Peak News - April 2024

SUP n’ Sip

Adult beverages, paddlebaord yoga, and mermaids- need we say more? Page 2

Elevated Yoga

Learn about our new group fitness format coming to Peak West Bank Landing. Page 6

Pickleball Tournament Registration is now open for our annual Spring Mix-Up! Page 13

activities and how they felt so strong and good while they worked to reach their goals. They inspire me and motivate me to keep it going and stay fit. I thank God for all my clients and Peak members, and for Montana’s great outdoors.

Cardio Workout

Cardiovascular Workout of the Month

Kyle Bourg-Bartell - Fit Pro

April showers bring May flowers – in this case this workout will make you sweat and help you achieve your goals leading into the next month.

Warm-up:

• 10 Gate Openers and Closers

• 25 Bodyweight Sumo Squats

Workout: 3 rounds

• 15 Burpees (Challenge: Add a pushup.)

• 30 yards Walking Lunges (Challenge: Add a pulse each lunge.) *Keep 90 degree knee flexion in both knees at the bottom of the lunge.

• 30 Medicine Ball Rebounder Chest Passes

• 30 seconds Rope Pull (You choose the resistance.)

• Rest = 30 seconds

Cool Down: 10 – 15 minute walk

Exercises of the Month

GENERAL Training Bunny Hops

Demonstrated by Tabitha Bury.

Demonstrated by Sage Guinn. YOGA box pose

Pilates feet in straps

Demonstrated by Jen Brown.

Still unsure of where to start in your fitness journey?

New members get two FREE Smart Start Orientation sessions! Talk to our front desk to get set up with a trainer!

West Bank Update

New classes coming in May: Elevated Yoga!

Elevated Yoga classes are for everybody, from beginner to athlete! Enjoy the support of the swings while flowing through different stretches and balancing postures.

Sign up for our April workshops for an introduction to the yoga swings. You’ll find these classes on our weekly schedule in May!

Elevated Yoga Classes

Mon/Wed/Sat, 10:30-11:30am

Starting in May.

Small Group Training

WEEKLY SCHEDULE

Get better results faster in small classes with individualized attention from fitness pro’s!

Your first class is FREE!

Learn more at www.peakgreatfalls.com/muv.

MUV utilizes two unique programs to offer a well-rounded mix of workouts:

Supplements

Wellness Tip of the Month

Charla Brearley - Fit Pro

Do you consider a multivitamin a supplement?

Do you take a multivitamin?

Did you check to see if the vitamin you are taking is benefiting you? How do you know what is the “best” vitamin to take?

Here’s some information to help you make a better, more informed decision on your choice of supplements.

All of the vitamins and nutrients we need can come from a well balanced nutrient dense diet, but let’s face it, more than 65% of Americans do not follow the idea of a “healthy diet.” Also, a “healthy diet” varies person to person; be it vegan, or paleo, or keto, or mediterranean; there are so many “diets” out there... but that’s another month’s focus. This month let’s stick to the supplements.

So, returning to the questions “Do you take a multivitamin?” and “Do you consider a multivitamin a supplement?” If not, you should. Multivitamins have been shown to fill in the nutrient gap in our daily nutrition.

Is your vitamin benefiting your health needs? One way to be sure you are taking a quality vitamin is to read the labels and do your own personal research. The FDA (Food and Drug Administration) and the FTC (Federal Trade Commission) do not have to approve the label prior to marketing or sales.

So how do you, the consumer, know what to trust? And what’s the “best” vitamin to take?

There are several independent testing facilities that check the quality of the supplements being put to market, they are: NSF international (NSF), US Pharmacopia (USP), Consumer Lab, Banded Substances Control Group (BSCG), and Informed Choice. When choosing your vitamin, it is wise to make sure it has the mark of approval by one of these Verification Programs. These facilities verify that what ingredients are on the label are actually in the product and its potency. Moreover, they make sure there aren’t any harmful contaminants or banned substances being added.

I also need to point out that you can in fact overdose on a vitamin, so if you feel you are deficient or unsure of where to start please consult your physician or a dietitian, don’t make yourself into a test subject.

Check out this list of what to look for in your multivitamins:

Saturday Rotations

April 1st - May 23rd

8 Weeks, 16 Sessions

Single Session Sign-Ups are available! $20/Session

Availability is limited!

Please contact us BEFORE class to check availability and sign up!

Sign up at the Front Desk!

s F n s it e CLASSES KIDS

PEAK LITTLE MOVERS: AGES 3+

Focus on getting younger kids excited about fitness and movement while they experience fun activities that include balance, social interaction, motor skills and sensory fun.

Mondays & Thursdays

Ages 3-5 9:00-9:30am | Ages 6-13 9:30-10:00am

PEAK FIT KIDS: AGES 6-12

Every class is different and has a focus on age-appropriate high-energy cardio, flexibility, endurance and strength building. Motivating each child to achieve a love of fitness, while having fun and building friendships.

Mondays & Thursdays 4:30-5:20pm

All classes meet at the Racquetball/Squash Courts.

View the class schedule online or in the Peak App!

2024 Holiday Hours

Memorial Day, May 27 | Main & WBL 5 AM - 2 PM

Juneteenth, June 19 | Main & WBL Regular Hours

Independence Day, July 4 | Main & WBL 5 AM - 2 PM

Labor Day, September 2 | Main & WBL 5 AM - 2 PM

Columbus/Indigenous People’s Day, October 14 | Main & WBL Regular Hours

Veteran’s Day, November 11 | Main & WBL Regular Hours

Thanksgiving Day, November 28 | Main Closed; WBL Special Hours

Christmas Eve, December 24 | Main & WBL 5 AM - 2 PM

Christmas Day, December 25 | Main & WBL Closed

New Year’s Eve, December 31 | Main & WBL 5 AM - 2 PM