News from Oasis Women's Fitness & Spa

We hope that you are enjoying your summer! Here's what's going on at Oasis and in our community in July. And see our free guest pass at the bottom of the newsletter - bring in a friend for a free workout!

Holiday Hours at Oasis

Saturday, July 3
Regular hours 7am to 3pm
(Regular Class Schedule and Babysitting)

Sunday, July 4 Club is Closed

Monday, July 5
Club hours 8am to 1pm
Classes:
8:45am H.I.I.T. with Laura D.
9:30am Sculpt with Linda W.
10:45am Yoga with Pam K.
No Kids Kove

Have a great holiday!!!

Oasis "Christmas in July"

Personal Training Sale

Season's Greetings in July.....YES!!

Purchase 5 hours of personal training for

ONLY $275.

Stay on track with your fitness program throughout the summer.

Get expert instruction and motivation.

Makes a great gift!

To take advantage of this special offer:

Package must be purchased by Saturday, July 31, 2010.

Package must be used by Thursday, September 30, 2010.

A maximum of two packages can be purchased.

See Kim for further details and scheduling.

kim@oasisforher.com

8th Anniversary Fitness Challenge

If you worked out at Oasis at least 12 times in June, congratulations to you! You have won a beautiful Oasis tumbler!

Stop by the front desk beginning July 2 to pick up your tumbler.

We will count the 24th and 25th towards your total since the club was closed due to the power outage!

Check the Sub Schedule during July

There are no changes to the class schedule in July.

It is, however, a month when many of our wonderful instructors take a well-earned vacation, so you may want to keep an eye on our sub schedule, posted at the front desk and on our website. (click here to link to the sub schedule on the website) (Scroll down to the bottom of the webpage to see the listing of subs.)

We try to continuously update this list as changes occur, but please do understand that sometimes there are very last minute changes due to extenuating circumstances.

Also, we hate for you to miss a workout (and we know you hate it too!) so we try to find a sub who can do the same class at the same time, our next alternative is to run a different class in the time slot, and we only cancel as a last resort.

Move of the Month - the "Dive Bomber"

This month's move comes from Cheryl Dore, NPTI certified personal trainer.

"I love to challenge my clients with dive bomber push ups! Not your ordinary push up by any means, the dive bomber not only works the muscles of the upper body but challenges your core, stabilizing muscles, back extensors AND gives you a good stretch when in the downward-facing dog position.

This is an advanced exercise and before attempting it you should be able to successfully perform at least 5 'perfect' pushups on your toes! If you are not there yet, keep practicing your pushups until you can do five! Then you're ready for dive bombers!"

1. Start in downward-facing dog, hands slightly more than shoulder width apart hips lifted, heels reaching down.

2. Glide chest forward and through arms, bringing it down between your hands and arching back toward ceiling: hover hips 2 to 3 inches off floor.

3. Reverse, pressing into hands in bringing hips back up to downward-facing dog.

Start by performing 3 sets of 3 repetitions. When this gets easy, increase your repetitions to 5, eventually working up to 3 sets of 8.

EATING WELL
by Cris Harder,
Oasis Registered Dietician

Follow Food Safety Tips When Grilling Out

When preparing for this year's cookout or holiday celebration, it is important to follow food safety tips. The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) suggests following these cookout safety tips to prevent a food-borne illness also known as the "summer bug".

Clean Up!

Always wash hands before handling food.

Clean counters and dining areas before eating.

Avoid using the same plate and utensils when handling raw meat and poultry.

Use disposable moist towelettes when there is no running water.

Cook Food Thoroughly
Poultry should be cooked to 165 degrees F
Ground hamburger and pork are safe to eat at 160 degrees F
Beef, veal and lamb should be cooked (medium) to 165 degrees F

Two Hour Rule

Perishable foods should not be left out for more than two hours. It is a good habit to put these items in cooler right after eating. (No more than one hour if outdoor temperature is above 90 degrees).

Pack the extra space in your cooler with ice, fruit or nonperishable foods. A full cooler stays cold longer.

Keep coolers in the shade. Avoid opening the lid too often to keep the cool air inside.

Mango Salsa Recipe
To add some "zip" to your grilled meat, poultry or fish or just for dipping, try this spectacular Mango Salsa.

Ingredients:
1 mango, peeled, seeded and chopped
¼ cup finely chopped red bell pepper
1 green onion, chopped
2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
1 fresh jalapeno chile pepper, finely chopped
2 tablespoons lime juice
1 tablespoon lemon juice

Directions:
In a medium bowl, mix mango, red bell pepper, green onion, cilantro, jalapeno, lime juice, and lemon juice. Cover, and allow to sit at least 30 minutes before serving. You can also chill.

Only 20 calories per serving (serves 8). Loaded with vitamins and antioxidants!

Enjoy!

Have you ever thought of trying...Nia!!!

Practiced barefoot to music, you are invited to move at your own level of intensity, adapting the "52 Moves" practiced during a NIA class to suit your fitness level.

Nia delivers a cardiovascular, whole-body workout by blending modern dance with muscle toning exercises from martial arts such as karate and kung fu, and healing arts such as yoga.

With the philosophy "Through Movement We Find Health" Nia addresses the whole person through music and movement. For more information visit www.nianow.com.

Calling all members...

Are you training for a marathon, tri-athalon or other fitness event? Have you set a fitness goal for yourself and achieved it? Oasis is looking for members who are working toward or have reached fitness goals to be featured in our Newsletter! Your goals and accomplishments are things to be proud of and will help to motivate others. If you'd like to be featured in our Newsletter please e-mail Kelly at Kelly@oasisforher.com !

Farmers Markets in our Neighborhood

Farmers Markets are a great source of fresh fruits and vegetables and our area has many to offer. Here's a listing of some of them:

La Grange Park Market:
Tuesday
May 11 - October 26
8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Memorial Park Parking lot - south side
(between Oak & Homestead, behind Village Market)

La Grange Market:
Thursday
May 13 - October 28

7:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Village of La Grange Parking Garage lot
6th & Harris

Western Springs French Market
Thursday
May 13 - October 28
2:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Tower Green

Riverside Farmers Market

Brookfield Market:

Saturday
June to October
7:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Village Hall Parking Lot
8820 Brookfield Avenue

Community Walks and Runs

We are also fortunate to have many 5k walks and runs in the area, usually to benefit a charity or park district. This is a great way to help a good cause while also giving us a goal to train towards. Join your family and neighbors in some of the events listed below: