IronOaks Fitness
     & Racquet Center 
  
 
August 25, 2015     
In This Issue
Director's Corner
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IronOaks Fitness Center

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Come join us at the IronOaks Fitness Center
The Director's Corner

IronOaks Fitness members have made exercise a priority in their lives. Members come through our doors to join one of our group activity classes, work out in the weight room or complete a cardiovascular workout. Many of our members have built lasting friendships in classes and in the Fitness Center, providing them with the extra boost necessary to get out of the house and into the gym.

What many members don't think about, and shouldn't have to, is the preparation and education that our Group Activity Instructors and Personal Trainers have undergone to provide an exceptional experience for our members and guests. One small example of the planning that goes into a class or training session is how members are challenged by adding neuroplasticity training to daily life.

Neuroplasticity is the brain's ability to reorganize and rewire itself in response to experience and stimuli. This type of training is accomplished by simple games with movement. Holding a ball and balancing on one foot or simply sitting and raising alternating fingers to plyometric burpees, are examples of important training tools. This type of training assists in brain health and the ability to maintain the activities of daily living.

After having a great workout in the Fitness Center, members have several choices of additional brain games to take home, or to work on with friends in our Lobby. IronOaks is proud to provide the latest programming for optimal health, through training, classes and workshops.

Our Staff is eager to help you improve your physical, cognitive, and emotional health. Please, feel free to call or stop by, we welcome you.
 

 

Balance Workshop
Friday, September 4th11:00 am, Studio B

Did you know balance training can reduce the likelihood of falls and injuries? As we age, our ability to maintain our balance often becomes more difficult. However, various types of exercises can be incorporated into your routine to help improve your ability to stay upright. This workshop will discuss the most current and effective ways to make sure you stay on your feet. Come find out the benefits of balance training which include improved reaction time and improved coordination!

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Do you have tight hamstrings from walking or running? Is your golf or tennis game suffering as a result of stiffness, pain or lack of flexibility? Do you need to work on balance?
 
IronOaks Fitness Center offers several great options for Yoga classes. With several different levels, we will teach you basic yoga movements that will stretch and strengthen your muscles. Yoga improves your strength, flexibility and balance.  
 
Options include Beginner Yoga, Silver&FitŪ, Yoga, Basic Yoga, and Intermediate Yoga and Chair Yoga. Our Silver&FitŪ, Yoga class utilizes a chair to further assist in developing balance.
 
Please see our Group Activity Schedule with class descriptions. We are happy to answer any questions you have. Please call us at 802-6853 with inquiries.
Tennis

The Fitness and Racquet Center hosted another fun night of tennis at the "Strawberries and Cream" Tennis Social held on August 14.  A mix and match tug of war tennis match was played with -you guessed it- strawberries, whipped cream and pound cake offered after match play. We survived the final hot night of summer tennis and look forward to the cooler temperatures that are soon to come. A big "Thank you" to those players that stuck it out Friday!

September will bring the last of the Summer's Friday NIGHT socials to be held on September 11, from 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm. October will usher in Kwong and Jenny's mid-day socials. Look for more information about our Fall and Winter Socials next month.

 

IronOaks to Host Regional Tennis Tournament

The IOTC is hosting the USTA Southwest Clay Court Slam, September 24th through the 27th. This tournament is open to the USTA Southwest Division which includes all of Arizona, New Mexico, and El Paso. If you or someone you know would like more information concerning this tournament, please visit the USTA tennis website at http://tennislink.usta.com. Click on the Tournaments heading and put in 750017915 as the tournament number. Feel free to stop by the Fitness and Racquet Center with any questions as well. For those of you who enjoy tennis, but no longer compete, please join us as a spectator and help cheer on our members!

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Some of our tennis members have tried to request courts a few months from now, but the Chelsea system will not allow the request. This is because your membership expires before your booking request. For example, Bob wants to reserve a court for October 15th, but his membership expires September 30th.  The Chelsea system will not allow Bob to reserve.

We would like to offer a solution to this problem. A member may renew their membership early and the new contract will still start when the old contract ends. This will allow members to continue placing their booking requests for future dates. From the example above, Bob renews his contract on August 25th, but his new contract will still have an end date of September 30, 2016. The Chelsea system will now ALLOW Bob to request a booking for his October 15th court time since his membership has already been renewed for another year.
This process would be the same if you currently have a combo membership (Pickleball and Tennis or Tennis and Fitness).  Please feel free to call or stop by the front desk with any questions. 480-802-6853
 
IOFC Offers SilverSneakersŪ, and Silver&FitŪ Programs  cartoon-sneakers.jpg

If your Medicare insurance coverage offers the benefit of SilverSneakersŪ or Silver&FitŪ, the IronOaks Fitness Center is an authorized facility for both of those healthy aging programs. Included in this type membership is the use of the fitness center, any group fitness classes including those sponsored by SilverSneakersŪ and Silver&FitŪ, and use of the Center's lap pool and spa. Racquet sports are available by a separate paid membership.
To determine if you are eligible for either program, contact the customer service department of your Medicare Supplement or Advantage provider to see if coverage is offered. Additionally, some insurance companies, such as Cigna, will reimburse their insureds for health club memberships. If you find you are eligible for either program, please contact Cindy DeMaght at (480) 317-3657 for enrollment assistance.
              

CIGNA MEDICARE SUPPLEMENT SOLUTIONS TO JOIN SILVER&FITŪ

Effective July 1, 2015, Cigna Medicare Supplement Solutions will offer the ASH Silver&FitŪ program to their Medicare Supplement members.   Cigna Medicare Supplement Solutions requires the members to pay a $25 Annual Member Fee to Ash Fitness prior to beginning their membership at IronOaks Fitness Center. Eligible Cigna members may present their enrollment letter or a Cigna Medicare Supplement Solution ID card to the Front Desk at the Fitness Center to begin the activation process.
If you have any questions regarding your eligibility for Silver&FitŪ, please call Cindy DeMaght at (480) 317-3657. This is a great opportunity to take advantage of the Silver&FitŪ benefits being offered to Cigna Medicare Supplement Solutions members.

IronOaks Fitness Center
Please contact us with any questions 480-802-6853