THIS WEEK AT EL GANCHO
April 9 - 15, 2018 

 
Dear 

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



FITNESS NEWS 


Rick Von Keanel
  • Tai Chi Instructor
Rick has been studying Tai Chi for 17 years.

-Studied at the Winged Lion School of Tai Chi as the senior student of Michael DeMarco for 15 years.
-Principle instructor at Winged Lion School for 4 years between 2006 and 2014.
-Principle member of the Santa Fe Push Hands Club, 2010 to present.
-Offering instruction in Yang Style Long form (Hsiung lineage), Sanshou two person form, Short Stick, Daoyin and Push Hands.


What is Tai Chi?

Tai Chi Chuan is the classic martial art of China. It also happens to be excellent practice for one's health. Improve your balance, improve your circulation, improve your strength. Sharpen your focus and learn how to relax. One can practice for the health benefits alone, pursue the martial art, or both. Tai Chi is often described as a moving meditation.
You move slowly and gently, following precise patterns that teach body awareness. Practicing the forms will result in improved balance, relaxation and peace of mind over time. The patterns are training for fighting but, it turns out they are very good for health..
Tai Chi practice enhances your flow. That flow will carry over to other activities and also affects your way of being in the world.



INSTRUCTORS CLASS

Tai Chi
Sundays
8:20AM - 9:20AM





TRX Introduction - Free Demo

SPACES STILL AVAILABLE!

Tuesday, April 10th
at 4:45pm
with Pamela Herzenberg


What is Suspension Training?
  • Delivers a fast, effective total-body workout
  • Helps build a rock-solid core
  • Increases muscular endurance
  • Benefits people of all fitness levels (pro athletes to seniors)


*sign up required by 4/9/18 at 5pm*

"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 2 - April 9th.
  • Endurance Training 
  • Steady Pace Ride with Sprints
Instructors who will be incorporating "Train for the Century" 
into their classes:
Janice 
Kim
Dora
Jeff
Hugh


Free Cycling Demo

Friday, April 20th
at 8:30am 
with Janice

This is a great opportunity for you to learn cycling techniques. 
This class will prepare you participate in any cycling class.



SIGN UP AT THE FRONT DESK TODAY!
TENNIS NEWS

Mixed 18 & Over Summer USTA League


The 2018 USTA Mixed 18 & Over league is now open for registration. Members will be allowed to form their own teams. However, they must consist of a minimum of 5 men and 5 women who are El Gancho members. Captains and players must communicate clearly regarding each players expected roles on their teams before joining the team. Once a team is formed please notify me to get your team number. Players that would like to play on a team but have been unable to find one can send me an email at  [email protected]. You will be placed on a team comprised of other interested players if there are enough to form a team. 
Team registration deadline is April 27th. 

SQUASH NEWS
The 6th Annual Santa Fe Open Tournament
at El Gancho and Raffle!

Squash Tournament: April 27th - 28th, 2018

 "Let the Games Begin!"

Registration deadline for events:  
Squash registration deadline: April 20th
Matches will be posted: April 25th

For more info please visit the official website at 
(click the above link to access website)

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