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RACQUETEER
Newsletter for Members of the Los Gatos Swim & Racquet Club January 2021
HAPPY NEW YEAR!
We want to thank our Members for allowing us to do what we
love! New year, new plans, and new memories will be made.
We wish you beautiful moments, treasured memories, and all
the happiness a heart can know.
We invite you to start the year off on the right track by
participating in a variety programs offered here at the Club,
all while feeling confident knowing we are following all health
and safety protocols and ensuring all of our Members remain
safe, healthy, and happy.
We encourage you to come work out in our Outdoor Fitness
Center, take a Group Cycle class at the Club or a Group Exercise
class on Zoom, or play tennis. Kids bored at home? Sign them
up for our Year-Round Swim Team or Tennis Junior Pathway
program. We hope to see you at the Club!
CLUB HOURS IN THIS ISSUE...
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Monday - Friday 5:00am - 8:00pm Aquatics ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 3
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Weekend Hours
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Saturday and Sunday 6:00am - 8:00pm
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14700 Oka Road, Los Gatos, CA 95032 I (408) 356 - 2136 I www.lgsrc.com I info@lgsrc.com
TENNIS
WINTER SESSION 1 JUNIOR PATHWAY PROGRAM
Session 1 of our Winter Junior Recreational and Competitive Pathway Programs is running January 4th - March
20th! We offer Recreational Red Ball, Recreational Intro Orange Ball, Recreational Intro Green Ball, Recreational
Orange Ball, Recreational Green Ball, and Recreational Yellow Ball. In addition, we offer Competitive Orange Ball
JTT, Competitive Green Ball JTT, and Competitive Yellow Ball. For more information, e-mail the Pro Shop at proshop.
lgsrc@gmail.com or go to our website at lgsrc.com to view the flyers.
RECREATIONAL PATHWAY
Red Ball (Ages 6-8): Monday, Tuesday, Thursday 3:00PM - 3:45PM
Intro Orange Ball (Ages 9-12): Tuesday, Thursday 4:00PM - 5:00PM
Intro Green Ball (Ages 9-12): Tuesday, Thursday 4:00PM - 5:00PM
Orange Ball 2 (Ages 9-12): Monday, Wednesday 4:00PM - 5:00PM
Green Ball 2 (Ages 10-14): Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 5:00PM - 6:00PM
Yellow Ball (Ages 11-15): Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 6:00PM - 7:30PM
COMPETITIVE PATHWAY
Competitive Orange Ball JTT (10 and Under) Monday, Wednesday, Thursday 4:00PM-5:30PM
Saturday Match Play Practice 2:00PM-4:00PM
Competitive Green Ball JTT (12 and Under) Monday, Wednesday, Thursday 5:30PM-7:00PM
Saturday Match Play Practice 2:00PM-4:00PM
Competitive Yellow Ball JTT (18 and Under) Monday and Tuesday 6:00PM-8:00PM
Thursday 4:00PM-6:00PM
Saturday Match Play Practice 4:00PM-6:00PM
TENNIS: THE BEST MEDICINE
Tennis is one of the best forms of exercise. The reasons below are why you should keep playing during the pandemic!
* Social distancing. Tennis is the perfect sport to maintain social distancing—with players across the net on a court that’s 78 ft long.
* Cognitive development. Tennis keeps the mind sharp. Developing and mastering a new skill is great for self-esteem
and mental acuity. In tennis, hundreds of decisions must be made in the complex execution of multiple movements,
and players must figure out and determine strategies.
* Stress relief. Played with the correct attitude toward competition, tennis can have a pronounced impact on relieving stress,
both mentally and physically—and an activity that provides stress relief can be particularly important in today’s world.
* Social. Seeing friends, making new friends, developing business contacts, seeing your children make new friends—
the list of the social benefits that tennis provides is endless.
* Fitness improvement. Walking is better than being sedentary, but walking itself can’t substantially improve
your fitness level. Because of its elevated workload, tennis strengthens the immune system, strengthens muscles,
improves muscle, tendon, ligament, and bone density, creates an elevated heart rate and increases heart function,
helps control weight gain, improves gross and fine motor control, and improves balance and agility.
Nothing can compete with tennis in delivering overall physical, social, cognitive and emotional gains to those who
play. And best of all, it’s fun!
Source:https://www.usta.com/en/home/organize/program-resources/national/tennis-industry-united-overview/tennis--the-best-medicine.html
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AQUATICS YEAR-ROUND SWIM TEAM
Year-Round Swim Team is available for registration! Join Head Coach Shelbi, Coach Sam, and Coach Giuliana for
a great season ahead! The following are practice times per group. These times are based on COVID-19 protocols,
which requires no more than 12 swimmers in the pool at a time.
Stroke School Non-Competitive Track Competitive Track
Tadpole 3:00 pm - 3:30 pm Mini 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm Silver 4:05 pm - 4:45 pm
Junior 3:40 pm - 4:20 pm Gold 4:30 pm - 5:20 pm
Senior 5:10 pm - 6:00 pm Platinum 5:45 pm - 6:45 pm
Cost: $125.00/month + $100 annual team fee. To register for LGSC or to get more information on our team, please
visit https://www.teamunify.com/calgsc. Not quite ready for swim team? Our tadpole group is a great introduction
to the basics of swimming!
If you have any questions about registration, please email Coach Shelbi at shelbi@lgsrc.com or call us at (408) 356 - 2136.
5 REASONS SWIMMING IS SO GOOD FOR YOU
1. Multitask. “Unlike other exercise, swimming works every muscle in your body — it tones, builds strength and
increases endurance.”
2. Good for circulation. Since you’re exercising in a horizontal position, it helps blood circulate more easily.
3. Joint-friendly. Swimming is low impact, so it can increase your fitness level without putting stress on your joints.
It’s a great complement to other training to increase cardio endurance without adding impact.
4. Full-body workout. You can swim laps, but you can also do interval training. Do a warm-up with all types of
swims — butterfly, backstroke and freestyle — and use props like fins and hand paddles to increase resistance in
your legs. You can also do laps using just your legs or arms to target specific muscles. The paddleboards are great
for your hip flexors and lower core muscles.”
5. Mindful. Once you get in the water, you unplug and put your phone away. You can be in the moment in your
workout, just listening to the sound of the water and focusing on your breath. You will find that mind-body
connection really helpful.
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GROUP EX
REGISTER FOR OUR JANUARY ZOOM GROUP EX CLASSES
2021 is the time to renew your fitness goals, recover from
2020 and rebuild. No goal can be accomplished if you don’t
try and you don’t put in the work.
One of the biggest reasons why we don’t achieve our goals
is because we forget about them. Even the most important
fitness goals you set for yourself are often de-prioritized
when the realities of our busy life come crashing down on
us. Write them down and put your plan in action.
This month all of our live Group Exercise classes and Zoom
classes will remain on the schedule. All of our Zoom classes
have new meeting ID’s and passwords, so you will need to
register for each class you want to attend. You can view
our January Group Exercise Schedule on the next page of
this Newsletter or online at www.lgsrc.com.
NEW GROUP CYCLE BENEFITS OF JOINING GROUP
CLASS ADDED CYCLE CLASSES
We added a new Group Cycle class to our Cycling classes are as challenging as they are exhilarating.
Group Exercise Schedule! This class is on Benefits of a cycling class include weight loss, improved strength,
Saturday afternoon from 12:15 pm - 1:15 pm and endurance. These benefits are enhanced when indoor cycling
with Rachel Young on the Pool Deck. We hope classes are combined with other cardio and resistance workouts,
to see you there! but you can easily use a cycling class as your main workout.
Benefits for your body. Cycling classes are notoriously
challenging, which means you’re likely to see results, especially
if you commit to regular classes.
Building strength. In order to improve your strength, plan on
doing at least 150 minutes of cycling per week. You may see
results after a few weeks of regular classes, but you’ll have to
keep up with the classes in order to maintain the results.
Cardiovascular benefits. Cycling is a wonderful way to improve
cardiovascular health. It’s similar to other forms of cardio, such
as running, swimming, and elliptical training. It’s ideal for people
who want a cardio workout without putting too much stress on
their joints.
Burn calories. Cycling classes are a great way to burn calories.
Depending on the difficulty and duration of the class, you can
burn 400 to 600 calories per class.
See our Group Exercise Schedule for a list of classes we offer!
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SCHEDULE
JANUARY
January GROUP
2021 Group EXERCISE
Exercise SCHEDULE
Schedule at LGSRC
Time Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
Sunrise Cycle Sunrise Cycle Sunrise Cycle
6AM-7AM Dolores Montenegro Patty Levis Dolores Montenegro
Tennis Deck Tennis Deck Tennis Deck
Group Cycle
7AM-8AM Patty Levis
Tennis Deck
Foam Rolling Foam Rolling
8AM-8:30AM Ann Weismann Ann Weismann
Zoom Zoom
Cardio Sculpt
8:00AM-9:00AM Dolores Montenegro
Zoom
Barre Sculpt Pilates Mat Barre Sculpt Pilates Mat Barre Sculpt
8:30AM-9:30AM Patty Levis Ann Weismann Patty Levis Ann Weismann Patty Levis
Zoom Zoom Zoom Zoom Zoom
Yoga
9:15AM-10:15AM Stephanie Moulard
Zoom
Pilates Sculpt
9:45AM - 10:45AM Katherine George
Zoom
Water Fitness Water Fitness Water Fitness
10AM-10:50AM Patty Levis Patty Levis Patty Levis
Training Pool Training Pool Training Pool
Active Aging Active Aging
10AM-11AM Katherine George Katherine George
Zoom Zoom
Zumba Zumba
12PM-1PM Amie Narkiewicz Amie Narkiewicz
Zoom Zoom
Group Cycle Group Cycle Group Cycle
12:15PM-1:15PM Rachel Young Rachel Young Rachel Young
Tennis Deck Tennis Deck Pool Deck
Gentle Yoga Gentle Yoga
4PM-5:15PM Ann Weismann Ann Weismann
Zoom Zoom
Athletic Conditioning Zumba Athletic Conditioning Zumba
5:30PM-6:30PM Patty Levis Katherine George Patty Levis Katherine George
Zoom Zoom Zoom Zoom
Legend Strength Cardio Zumba Aquatics Sculpt Yoga
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FITNESS
BENEFITS OF ELLIPTICAL MACHINES
Explore these benefits of using elliptical
machines. Keep in mind that there are
many different brands of ellipticals and
several different styles. Each machine
provides slightly different benefits.
Impact Free. Elliptical trainers reduce the
stress and strain on your legs through
an elliptical motion. Your feet never
leave the pedals. It is like walking in
midair. In comparison, when you walk
or run, every step causes a jolt to your
body. It is suggested that a typical runner
experiences an impact up to 2.5 times
their body weight during their workout.
This affects not only the joints in your legs but also your lower back. While a walking workout provides less
impact than running, the elliptical provides less than both.
An “impact free” or “no impact” workout simply means that both feet are always in contact with the ground and/or your
body is supported—by water or a machine—during the exercise. You can still work at high intensity with no impact.
Mimics the Natural Motion of Walking. The shape of the elliptical movement mimics the natural path of
the ankle, knee, and hip joints during walking, jogging, or running. To further reduce the strain on your
joints, many elliptical trainers are equipped with articulating foot pedals that conform to your stride.
Not only do your feet never leave the pedal, but the pedal also adjusts to the angle of the elliptical stride.
Weight-Bearing Exercise. In comparison to a fitness machine like a stationary bicycle, an elliptical trainer provides
a weight-bearing exercise. Weight-bearing exercises are important to inhibit the onset of osteoporosis.
Works Out the Whole Body. What makes an elliptical trainer special is the combined upper and lower body
workout. That is why many refer to an elliptical as a cross-trainer. When used properly, an elliptical trainer can
engage the quadriceps, hamstrings, glutes, chest, back, triceps, and biceps. Many people who exercise on an
elliptical trainer place most of the resistance on their lower body and only go through the motions with the upper
handlebars. To get the full benefit of the dual-action workout, it is important that you distribute the resistance
between your upper and lower body. This means letting go of those moving handlebars. With proper form, you
may be able to engage more muscles throughout the body and burn more calories in less time than you would
on a lower-body-only machine.
Versatile. Like a treadmill, elliptical trainers are equipped with a variety of challenging exercise programs. These
programs mimic hill climbing or interval training through alternating resistance. Many ellipticals are also equipped with
wirelessheartratecontrol,whichallowsyoutooptimizeyourworkoutbylettingyourheartratecontroltheresistancelevel.
Low Maintenance. A benefit of an elliptical over a treadmill is reduced maintenance. Due to the low-impact
elliptical motion, and because of fewer moving parts, an elliptical trainer is less likely to require service. You do
not have to worry about belts, motors, rollers, and bearings burning out.
Source: https://www.verywellfit.com/why-use-elliptical-trainers-3436596
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JUST FOR KIDS! 2020 COVID TIME CAPSULE
There’s no doubt that these are
unprecedented times, and a period in our
lives that we will all remember, for better
or worse. Our kids will likely not remember
every detail of this pandemic, but the stories
from it will surely be passed down to the next
generation. We love the idea of capturing
their feelings and documenting this unique
time in their lives, with a Quarantine Time
Capsule.
By making a COVID-19 Time Capsule, you
can not only preserve their memories,
but help them work through their feelings
about coronavirus.
You will want to find a shoebox or large jar
to put in the following items:
A photograph of the family (list names and ages on the back of the photo)
Screenshots of video chats with family members who lived away
Handprints from each member and paw prints from your pets
Your favorite memories together
Print out or cut up some newspaper clippings
Craft project or works of art
Copies of schoolwork with names, dates and ages
Pictures of your family in masks and gloves
An empty roll of toilet paper with an explanation
Interview your child - Have a page for each child, make sure to include their name and age. Here are some things
you can ask them:
What have I learned from this experience?
What 3 words best describe how do I feel?
What are some things you are doing to keep busy?
What am I most thankful for?
What am I most excited to do when this is over?
Where is the 1st place I want to go when we can get
out?
Decide as a family when you want to open it again and
when you are done adding items, seal it up.
Your family is making history together and it will be
fun to go back and see what you added one day!
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