It's July at Liberty and that means it's Member Appreciation Month! We know that our members are the most important part of our winning formula and we are eager to express our gratitude through exciting drawings, Golden Ticket Tuesdays, free tennis court times and other special treats!
As usual there are a variety of events and activities taking place at the club this month. On July 14 we are hosting a "Sound Journey"
workshop which utilizes crystal singing bowls to facilitate improved health and vitality.
Make sure you take some time to enjoy the summer weather at our outdoor facility. We appreciate your membership and look forward to celebrating you!
In good health,
Liberty Athletic Club
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What's all the hype about coconut water?
From the desk of Susan Cutshaw, M.S. Nutritionist
The coconut's notoriety as a “superfood” has contributed to the increased sales in the U.S. It’s promoted by celebrities and of course the internet, but can it really live up to all its health claims?
Coconut water comes from young green coconuts. Unflavored (pure) coconut water contains vitamins, minerals, amino acids, antioxidants, and electrolytes. It’s the electrolytes that make coconut water so attractive; 8 oz contain 600 mg of potassium, 252 mg of sodium and its 46 calories. Compare this to 8 oz of original Gatorade; 30 mg of potassium, 107 mg of sodium and its 80 calories. Americans generally do not get enough potassium in their diet, so coconut water is great for meeting potassium needs as well as general hydration. Even though coconut water has many benefits, be mindful of the calories; 1 cup contains around 46 calories.
As a post-exercise beverage, many experts recommend more traditional sports drinks rather than coconut water
for intense exercise lasting over an hour. However, other research indicates that coconut water is just as good as traditional sports drinks following a bout of intense exercise.
Commercial coconut water, on the other hand, has about half as much sodium when compared to sports drink and
pure
coconut water.
Bottom line
It’s really all about the taste and what feels better after an intense physical exercise session. If you’re thinking about giving
pure coconut water a try, make sure to do that prior to any big competitions to avoid any unpleasant side effects from trying something new.
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Congratulations Liberty members Deedee Varick, Caronine Dettling, Monica Vaisman, Kate Brummett, and Janet Lawton for competing in the Tri Goddess Triathon on Sunday, June 23. Well done ladies!
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Check out the latest NTRP Spotlight featuring Liberty's Misha Moore!
(pictured on right)
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Ann Arbor City Tennis Tournament
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Congratulations to all the tennis players who competed in the 100th Anniversary of the Ann Arbor City Tennis Tournament!
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Century Mixed Doubles
Barbara Wasneski / Jeff Alson def. Wendy & Kim Beattie 2-6, 7-6, 1-0
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8.0 Mixed Doubles
Emma & Hunter St. Pierre def. Jennifer Sauld / Brian Cobus 6-4, 6-3
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7.0 Mixed Doubles
Tricia Zhang / Steven Millard def. Kusull Kim / Brian Szymanski 6-3, 6-4
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6.0 Mixed Doubles
Mijung Kim / Youngsoo Kim def. Katie Hauschildt / Anoop Prabhu 6-1, 6-3
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Men's Open
Rollin Baker def. Mats Ljungman 7-5, 7-5
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Women's 4.0
Nicole Stuhec def. Sarah Fahrbach 6-3, 6-4
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Men's 4.5
Dylan Reffe def. Mathieu Chapellier 7-6, 6-2
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Women's 3.5
Bettina Briceno def. Misha Moore 7-5, 6-3
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Men's 4.0
Rahul Gupta def. Brian Cobus 2-6, 6-0, 1-0
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Women's 3.0
Hongling Lu def. Marissa Quigg 6-4, 7-6
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Men's 3.5
Ryohei Abe def. Joel Abramson 4-6, 6-0, 1-0
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Men's 3.0
Rahul Bhatnagar def. Bryan Schmanske 6-1, 6-2
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Men's 50+
Jim Lang def. Fred Chapman 6-3,5-7,1-0
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Men's 60+
Dan Fisher def. Yonghao Sun 6-2, 7-5
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Ann Arbor City Tennis Tournament
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Additional opportunities to be a part of the Ann Arbor City Tennis Tournament's Centennial Celebration!
Adult Doubles
7/10-7/14
(register by 7/15)
Juniors
7/11 & 7/12
(register by 7/8)
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We kindly request that club towels
not be used at the outdoor pools. Please remember to bring your own beach towels when recreating outdoors at the club.
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Important Swim Team Dates
in July
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Saturday, July 6
Away Meet at Chelsea
Saturday, July 13
Away Meet at Vets Park
Friday, July 19
Fun Friday Swim Practice
Saturday, July 20
Away Meet at Chippewa
Sunday, July 21
Pep Rally (4:00- 5:30 pm)
Friday, July 26
Swim Team Banquet
Questions?
Contact Ruby Dudley, Head Coach at 734.665.3738 x155, or email
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Enjoying The Fitness Floor
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As with all changes in seasons, summertime at Liberty looks and feels a bit different from other times of the year. In addition to the fun and excitement of our outdoor facilities, the fitness floor sees some new traffic throughout the summer months. We want to ensure that our fitness floor space is safe and enjoyable for all members. We would like to take this opportunity to kindly highlight some of the fitness floor guidelines and policies designed for everyone's safety and enjoyment.
- Please refrain from talking on your cell phone. The lobby and the seating area are convenient places to take phone calls.
- Please wear appropriate footwear. Sandals and open toed shoes aren't permitted on the fitness floor, track, or basketball court.
- Please replace your weights and small equipment. It can be frustrating for other members when equipment isn't kept in its usual spot. It is also frustrating to have to re- rack weights from a previous user.
- Please allow others to "work in". We all need rests between sets. Likewise, feel free to ask trainers and other members if you can work in before they conduct their next set.
- Please wipe down equipment after use.
We greatly appreciate your efforts toward helping us maintain a clean, safe and fun exercise environment at Liberty. Have a great summer!
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Fall Program Registration
Get your calendars ready! Registration for Fall Programs opens to members on Monday, July 29!
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Victoria Schon will lead us on a Crystal Singing Bowl Sound Journey. The tones produced by the bowls are not just heard by the hear, but felt in the body, with certain tones affecting your energy centers for healing, balancing and meditation. There is a beautiful simplicity in receiving a sound journey, as you are not required to do anything but lie down or sit in a comfortable position on a yoga mat. Join us for this special workshop!
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Join the Liberty Team!
Looking for a fun and friendly place to work? Liberty offers great benefits, including a free individual membership.
We are now hiring for the following positions:
- Female Facilities
- Certified Group Fitness Instructor (Cycling preferred)
- Personal Trainer
If interested in employment at Liberty, please contact Katie Potgiesser, Human Resources Manager at 734.665.3738 ext. 118 or at
[email protected]
, or
stop by the Club and obtain an application at the front desk.
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The Dart for Art is an all-inclusive one-mile race, with divisions for elite athletes, local runners, families, kids, and anyone who wishes to enjoy a one-mile run, jog or stroll in downtown Ann Arbor. To celebrate the terrific team spirit in our community, the race includes a Team-Work Challenge to see who has the fastest and largest business, club, team, etc!
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Liberty Athletic Club is pleased to have provided in-kind donations to the following organizations during the month of June 2019:
- Alpha House
- House By the Side of the Road
- Beth Isreal
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