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Liberty Athletic Club Newsletter
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Happy New Year!
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January 2018 |
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It's been such a pleasure to see familiar faces back in the club again after the holiday rush, and to see new faces entering the club with enthusiasm! We hope that this year will bring positive changes, healthier living and improved wellness to each one of you.
We're excited to host Workout 2018: The Small Group Experience on January 20th. Come try out some of our CFX and Mind/Body small group programs for free. Registration is required and space is limited. Register online or by contacting the front desk. More details are available within this newsletter.
Did you know that your membership includes over 300 complimentary classes? Classes include everything from Yoga to Spinning to Kung Fu and Dance Fit for Kids. With such a wide variety of offerings, there is sure to be one perfect for you! If you have questions regarding any of our classes, contact the Concierge at [email protected].
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.
~ Liberty Athletic Club
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Liberty's 14th Annual Pajama
& Teddy Bear Drive for SafeHouse
You have made a difference in people's lives.
Thanks to you we collected 190 sets of new pajamas, 14 teddy bears, and $918 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 2017 calendar year:
| A2 CIL |
| A2 Youth Chorale |
| AAGOC Golf |
| AALC PTSO |
| Abbot Ice Cream Social |
| Ann Arbor Academy |
| Ann Arbor Learning Community PTSO |
| Ann Arbor Open School |
| Autism Alliance of Michigan |
| Bark For Life |
| BRAGG Foundation |
| Bryant Pattengil |
| Camp Michitanki |
| Christian Montessori |
| Cornerstone Elementary |
| Daycroft Montessori |
| Dexter 8U Baseball Team |
| Dexter Drama Club |
| Dicken Elementary |
| Down Syndrom Support Team |
| Emerson School |
| Forsythe Middle School |
| Friends in Deed |
| Gabriel Richard |
| Glacier Way Coop Preschool |
| Greek Orthodox Church |
| Habitat for Humanity |
| Haisley PTO Auction |
| IHN Alpha House |
| Junior Leagure of Ann Arbor) |
| Kidney Transplant Event |
| King Elementary |
| Lakewood Elementary |
| Lawton Elementary |
| Life Together Nicaragua Benefit |
| Make A Wish |
| Michigan Ability Partners (MAP) |
| Michigan Shines For Autism |
| Mott Children's Free Care Fund |
| National Kidney Foundation |
| Norkfolk Homes Blue Heron |
| Ozone House |
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| Pink Posse Barn Raiser |
| Pioneer Alumni Golf Outing |
| Pioneer Athletic Booster |
| Pioneer Athletic Gala |
| Pioneer Tennis Teams |
| Pleasant Ridge Elementary |
| Rudolf Steiner School of Ann Arbor |
| SafeHouse Center |
| Saline Area Baseball |
| Saline Schools Special Education |
| Saline Snowblast Auction |
| Scarlett Middle School |
| Shelter Association of Washtenaw County |
| Skyline HS-Winter Gala |
| Skyline Skywell |
| St Francis Catholic School |
| St Thomas |
| St Thomas the Apostle |
| St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox |
| The Educational Foundation of Dexter |
| The Penny Seats |
| TLC Adventure Preschool |
| Trusted Tool MFG Golf Outing |
| U of M Nurses Week |
| U of M Rehab Unit Nurses |
| U of M Wolverine Wrestling Golf Classic |
| U of M Women's Health and Fitness Day |
| Unified-HIV Health and Beyond |
| United Way |
| Washtenaw Area Cpuncil For Children |
| Washtenaw Christian Academy |
| Washtenaw Literacy |
| WCC Foundation |
| Wines Elementary |
| Women's Center |
| Ypsilanti High School Lacrosse |
| Ypsilanti International Elementary |
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For more information about charitable donations, contact Kathy Ernsberger at [email protected].
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Pros and Cons of Three Popular Diets
from the desk of Susan Cutshaw, M.S.
The holiday season is over and many of us are heading into the new year with extra pounds to shed. This often results in making New Year's resolutions that include reducing calories and increasing physical activity.
However,choosing a diet or eating plan that fits can be daunting. Since there's no diet that fits everyone a weight-loss plan should reflect individual habits, lifestyle, personality, and health considerations. It should be a plan that's adaptable to work long term as well.
Here are some pros and cons of three popular diets.
Flexitarian diet
Created by Dawn Jackson Blatner, RD, the Flexitarian diet is primarily a vegetarian diet with little to no meat or poultry. The "flexible" part means nothing is off limits, however, focus is placed on increasing consumption of plants while reducing meat and poultry intake.
Pros
- Diet is adaptable so works for meat eaters, vegetarians, and vegans.
- Plant-based foods are nutrition dense and usually low in calories which can encourage weight loss and maintenance.
- More plants in the diet can also be good for heart disease, diabetes, and high blood pressure.
Cons
- May be difficult for some to increase so many veggies and fruits.
- Reducing meat and chicken while learning about alternate sources of protein can be a challenge.
- Must buy the book to become a true flexitarian.
Paleo diet
Loren Cordain, Ph.D is credited with developing the Paleo diet. The premise is to eat like a caveman consuming a high-protein, high fiber diet with no refined foods. The diets focus is on lean meats, vegetables, fruits, eggs, nuts and seeds plus healthy oils like olive and coconut.
Pros
- Diet encourages little to no processed foods, drastically reducing consumption of additives and preservatives
- Weight loss may be easier to achieve without grains, dairy, and legumes in the diet.
- May experience more fullness due to the increase in protein and fats.
Cons
- May not be enough carbohydrates for health and energy
- Missing many important vitamins, nutrients, and fiber since entire food groups are removed from diet.
- Too much red meat is associated with increased risk of cardiovascular disease and certain cancers.
Fast diet - 5:2 diet
This diet started in the U.K. promoted by Michael Mosley, MD and Mimi Spencer. The premise is to eat a normal diet for 5 days then drastically reduce calories for 2 days; 500 calories for women and 600 for men with at least one normal eating day between fasting days. Protein, vegetables, fruits, and lots of water are recommended when fasting. Any food is allowed during the 5-normal eating days.
Pros
- Studies have suggested intermittent fasting may improve our metabolic profile such as cholesterol and blood sugar levels.
- Can promote weight loss.
- Diet can be adjusted to accommodate vegetarians and vegans.
- There are no special foods to buy.
Cons
- This approach to weight loss is not recommended for diabetics, pregnant women, or those with a history of eating disorders.
- The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics does not recommend the diet for long term use.
- May cause dehydration, irritability, and disrupt sleep patterns.
- Scientific evidence supporting this as a viable weight loss program is limited
References
High Protein Diet: Pros And Cons You Should Know!
INTERMITTENT FASTING AND HUMAN METABOLIC HEALTH
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Do you travel often- for business or for pleasure? If you do, you know how important it is to maintain your healthy habits, especially when you are on the road. It can be tough to eat healthy while traveling and often getting an effective workout in each day can be nearly impossible, especially in those tiny hotel gyms!
The IHRSA Passport Program, however, makes it possible to enjoy workouts on the road that meet your expectations. Because Liberty Athletic Club is a member of IHRSA, the International Health Racquet & Sports Clubs Association, and enrolled in their Passport Program, you have guest privileges to a network of quality clubs when you travel.
What's more, the IHRSA Passport Program provides you
significantly reduced
guest fees- a minimum of 50% savings!
To use the Passport Program, simply contact the sales team for a valid form of Passport ID. To locate a participating club in the area where you will be traveling, visit www.healthclubs.com/passport. Make sure to always call ahead to let the club know you will be visiting. Upon arrival, show the front desk staff your Passport ID, pay the guest fee and you're in! Whether you're leaving town for business or pleasure, there is an IHRSA Passport club waiting to serve you.
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Tennis
Happy New Year from the Co-Ed Drop-In crew! No need to register in advance for this social co-ed group! Appropriate for players at the 2.0-3.0 skill, level. The group meets on Mondays from noon-1:30pm and Fridays from 9:30am-11am. Drop-in either day or both for $15 per time.
Ilona Klein, Judy Burt, Norm Tyler, Nancy Peterson, Jerri Taylor, Cary Johnson, Tom Ford, Jeff Weaver, Ginny Vass
A friendly reminder: To help ensure a positive playing experience please make sure to pick up all tennis balls at the conclusion of play.
Winter Adult Tennis Brochure
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Aussie Open Tennis Social!!! 
Date: Friday, January 19
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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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 15
2018 Youth Programs Brochure
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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 five massage therapists and two nail technicians, our annual Spa-liday Celebration, held on Thursday, December 7th, proved to be the best yet!
Hao and Nancy, our wonderful nail technicians, offered complimentary:
- 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:
Alison, Stacy, Roohee and Anna provided Chair Massages in the lobby ... and ...
Prema, Anna, Stacy and Roohee offered mini Thai Massages in the Mind Body Studio
With mimosas, biscotti and assorted refreshments 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) - Sylvia Woo
- Massage gift basket ($125 value) - Nancy Colasanti
- Thai Massage gift basket ($175 value) - Swati Dutta
This is our fifth 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, and our discounted massage packages were a big hit as well.
Happy New Year to All, and watch for our Spa-liday Celebration - December 2018!
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