Peak News: July 2024

July 2024

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Saturday Rotations

Thank You for Your Service

Fit Pro Tip of the Month

Beth Munsterteiger - Fit Pro

I would like to take this opportunity to draw your attention to the veterans and active service men and women we have here working out everyday here at the Peak. Veterans who have dedicated their time, energy and health for our country are now finding time for themselves to stay in shape. Some must put time in at the Peak as a form of therapy and healing. Active duty find time to workout for their health and fitness so they can serve others and keep in shape. Either way, they all have and are dedicating their lives for their county.

I find it a privilege to say thank you for serving our country. I have seen many military and guard Peak members working out consistently through the years. They take their health and fitness seriously and are a great inspiration.

Thank you to all who have and are serving our country!

Cardio Prep for the 4th

Kyle Bourg-Bartell - Fit Pro Cardiovascular Workout of the Month

Hey everyone, it’s Kyle here! How patriotic are we feeling this month? Are we ready to have a festive gathering this fourth? Well guess what- I have the greatest cardiovascular experience to get you ready to run away from those fireworks as that fuze is sizzling away!

First we have to get warmed up:

• Frankensteins: Swing each leg up into the air and try to touch it with the opposite hand.

• Side Lunges: Lean side-to-side in a wider-than-shoulder-width stance.

• Cowboys: Stand straight up, lifting one knee to the front of the body then open our knee out to the direct side correlating with that leg, then lower the leg back to starting position.

• Cowgirls: Lift the knee to the outside and pull it to the center of your body, then lower it back to the ground.

• Finish with 5 quick burpees.

Cardio Races: You can pick the distance based on the amount of room you have, but try to shoot for a 10-20 yard (30-60 feet) marked distance.

1. Single Leg Hop Race: For this race, you hop on the right leg all the way across the distance. Do the same on the left all the way back.

2. Frog Hop Race: Squat down, jump forward and land in another squat.

3. 3-Legged Race: You need a partner and a skosh of rope or yarn. Tie your leg to your partner’s and run sideways first, then forward on the way back!

4. Bear Crawls: Only move your hands and feet in 4 inch increments. Pull your belly button into the spine and round the pelvis under your body, trying your hardest to keep your shoulders stacked over your arms.

5. Crab Walk: For this race, try to be creative!

Cool Down:

• Walk a few laps.

• Touch your toes.

• Hit your quad stretches.

• Most importantly, have fun!

Thank you for taking this journey with me! I hope you had fun!

Exercises of the Month

GENERAL Training High knees

Demonstrated by Charla Brearley.

Pilates star

by Jen Brown.

Demonstrated by Nadine Corda. YOGA eagle pose

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In the words of Reese Witherspoon from Legally Blonde, “Exercise gives you endorphins. Endorphins make you happy. Happy people just don’t shoot their husbands, they just don’t.”

In short, don’t skip your workout when you’re stressed, get in what you can and feel accomplished knowing you didn’t allow yourself to be talked out of what is truly best for you, not just in the moment but over your lifespan.