SUMMER 2018
VILLAGE HEALTH CLUBS & SPAS
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2018 TGen
FITNESS FOR THE CURE
WEIGHT TRAINING
and why it’s so important for women
THIXOTROPY and massage
VOWING TO GET FIT
Meet Village members JD and Audra Tucker
TABLE of CONTENTS
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CAROL NALEVANKO
President, Village Health Clubs & Spas cnalevanko@dmbclubs.com
AMY ABERNETHY
General Manager, Ocotillo Village Health Club & Spa aabernethy@dmbclubs.com
PAUL APANA
General Manager, Camelback Village Racquet & Health Club papana@dmbclubs.com
JIM KRIMBILL
General Manager, DC Ranch Village Health Club & Spa jkrimbill@dmbclubs.com
GREG NAKAGAWA
General Manager, Gainey Village Health Club & Spa gnakagawa@dmbclubs.com
PREFERRED
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Your Resort, Every Day Fitness for the Cure Up and Coming Weight Training Employee Spotlight We’ll Help You Unwind Thixotropy and Massage Focus on Kids Kids Up and Coming Use MYZONE Training with Intensity What’s Cookin’ Good Lookin’ Tame Inflammation Thursday Night Tennis Member Spotlight The Village Difference Focus on Members Social Spot
MEET your MANAGERS
PARTNERSPROGRAM
Have you taken advantage of our Preferred Partners Program? Don’t forget to ‘like’ Village Health Clubs & Spas on Facebook, where you’ll be privy to fitness information and Village events—everything Village!
If you haven’t, you’re missing out! The Village created this program to provide added value not only to our members but to your friends and family as well. The Village has built relationships with over 40 businesses in the Valley that offer exclusive discounts to Village Members. Those businesses include restaurants, hotels, and entertainment, options as well as sellers of services and equipment. Looking to plan a stay-cation? You can receive a discount at hotels like the Holiday Inn (Chandler location), The Hyatt Regency Scottsdale, and the Gainey Suites. Want to take a limo, or need high-end transportation? You can receive a discount at AZ Elite Transportation. We are also teamed with companies that offer services such as discounted tickets to Ballet Arizona and office rentals from Cube Executive Suites. Have a pool and looking to switch to a reverse osmosis system? We are partnered with Monarch Pools, which offers a discount to Village members.
True to our social culture, we have partnered with over 30 restaurants that offer various discounts to you and the rest of your party. Those restaurants cover virtually all types of cuisine. Tacos, poke bowls, steaks, burgers, Italian, Thai, American, and specialized teas. We encourage you to use these opportunities whenever you can. It is a value the Village has created as a way of thanking all of our wonderful members. Stop by the Membership office or check the Village website for info on all our partners and what they can offer to you. In good health, Paul Apana GENERAL MANAGER, CAMELBACK VILLAGE RACQUET & HEALTH CLUB
papana@dmbclubs.com
We are a health club, so we make sure to focus on partnerships to help those involved in outdoor activities. If you’re a cyclist, go to Bike Barn and get discounts on services for your bike. For our runners, Sole Sports offers discounts on most of their shoes. If you have already signed up for our Troon Golf program, you will need to keep your equipment in good shape. Take your clubs to AZ Golf Works!
CAMELBACK
4444 E. CAMELBACK RD. PHOENIX, AZ 85018 PHONE: 602.840.6412 FA X: 602.852.0411
DC RANCH
GAINEY
7477 E. DOUBLETREE RANCH RD. SCOT TSDALE, AZ 85258 PHONE: 480.609.6979 FA X: 480.609.6976
18501 N. THOMPSON PEAK PKW Y. SCOT TSDALE, AZ 85255 PHONE: 480.502.8844 FA X: 480.515.5521
OCOTILLO
smcgann@dmbclubs.com (Gainey)
rkinney@dmbclubs.com (Ocotillo)
4200 S. ALMA SCHOOL RD. CHANDLER, AZ 85248 PHONE: 480.656.0045 FA X: 480.579.2930
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DC Ranch Village newlyweds JD and Audra Tucker are back from their honeymoon. Get to know them on page 28.
Send comments, submissions, and advertising inquiries to: plove@dmbclubs.com (Camelback)
ehubber@dmbclubs.com (DC Ranch)
your resort
EVERY DAY
summer holiday
CLUB HOURS Independence Day: C D G • 5 am – 4 pm O • 4:30 am – 4 pm
Labor Day:
C D G • 5 am – 4 pm O • 4:30 am – 4 pm
HIKE
Desert Mountain Hike
Members enjoyed exploring the private trails of Desert Mountain, followed by an extraordinary breakfast overlooking the valley.
Members enjoyed happy hour at the Vig McCormick on March 28 after running a 5K.
illage cyclists relax after tackling V the infamous 25-mile climb up Mt. Lemmon in Tucson this past May.
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Wednesday Morning Track Workout is at 5:30 am The at Chaparral High School year-round.
your resort
EVERY DAY
Ocotillo Spring Eggstravaganza COMMUNIT Y
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Thank you to everyone who came out for the Easter Eggstravaganza on Friday, March 30!
HIKE
Havasupai Falls
Over 50 members spent an incredible weekend in Havasupai. Hiking almost 30 miles in three days, enjoying the magnificent waterfalls, and connecting with new and old friends were just a few of the highlights.
M embers make it to the top of the Rocky Mountain trail overlooking Lake Wanaka.
T he group had perfect weather for the hike around Lake Matheson with Mt. Cook in the background.
TRIP
Village New Zealand Trip
In March, six Village members and Gainey Village Activities Director Shelly McGann went on an amazing hiking trip to South Island, New Zealand, through Backroads Active Travel Company. Eight other people from around the world joined the group and they all agreed it was the trip of a lifetime. There were both singles and couples, which made it fun for everyone! We are excited to be partnering with Backroads on some Village trips in 2019! Watch for more information later this summer.
V illage members get a real treat, taking a scenic flight over the Southern Alps to Milford Sound, one of New Zealand’s most famous natural treasures.
M ember Dana Martin jumps off the famous Kawarau Bridge in Queenstown, New Zealand!
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embers celebrate making it M to Rob Roy Glacier in Mt. Aspiring National Park.
FITNESS CURE FOR THE
AMASSES $1.2 MILLION FOR TGEN RESEARCH
For the 8th year, TGen volunteers organized a fundraising weekend at the Village Health Clubs in Phoenix, Scottsdale, and Chandler. The event, Fitness for the Cure, raised an amazing $165,000 (and still counting), bringing the total amassed over eight years to more than $1.2 million for TGen cancer research. One of the key participants in these annual events is Dr. Matt Huentelman, a long-distance cyclist and a professor in TGen’s Neurogenomics Division. Also this spring, a scientific paper authored by Dr. Huentelman was published in the Journal of Applied Physiology, suggesting how—for the first time—exercise could be customized based on genomics.
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“We hope to leverage these findings into more precise exercise recommendations in the future—ones that are tailored to an individual not only based on their physiological needs but also based on their molecular response to exercise,” Dr. Huentelman said.
Meantime, organizers and supporters of Fitness for the Cure are doing some leveraging of their own. “We are opening up this event to more than spinning classes and a few yoga options to a whole variety of exercise modes, enabling TGen supporters to select the activities that best fit their goals and passions,” said Vicki Vaughn, one of the co-chairs of the event (in past years known as Cycle for the Cure). Fitness for the Cure now includes a number of exerciserelated activities, such as hiking, tennis, a variety of yoga options, a fitness boot camp, and an hour of interval training called Mixxed Fit.
Fitness at TGen is both a focus of our science, and the funding of our science.
“Village Health Clubs are exclusive, state-of-the-art workout facilities, and we are so glad that they … support all the good work TGen does to find better treatments for the many types of cancer that afflict Arizonans,” said Robyn DeBell, also a co-chair of Fitness for the Cure. One of the major sponsors of Fitness for the Cure is Guarantee Trust Life Insurance Company, an 82-year-old nationwide health and life insurance firm that specializes in helping policyholders pay for the high out-of-pocket costs associated with cancer treatment and other critical illnesses. GTL donated $50,000 to this year’s Fitness for the Cure event, bringing its total donations in recent years to more than $200,000. “We are extremely excited about our collaboration with TGen as we work together to create innovative insurance policies which actually pay for genetic testing. By leveraging TGen’s world-class research capabilities we believe we can craft more precise plans of care and deliver better outcomes
for our policyholders when they are faced with critical illnesses such as a cancer diagnosis,” said GTL Chairman, President, and CEO Richard S. Holson III. In the meantime, Dr. Huentelman is excited about the future possibilities of his exercise study, which was conducted in collaboration with Arizona State University’s College of Health Solutions, with contributions from Midwestern University and Purdue University. By better understanding the unique molecular processes stimulated by different types of exercise, the researchers hope to find better ways to promote muscle health. They also maintain that this research could lead to more effective exercise interventions that target abnormalities associated with specific muscle dysfunctions.
Dr. Huentelman’s study— “Transcriptome response of human skeletal muscle to divergent exercise stimuli” —was published March 15 in the Journal of Applied Physiology.
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Member Appreciation Breakfast
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SAT, AUG 18, 5 – 8 PM
Thank you for being a member! Stop by and grab some oatmeal to start your day.
Kids are back in school and we are ready to celebrate at DC Ranch Village! A live DJ, some music mixing, and a light dinner as we celebrate that school is back in session! You can stay and mix along to the songs or take advantage of the night for a little free time for yourself. cost: $25 for members / $40 for non-members. sign up: On the Village App or by email at sbordeaux@dmbclubs.com.
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Cooking Class with Chef Carmella
THU, JULY 12, 6 – 7:30 PM
Learn to make two great dishes! Shrimp Scampi with Crostini and Stuffed Peppers. We’ll cook upstairs in the conference room, but we will eat the food afterwards down in the café. cost: $20/person—includes demonstration, food, and taking the recipe home with you. sign up: On the Village App or at the front desk by July 8. Limited to 25 people. If you cancel within 48 hours of the class, you will be charged. Please contact Shelly McGann at 480.624.9125 or smcgann@dmbclubs.com for more information. D •
Lush Burger Happy Hour
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Grab a friend and come experience our neighborhood burger shop, Lush Burger. Happy hour prices are extended until 7 pm. sign up: For more information or to RSVP contact Erica Hubber, ehubber@dmbclubs.com, or on the Village App by July 16. Must be 21 or older to attend. Limited to 60 people. location: 18251 N. Pima Rd. #F120, Scottsdale AZ 85255, 480.686.8908 D •
Village Women’s Connection Group
WED, JULY 25, 5:30 – 7 PM
Wine Down Wednesday at Uncorked. Let’s unwind mid-week and enjoy some nice wine & light appetizers. sign up: Please sign up on the Village App by July 20. Limited to 40 people. For more information please contact Erica Hubber at 480.515.4030 or ehubber@dmbclubs.com. D •
Cien Agaves Happy Hour
Bring your pool float and join us in or around the pool to watch the movie Moana. Come around 7 pm as the movie will start by 7:45 pm. We will provide extra pool floats, snacks, and nonalcoholic beverages. sign up: On the Village App by Aug 21. For more information please contact Erica Hubber at ehubber@dmbclubs.com. cost: FREE to all members. D •
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Parents’ Night Out
STARTS AUG 3, ONE FRIDAY NIGHT EVERY MONTH, 6 – 9 PM
Need a night out—or in—kid free? We’ve got it at the Village! who: Kids ages 8 weeks – 12 years. includes: Dinner, play time, planned activities/crafts, movie, and popcorn. cost: $25 each child (sibling discounts are available). sign up: On the Village App or by email at sbordeaux@dmbclubs.com.
Village Women’s Connection Group
TUE, AUG 28, 5:30 – 7:30 PM
Join us at Pretty Please Boutique for a fun night of shopping. They will have discounts for all purchases and there will be a drawing for a store gift card. Wine & light snacks will be provided. sign up: On the Village App by Aug 23. Limited to 40 people. For more information please contact Erica Hubber at 480.515.4030 or ehubber@dmbclubs.com. D •
The Vig Happy Hour
THU, SEPT 20, 5:30 – 7 PM
Grab a friend and come experience the local Vig at McDowell Mountain. Happy hour prices are extended until 7 pm. sign up: On the Village App by Sept 17. Limited to 60 people. Contact Erica Hubber at 480.515.4030 or ehubber@dmbclubs.com for more information. Must be 21 or older to attend.
THU, AUG 2, 5:30 – 7 PM
Grab a friend and come enjoy tacos & tequila in North Scottsdale. Happy hour prices are extended until 7 pm. sign up: On the Village App by July 30. Limited to 60 people. Contact Erica Hubber at 480.515.4030 or ehubber@dmbclubs. com for more information. Must be 21 or older to attend.
Back-to-School Dive-In Movie, Moana
FRI, AUG 24, 7 – 10 PM
THU, JULY 19, 5:30 – 7 PM
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Back-to-School Block Party
TUESDAYS, JULY 10, AUG 14, + SEPT 11, 8 – 10 AM
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Camelback Member ‘80s Party
FRI, SEPT 21, 6:30 – 9 PM
Come celebrate everyone’s favorite decade with your fellow Camelback members. We will provide the food, drinks, and entertainment. All you need to do is dust off your old clothes, break out your old dance moves, and come celebrate along with us. ‘80s night at Camelback is a 21 and over event. Camelback members are allowed one guest and Choice members are allowed up to four guests. rsvp: By Sept 16 on the Village App or at the front desk. D •
Village Women’s Connection Group
THURS, SEPT 27, 6 – 7:30 PM
Stay tuned as we decide on our next meeting spot. sign up: Contact Erica Hubber at 480.515.4030 or ehubber@dmbclubs.com for more information.
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Casino Night at Gainey Village
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Networking Group
THU, OCT 18, 6:30 – 9:30 PM
SECOND THURSDAY OF EVERY MONTH, NOON – 1:15 PM
Enjoy gambling, dancing, food, drinks, and the chance to WIN great raffle prizes. Remember the evening with pictures from a photo booth. Everyone receives $1,000 of fun money for gambling. A silent auction will benefit the TGen Foundation. cost: Free for Gainey Village members and one guest. Additional guests $20 each. rsvp: On the Village App or at the front desk by Oct 15. Must be at least 21 years old to attend. Valet Service will be provided.
One business will be highlighted to share a short presentation. Includes lunch. cost: $15
GOLF Summer Golf League at McCormick Ranch CDGO•
TUESDAYS, JUNE 5 – SEPT 11, 4:30 PM SHOTGUN START
This is a fun, recreational league and you will play your own ball. You need to know how to play “ready golf” so that you keep up the pace of play. We will pair you up at the course, so make sure you arrive no later than 4:15 pm. We’ll meet at The Living Room afterwards for drinks. cost: $30/player. You will pay the course each week. Guests welcome. sign up: Please sign up weekly by the Monday prior to Tuesday play by contacting Shelly McGann at smcgann@dmbclubs.com.
PLAY Golf Today at Troon North Golf Club D •
THU, JULY 12 + 26, AUG 9 + 23 , 5 PM SHOTGUN START SEPT 13, 4:30 PM SHOTGUN START
TRY Golf Today at Troon North Golf Club D •
THURSDAYS, JULY 12 + 26, AUG 9 + 23, SEPT 13 , 4:30 – 6 PM
cost: $30 + tax/person. Includes 90 minutes of verbal instruction as well as individual hands-on attention. All levels welcome. From a beginner to a seasoned golfer, everyone will benefit. You will also receive a ticket for house wine, draft beer, or fountain drink in The Dynamite Grill. Max 16 players. rsvp: Contact Erica Hubber at ehubber@dmbclubs.com.
cost: $30+tax/person. Includes nine holes of golf, cart, and a ticket for house wine, draft beer, or fountain drink at The Dynamite Grill. Max 28 players. Closest to Pin contest on par 3. Winner gets a certificate for golf at Troon North. rsvp: Contact Erica Hubber at ehubber@dmbclubs.com. All reservations not cancelled within 24 hours of the outing will be charged.
HIKE 8th Annual “Hotter than Heck” Hike CDGO•
Rim to Rim with K2 Adventures!
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Intermediate to advanced, four-mile Sunrise Trail Hike. Yes, it will be hot. Yes, it’s a little crazy to be hiking when it’s over 100 degrees. But believe it or not, this hike is almost 100 percent in the shade. It was only 100 degrees last year, which was our coolest August hike on record, and members were amazed they weren’t uncomfortable. Meet at 5:15 pm at the trailhead (145th Street & Via Linda). We will hike until 6:15 pm and if we’re not to the top we will turn around and head back so we’re done by dark. We’ll head to Salt & Lime afterwards (Shea & 94th Street). Bring a change of clothes. Guests are welcome! sign up: On the Village App or at the front desk by Aug 6. Contact Shelly McGann at 480.624.9125 or smcgann@dmbclubs.com for more information.
SEPT 19 – SEPT 21
Have you always wanted to hike the Grand Canyon, rim to rim, in one day? Now’s your chance! K2 Adventures offers a Rim to Rim hiking trip this fall. On this trip we will hike from the North Rim to the South Rim. cost: $995/person (double occupancy) includes hotel rooms at the North and South Rim, transportation in a luxury bus, breakfast on the first day, snacks on the hike, park fees, and experienced guides with Wilderness First Responders certificates. sign up: Contact Erica Hubber at ehubber@dmbclubs.com to get all the details.
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JULY – SEPT 16, 6 AM – 11 AM & 5 – 9 PM
Summer tennis camps, adult clinics, cardio tennis, adult drills, and more are offered Monday through Friday. Village members receive 20% off court time reservations and 15% off all other services. sign up: Reservations required for court time, clinics and private lessons. Please call Jennifer Berk at 480.215.4058 to make a reservation. O •
Group Racquetball & Shootout Series
SAT, JULY 14, 11 AM – 3 PM
Learn how to play, watch game demonstrations, take advantage of play time, and enjoy refreshments. cost: Free for members / $20 for guests. sign up: Contact Rodney Kinney at rkinney@dmbclubs.com.
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Beginners’ Fencing Camp
JULY 16 – 20, 1 – 3 PM
Come learn all the basics to get you started fencing from our instructor Jim Barbour. cost: $180/person for Village members / $220 for non-members. sign up: On the Village App or at the front desk. D •
Wimbledon Breakfast Sunday
SUN, JULY 15 7 – 9 AM: STRAWBERRIES AND CREAM SERVED 8 – 10 AM: FUN, SOCIAL WOOD RACQUET PLAY
Join us for some traditional strawberries and cream while watching the conclusion of the men’s Wimbledon Singles Championships. Then step back in time in your all white tennis attire and hit a few balls with wood racquets. sign up: On the Village App or contact the Tennis Center at 480.515.4040.
S WIM Summer Adult Swimming and Masters Classes
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Whether you’re looking for a refresher class, training for a triathlon, or just want a good swim workout, these group training sessions are for all levels and will help you feel comfortable in the water. The only requirement is that you can swim down and back in the lap pool without stopping. cost: There is no additional cost for this program. It is included in your active membership. Just show up
at the scheduled time to participate. Nonmember guests may participate in these classes (fees apply) by making arrangements in advance. sign up: Contact Rodney Kinney at rkinney@dmbclubs.com. CLASS SCHEDULE TUESDAYS, 6 – 7 AM: LEAH SCHNEIDER TUESDAYS, 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM: LEAH SCHNEIDER WEDNESDAYS, 5:30 – 6:30 AM: GREG PLANK THURSDAYS, 6 – 7 AM: LEAH SCHNEIDER FRIDAYS, 5:30 – 6:30 AM: GREG PLANK
TRIATHLON TEAMVillage Multisport Group Training O •
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WORK OUT WEDNESDAYS ARE EVERY OTHER WEEK YEAR ROUND
Come and join the members of TEAMVillage and USA Triathlon Certified Head Coach Klas Kuntze as he takes everyone through a hour of “Functional Conditioning” for multisport athletes. The focus of the hour will be on exercises for the core muscles, combined with some interval running for explosiveness, acceleration/deceleration and stabilization in all three planes of motion, and preparing your mind and body for the specific challenges of being a multisport athlete. cost: Free. sign up: Contact Rodney Kinney at rkinney@dmbclubs.com for more information.
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Third Annual Indoor Triathlon
SUN, JULY 22, 11 AM
The Ocotillo Village Indoor Triathlon benefitting Faith, Hope and Love Brain Tumor Foundation offers a safe, simulated environment for athletes of all fitness levels to experience the nation’s fastest-growing sport: triathlon. Participants of all experience levels will start with a 10-minute swim in the lap pool. Then you’ll transition to the Spin Studio for 30 minutes. After that, you’ll race toward the finish line with 20 minutes on the treadmill. race details: Winners will be recognized at the awards ceremony and all participants will get a shirt, smoothie, and raffle tickets for a chance to win some great prizes. cost: $35 for Village members / $45 for non-members. sign up: For more information or to register contact Rodney Kinney at rkinney@dmbclubs.com.
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Tri Through the Summer
CONTACT ABBY AT ALUEDECKE @ DMBCLUBS.COM FOR CURRENT SCHEDULE.
We plan to head up north for popular summer events in Flagstaff. Whether it’s going for a group ride around Lake Mary, participating in the Mountain Man Triathlon, or cycling for a great cause at the Taylor House Ride, Flagstaff is a training paradise for runners, cyclists, and triathletes. G •
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Brick Training Day
SUN, AUG 26, TIME TBD
Looking to prepare for late summer/early fall races, or just want to find out how to transition from swim to bike to run? Join us Aug 26 at the Gainey Village for a brick training day geared towards sprint- and Olympic-distance races.
Weekly Group Workouts
CONTACT ABBY AT ALUEDECKE @ DMBCLUBS.COM FOR CURRENT SCHEDULE.
With summer here, many have the luxury of heading to cooler weather; for those of us staying in town, we know the importance of getting up early if we want to exercise outside. Looking for groups to run, swim, or ride with? Join one of our weekly group workouts. illage Members participated in a V brick training day at Gainey Village on May 20. They did a four-hour workout consisting of swimming, biking, and running to prepare for different triathlon races they have coming this summer.
TRIPS Village Summer Trip to Telluride
Village Machu Picchu Trip with K2 Adventures
AUG 16 – 20
JUNE 7 – 18, 2019
Telluride is a great place in the summer and has so much to offer! Hiking, mountain biking, tennis, golf, jeep tours, and yoga are just some of the activities you can enjoy! We will plan two group hikes during the weekend if you want to come along. We will leave from DC Ranch Village at 8:30 am on Aug 16 and return around 6 pm on Aug 20. cost: $650/ person, double occupancy, at The Peaks includes round-trip video-motorcoach transportation and scheduled hikes. sign up: By July 16. Contact Erica Hubber at ehubber@dmbclubs.com for more information. Limited to 45 people, minimum 30 people needed. Each member may bring one guest.
Join us for an amazing 12-day trip to visit the ruins of Machu Picchu. This amazing trip will include community service in a local orphanage in Cusco, a four day hike on a private Inca Trail and a tour of the ruins of Machu Picchu with a private climb on Waynapicchu. Your trip will include a private U.S. guide as well as a private international guide that speaks French, Spanish, and English. K2 Adventure Travel has been guiding in Peru for 10 years and will guarantee an adventure of a lifetime. not included: International airfare. cost: Hotel accommodations can be 3/4-star for the cost of $3,950/ person or 5-star for $5,250/person. contact: Shelly McGann at smcgann@dmbclubs.com to get all the details.
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SUMMER FITNESS & FIT BODY FAT CHALLENGE Saturday, July 7 – Aug 2
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Aaron Maxwell, DC Ranch Village Fitness Director
Program and contest guaranteed to shed unwanted body fat and improve fitness level! Let us prove it! details: Participants will enter one or both of two four-week contests for relative body composition change, which will be measured at the beginning and end of the program with our InBody Body Composition machine. Points will be accumulated by relative body composition change, weekly MyZone usage, and attendance. MYZONE belts will be provided for members at the time of initial weigh-in. Most of your body fat change—up to 80%—will be determined by environmental factors, such as nutrition, sleep, stress, and hormones! For this reason we are integrating one of the world’s leading behavior-based nutrition and lifestyle coaching programs. Participants will receive one-on-one coaching sessions as well as our online coaching software that can be accessed anywhere in the world—even when you’re on vacation. Each participant will receive an initial nutrition coaching session with a certified Precision Nutrition Coach. Ongoing nutritional support will be provided by coaches as well as the Pro-Coach program which is used throughout the program by its users anywhere in the world.
type of training: FIT (Functional Interval Training) is a progressive program which allows members to advance in a system using circuit training, including weights and cardiovascular machines. The program incorporates MYZONE heart rate training in small groups of members with similar fitness interests, abilities, and goals. cost: The full four week program is $284. If you are unable to attend one of the weeks you can make up the week in a later program but will not be eligible to win the prizes. If you already have a MYZONE belt, the cost of the program is $198. rewards: We will have a male and a female winner for each one-month program. Winners will receive the opportunity to do another one-month program of FIT free of cost! Each winner will also receive one month’s dues (for participant only). CLASS SCHEDULE MONDAYS
6 AM MEGGAN
TUESDAYS
10 AM COLTEN
5 PM MEGGAN
8 AM TONY
6 PM COLTEN
WEDNESDAYS
6 AM MEGGAN
10 AM COLTEN
5 PM MEGGAN
THURSDAYS
6 AM TONY
8 AM TONY
6 PM COLTEN
WEIGHT TRAINING AND WHY IT’S SO IMPORTANT FOR WOMEN My name is Ronea and I have been working at the Village as a personal trainer for just under a year now, and It’s absolutely amazing what this facility has to offer its members. I recently moved here from Connecticut to pursue my professional track career and came across the Village while hunting for a part-time job. Fitness has always been a huge part of my life and I enjoy sharing my knowledge with others. Specifically, I encourage women to weight train and I thought I would give you all a few reasons why. Contrary to what many women think, we will not “bulk up.” Muscle mass is hard to put on and doesn’t happen overnight. I can personally attest that it is not that easy. First and foremost, women should weight train to protect and improve our health. Weight training helps maintain and improve bone density, which as we know is a prevalent issue in women’s health. It has also been shown to help those with high blood pressure, which in the end decreases your chance of heart disease. During a training session our bodies release endorphins, otherwise known as “feel good” hormones, which have been correlated to a decrease in depression. Aside from health benefits, weight training aids in weight loss.
Ronea Saunders, Gainey Village Personal Trainer
Proper weight training teaches us how to use our bodies functionally. If you are not comfortable in the weight room, reach out to a Personal Trainer— that’s what we are here for! Most importantly, train smarter not harder. Training programs are developed to fit your personal needs and goals. Simply entering a weight room and picking up whatever is easily available is not the way to go about it. Invest your time and energy into your well-being. It may look intimidating at first but I can promise you it is not. Just like everything else, it becomes fun once you get good at it!
Weight Training Benefits:
1 Increases & maintains bone density 2 Increases metabolism 3 Improves body image 4 Increases heart health 5 Keeps weight off 6 Releases “feel good” hormones 7 Decreases blood pressure
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Women should weight train because it boosts our metabolism. Instead of only hitting the cardio room, try including some weight training in your regimen. Resistance training increases our muscle mass, which consequently increases our BMR (Basal Metabolic Rate), the calories we burn at rest. If we don’t change how our bodies work on a metabolic level, then how can we expect to keep weight off? The easiest way to think about this is to imagine
you have a two-sided scale; you need to expend more calories than you consume to create a caloric deficit in order to lose weight. Now, if you can increase your BMR so you’re burning more calories even while you rest, wouldn’t that make achieving a caloric deficit that much easier? Furthermore, we can also increase the amount of calories we expend on any given day by including weight training in our routine—thus making weight easier to get off and keep off, which is typically our end goal.
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HELLO Women often have misconceptions about weight training. I’m here to clear those up and show that lifting can benefit everybody. — Ronea Saunders
JUMPING RIGHT IN High jumper Ronea Saunders is reaching new heights at the Gainey Village Health Club & Spa.
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Ronea Saunders has a history of jumping into things. She was a competitive high jumper who broke records in Connecticut as a high school and college student. She moved to Phoenix, sight unseen, after graduating college in 2015 to pursue a pro career through the ALTIS training center for elite track and field athletes. And when her program was unexpectedly cut last summer, she jumped at the chance to work at the Gainey Village as a personal trainer. Ronea is putting her degree in exercise science, along with an exercise physiology certification from the National Association of Sports Medicine, to good use, helping members of all ages reap the benefits of a fitness lifestyle. We talked to Ronea about tackling new adventures, facing challenges, and her sarcastic attitude. She also gave us some great advice that even non-pro athletes can use to get in better shape.
the village: What was your impression of Phoenix
when you first arrived? ronea saunders: I thought it was gorgeous. I never imagined living out here, but an old roommate of mine moved here and predicted that I’d end up joining her. We still hang out all the time. When they canceled your high jumping program, what did you think? It was a personal disappointment. The coach was fired and we were informed by email. Later, we found out that a new coach wasn’t being hired so the program was canceled.
Did any of the other jumpers stay in town? No, just me. The others either transferred to other programs or went back where they were from. We had people from all over the world, and I met great people from Australia and Jamaica who I hope I can go visit one day. Why did you decide to stay in Phoenix? I had just signed a new lease, and I really felt pretty settled here. I like it a lot and my friends and family back East like coming out to visit. So was that the end of your pro career? I’d be open to getting back into it, but being a professional track and field athlete isn’t always easy. We had to cover our own travel expenses when we went to meets and then get reimbursed later, and that sometimes took months. Plus we only got paid if we won events. Did you have any sponsors? RSP Nutrition sent me supplements, which definitely helped. Do you miss it at all? I definitely do. I got to train five hours a day! Now you train other people. What do you like best about working with clients? The best thing is when my clients see results. I love encouraging them, and it’s great to see their confidence grow. The ones who stay with it usually amaze themselves. What kinds of clients do you work with? I work with just about everyone. My youngest client is 12 and my oldest is 75. Do you have any favorites? I like them all! Millennials can be a little more difficult because they’re busy with careers, dating, going out, and things like that. It’s harder for them to commit their time. How do you tailor programs for different age groups, genders, etc.? I’ve been in athletics since I was really young, so I have lots of experience going back to when I was 10, and when I was in college I got to work with some residents of a senior citizens’ home. Honestly, it’s more fun for me when I have to figure out ways to work around any limitations my clients might have. What should people look for in a personal trainer? I think it’s helpful to work with someone with a similar personality type. I have a lot of sarcastic clients, which makes the training sessions a lot more fun. How did you develop your sarcasm? I got it from my parents. They’re from New York and Connecticut, and are always making smart remarks. What’s your best advice for people who want to get in shape? If someone says they want to get in shape and don’t put forth the effort, then it’s not going to work. You really have to be consistent, and that means weightlifting two or three times a week and a couple of days of cardio. You’re a big advocate of getting women in the weight room? How’s that going? Men and women approach training so differently, but I think it’s really important for women to hit the weights because you can’t go wrong with strong. Most women shy away from it because they think they’ll get big and bulky, but we’re just not built that way. Weight training is a really efficient way to lose weight and stay toned, so I always encourage women to give it a try.
What are your future plans? Things are going really well here at the Village, and I hope to stay here as long as I continue to learn and grow. Eventually, I want to get into real estate and flip houses. It really appeals to me because it’s a bit risky. It’s also a lot like training, because you take something that’s all beat up and turn it into a masterpiece.
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Is diet important to a healthy lifestyle? I’m not a firm believer in making a strict diet. I tell people to eat every couple of hours and try to make smart choices. Instead of stopping for fast food because you’re running late, plan ahead and make some healthy snacks to carry around with you.
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HydroLight FACIAL
Ashley Lew, The Spa at DC Ranch Village Lead Aesthetician
Our newest addition to the facial family incorporates Hydrodermabrasion, Microcurrent, Radio Frequency, Ultrasound, Cold Hammer Therapy, and Oxygen Infusion Therapy, as well as LED as an optional addon to this 6-in-1 treatment. The HydroLight Facial is a multi-faceted treatment which tightens, tones, lifts, firms, builds collagen, and delivers and infuses nutrients. This treatment requires no downtime and is beneficial for all skin types. Below is a brief breakdown of the technology behind this spectacular treatment!
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Hydrodermabrasion has become quite the buzzword in the beauty industry and is taking over in popularity from microdermabrasion. This is partly due to the fact that the treatment utilizes the natural healing powers of water and oxygen to exfoliate rather than using abrasive microcrystals or textured wands. Hydrodermabrasion treatments provide deeply hydrated, firmer, smoother, and healthier-looking skin. It improves skin texture and tone, reduces fine lines and wrinkles, provides deep hydration of the skin, improves blood flow (which leads to collagen production), reduces and improves acne scarring, helps to soften pigmentation, and minimizes skin congestion. Microcurrent is often referred to as a “natural” facelift. This safe and painless facial helps erase fine lines and wrinkles, while firming your skin and defining your features. It improves muscle tone, reduces puffiness, increases cellular activity, and tightens pores. The overall result is healthier and younger-looking skin.
Radiofrequency (RF) is an energy treatment that is used for skin tightening. It is ideal for those who either don’t want, or don’t believe they are old enough to have, a surgical procedure. RF is primarily used to treat skin laxity by facial tightening, and is best suited for clients with mild to moderate sagging of facial tissues, usually those in their mid 30s to 50s. It is commonly used to treat the forehead, under the eyes, cheeks, mid-face, jaw line, and neck. With current RF technologies, most people should see at least a mild improvement in their skin tightness with no downtime. Ultrasound technology aids in the production of collagen, helps to firm up the skin, and encourages skin cells to cycle faster, which creates clearer, younger-looking skin. It also helps to lighten under-eye circles and tighten and tone the skin. During an ultrasonic facial, high-level sound wave technology is used to penetrate deep below the surface of the skin, promoting cellular renewal and repair, toning muscles, increasing blood circulation, encouraging lymphatic drainage, combating puffiness and swelling, and improving skin care product penetration.
Cold Therapy using a Cold Hammer technology has multiple functions and benefits for the skin, especially for facials. The hammer is applied cold on the treated areas, helping to reduce wrinkles and soften the skin. Using the hammer in cold mode is also very beneficial for after diamond dermabrasion treatments, helping to close the pores and smooth the skin. It is also quite beneficial to use after a peel, microneedling, or laser because of its calming and cooling effects.
The Village Spas take great care in recruiting only the best service providers in the industry to assure you receive exceptional spa and salon services. Whether you are looking for a quick manicure, a full day of relaxation or a specific therapeutic treatment, we have the diverse staff to ensure your expectations are exceeded.
Infused Oxygen Therapy under light pressure creates a hyperbaric chamber to aid in the delivery of age-defying nutrients to the skin while cooling and calming the skin. This unique serum ampoule contains lightweight Hyaluronic Acid and a powerful combination of vitamins and antioxidants. The Hyaluronic Acid helps to instantly hydrate the skin, resulting in an increase in firmness, reducing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, and improves overall radiance in the skin. LED (Light Emitting Diode) Therapy is the application of light energy to tissue to obtain therapeutic benefits. The energy is used to improve cellular performance. Research has shown that phototherapy can increase circulation; accelerate tissue repair; decrease wrinkles; decrease inflammation; improve skin tone, texture, and clarity; kill acne bacteria; and much more. The innovative HydroLight Facial treatment is results-oriented with no downtime! Your skin will feel smooth, toned, lifted, and ultra-hydrated! The Village’s estheticians look forward to working with you to assist you in the process of creating and maintaining more youthful, glowing, and vibrant skin! All Village spas offer the HydroLight Facial.
Summer
CELLULITE TREATMENT
This active treatment helps increase the appearance of skin elasticity. It includes paprika and stinging nettle to stimulate circulation, while honey nourishes the skin. Signs of cellulite appear reduced and skin appears softer and smoother. (30 mins) $50 ala carte (regularly $75) $30 added to any Facial or Massage (regularly $40)
SummerSPA SPECIAL
Choose any combination of five Signature Massages, Signature Facials, or Body Treatments. Five 60-min services $375 (save $70) Five 90-min services $510 (save $85) Services may be shared with family and friends. Must be purchased by August 31. Services valid through Dec 31, 2018.
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THIXOTROPY
AND MASSAGE
I was asked the other day by a member what massage does, and gave my pat answer: “Massage increases circulation, which in turn helps the body heal itself.” Although this answer is true, I wanted to explain the more complete picture. Sure, massage increases circulation. Great! But there is more to the story. TJ Fritz, The Spa at Camelback Village Massage Therapist
To paint a more complete picture we will need to examine an often unknown term: thixotropy. To understand thixotropy and its role in massage therapy we need to examine the connection between muscle, connective tissue, and ground substance in the body.
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Muscle is the tissue that gets all the press. It moves! It’s dynamic! It’s what tones up when we get fit! Muscle has the amazing ability to shorten, lengthen, and relax. The muscle system is comprised of the muscle itself (the contractile tissue) and two forms of connective tissue: bone and connective tissue proper. The connective tissue that wraps around the outside of a muscle is the fascia. Inside the muscle lie deeper, elongated compartments of connective tissue filled with muscle fibers. The connective tissues from these compartments and the fascia travel beyond the ends of muscles to attach the muscle to bone. These connective tissue attachments give muscles the ability to power our bodies through space.
Connective tissue wraps around and cobwebs through all skeletal muscle. It consists mostly of two major components: collagen and ground substance. Collagen is also what gives the body its tensile strength. When you hang from a pull-up bar, for example, it is your collagen that keeps you together! Collagen is also what your pesky IT band is made of. Forty percent of all proteins in the body are collagen. This stuff is everywhere and permeates the entire body including the skin, nervous system, and circulatory system, and it is a major component of the musculoskeletal system. One of the most basic substances in the body, ground substance accompanies connective tissue wherever it goes. In fact, ground substance is the “ocean” that all of the body’s cells bathe in. It is a carbohydrate and protein amalgam that surrounds all of the body’s cells, has the liquid viscosity of an egg white, and has the ability to change from gel to liquid and liquid to gel. Areas where the ground substance is more gel-like than fluid-like will have a harder time transporting
wastes out of and nutrients into those tissues. In muscle tissue, this will have the adverse effect of decreasing muscle performance and increasing recovery time. When the fascia that surrounds and separates all of the muscles in the body functions properly, the fluidity of the ground substance surrounding the collagen fibers allows the muscles to slide over each over with minimum impedance and friction. Due to overuse, disuse, and time, adhesions sometimes form between muscle bellies, creating unwanted connections between tissues. These adhesions happen wherever collagen fibers from nearby structures that normally should remain separated form a special bond called hydrogen bonding. When this happens between opposing muscles the result can be dysfunction and pain. Hydrogen bonding also happens within the fascia itself and can limit range of motion in joints of the body. The long strands of collagen will pack closer and closer, creating stiffness where there should be fluid movement. In these bonded areas, the ground substance is often found in a more gel than fluid state, limiting the ability of the area to resolve its deficiency. So how do we counteract and break up adhesions, eliminate unwanted hydrogen bonding between fibers, and create a more organized and fluid environment? That brings us back the word of the day: “thixotropy.” Thixotropy is the phenomenon in which gel, in this case ground substance found in connective tissue, shifts from a gel to a liquid state when it is stirred. Regular exercise, stretching, and proper hydration all play a part in maintaining the health of these tissues. Yet as much as all these healthy activities add to the fluidity of ground substance and connective tissue, sometimes they are just not enough. Sometimes the body needs help. The ground substance needs energy added to create a more liquid environment. On a macro level the body needs a more fluid environment to allow the fascia move more easily. On a microscopic level fluidity of the ground substance allows cells to more easily transport waste out and for nutrients to travel into the cells. This is where massage comes in. Massage is thixotropic by definition because it pushes, pulls, and adds energy / warmth to the layers upon layers of ground substance, transforming gelatinous ground substance in to liquid and creating a more homeostatic environment. This takes us back to the original question, “What does massage do?” Massage does much more than stimulate blood circulation. It adds energy and fluidity to the ocean outside the circulatory system where our cells live. Massage utilizes the liquefying effects of thixotropy to separate adhesions, break down unwanted hydrogen bonds within the fascia, and create a more conducive fluid environment for optimal health.
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Most preschools require your child to be fully capable of using the restroom on their own.
KIDS
TOILET
LEARNING
Is your child ready?
Every child is different. Some children are ready as young as 18 months, but most start between two and four years of age. Marcia Leach, Ocotillo Village Youth Services Director
Here are some signals to look for that may indicate your child might be ready for toilet learning: • Staying dry for more than two hours at a time or waking up dry from naps. • Aware that they need to urinate or have a bowel movement BEFORE actually going. • Interest in the toileting process. • Understanding the difference in being wet/soiled and dry.
There are many methods to choose from depending on how much time and outside support you have. Below are just a few:
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Buckle down Spend a week at home without diapers or pull-ups on your child. Make the potty chair readily available so they will learn quickly where they will need to start going.
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Pull-ups May prolong the process as they are much like diapers; however, they come in handy when you have to run errands or when you are outside the home.
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Peer pressure Have older siblings or even other toddlers go in the bathroom together to demonstrate the process.
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Rewards Have small rewards or recognition for when they actually go in the toilet. This will help reinforce what you are trying to accomplish.
• Dressing him/herself.
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• Communicating when they need to be changed. You may also want to start toilet learning in order to be ready for pre-school. Most preschools require your child to be fully capable of using the restroom on their own and wearing underwear prior to being enrolled.
Here at the Village Kids’ Club we support whatever process you use. Just communicate with us how we can help and be sure to bring an extra change of clothes…or two!
HEALTHYCHOICES FOR THE
LITTLES
Creating a nutritious home is one of the most important steps you can take to ensure the health of your child. Smart food choices for yourself and your children will be a great start, and will begin to help your child develop a positive relationship with healthy food. Your children will learn their food smarts from your example. Simple Tips •K eep healthy food at hand. Children will eat what’s readily available. Keep fruit in a bowl on the counter, not buried in the crisper section of your fridge. And have an apple for your own snack. •P raise healthy choices. Give your children a proud smile and tell them how smart they are when they choose healthy foods.
• Give the kids some control. Ask your children to take three bites of all the foods on their plate and give it a grade, such as A, B, C, D, or F. When healthy foods—especially certain vegetables— get high marks, serve them more often.
Blueberry Yogurt Parfait 2 cups blueberries 1 cup of your favorite granola Spoon 1/4 cup yogurt into each of 4 parfait glasses; layer each glass with 1/4 cup blueberries. Continue layering with 1/4 cup of your favorite granola and, 1/4 cup yogurt, and top with 1/4 cup blueberries.
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2 cups fat-free vanilla yogurt
Sabrina Bordeaux, DC Ranch Village Youth Services Director
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Kids’ Triathlon Clinic
Gainey Summer Camp
SAT, SEPT 8, 12 – 1:30 PM
WEEKLY CAMPS OFFERED THROUGH AUG 3
This clinic will cover all the basics of triathlon and prepare kids for the Kids’ Tri at Gainey Village on Sunday, Sept 9. Kids will be in the pool, on their bikes, and running. topics include: Serpentine pool swim, cycling and running basics, race pacing, transitioning, safety, and sportsmanship. where: Gainey Village. who: Kids ages 5 – 11. cost: $29 for Village member kids / $39 for nonmember kids. sign up: Contact Abby for more information and to register your child contact aluedecke@dmbclubs.com or 480.612.5232. Minimum 5 kids. Coached by High School Swim Coach and Elite Triathlete Shawn O’Connell and Village Triathlon Coordinator Abby Luedecke.
The Gainey Village Health Club & Spa camp program offers all participants a comprehensive, all-day, fun-filled experience at our award-winning multirecreational facility. Campers will meet new friends and learn a variety of basic sport skills through supervised, age-appropriate instruction and game activities. Sportsmanship and fun will be emphasized to include all campers. Each morning we’ll begin with warm-up stretches and games, followed by weekly themed activities. That will take us right into lunch at 12 pm! We’ll finish the day with free swim and water games to keep cool during the summer heat. Our campers will have a variety of specialized instruction including yoga, dance, basketball, field games, relay races, and so much more.
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Ocotillo Youth Challenge Basketball
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who: Kids ages 5 – 11 (parents allowed to bike/run alongside child). race details: 50- to 100-yard heated pool swim, 2-mile bike (helmets mandatory), and 1/2- to 1-mile run. where: Gainey Village Health Club & Spa. cost: $20 per child. sign up: Contact Abby for more information and to register your child for the Tri by Sept 5 at 480.612.5232 or aluedecke@dmbclubs.com
TUESDAYS + THURSDAYS, JULY 31 – SEPT 8 AGES 7 – 9: 6:30 PM, AGES 10 – 13: 7:30 PM
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Summer Basketball Camp Series
SHOOTING CAMPS JULY 25, AGES 8 – 10: 9 – 11 AM, AGES 11 – 14: 1 – 3 PM JULY 29, AGES 8 – 10: 9 – 11 AM, AGES 11 – 14: 11 AM – 1 PM
BALL HANDLING CAMPS JULY 22, AGES 8 – 10: 9 – 11 AM, AGES 11 – 14: 1 – 3 PM JULY 26, AGES 8 – 10: 9 – 11 AM, AGES 11 – 14: 11 AM – 1 PM
cost: $80 (one camp); $60 (each for multiple). sign up: On the Village App or at the front desk. D•
Summer Junior Tennis Camp
MAY 29 – JULY 20, MON – THU, 8 AM – 12 PM (HALF-DAY)
who: Kids ages 5 – 12. Players will learn correct grips, footwork, and swing path for their age and skill level. The Player’s Academy at DC Ranch has long been one of the Valley’s top junior development programs and the coaches mix fun and learning for all levels. sign up: Contact the Tennis Center at 480.515.4040 for more information or to sign up. D•
Summer Junior Tennis Program
OFFERED THROUGH THE WEEK OF JULY 16
GREEN BALL, CHALLENGER AND TPA ELITE TENNIS INSTRUCTION MON – SAT, 10 AM – 12 PM
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TPA ELITE MATCH PLAY MON – FRI, 1 – 3 PM
who: Kids ages 10 – 18. The Player’s Academy at DC Ranch has long been one of the Valley’s top junior development programs and the coaches mix fun and learning for all levels. sign up: Contact the Tennis Center at 480.515.4040 for more information or to sign up.
This program emphasizes individual player development, structured coaching, and in-house games. Weekly practices include defensive training, ball handling, and offensive shooting. cost: $175 for Village members; $225 for nonmembers. Register by July 10 and save $25 of registration fee. sign up: On the Village App or at the front desk.
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TIPS to help you stay active on your VACATION or BUSINESS TRAVEL
1 Take your MYZONE® belt with you. MEPs earned outside the club also count toward your challenges.
2 Establish a personal goal.
Set a goal that will help you stay motivated. This can easily be done under the “Goals” option in the MYZONE app.
and participate in 3 Accept available challenges. This will add a gaming element to your workout. Competition with other people in the challenge will help you stay motivated.
4 Try a Zone Match workout.
This is a feature available on your MYZONE app. Zone Match is a color driven cardio game where users aim to match the target color to their own MYZONE Effort Tile. The longer you match the prescribed color zone, the higher your Zone Match score. A Zone Match group fitness class allows you to see specific intensities and durations on the MYZONE console. During the workout, participants can see the target zone on the screen. A the end of the session, participants receive an accuracy report detailing the percentage of time they spent in the target zones.
Delivers Immediate Accuracy Feedback The accuracy report at the end of the class provides participants with immediate feedback on how well they matched the intensity parameters throughout the class. Makes Exercise a Game One of the most popular components of the Zone Match feature is that it provides a moving target—literally—
How to start a Zone Match workout on your MYZONE app:
Linda Bernal, Ocotillo Village Yoga and Pilates Director
• Select the Workout page from the MYZONE menu. Make sure your belt is on and connected to the app. • On the Workout page select the Zone Match (ZM) feature as shown above. • You will be presented with several Zone Match Classes. You can sort the available classes based on duration with selections shown at the bottom of the app. Select and load the class with the LOAD button. • This will take you back to the Workout screen where the class is ready to start. Simply press PLAY to start the class. • You will notice that your Workout screen now has a target zone with countdown timer listed below. Your goal now is to match your workout intensity as close as possible to the target zone. You will notice your Zone Match score shown below your current percentage of maximum heart rate. At the end of the class you will be shown a final score for your workout.
Next time you feel your workout is not challenging you, we encourage you to try a Zone Match class.
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If you are a MYZONE user, you may already be familiar with the many ways MYZONE gamifies exercise and keeps you motivated to continue your exercise routine. The Zone Match feature is also a gamification feature of MYZONE.
throughout the workout. Participants are challenged to focus and control their effort according to the target intensity.
If you have been doing the same cardio workouts for years, it is no longer a challenge to your system. — Corey Degenstein
TRAINING WITH
INTENSITY Higher intensity training burns more calories while exercising and also burns more calories post exercise as well.
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Corey Degenstein, Gainey Village Fitness Director
Many publications and magazines have stated the varied benefits of higher intensity training over the last decade. The obvious benefit is being more time efficient. A shorter workout at higher intensity gets you in and out of the club quicker on days when you need to get to work. Higher intensity training burns more calories while exercising AND also burns more calories post exercise as well. If a member has consistently trained at a steady pace for mid to long duration (think of 30 – 60 minute cardio sessions), adding a short interval at higher intensity can increase their max VO2. This increase creates the opportunity for your body to be more efficient at various intensity levels. Your body is an amazingly adaptable system. If you have been doing the same cardio workouts for years, it no longer is a challenge to your system. Intervals can be just what you need to break through a plateau and see better health and fitness results, including losing weight. Broadly speaking, cardio intervals, HIIT classes, minimal-to no-rest interval training, and the like would be similarly beneficial to most Village members. Many of the group fitness classes and small group training programs offered at the Village Clubs do a fantastic job of providing higher intensity training. If you do not partake in these group programs and classes there is still hope. Many of our cardiovascular equipment (treadmills, stair climbers, ellipticals, and stationary bikes) have built-in interval programs. Search them
out next time you are in the club and try something different than just hitting Quick Start. Along with many great benefits of higher intensity training (I have only mentioned a few here) there are also risks. Exercising at higher intensity can be a shock to your body and might require a longer recovery period. Too much of a good thing can also be the case with high intensity training. Try mixing up your workouts so some are medium intensity and others are high intensity. If your high intensity workouts are truly high intensity, they should be relatively short in duration and only occur a few times per week. Overtraining and the adverse effects it brings can set in with too much high intensity in your workouts. The benefits of higher intensity training can be well worth the effort when approached consciously. Look to add intervals into your workouts slowly, and gradually increase the higher intensity component as your fitness improves. As always, if you would like some professional guidance in adding high intensity bouts into your workouts, contact your club’s fitness director or favorite personal trainer, who can help you reach new heights in your workout programming!
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GOOD LOOKIN’
HEALTHY
HYDRATED FOR THE SUMMER
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With summer rapidly approaching it is very important to eat healthy and stay hydrated. In the desert climate our heart rate increases and blood flow slows down. A healthy diet can increase mobility and improve quality of life. Eating foods high in protein, grains, and greens with low-fat high fiber can regulate blood sugar and promote a healthy lifestyle. While eating at the Village, your home, or other restaurants, include superfoods in your diet. Some of these include: avocado, blueberries, bananas, kale, lemon, salmon, and spinach. Always include lots of water in your diet and remember, life—and healthy food—are better at the Village!
Village Oatmeal 8 oz. steel-cut oats 4 oz. mixed berries 2 oz. granola Add brown sugar, honey, or milk
1 oz. olive oil Ross Kundrat, Camelback VIllage Cafe Manager
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Village Lean Bowl 4 oz. peppers sliced 5 oz. chicken or salmon cooked or blackened 2 oz. ponzu sauce
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1 oz. tomato diced
Every person has to find the proper balance of excercise and recovery . — Linda Hertzberg
INFLAMMATION
TAME
WITH REGULAR EXERCISE Linda Hertzberg, Camelback Village Group Fitness Director
Inflammation is a vital part of your body’s immune system. For instance, when you have a fever or experience trauma, your immune system goes into high gear by increasing blood flow and bringing in special immune cells to repair and remove damaged tissues. This is the inflammatory response at work. The ability to marshal this response is a sign of a healthy immune system. However, too much inflammation can be caused by a serious illness, being a couch potato, or even too much exercise.
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The role of regular exercise in the inflammation story The design of the human body requires regular exercise to maintain a healthy immune system that can keep inflammation under control. Ancient men and women exercised naturally by hunting and gathering food to survive. Today, we don’t have to do much more than drive to the grocery store to get our food. Little to no exercise needed to accomplish that! That is our modern day dilemma. In order to fulfill the requirements of our ancient genetic design, we must get the right amount of exercise to keep our bodies in a healthy immune/inflammatory balance. Achieving just the right amount of exercise to balance your inflammatory system is similar to the story of Goldilocks and the Three Bears. Too little exercise may not help enough and too much exercise may promote chronic inflammation. Just the right amount of exercise combined with time for
recovery is what’s needed. Every person has to find the proper balance of exercise and recovery.
The importance of recovery Moderate intensity exercise, like fast walking five or six days a week for 20 – 30 minutes, is great for beginners. Depending on your fitness level, you might experience muscle soreness. Soreness is an indicator that you should let your body recover by taking it easy for a day. Resting will allow your body to accomplish the complicated chemical process of getting rid of the inflammation that’s making you sore. The good news is that this recovery process will actually make you healthier and stronger. Varying the type of exercise you do will help with recovery too. Instead of walking, try swimming, dancing, or weight training. I recommend cross-training, which means engaging in many forms of movement or exercise as a way of avoiding overworking the same muscles in the same way everyday. As you get stronger, you will find that you will not get sore as much. That is a major benefit of exercise— your body adapts through the inflammation process. So, the next time you’re sore from spin class, take a swim or a yoga class and relax, knowing that your body is doing important and natural work.
THURSDAYSNIGHT
TENNIS
at the Ocotillo Village Thursday evenings have become the time for all tennis players to come out for some fun drills and lots of social time at the Village Ocotillo. All skill levels are invited. encouraged to wait until after the clinic to imbibe, but not restricted to it. This level is conducted by our doubles specialist and former WTA touring professional Nikki Slater. Cost for this great event is $30 and includes beverages, 6:30 – 8:30 pm.
Sip ’n’ Serve
Live Ball 4.0 – 5.0
This great clinic is exactly what it sounds like. Sip on an adult beverage to make the nerves run away, then learn how to actually play the game. This is all about taking relative beginners and teaching them how to play doubles. The clinic works on positioning, scoring, working well with others, recovery, signals, how to open a bottle of wine, and setting up points. Head Tennis Professional Ryan Sawyer runs this clinic with laughter and fun throughout. Clinic is from 6:30 – 8 pm every Thursday and is only $20—including beverages.
Welcome to the big leagues. If you don’t know how to handle pace, this clinic is not for you. This is also a coed clinic and there are many genders that think this clinic is a battle of the sexes. Players are constantly moving, and drills are based upon levels that can hit 3 – 5 balls in a row consistently. These drills work on hitting heavy topspin, carving slices, dink & dunks, penetrating the middle, real & fake poaches, defense to offense, and playing doubles on a singles court. This drill session is super competitive and beverages are only for after the clinic. This clinic is run by Director of Tennis and Master of Tennis Performance Josh Bates. Cost is only $30 and includes beverages, 6:30 – 8:30 pm.
Live Ball 3.0 – 4.0 This coed clinic is for those who want to have fast-paced drills to enhance their level of play. Players will learn strategies and patterns for doubles. Drills will also include poaching & switching, recovery, overheads, approach shots, consistency, and footwork. These players are
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The tennis department at Ocotillo has clinics for all levels on Thursday nights from 6:30 – 8 :30 pm. Everyone knows that the weekend really starts on Thursday night, so come down to Ocotillo and see what all the talk is about.
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VOWING TO GETFIT JD and Audra Tucker used the occasion of their wedding to recommit to a fitness lifestyle.
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JD Tucker likes to say that he met his wife Audra “in the produce section of Whole Foods.” Like many modern couples, however, they were brought together by an online dating service. No matter the method, the pairing seemed destined to be: Not only did JD and Audra both move to Arizona within a year and a half of each other, they could have crossed paths when they both lived in Italy, traveled extensively in Africa, or lived in Manhattan. The two matched up quickly online, towards the end of 2014. They hit it off right away, and have been living like marrieds ever since. “We were really lucky,” JD recalls. “There were never any stumbling blocks and we just fell into a comfortable rhythm.” Self-described homebodies, JD and Audra are content to hang out with their two dogs after a productive day’s work. They do find time to travel, though, and have gone to exotic
places like Greece and Romania together. And because JD is a huge sports fan, he occasionally drags Audra to Philly to see his beloved Eagles play, even though he was born and raised in New York. It took the couple a little bit of time to plan their wedding, but they wanted to do it right. They decided on Kauai, Hawaii’s Garden Isle, known for its lush rainforest, dramatic cliffs, and breathtaking beaches. And because there’s nothing like a destination wedding in a tropical paradise to motivate a couple to get in shape, they took advantage of everything the Village has to offer to get ready for the big day. We caught up with JD a little less than a week before the wedding, to find out how they approached and achieved their goals.
We knew we needed to change our lifestyle in a positive way , instead of just letting life get to us. — JD Tucker
the village: How did you come to join the Village?? jd tucker: We live about halfway between the Gainey and DC Ranch locations, so we joined last April as Village Choice members. We were going to Gainey more initially, but when they shut the locker rooms we got into a rhythm at DC Ranch. Audra’s sister and brother in law go there, which makes it fun.
Was the wedding the reason you joined? Not really. The wedding was a big motivator recently, but the reason we joined was because some of our bad habits were catching up with us. I was traveling a lot for work and wasn’t eating as well as I should. My irregular gym routine led to a few nagging injuries, and then we had two family members and some close friends pass away or get sick in a short amount of time. We knew we needed to change our lifestyle in a positive way, instead of just letting life get to us. Do you work out together? We work out together for the most part. We do yoga and take spin classes, lift weights, and do cardio. I’ll play basketball more than Audra does. We both love the fact that the Village has lots of options, so you can mix things up if your workout routine gets stale or if you get an injury.
What sort of instructions did your plan give you? For me, it was the little things that we just wouldn’t have thought of on our own that meant the most, like what kind of containers to store food in, or a schedule that has us shopping for a week’s worth of groceries on Saturday and preparing the food on Sunday.
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Why is your workout window 5 am on weekdays? I’m a consultant to the power industry and Audra’s an attorney at Rose Law Group, so we’re both really busy with our careers. We decided that mornings would be the best time for both of us. It took a real commitment to getting up and going to the gym five days a week, but now it feels natural to us. Have you always been active? Yeah, I played baseball, basketball, and football and I was in good shape up until I turned 35. I put on 15 pounds then and it’s been a back and forth battle ever since. At that point in my life, I realized that you can’t just eat and drink whatever you want anymore. I can no longer push my limits with beer, pizza, and ice cream. Last year I hit a weight I never even got close to before, and that’s when I knew I had to make a change. After the wedding is over, will you stay committed to your healthy lifestyle? Absolutely. As soon as we get back, we’ll be going to the Village. Years ago, I was trapped in the mentality that if I couldn’t do a crazy, awesome workout then it wasn’t worth going to the gym at all. Kevin taught me that even if you’re tired and don’t have the energy for a full workout, it’s better to just get off your butt and do what you can. Half the time, I forget about being tired and end up having a better workout than I thought I would.
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What did you do to get in shape for the wedding? We started talking about it around Christmas, but we took a vacation to Mexico and work got busy after the New Year, so it wasn’t until late January that we started to look for a personal trainer. We were steered to Kevin Shepherd but he was pretty much all booked up—we learned that it’s hard to get a trainer when your window is 5 am on weekdays. We really liked Kevin and he found time to give us five sessions so we could get started. The best part was that he laid out a simple workout and lifestyle plan that really clicked with us. Because it outlined everything we needed to do, it removed a lot of barriers and was really easy to stick to.
Was it smooth sailing after you had your plan in place? Yeah, for the most part. I’m proud of the fact that I lost 27 pounds since March 11. And it was all fat, not just water weight or some faddish thing. I’ve gotten close to my goals but I still have longer goals. I’m looking better for the wedding and I’m on a path to ideal shape for my age.
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I started working for the Village one year ago and it’s been the best decision I’ve ever made. Our members are the heart and soul of our clubs and our staff is always looking for ways to enhance their experience. Ryan Wiederspan, Gainey Village Membership Director
Having lived most of my life in Colorado, I can’t recall any fitness club that even closely resembles what we offer here at the Village. With a large number of friends & family still in Colorado I get asked frequently how I like working at the “gym,” at which point I always explain how the Village is an executive health club unlike any other! It provides what I refer to as “The Village Difference.” The Village Difference is being part of a community. A community where our members are able to disconnect from the outside world and socialize with like-minded individuals. It’s providing rich and rewarding experiences to our members through social events in and outside the club. It’s the ability to get an amazing workout in during one of 160 weekly classes, then head to the café to enjoy a glass of wine, conversation and delicious food. The Village Difference is simple: it’s the sense of having a home away from home.
If anybody reading this article encounters questions about the Village from friends & family like I have, I’d recommend keeping your response simple and tell them about “The Village Difference.” Better yet, take them to a Village location near you and let them experience it for themselves.
I speak from experience when I say the Village is truly a home away from home.
JUNIOR MEMBERSHIP RULES Summer is here and we welcome all of the kids on family memberships to come and enjoy the club as much as possible. This is a reminder of club etiquette for our younger members, to maintain our quality experience and ensure the safety of all ages.
Ages 14 and 15: Access to pool only if accompanied by adult (18 or older), access to all other areas of club without parents on site.
Age 13 and under (not Junior Certified) (Age 11 – 13 at Camelback Location): Must be directly supervised by adult (18 years old or older) at all times. No access to cardio room, weight room, hot tub, sauna, cold plunge, steam room, group fitness, or yoga classes.
Age 10 – 13 Junior Certified (Age 11 – 13 at Camelback): May be unaccompanied in club with following restrictions: may use only areas defined in the Junior Certification Class; may not bring a guest into the club if not accompanied by an adult (18 years old or older).
The Village will take appropriate measures when the rules are not followed. We appreciate your cooperation and understanding. If you have any questions on junior certification or what options you have to work out as a family, please do not hesitate to contact us.
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Ages 16+: Full access to club without parents on site.
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DC Ranch Village Casino Night We hosted a variety of local food vendors to provide an array of food options for a fun night of gambling!
DC Ranch Village Women’s Connection Group DC Ranch launched their first monthly Women’s Connection Group gathering and what a GREAT success! We collected ideas from everyone and we will now be planning an outing each month allowing women to connect with one another.
To have your Village Club event photo considered for the Focus on Members section next issue, please email it, with a short caption, to plove@dmbclubs.com (Camelback); ehubber@dmbclubs.com (DC Ranch); smcgann@dmbclubs.com (Gainey); or rkinney@dmbclubs.com (Ocotillo).
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PHOTOS
SPRING 2018
focus on MEMBERS Camelback Member Luau Party
On April 20, members and guests enjoyed a fun, tropical night with fire dancers, good friends, food and drinks, dancing, and music in the Camelback back yard.
Gainey Village Keeping It Cool by the Pool Party
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Keeping It Cool by the Pool turned out to be a cool night of fun with good friends, food, drinks, and live music. Our staff relaxed in their fun board shorts, purchased from the Pro Shop.
Vino at the Village Members had a perfect night for the poolside Vino at the Village event on May 3. Nick’s Italian Restaurant provided the food and Young’s Market provided the wine.
Ocotillo Village Third Anniversary Luau Party The Ocotillo Village Health Club and Spa celebrated three years since opening with an authentic Luau Party under the stars. Of course a Luau isn’t a true party without live Polynesian entertainment, which was provided by the Royal Hawaiian Revue and the always crowd-pleasing Jugglers of Fire. Members and their guests were treated to a Hawaiian-style buffet, prepared by the Living Room Restaurant and Wine Bar. Photo memories of the party were provided by Fab Fern Photo Booth.
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SPRING 2018
SPOT SOCIAL As a member of the Village, you know that we are a community here at the club. Did you know that we are a community online as well?
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No matter where you are, you’re never far away from your home at the Village. Between Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and Pinterest, you’ll never feel left out. Here, we can’t wait to share what is going on at the club, so even if you can’t make it to a class or an event, you’ll feel as if you were there. However, our social media is not just about our content—it’s about YOU! Our members
are the stars of our clubs. It’s simple to extend your Village experience online—just use #VillageClubs and tag us. That will allow us to see your posts and share them out, as well as enabling other members to search and see what fun things you’ve done. The Village is all about your experiences and sharing those with others. So, what are you waiting for? Hashtag VillageClubs and join in on the fun!
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