st Swim Classes for ages 3 and under are offered the weeks of June 27th & July 11th. Parent must accompany child in the water. For registration and information e-mail or call: swimming@comporium.net (Please put summer swim in subject) Kelly Brunelle 828-553-4404 / Nancy Ballinger 828-883-3714 |
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Summer Sports Camp
Weekly Summer Camp Sessions:
June 20th - June 24th
June 27th - July 1st
July 4th - July 8th
July 11th - July 15th
July 18th - July 22nd
July 25th - July 29th
August 1st - August 5th
August 8th - August 12th
August 15th - August 19th
Ages 5-12 can enjoy full or half days of Summer Sports Camp here at Brevard Health & Racquet Club. Campers will participate in team building sports, such as basketball, volleyball, soccer, baseball and tennis. To cool off at the end of the day they will take a dip in the pool!
Sportsmanship, teamwork and healthy competition will be points of emphasis.
$190 per child, per week (8:30am-3:30pm)
$100 for half-day (8:30am-noon or noon-3:30pm) per child per week.
Contact the front desk to reserve your spot today!!
Camp Brochure
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We strive to provide our members and guests with an enjoyable club experience with the goal of developing and maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Our emphasis is on making fitness and recreation life-long habits as part of a well-balanced and productive life.
Sincerely,
Ivo Dentchev
GM/Tennis Director
Brevard Health & Racquet Club
828-883-3005 |
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