We are working to keep our members informed about the happenings at El Gancho in a timely manner. Each week we will send a brief overview of what you can look forward to at El Gancho.
Our new website features a page showing the weekly fitness schedule. You can follow the link above or find it anytime at www.elgancho.com/schedule
CLUB NEWS
Etiquette Reminder...
Please Shower before Entering Pool & Hot Tubs
A thorough shower helps to remove perspiration, body odor, cosmetics and traces of other waste that we carry. By showering you send those substances down the drain and don't take them in to the pool and or hot tub with you.
Pool chemicals are added to eliminate those substances and fight against any risks of bacteria and germs.
By showering, you are also lowering the amount of chemicals needed in the pool.
Thank you for helping El Gancho maintain a clean and safe
swimming environment for everyone to enjoy.
FITNESS NEWS
El Gancho Welcomes Alvin Valdez
ALVIN VALDEZ
is a Certified Personal Trainer through the American Council on Exercise and a Group Fitness Instructor. He also a State of New Mexico Level 1 Athletic Coach and holds a NSCAA Level 6 Soccer Diploma. Alvin graduated from the University of New Mexico Summa Cum Laude, where he received his Bachelors of Science with a focus on Cognitive Psychology. He combines his two areas of specialties to create a positive training environment that transforms the individual physically and mentally. He specializes in High Intensity Interval Training, Strength Training and Conditioning, Plyometrics, Functional Movement, and Corrective Exercise.
PHILOSOPHY
"I believe that we all have the seeds of greatness inside of us and one of the main ways we can manifest it is through a proper fitness program with high standards of dedication, focus, maximal mental and physical effort, sacrifice, and commitment. A professionally coached fitness program will not only strengthen the mind, body, and soul, but it will also maximize potential, increase vitality, health and lead to a positive life style"
WELCOME TO THE TEAM!
Spice up your Cinco de Mayo workout
with
Festive Music Themed Classes!
Cinco de Mayo
SATURDAY, MAY 5TH
9am - 10am Cycle w/Bruce
9:35am - 10:35am Zumba w/Raymond
10:15am - 11:15am Cycle w/Bruce
12:15pm -1:15pm Yoga w/Susan
"Train for the Century"
Specific El Gancho Cycling Classes during the month of April and May will cover topics preparing cyclists for the annual Santa Fe Century. Cyclists can accumulate miles to build endurance and cross train using other fitness classes to get fit.
WEEK 4 - April 23rd
Endurance Training
Seated Hill Repeats
Instructors who will be incorporating "Train for the Century"
into their classes:
Janice
Kim
Dora
Jeff
Hugh
TENNIS NEWS
USTA NTRP NATIONALS
We would like to congratulateDan Baker and Nancy Grace
for their amazing performances at the
NTRP National Tournament in Florida last weekend!
(pictured: Dan Baker, Nancy Grace and Ken Reid).
Dan Baker took 7th place in the men's 3.5 players and Nancy Grace finished in 13th place in the women's 3.5 singles. Dan Baker also played in the men's 3.5 doubles with Santa Fean Ken Reid and ended up in 24th. They faced competition from all over the country and we are very proud of their accomplishments.
CONGRATULATIONS!
USTA 18 & Over League
League tennis is in full swing here at the club.
If you are interested in seeing any of our teams play, you may call the front desk at 988-5000 as all the matches are scheduled in the court sheets.
A special congrats to our men's and women's 4.0 teams, currently in first place, and our women's 4.5 team, currently in second place!
Registration for our summer tennis camps is open today!
Please stop by the front desk to sign up or call at 988-5000.
El Gancho Fitness Swim and Racquet Club | 505-988-5000 | www.elgancho.com
