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Liberty Athletic Club Newsletter
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Happy New Year!
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January 2017 |
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It has been a pleasure to see familiar friends and families back after the holiday rush, as well as many new faces entering the club with enthusiasm! We hope that 2017 will represent a time of healthy living, improved wellness, and happiness for each and every one of you.
We greatly appreciate your continued patience during the club renovations, and are thrilled to provide you with a progressive and contemporary club that strives to be at the forefront of the fitness and tennis industry.
Thank you for being a part of the growing Liberty community. Our employee team looks forward to helping you achieve your health, wellness, fitness and performance goals.
Best Regards,
Cara Peterson
President and CEO
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Help us help others!
During January, every 10 check-ins at Liberty Athletic Club helps provide a winter coat to someone in need. We're working with Causely and Soles4Souls to make it happen. Remember to add #KeepAmericaWarm when you check in. For more information about this month's charity, check out
https://soles4souls.org
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Liberty's 13th Annual Pajama
& Teddy Bear Drive for SafeHouse
You have made a difference in people's lives.
Thanks to you we collected 177 sets of new pajamas, 20 teddy bears, 30 pairs of slippers, and $
745 in monetary donations. Your generosity is appreciated!
Ann Arbor Community Support
In addition to hosting the pajama drive for SafeHouse, Liberty is proud to show our support for the Ann Arbor Community, as well as many other causes dear to our members' hearts. Listed below are the organizations to which Liberty made charitable contributions in the 2016 calendar year:
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A2CIL
Abbot Elementary
Ann Arbor Academy
Apple Playschool
Bryant-Patengill Schools
Buddy Walk-Downs Syndrome
Camp Michitanki
Center for Independent Living
Christian Montessori of Ann Arbor
Dicken Elementary Auction
Dicken Pumpkin Patch
Dining for Dollars
Eberwhite
Ele's Place Ann Arbor
Faith In Action (FIA)
Forsythe Middle School
Friends in Deed
Gabriel Richard
Glacier Way Preschool
Greek Orthodox Church
Habitat for Humanity
Haisley Elementary (PTO)
Heritage School PTO (Saline)
IHN Alpha House
King Elementary
Lakewood Elementary Auction
Lawton Elementary
Meals on Wheels
Mott Hospital
Pioneer Golf Alum
Pioneer Rowing Club
Pioneer Tennis
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Red Cross Blood Battle
Rudolf Steiner Winter Festival
SafeHouse Center
Saline High School Football
Saline Historic Preservation
Salvation Army Festive Affair
Salvation Army Festive Affair
Shelter Association of Washtenaw County
Skyline
Skyline Pom Pom
SOSCommunity Services
St. Francis of Assisi
Stone School
Summers-Knoll School
The Women's Center
Trusted Tool MFG
U of M Nurses Week
UM Wrestling Golf Event
United Way Washtenaw County
Wash Area Council for Children
Washtenaw Association for Community Advocacy
Washtenaw Christian Academy
WCC Foundation
Wild Swan Theater
Wines Elementary
Women's Center of Southeaster Michigan
Womens Council of Washtenaw
Women's Health and Fitness Day
Women's Tee Party
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For more information about charitable donations, contact Kathy Ernsberger at [email protected].
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Portion Distortion
From the desk of Susan Cutshaw, M.S. Nutritionist
Portions sizes have increased dramatically over the past 20 years and it's no surprise that Americans weight has too! In a recent report issued by the Center for Disease Control (CDC), the average weight of adult females increased 17 pounds between 1988 - 1994 and 2011 - 2014 while the average weight of adult males rose 15 pounds during the same time periods.
Check out the bar graph below which illustrates increased portion sizes and calories per food plus percentage changes in American obesity over the past 20 years.
References
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Group Fitness at Liberty -
Spotlight on Member Favorites
from the desk of Lori Stefanic, Group Fitness Director
Did you know that Liberty offers more than 300 classes each month, ranging from Spinning to yoga and Pilates to high intensity cardio? Whether you're just getting into an exercise routine, or have been a fitness enthusiast for years, group fitness classes offer a great challenge for all levels in a safe, fun and supportive environment.
In the coming months, we will spotlight individual classes and hear about which workouts keep our members coming back for more. Highlighted this month are "Miles to Go," and "LONGevity," both taught by Joan, as well as a new favorite "Abs & Stretch" on Wednesday mornings, now taught by Lindsay.
LONGevity (MONDAYS 12:00-1:00 PM, Group Fitness Studio) is what we call the smart workout for keeping you long, strong, and balanced for life! Mike and Linda Dibble, Liberty members for 20 years, swear by all of Joan's classes - they are a "top priority!" When I asked Linda to share what she liked most about LONGevity, she replied "She stretches just about every muscle in your body. Good recovery stretches with bits of Pilates and Yoga."
Linda goes on to say that "Joan has designed her classes for men and women, Mike is learning how to use weights properly in a fun way. Thursday morning is entirely aerobic for 1 hour and it's great especially during the months we can't bike outside. They're great to get the endorphins circulating. Happiness is a great workout!" Miles to Go meets on THURSDAYS from 9:30-10:30 am, on the Basketball Court. This class has all the benefits of walking in a group fitness class. Walking is good for everybody. It strengthens the heart, improves circulation, and wards off disease.
If you are looking for a way to round out your current workout or finish up your session on the floor, give Abs & Stretch on Wednesday mornings a try! This is a 45 minute class that meets weekly in the Group Fitness Studio from 7:15-8:00 am. Ruthann, who says she's been a Liberty member for "eons," really likes the class because it gives a full body workout in a short time. She says "I feel great after the workout, and the class is built around a routine which each participant can put to a level comfortable or challenging to one's own self."
Explore all the things that group fitness classes have to offer here at Liberty. But, be careful! You know what will happen if you have fun working out... you just might end up doing it again!
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Winter Group Fitness Schedule
The Winter Group Fitness schedule begins Monday, January 9th.
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Tai Chi -
Free to Members!
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TreeHouse
The Treehouse will resume Friday evening hours from 5:00pm-8:00pm beginning on Friday, January 13th.
Hours Effective January 13
Mon.-Fri. 8:30am-2:30pm
Mon.-Fri. 5:00pm-8:00pm
Saturday 8:30am-2:30pm
Sunday 8:30am-2:30pm
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If you are looking for fun during school vacations, Liberty is the place to be! Kids will be participating in sports, activities, crafts, free swim, rockwall climbing, organized games and playtime in our 3-story obstacle play park. Lunch will be provided each day to full and morning half day campers. Liberty will also provide two snacks to full day campers and one snack to half day campers.
MLK Jr. Day Full & Half Day Camp
Ages 5-7 & 8-12
January 16
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There are 36 Classes offered every week
to help you achieve your fitness goals.
NEW Cancellation Policy
There is no penalty for cancelling out of a CFX class within 24 hours, we still ask that you contact the front desk if you are unable to attend a class for which you are enrolled.
To encourage participants to enroll in classes ahead of time, we will be upholding our class minimum of two participants. This means that we will be cancelling classes that do not have at least two people enrolled 24 hours prior to the scheduled class.
Metabolic Resistance Training (MRT) - 60 Min.
This class targets an extensive range of fitness components: strength, endurance, power, flexibility, agility and balance. Designed to improve comprehensive fitness and body composition, it is an intense, highly-effective workout. To achieve maximum results, participants should try to attend this class 1-2 times per week
Strength - 30 Min.
Individuals seeking improvements in strength will find this structured strength class a perfect complement to their existing exercise program. Small class sizes help to ensure participants receive personalized instruction and appropriate exercise selection, based on needs and abilities. Following a short, tailored warm-up, classes use functional, whole-body exercises to help promote strength and lean muscle.
Cardio - 30 Min.
This structured interval training class is designed to improve conditioning and burn calories. Not only is this class designed to take the boredom out of aerobic exercise; it is completely unique to each individual. By using heart rate and perceived exertion, instructors coach participants at an individual level, regardless of fitness. Participants are strongly encouraged to utilize a heart rate monitor, e.g., the MYZONE, Polar, etc.
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Aussie Open Tennis Social!!! 
Date: Friday, January 22
Time: 6:30-8:30
Cost: $30/$35
Food and doubles with friends.... Does it get any better?? This first grand slam of the year gives us a great reason to start the hardest part of the winter on a high note. Food, beer and soft drinks will be served post court time. Feel free to bring your own beverages.
You must be 18+ to attend and there is a 48 hour cancellation policy. Space is limited to 24 so call to reserve your spot in this extremely popular event.
Hope to see you there!
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Spa-liday Celebration Bigger and better than ever!
From the desk of Chris Maxton - Spa & Concierge Director
With our Spa team of six massage therapists and three nail technicians, our annual Spa-liday Celebration, held on Thursday, December 8th, proved to be the best yet!
Hope, Hao and Hailey, our wonderful nail technicians, offered complimentary:
- Paraffin hand treatments
- 100% natural Ecofin hot oil moisturizing hand treatment (look for this new service on our Spa Menu - great for the winter months!)
- 'One Minute Manicure', an all-natural exfoliating hand scrub
Our massage therapists provided complimentary services as well. Many people were happy that:
Jenny and Susan provided Chair Massages in the lobby ... and ...
Kristen and Kirstin offered mini Thai Massages in the Mind Body Studio
Add mimosas, biscotti and assosrted refreshments and there was something for everyone!
With over 100 entries in our prize drawing I'm pleased to share our winners:
- Manicure gift basket ($50 value) - Sharolyn Dixon
- Massage gift basket ($125 value) - Ben Ellies
- Thai Massage gift basket ($175 value) - Kammy Love
This is our fourth Spa-liday Celebration, held every year during the second week in December, and our busiest yet! Many took advantage of our booking discount: 15% off any spa service through the end of January.
Happy New Year to All, and watch for our Spa-liday Celebration - December 2017!
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