Pelican Athletic Club: Northshore Fitness August 2019 magazine

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Baby Love Body Love The benefits of post-partum exercise

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Not Injured?

See a Physical Therapist

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Is Cupping a cure?

YES. Young Energetic Seniors

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Summer Kick Off

Events

UPCOMING

BACK TO SCHOOL R&R Friday, August 16th 11:30am-1pm

Relax, restore, and learn strategies to reduce stress during a busy school year. This class will feature calm promoting techniques combined with a restorative yoga and meditation class.

Complimentary to all members.

Limited spots, sign up with Club Concierge.

DIVE IN MOVIE: INCREDIBLES 2 Friday, August 23rd / 7:00pm Join us for our Dive In Movie with pizza and popcorn! Bring your family and float around our pool while watching "Incredibles 2" on the big screen! Free to all members. Non-members must pay guest fee.

FALL FEST Saturday, November 2nd More information TBA

FALL FESTIVAL

Follow Pelican Athletic Club on facebook for upcoming events

Summer Sips

4th of July

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CONTENTS

06 08 12 14 24 Baby Love Body Love

The Benefits of Postpartum Exercise

The Court and Kettlebells

Competitive Swimming

The Benefits for Your Child

Lose Weight Faster with Group Fitness

YES.

Young Energetic Seniors

05. Train Your Brain 11. Not Injured? See a Physical Therapist 16. Weighing in on Scholarships 18. Wondering What to do with Your Kids this Fall?

20. Is Cupping a Cure?

22. Training for the Andes in the Mountains 27. Combating Dry Mouth 28. Calorie Burn During Workouts: Is It Accurate?

30. Smart Start

Fall Club Hours

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Labor Day - Memorial Day MONDAY - THURSDAY 4:45am - 10:00pm FRIDAY 4:45am - 8:00pm SATURDAY 7:00am - 7:00pm SUNDAY 9:00am - 6:00pm Playland Hours: August - May MONDAY - THURSDAY 8:00am - 8:00pm FRIDAY 8:00am - 6:00pm SATURDAY 8:00am - 2:00pm SUNDAY CLOSED YAC Hours: August - May MONDAY - THURSDAY 4:00pm - 8:00pm Friday CLOSED Saturday 8:00am - 2:00pm Sunday CLOSED Holiday Hours: Labor Day 7:00am - 7:00pm Thanksgiving: CLOSED Day after Thanksgiving 7:00am - 7:00pm

MANAGEMENT TEAM If you would like to speak with anyone on the team, please ask for them at the front desk, call 985.626.3706 or email them at the addresses listed below.

CONTACT US GENERAL MANAGER fklinge@thepac.com | Fred Klinge MARKETING rcrowley@thepac.com | Rachel Crowley CHILDCARE kcowhey@thepac.com | Karen Cowhey HUMAN RESOURCES mmoore@thepac.com | Miriam Moore TENNIS bfisher@thepac.com | Barbara Fisher AQUATICS charlotte@thepac.com Charlotte Boswell FITNESS charlie@thepac.com | Charlie Hoolihan ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES tweatherly@thepac.com Tom Weatherly SENIORS kmahoney@thepac.com Kathy Mahoney GROUP EX nrabalais@thepac.com Nicole Rabalais ACCOUNTING marshall@thepac.com Marshall Loeffler COMPETITIVE SWIM esmith@thepac.com Emmett Smith MEMBER SERVICES/ PRO SHOP hope@thepac.com | Hope WaddelI WWW. THE PAC.COM 1170 MEADOWBROOK BLVD. MANDEVILLE, LA 70471 | 985.626.3706 PelicanAthleticClub pelicanathletic

N I A R B r u o y n Trai

By Fred Klinge

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uring my 40+ years of running, swimming, and exercising, I’ve often noticed a slight improvement in my cognitive abilities during and after an exercise session (any improvement is desperately needed and sincerely appreciated). Along with this post-workout clarity, there seems to be a feeling of “calm” that temporarily stills the chattering of thoughts in my mind. Whatever is happening, it’s one of things I love most about daily exercise. It’s my “happy medicine”, so-to-speak.

One of my exercise physiology heroes, Dr. David Nieman, discussed this “cerebral satisfaction” we often experience during and after exercise.

In a 2013 ACSM Health & Fitness Journal article, David points out a few historical facts of interest. The great philosophers Aristotle, Plato and Socrates all practiced what was called art of “peripatetics,” meaning they walked while thinking and lecturing to students. These philosophers are

sometimes referred to as the “walking scholars”. Someone once asked Albert Einstein how he came up with his epic Theory of Relatively. Einstein stated, “I thought of that when I was out riding my bike.”

HOW EXERCISE BENEFITS BRAIN FUNCTION Medical research verifies these anecdotal stories. The front left lobe portion of the brain is where our creative thinking mostly occurs and studies indicate this part of the brain benefits from increased blood flow during exercise, resulting in quicker, more efficient thinking. The “prime time” of this exercise-induced thinking seems to be immediately after exercise has ceased, during the cool-down period. Research also indicates enhanced thinking is more associated with moderate-intensity exercise versus high-intensity exercise. For all you triathletes out there, some studies also suggest that cyclists benefit more than runners and the researchers aren’t exactly sure why.

KEEP MOVING SENIORS! Time flies when we’re having fun!

I turned 60 years old this summer and I’m now a proud member of the senior age group.

There’s a direct correlation between exercise and enhanced thinking for older adults and some researchers feel that exercising consistently throughout life can reduce the chances of suffering from neurological disorders like Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s Disease later in life.

Consistent, moderate exercise can also help all adults establish healthier, more restorative sleep patterns.

Restorative sleep has a beneficial impact on cognitive processing during our waking hours. Better exercise leads to better sleep.

To all PAC members - keep up the great work and thanks so very much for choosing PAC as your health club!

Fred Klinge currently serves as PAC General Manager. He is currently certified as an American College of Sports Medicine Certified Exercise Physilogist. He qualified for the 1984 U.S. Olympic Trials Men’s Marathon and won the 1986 Austin Marathon in Austin, Texas. These days, you can usually find Fred swimming laps in the PAC 6-lane pool or walking his dog Buddy around Abita Springs.

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Baby Body

LOVE

The benefits of postpartum exercise

T Robin Charpentier, PAC Personal Trainer and Group Ex instructor Postnatal is all about patience.

Patience with yourself and your body (which just did something extraordinary). Patience in your workouts. Patience in your results. Patience plus consistency and you’ll be back where you want to be in no time.

Whether you are a new mom, or this is your second or third time around, you are likely drained and spent. Overjoyed, yes, but exhausted, 1,000 percent!

Night after night with little to no sleep (whoever said to nap when the baby naps was simply not human), soreness in places you don’t care to talk about, and if you look in the mirror you cringe at what you see; it’s an experience, to say the least. Even more depressing, almost 20 percent of women don’t return to their pre-pregnancy weight because of a lack of exercise, nutrition and too much weight gain during pregnancy, according to the american college of sports medicine (acsm).

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he great news is that there are ways to naturally combat the mommy blues. Postpartum exercise can yield a host of benefits that can promote a better night’s sleep, boost energy levels, lessen the effects of depression, relieve stress and strengthen and tone tired and strained abdominal muscles. Most doctors recommend that mommies strive for a minimum of 150 minutes of moderate to intense aerobic activity every week. In most cases, and if mothers had a normal vaginal delivery, they can begin exercising within just a few days of giving birth. Those who underwent a cesarean birth, and those experiencing intense feelings of depression, should check with their physician before any exercise regimen.

Just 15 to 20 minutes of activity each day can be great for both body, mind and soul, and not just for mom.

Getting out for a walk in the stroller can also be very relaxing for baby. If the weather isn’t cooperating, taking time in front of your laptop to do some light aerobics to a streaming workout video while baby sits in their swing or baby seat watching, can be both fun and refreshing. If you live in a town with a community center, you may even be able to find a mommy and me exercise class. These programs are a great to help you get some exercise but also gives you an opportunity to build a support system with other mothers.

Whichever activity is best for you, just get moving! Your body, mind, heart and baby will thank you for it.

PREGNANCY & Postpartum Fitness Experience and Tips

Pelican Athletic Club membership has grown over the past year adding many new members who have children 12 months old or younger!

It seems a crowd of newborns has hit the club with their moms who are eager to get back in shape. Thankfully, Pelican Athletic Club offers numerous classes to help pre and postpartum moms get back in shape and offers trainers and instructors with similar experiences assist these new moms.

LAUREN MENN

NEW MOM “I started off with my regular routine of five days per week of CrossFit then gradually dropped down to three per week and began modifying a lot of the exercises,” Menn said. Working out three days per week and adding some of the regular exercises back in work better for me.”

Menn also has an advantage in having the Brass Pelican CrossFit Director Kimmy Trowbridge who recently delivered her first baby back in August of last year.

“Kimmy’s experience and encouragement has been very helpful in understanding the process takes time because sometimes I don’t feel like myself.” Menn said.

BECKY CURREN

NEW MOM Becky started METStrength classes in the first trimester of her pregnancy and kept it up as much as possible.

Now that her baby has arrived, she’s back with a vengeance hitting METStrength and BURN classes at least four times per week. And she has company!

“This class is great because there are three of us who’ve just had babies who are in it and we help keep each other accountable” she said. “Because we also have a trainer helping to push us, we can make faster progress.”

HEATHER WHITFIELD

NEW MOM Heather continued with her regular routine after finding out she was pregnant but as it progressed, fatigue and pain associated with the second and third trimester squelched some of her motivation. She began taking Denise Crawford’s Red Zone classes and is now attending Metabolic Strength and BURN classes.

“Denise and the class members helped support me with encouragement and motivation at a time when I wasn’t feeling it,” Whitfield said. “Now the Metabolic Strength and BURN classes are doing the same but there’s two other girls in the class with newborns.Working out with people with the same goals helps push you a bit, keeps you honest and makes you step your game up.”

KELLI CREECH SOON NEW

MOM Kelli Creech is awaiting her first baby in October and has been training with Robin Charpentier for the past two years. Having a trainer who’s gone through pregnancy so recently has really helped her stay motivated.

“Having experienced Robin’s pregnancy last year and now her experiencing mine makes me feel very confident in all her advice. Not only does she have the ‘brain knowledge’ but she’s also had the ‘body experience’ of what I’m going through, “ Creech said.

TRAINER TIPS Alicia Stickles, PAC Personal Trainer and Group Exercise instructor.

Youngest is a three-year-old.

Prenatal: omegas and vitamins helped my mood and energy.

Postnatal: EAT! Don’t count calories just eat nutrient rich foods and drink LOTS of water. I didn’t realize how hungry I would be nursing and how much fuel my body needed to heal after doing such an awesome thing. Don’t be pressured to get your pre-baby body back too quickly.

Kimmy Trowbridge, Brass Pelican Cross Fit Director Has a 9 month old.

Prenatal: Move every day. Some days you can get a full workout in. Other days, it may mean going for a walk or stretching. It helps physical and mental state.

Postnatal: Listen to your body.Your physical state rapidly changes day to day, post baby so pay close attention. Never push to do something that you’re not physically ready for.Your body just did an amazing thing, grew a tiny human. It is important to be kind to your body post pregnancy.

Robin Charpentier, PAC Personal Trainer and Group Ex instructor Has a 9 month old.

Prenatal: Do not stop strength training during pregnancy! You’ll need your body as strong as possible to bring baby into the world, and your recovery will be that much smoother. Always listen to your body and do not push beyond where you are comfortable, but stay strong.

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By Tami Charbonnet

P E L I C A N AT H L E T I C C L U B

THE COURT AND KETTLEBELLS

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raining to improve your tennis game takes time.

Although it is tempting to jump on the court and play, without focused strength training, injury and stagnant game may be inevitable. Tennis fitness training can be efficiently simplified by using one tool–kettlebells. As an amazing training tool, the kettlebell is designed to quickly improve strength, balance, coordination, stability, agility and endurance. You will recognize the benefits in your tennis game after only a few sessions.

What does a kettlebell look like?

Kettlebells are handled spheres available in a variety of weights.

According to the American Council on Exercise, women should start with kettlebells weighing 8 to 15 pounds, while men should start with kettlebells weighing 15 to 25 pounds. Using the right amount of weight with kettlebell training will be challenging during the last couple of reps.

Try this kettlebell exercise for 1015 minutes, 3 days per week to get a stronger and more balanced tennis game.

THE SWING

 S tand with your feet hip-width apart in a squat position.  Bend the knees.  Keep your thighs parallel to the

floor, your torso slightly forward at the hips and pull your shoulders back.  Hold the kettlebell handle in both hands with the arms hanging straight down between the legs.  Keep the arms straight and activate movement from the lower body.  Use the quads, glutes, hamstrings and calves and push out of the squat.  Carefully swing the bell upward and away from the body, lifting it to chest height.  Swing the kettlebell back down as you squat again  Be sure to activate the muscles and take your time. Try doing 3 sets of 10.

The kettlebell is designed to quickly improve strength, balance, coordination, stability, agility and endurance.

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PELICAN ATHLETIC CLUB

TENNIS Upcoming Tournaments

NORTHSHORE COMBO DOUBLES September 19 - 22 Round Robin Format. Guaranteed at least 3 Matches.

Food, beverages, & beer provided $65.00 per player 23RD ANNUAL MICHELOB ULTRA TENNIS CLASSIC October 10 - 13 Format - Feed in Consolation to Quarters.

Guaranteed 3 Matches.

Players will receive a ditty bag, pullover, beer, wine & catered food. $100.00 per player Deadline to Register: October 8 For more information or to register contact Barbara Fisher tennis@thepac. com 985.626.3706 ext. 146

JUNIOR TENNIS Pelican Athletic Club offers a wide variety of tennis lessons for youth ages 4-17 years old, ranging from beginner levels to tournamanet players.

All of Pelican Athletic Club's tennis programs are based on USTA's Junior Competencies and Progressions. There is no other junior tennis program on the Northshore like Pelican Athletic Club's Junior Tennis.

Children Love This Program!

The goal of the program is to advance your childs love and enjoyment of the game while providing the best group training program avialable.

Match and League Play Opportunities for all participants.

Fall Session Begins September 9th

For more information or to register contact Barbara Fisher tennis@thepac.com 985.626.3706 ext. 146

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By Liz McGehee

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4 REASONS to play tennis Why tennis? Well, for starters, it’s fall! What better way to get out of the house, stay active and enjoy those lovely cooler sunshiny days? If you haven’t played before, there’s no need to worry. The more you play, the easier it will be to control the ball.

But there are other advantages to picking up tennis:

Always speak with your doctor before participating in a new sport, no matter your age.

For more information on leagues and lessons contact tennis@thepac.com

new friends. When you join a Tennis club, you will 1. Make encounter new people every time you play. Plus, clubs throw fun social events throughout the year.

Your Skills, Engage in Something New. Tennis 2. Sharpen makes you plan, anticipate and react strategically to your

environment. Even if you don’t beat your opponent on your first try, you’re still winning.

You can make it low-impact by playing with a partner.

3. Playing doubles gives you more court coverage, and a lot of

opportunities to learn from a skilled partner.You and your partner can play evenly matched teams and choose the pace of the game together.

benefits. Bone density along with flexibility, hand-eye 4. Health coordination, leg strength, balance and the immune system

are improved by this sport and can help support your role in other sports.

BODY TALK

PAC PHYSICAL THERAPIST, SCOTT MCWILLIAMS

IS PROUD TO ANNOUNCE A SERIES OF INFORMATIONAL “BODY TALK” SEMINARS. EACH MONTH THIS FALL LOCATED IN PAC’S CONFERENCE ROOM AT 5:45PM-7PM.

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Wednesday, August 28 Joint Replacement: How do you know it’s time?

Wednesday, September 25 Low Back Pain: Is it nerve pain, muscle spasm, joint related?

Take our quick self assessment to find out.

Wednesday, October 23 Shoulder Pain* Wednesday, November 20 Pain in the Neck*

TO SIGN UP FOR SEMINARS CALL 985-626-3641

Wednesday, December 11 Tendinitis* *Topics may change based on special requests

If you have a topic in mind please submit your request to pt@thepac.com.

Follow PAC Physical Therapy on facebook for upcoming seminars.

By Kristy Podruchny

NOT INJURED? SEE A PHYSICAL THERAPIST The Importance of Preventative Care.

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ovement is a part of a human’s everyday life. The way we sit, stand, walk and exercise makes a difference in our overall health, yet many of us never think to see a physical therapist until we get in an accident or have an injury that isn’t getting better.

Preventative care is as important in the physical therapy world as it is in any other category of healthcare, but this isn’t something your doctor or friends are likely to bring up to a seemingly healthy person with a sound body. Athlete or not, we would all benefit from this little-known aspect of preventative medicine.

Adding a physical therapist to your

Schedule Your Appointment Today 985.626.3641

list of professionals you visit annually is a positive act of self-love.You’re inviting an expert into your life who can teach you how to maintain a healthy body. Moving your body, stretching, and exercising seems like it would be intuitive, but that’s not always the case. Learning how to stretch properly prevents injuries—It also improves your circulation and strength.

Gym sharks are vulnerable to injury when they don’t know how and when to warm up, stretch and how to work out properly. There isn’t always someone at the gym who can make sure your form is on point.

Learning how your body should feel while working out also prevents injury.

A physical therapist can guide you through all of this.

If you spend more time at the office than at the gym, you can still benefit from learning how posture affects your health. A physical therapy session centered around posture can identify any problems surrounding the way you might hunch over your computer and how to correct it.

Preventing back problems caused by poor posture might save you from a future of pain, medication and possibly surgery.

LEARNING HOW YOUR BODY SHOULD FEEL WHILE WORKING OUT PREVENTS INJURY.

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By Ann Jarema

If your child takes to the pool like a fish to water, and if they thrive in active and competitive environments, the next step might be to sign them up for competitive swimming.

COMPETITIVE

SWIMMING T h e B e n e f i t s f o r Yo u r C h i l d

Not only is it an exciting way to make friends and have fun, but your child will develop positive sportsmanship skills which are vital for almost any future career.

When children are provided with a competitive activity, they develop a desire to succeed, but they also learn that not everyone wins, every time. Learning how to face defeat is a vital life skill, that less and less children are learning in today’s everybody wins culture.

PAC

SWIM

Sept. 3 - Oct. 12

PLEASE EMAIL COMPETITIVE SWIM SWIM@THEPAC.COM FOR MORE INFORMATION.

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In fact, a confident child is far more likely to develop a can-do attitude than those without, not only so that they can win, but so that they can contribute to the success of their team.

They’ll learn that every individual has certain strengths and certain skills that they just aren’t good at. Children who partake in competitive experiences make for better balanced adults.

SWIM LESSONS

The Pelican Atheltic Club Swim Lesson Program provides your child with swimming skills and a safe start for a lifetime of healthy water activity.

Our highly trained instructors are gentle, responsible, and understand the unique aspects of teaching children how to swim.

All Pelican Aathletic Club Swim Lesson instructors emphasize proper techniques and give special care to correct breathing, body position, and good swimming strokes.

WHAT OUR PARENTS HAVE TO SAY “This is our third year at PAC for swim lessons. I have been very pleased with the program and my daughter's progress.

Coach Marion has a lot of patience, is very encouraging, and my daughter and I trust her. My child has gone from a kid who didn't really want to put her face in the water at all to swimming halfway across the pool!

I had some traumatic swim lessons as a child, so I was extremely particular when it came time to start lessons for my daughter. I am glad we chose PAC and found Coach Marion. She is an excellent teacher and a very kind person.”

- Lisa M.

“All three of my children have had an amazing experience at PAC swim lessons. They continue to enjoy it even more as they grow. My children have participated in all three levels of the swim program beginner, intermediate, and advanced. They started out sitting on the side of the pool and now can’t wait to jump in. I couldn’t be happier with the program.”

- Lauren A.

“Waylon has been in three different swim lessons and still wasn’t very comfortable in the water. Now, Judy has him completely swimming and even floating on his own. She’s FABULOUS!!!

It can’t be easy keeping 5 little boys focused, but she did, mostly for safety’s sake. I’ll be enrolling him in an August session, requesting Judy, so he’ll be ready for the swim team!”

- Casey D.

“Marion is such an amazing teacher, my 2 year old has done so well since he started his lessons this summer. I can't wait to see what he accomplishes with more lessons as he gets older!"

- Sarah S “My daughter is enrolled in swim lessons at Pelican Athletic Club and loves it. I never could have believed that in such a short period of time she could produce the results that I have witnessed with my daughter. PAC's swim program and instructors are wonderful and extremely patient with each kid. Lucy enjoys going to swim every Friday!!”

- Lindsey M.

PLEASE EMAIL AQUATICS DIRECTOR, CHARLOTTE BOSWELL, CHARLOTTE@THEPAC.COM FOR MORE INFORMATION.

—Marion is absolutely wonderful! She has helped our young children overcome the fear of being underwater.

Her patience, encouragement, and gentle manner with our kids has been amazing. Now they both look forward to lessons, are progressing beautifully, AND come out of the water smiling!

- Hannah C. “Judith has been a phenomenal swim instructor. Prior to this year's swim lesson's Ryder would not go into the water unless he had a death grip on me and now he has no interest in being held while in the pool. Judith has also given Stone the confidence to swim away from the edge without worry and has provided excellent instruction on strokes and swim techniques. I would also like to note that Ryder's attitude towards swimming completely changed after the first week which was actually only three days because he missed the first Monday. My wife and I are extremely thankful my boys had the opportunity to have Judith as their instructor this year.”

- Raymond M.

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By Suzanne Fox

Researchers claim at least 50 percent of the battle against obesity in the United States could be conquered if we simply chose to move more.

LOSE WEIGHT FASTER with Group Fitness

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t is not easy to wake up ready and excited to exercise. However, if a group of friends is waiting for you, expecting you to be a part of their teamwork at a specific time, you will be more inclined to step out of your comfort zone.

Whether you find a local walking group or join a water aerobics, yoga or cycling class, set a simple goal to move more every day. Being a part of an exercise group will allow you to meet new friends and begin a positive weight loss journey.

Try the following group fitness classes: Cycling/Spin: low impact but great for cardio. If you have never tried a cycling or spin class, start slow and build your way up to higher speeds and more resistance.

Body Pump: This is a group strength training class set to music using plate-loaded barbells. This 60-minute workout WILL GIVE YOU

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the results you are looking for.

Club Studio 1: high energy cardio class set to music both past and present! You will sweat while you swing dance, feel heart pumping hip hop and strengthen through a salsa. Moves are fun and repetitive.

Pure Strength: A full body workout designed for participants wanting to do resistance training in a group fitness setting. Improve muscular strength and definition using various equipment, body weight exercises and non-stop movement. The class can be modified to fit and challenge every fitness level.

Cardio Blast: Cardio Blast turns basic moves from traditional aerobic dance and step class into a modern heart pumping cardio experience. This 45-minute class focuses on fun, simple easy to follow routines, including

intervals with and without the step, toning isolations, plyometrics, and core stability work. Options will be provided for both high and low impact to meet all fitness levels. Come burn calories, boost your metabolism and have a blast.

Kettle Fit: This is a cardio class utilizing the kettlebell for a fun effective full body workout. This 30 or 60-minute class offers resistance training to sculpt and tone your entire body while providing high energy cardio benefits.

Total Body Barre: This class integrates both strength and endurance by alternating between exercises that demand intense strength, energy and deep stretches, allowing muscles to become longer and leaner utilizing a ballet bar and mat.

Resilience Conditioning: This class will use prevention and recovery techniques such as foam rolling, massage balls, and band stretching to reduce muscle soreness and increase muscle flexibility. This class also focuses on stability and balance work to strengthen muscles and to help prevent injury. Resilience Conditioning is essential for those looking to train smarter, perform better, and recover faster.

Killer Core: This workout will define your abs and strengthen your back resulting in a healthier posture.

All Level Flow: Energize your body and mind with an active flow incorporating core strength, stretching and breathing in a dynamic moving sequence ending with a guided relaxation.

The RED Zone: This is a one hour intense and challenging HIIT workout proven to burn calories while using weights, bands, etc. Ramp up your metabolism, ignite your energy and reach for “The Red Zone”.

Water Aerobics: great non-impact class for a full-body workout.

Zumba: fuses hypnotic latin rhythms and easy to follow moves to create a dynamic fitness program that will blow you away. The goal is simple: we want you to want to work out, to love it and get hooked!

*Whether you find a local walking group or join a water aerobics, yoga or cycling class, set a simple goal to move more every day.

WHAT ARE MEMBERS SAYING ABOUT GROUP EXERCISE? •C lasses

push me harder than I would push myself and are more efficient. I can get in and out in less time and still get a great workout. I also like the camaraderie of the group.

-Jean Loeb

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I take group exercise classes when I want to work my whole body, they include cardio and I never get bored.

-Laine Cox • The

instructors are so good and classes are very challenging. In a one hour class I get a total body workout.There is so much variety in the schedule I am working my muscles differently every day.

-Claire Wingerter

PELICAN ATHLETIC CLUB OFFERS 100+ INNOVATIVE, FUN AND CHALLENGING GROUP EXERCISE CLASS OPTIONS THAT WILL KEEP YOU WANTING MORE. CLASSES INCLUDED:

Cardio + Strength Body Pump • Pure Strength • Killer Core • Kettle Fit • Cardio Blast • Zumba • The Red Zone • Ripped • Club Studio 1 • Boot Camp • Step + Tone • Free Style Circuit • Row Power • TRX Yoga Heated Power Flow • Total Body Barre • Functional Yoga • Pilates Sculpt • Power Yoga • Power Flow • PIYO • Gentle Yoga • Slow Flow Restorative • Power Yoga Sculpt • All Levels Flow Spin HIIT Spin • Pure Spin • Cycle Core • Spin Inferno • Spin Sculpt • Spin Strength Intervals • Pulse Water Deep H2O Running • Aqua Sports Drills • Aqua Fitness • Aqua Boot Camp

w w w. t h e p a c . c o m for our latest Group Exercise Schedule

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Weighing in on Scholarships

WILL KINZELER

ANNABELLE YOUNG Annabelle Young is 18 years of age and has been homeschooled her entire scholastic career. She began training in the P.A.S.S Program during the summer of 2018. Being a lifetime gymnast, Annabelle had a tremendous amount of strength but had never actually lifted weights before. Desiring to challenge herself in a new way, she enrolled in the P.A.S.S program. Once she was introduced to the Olympic Lifts (Clean, Snatch, Clean and Jerk), she immediately knew what she wanted to do with her life – try out for the Olympics.

“I became a significantly stronger athlete during my time in P.A.S.S and built a solid foundation for my Olympic Weightlifting career. The

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coaches in P.A.S.S inspired me to always have goals to strive for – I would not have a dream of going to the Olympics as a weightlifter if it weren’t for the coaches in the P.A.S.S Program.” Annabelle’s dream of going to the Olympics is well on its way, “I have accepted a spot on the weightlifting team at the Olympic Training Site at East Tennessee State University as a scholar-athlete.

Beginning this fall, I will be studying kinesiology with a concentration in exercise science.” In just under two years, Annabelle went from never lifting weights in her life to getting a scholarship to lift weights! But more importantly, she now has a vision for her life and a sense of purpose!

Our next athlete in our Scholarship Spotlight is a starting Varsity Pitcher for the Fountainbleu High School Bulldogs Baseball team, Will Kinzeler.

Will signed up for the PASS program hoping to increase his pitching speed. He was throwing 84 mph and had a goal to get to 90 mph. With no previous weight training experience and a year to accomplish his goal Will and the PASS coaches got to work!

Will reached his goal by the end of the year.

In fact, he exceeded his goal and is now throwing 93 mph With that kind of speed scholarship offers were rolling in.

When asked what schools were offering Will said, “Tulane, Southeastern, South Alabama have already offered and U.L.L and others are looking to offer.” Will is definitely one of the hardest workers in the room and the scholarship offers prove that he is willing to put in the work to take his game to the next level. Will is entering his senior season at F.H.S and just signed with Southeastern!

POWER STRENGTH

AGILITY SPEED

Varsity ATHLETIC PREPARATION PROGRAM

PASS VARSITY

ATTN: HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETES

PREPARES HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETES TO TAKE THEIR GAME TO THE NEXT LEVEL EMPHASIZES FLEXIBILITY AND MOBILTY DEVELOPMENT OFFERS WORKOUTS PROVEN TO IMPROVE POWER, STRENGTH, AGILITY, AND SPEED HELPS TO PREVENT FUTURE INJURIES BY TEACHING PROPER TECHNIQUE d ase B & MORE Fe e QUESTIONS? EMAIL MIKE@THEPAC.COM

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FALL NIGHTS ARE DATE NIGHTS! DATE NIGHT is an opportunity for Parents to enjoy a night out while your kids have fun at PAC! All Date Nights are from 5:30pm - 9:30pm for ages 2-13.

Pizza and drinks are included. $30 first child, $15 additional siblings. Reservations required.

Friday, August 16

Friday, September 20

Friday, October 18

Friday, November 15

Back to School Date Night, games and crafts

Welcome to Autumn Date Night, leaf painting, apple dippers and games

Halloween Date Night, fall movie and painting a pumpkin on canvas, popcorn bar with your favorite toppings

Thanksgiving Date Night, pumpkin toss, painting pumpkins, turkey hunt and snacks.

Cancellations must be made no less than 24 hours prior to the event or the full amount will be charged

THANKSGIVING CAMP

DAY CAMP

November 25, 26, 27 and 29 from 9:00am - 3:00pm For ages 6-13, $48 per day.

Reservations required.

Friday, October 4 & 11

BIRTHDAY PARTIES

Make a wish and lasting memories For more information or reservations call 985.626.3706 ext 161

EXTENDED CARE

Grocery shopping, doctors visits, and you time are a lot easier without your mini entourage in tow. Pelican’s Extended Care offers parents the freedom to run errands stress free!

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For more information or reservations contact 985.626.3706. ext 161 or kcowhey@ thepac.com

PRESCHOOL & MOTHER’S DAY OUT

T EAC H E R MELISSA EBERTS

Melissa has been a driving force in the success of our MOTHERS DAY OUT and PRESCHOOL program.

Melissa taught our 2 ½-3 ½ year old class for several years and we credit her with the reason we have so many families continuing to sign up for our childrens' programs.

What's Special About Melissa?

Melissa treats each child with love and kindness with the goal of helping each child reach their potential. She is patient and treats each child like her own and goes to great pains to make sure each child is having fun while learning skills to take with them as they move on to Pre-K. Melissa is devoted to our program and is constantly incorporating new ideas to make it even more successful.

The children love Melissa and many parents say their child talks about her at home all the time.

Stop by and visit Melissa and see what our Preschool Program and Mother's Day Out program is all about!

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IS CUPPING A CURE?

f you watched last summer’s Olympics, you may have noticed large red circles on some of the athletes’ backs.

Those marks — bruises, in fact — were the result of cupping therapy, an ancient healing practice from Asia that uses cups to reduce muscle pain and increase circulation.

There are many different types of cupping but the basic technique is the same.

The client lies face down on a massage table and the practitioner places cups on the body. Traditionally, cups are heated with an open flame, or a hand pump is used to create a vacuum.

When the cup is lifted, red circular marks may appear.

The creation of suction is said to enhance circulation and lymphatic drainage, helping tissues process metabolic waste and regeneration.

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Aside from promoting muscle rehabilitation and blood flow, many cupping practitioners believe that it can cure various ailments by removing obstructions in the body’s energy pathways.

Cupping is said to release “trigger points,” or tissue adhesions under the skin, that can create muscle pain and tension. It’s also used to stimulate the immune system, thwarting colds and flu. Sometimes cupping is combined with acupuncture, another centuries-old Chinese tradition.

Cupping enthusiasts describe the procedure as a warm, relaxing massage-like experience that enhances well-being and reduces stress.

But cupping has its share of detractors as well. Some find the technique and its resulting red welts painful.

But does cupping actually work? Well, like many Eastern medical techniques, it

depends who you ask. The scientific community warns that there are no largescale studies to prove cupping’s effectiveness, and that in some cases where “bloodletting” (small cuts) are involved, it could be downright dangerous.

Some athletes disagree.

Olympic gold medalist Michael Phelps is said to use cupping before every

swimming event. Other swimmers and gymnasts are fans as well. Even stars such as Gwenyth Paltrow and Samuel L. Jackson use cupping to combat aches and pains.

Pelican Athletic Club's Massage Therapy has trained, certified therapists ready to help you.

Cupping is said to release “trigger points,” or tissue adhesions under the skin, that can create muscle pain and tension.

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OBERT BOHNE BEGAN TRAINING FOR A TREK OVER THE ANDES MOUNTAINS IN MACHU PICCHU, PERU IN DECEMBER AND FACED A MORE THAN 50 MILE HIKE OVER FIVE DAYS WITH ELEVATION CHANGES FROM 10,000 TO 16,000 FEET. THE LONGEST PART OF HIS TREK WAS ON DAY THREE–A 10 MILE PORTION TAKING MORE THAN 10 HOURS MOSTLY AT 10,000 FEET. Bohne accomplished his goal last May. “Accomplishing this has been a goal of mine since 1976 and the training at PAC helped me prepare for it as best as possible,” He said. “My trainer, Charlie Hoolihan and I, developed a training strategy that would incorporate known

TRAINING for the Andes

Robert’s program was developed much like an endurance athlete with strength training, long cardio sessions and a variety of other training types.

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challenges as well as the unknown challenges. It’s always the unknown you typically can’t train for.”

Knowing Louisiana’s altitude is about 10 feet above sea level Bohne’s program was developed much like an endurance athlete with strength training, long cardio sessions and a variety of other training types.

The goals of the training sessions were to increase his physical and mental endurance and come close to the amount of resistance he would encounter. This was accomplished through stair climbers, sled pulls, tire pulls and descending incline treadmill walks on the Performance Center’s self-propelled treadmill.

Additionally, strength training sessions mostly focused on lower body development and stability

sessions working on lateral stability.

He was also instructed to get a “long” endurance session exceeding four hours once per weekend as the trek date drew closer. The main purpose was to help prepare for the mental aspect of just moving for long periods of time.

“The training included just about everything," Bohne said. “It was wellsuited for enhancing endurance and strength as well as the minutia of accounting for the balancing act of a 35pound pack on my back trekking along a 1’ wide path along a 1 thousand-foot cliff.

Most importantly, the long term plan worked around how my body was responding or not responding. As a result, I was able to train hard for five months injury free!”

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YES. YOUNG ENERGETIC

SENIORS and The Story of June

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edical professionals and other researchers have been touting the benefits of proper nutrition combined with exercise as a pivotal contributor to longevity– adding years to your life. Starting or maintaining an exercise regime can be a challenge at any age, let alone in your senior years. Often, those approaching retirement or in their retirement can be discouraged by various health problems or physical aches and pains. Add to that the concern that many feel uncomfortable or overwhelmed when trying to work out next to today’s younger crowd, and joining a gym can be intimidating.

PAC’s Young Energetic Seniors, Y.E.S., program offers circuit training courses that combine cardiovascular exercises with strength and endurance activities, all in one session.

Since joining the Y.E.S program, June Selzer is down four pounds and her blood pressure was down to 102/72.

Through her participation in the Y.E.S. Circuit program on Wednesdays and

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Fridays, plus attendance at Gentle Yoga classes, she has improved her health while making friends.

Selzer and her Cajun Poodle, Kahlua (aka KK) are very active members in their local community. Recently, they represented the Lakeview Regional Medical Center (LRMC) Yearly Heart Walk at Fontainebleau State Park. KK served as the official mascot for LRMC, greeting people and pets of all sizes at the Heart Walk.

With her big, and now healthier, heart, Selzer can be found at the LRMC Information Desk on Mondays, and at other hospital events. She volunteers her time by preparing the monthly volunteer newsletter and also assists with the Summer Junior Volunteer Program at LRMC. In 2018, Selzer received the first Humanitarian Award for volunteers at LRMC. When not spending her time volunteering or sweating it out at PAC, the former St. Bernard Parish resident attends services at St. Anselm Catholic Church, in Madisonville, where she serves as a Minister of Holy Commu-

nion. Selzer also shares her faith and commitment to the community by bringing Holy Communion to those who are ill at LRMC. A member of St. Anselm’s Golden Agers (SAGA) as well as the St. Joseph Guild where she volunteers for the annual St. Joseph Altar at St. Anselm, she is also a member of Volunteers of America of St. Tammany Parish RSVP, and a member of the Ochsner’s Golden Opportunity.

Before Hurricane Katrina destroyed her home and belongings, Selzer participated in the Carnival Krewes of Juno (a Maid in the Bicentennial Court in 1976); Jupiter-Juno and Aphrodite. She was a founding member of St. Robert Bellarmine Parish in Arabi where she served as a commentator, lector, Minister of Holy Communion and substitute cantor. She also championed the Catholic Youth Organization (CYO) to the outstanding unit award from the Archdiocese of New Orleans. Selzer is now a member of the Annunciation Alumni Association, where she operates as treasurer.

She received the Order of St. Louis

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985.966.0178 from the Archdiocese of New Orleans for her outstanding dedication and service in the Catholic Church.

These activities would be enough to exhaust anyone but she takes it all on with a smile, and with KK by her side. It is people like Selzer that makes the Y.E.S. program so rewarding–the opportunity to help people in their later years stay strong and active while enjoying their retirement to do whatever they want. Her retirement is all about serving others, and with her lowered blood pressure and a healthier heart there is no doubt that Selzer will be a role model and shepherd for all of us for years and years to come.

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Live Fit Café Celebrating 2 Years with PAC!

Everyone on the Live Fit Nutrition team is proud to be a part of the PAC family. This September marks two years for Live Fit at Pelican Athletic Club! We are excited that many members have seen significant fat-loss since starting on a meal plans. We are excited to help more people achieve their fitness goals with new and improved meals.

MOST POPULAR NEW MENU ITEMS Cauliflower Pizza & Cauliflower Hummus

Two of the new meals include cauliflower. Cauliflower is low in calories, but high in fiber that may assist in weight loss.

The fiber slows digestion and promotes feelings of fullness.

This may automatically reduce the number of calories you eat throughout the day. It can serve as a low-calorie substitute for high-calorie foods, such as rice and flour. It also contains unique plant compounds that may reduce the risk of several diseases, including heart disease and cancer.

Live Fit Nutrition’s two delicious cauliflower meals are Cauliflower Crust Veggie Pizza & Cauliflower Hummus Bread! Both of these meals are gluten free and low in sugar.

They will leave you feeling satisfied without the guilt.

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COMBATING Dry Mouth

DRY MOUTH or xerostomia

is often an imperceptible condition that goes unnoticed in many of our mouths.

Dry Mouth or xerostomia is often an imperceptible condition that goes unnoticed in many of our mouths. Saliva is a very critical factor for our oral health and well-being because it contains electrolytes, enzymes and antibacterial compounds that help protect our teeth and gums. Without adequate production of saliva, we are at an increased risk for cavities, gum infection, cold sores, bad breath, and other systemic health conditions. As dentists, we have the unique opportunity to detect DRY MOUTH in the oral cavity and help those suffering in silence!

CAUSES: • Snoring/nighttime mouth breathing • Diabetes • Asthma • Autoimmune diseases (Sjogren’s Syndrome, HIV/ AIDs, etc.)

• Age • Tobacco/alcohol use • Radiation therapy of the head and neck • Prescription medication (high blood pressure medicines, pain relievers, allergy suppressants) • Over-the-counter “anti” medication (antidepressants, antinausea, antihistamines, etc.)

DR. ALVAREZ’S EFFECTIVE TREATMENT SOLUTIONS: • XyliMelts (OraCoat) - placing on each cheek at night to increase saliva production • Alkaline water (Evamor) - sipping frequently throughout the day • Humidifier - for use at bedtime • Avoiding alcohol, tobacco, caffeine • Xylitol chewing gum (Spry) • Over-the-counter water-based mouth rinses (Biotene Dry Mouth Oral Rinse, Act Dry Mouth Mouthwash, etc.)-easy to obtain at local drugstores • Lipid -based spray (3M Xerostomia Relief Spray) • Prescription-based saliva substitutes (NeutraSal, SalivaMax, etc.)

• Prescription tablets (Evoxac, Salagen, etc.)

If you are experiencing Dry Mouth symptoms or have any dental questions, you can contact our office located in front of the Pelican Athletic Club in The Village Shopping Center www.beausourirefamilydentistry.com 985-626-8980 2881 Hwy 190 Suite D4, Mandeville LA 70433

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Calorie Burn During Workouts:

Is it accurate?

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E ach cardio machine and actigraph are rarely set to any universal standard and can vary by as much as 100 calories than real burn.

wo people can do the same 2. Tworkout at the same effort but one can burn two to three times as much as the other. The contributing factor is the size and lean muscle content.

When a 240 lb person takes a step, they burn more calories than a 120 lb person and someone with greater muscle development will burn more calories than someone with minimal muscle development. ndividuals can consume the 3. Isame amount of excess calories and gain different amounts of CALORIE BURN ON A CARDIO MACHINE, FITBIT OR EQUIVALENT WORKOUT TRACKER (CALLED ACTIGRAPHS) IS A GOOD WAY TO COMPARE ONE WORKOUT TO THE NEXT.THIS COMPARISON ALLOWS THE PERSON TO UNDERSTAND THE SPECIFIC WORK OUTPUT NEEDED TO LOSE WEIGHT THROUGH EXERCISE IF CALORIC INTAKE REMAINS STEADY. DESPITE THIS POSITIVE, THEY ARE RARELY EFFECTIVE IN BEING AN EXACT WAY TO CALCULATE WEIGHT LOSS IN THE CALORIES IN CALORIES OUT (CICO) EQUATION. HERE ARE THE MAIN REASONS.

weight. In one study 12 pairs of twins were fed 1,000 extra calories per day for 100 days and followed sedentary lifestyle patterns. At the end of the “diet”, the range of weight gain was between 9.48 pounds to 29.32 pounds and differences in body fat were 0 to 200% increase.

So use the calorie monitors as a way to mainly measure an increase in activity levels as a way to track improvement, not weight loss.

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What are Pelican Athletic Club

members saying?

SMART START

KIM LEB LANC

PAC MEMBER LIAISON One great way to re-energize your fitness program is to take advantage of PAC’s Member Liaison service.

Kim LeBlanc is now serving as PAC Member Liaison (member partner and go to person for all fitness needs) and she’s the perfect staff member to not only assist with on-boarding new members, but also help existing PAC members with any questions they might have about PAC programming and services.

Kim is incredibly well-qualified as a fitness professional. She joined the PAC team in 2004 as a Group Exercise Instructor and she’s also currently certified as an AFAA Personal Trainer. Kim spent her career as a high school math teacher, and she has a natural gift for teaching and helping others learn new concepts and ideas.

Kim can help you take an objective look at your exercise routine and discuss ways to help you improve your fitness level and improve exercise adherence.

"I have been a member of Pelican Athletic Club since 2002 and will never leave! I've experienced everything PAC has to offer from the huge weight room, cardio machines, yoga, exercise classes, personal trainers, physical and massage therapist, (my son has experienced) swim lessons, mother's day out, PP-K program and summer camp and all has been a great experience. Staff is very personable and very friendly. PAC has been a great place to call our 2nd home."

Even the most seasoned exercise enthusiast can benefit from our complimentary Member Liaison service!

Contact Kim if you’d like to talk fitness or ask any questions about PAC fitness programming and services. kleblanc@thepac.com

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