A member of Liberty when it was composed solely of tennis courts, Bob has truly borne witness to the burgeoning of Liberty Athletic Club into the multifaceted, family fitness center it has become today: “Over the past 50 years, it has been amazing to watch the love and care the Eisner family has continually channeled into developing and maintaining this club - They’ve just done such an amazing job.”

A former Assistant Tennis Coach for Pioneer, Bob’s passion for the sport that initially brought him to Liberty remains steadfast today. A longtime holder of the same PCT court on Tuesday nights, Bob recently brokered a merger with those on a neighboring court and is now enjoying the new relationships this unexpected consolidation has fostered: “There is just no substitute for good friends,” he maintains. 

In addition to his traditional PCT time, Bob frequents the club three afternoons a week to use the new Life Fitness Insignia machines, stretch, and practice PT exercises with the goal of maintaining his health and wellness. “It’s really important to maintain a routine; your body comes to expect it,” he says. “You just really have to keep going.”

When Bob is not at Liberty, you might find him reading, visiting his family in Tennessee, or rooting on our Michigan football phenoms, the Wolverines and the Lions. 

Thank you, Bob, for 50 years of dedication and loyalty to the Liberty community! 

March Madness

Membership Special

During the month of March, if a current member refers a new member who joins, they will be entered into a raffle to win three months of dues! The new members will also receive a bonus: one free month of dues!

Spring Registration

Mark your calendars for the upcoming session (9) of spring program registration. This is a prime opportunity to enroll in youth tennis, Basketball Fundamentals, and swim clinics.

Members

Monday, April 1

Non-Members

Monday, April 15

NEW Youth Yoga Classes

Youth Yoga is moving from Sundays to Saturdays starting on April 6 with TWO new age groups: 

Group 1: 5 to 9-year-olds 

12:00-12:30 p.m.

Group 2: 10 to14-year-olds

12:30-1:15 p.m.

New Cardio Equipment!

We are pleased to announce that two new StairMasters and two new Freemotion incline treadmills will be coming soon to the fitness floor.

Fitness Floor

Do you have a concern about a fitness machine? Identifying numerical stickers have recently been added to all cardio equipment in the building. Please share the machine's number with the front desk when reporting an issue.

Spring Group Fitness Schedule

Begins Monday, April 1

Spring into April by adding one of our new Group Fit classes to your calendar!

Hop into Strength Cycle on Wednesday evenings for 30 minutes of cardio on a spin bike followed by 30 minutes of weight training and core strength -- and then wind down with Meditation and Yoga on Thursday afternoons. Combining a seated, guided meditation and basic, restorative yoga postures, Meditation and Yoga is targeted at improving your physical health and restoring your mental wellbeing.

Specialty Class

Intro to Step (Ages 12+)

Are you interested in stepping up your workout routine?

Try our Intro to Step class! Step aerobics targets your legs, upper body, and core, building strength and flexibility while simultaneously improving your balance, coordination, and agility.

Join Group Fit Instructor Lea in Intro to Step to learn the basics of step choreography and enjoy a fun and invigorating aerobic workout!

Monday, March 18

10:30 -11:30 a.m.

Looking for Summer Employment?

We are also now accepting applications for the following summer positions: Certified Lifeguards, Swim Instructors, Café Assistants, and Camp Counselors. Our summer season runs from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day and includes a variety of shifts and opportunities!



Interested? Please download the Liberty Employment Application HERE, and submit your application to Colette Kress, Human Resources Manager, at hr@libertyathletic.net.

Questions? Colette is available via e-mail (above) or by phone, at 734.665.3738, ext. 118

March is Nutrition Month

from the desk of Bethany Williston, M.S., Registered Dietitian Nutritionist

Hot Honey

Whether you make it from scratch with honey and dried or fresh hot peppers, or buy it at a store, hot honey adds a sweet and spicy ("swicy") flavor to a variety of foods. 

Try it on bland foods like chicken, tofu, or cauliflower; on bitter foods like Brussels sprouts or broccoli; add it to stir fry with shrimp, bell peppers, pineapple, and cashews; spread it on a burger bun; add a few drops to peanut butter, tuna fish, and egg salad sandwiches; top soft cheese with it; or mix a little into grits.

Hot honey not only tastes great but also has a variety of health benefits:

• Honey contains antioxidants which reduce inflammation and probiotics which boost the immune system. With these cold-fighting properties, honey helps combat systems like runny nose, sore throat, and cough.
• Hot peppers are also antioxidants. They also have anti-viral and anti-bacterial properties.
• Both honey and the capsaicin in hot peppers promote healthy digestion. They also prevent heart disease by lowering cholesterol levels, increasing the "good" HDL cholesterol, and decreasing the "bad" LDL cholesterol. 
• Hot honey improves your mood by stimulating the release of endorphins and dopamine.

Keep in mind that honey is sugar. A little goes a long way. One tablespoon has about 72 calories. Use hot honey as a condiment, not as a sauce!

The Volley

The volley is an important shot in both singles and doubles play. It is used to both set up and finish the point. Many players tend to take too big of a backswing instead of staying compact. This short tip will help you simplify the stroke and be more successful when up at net. 

Adult League Tennis Information

USTA summer league tennis is rapidly approaching. For those tennis players with a 2.5 USTA rating or above who are looking to get involved in league tennis, our league coordinator Jennifer Sauld is available to answer your questions or help you find a team. She can be reached at jennifer.sauld@libertyathletic.net. There is also a USTA league section on the Liberty website which details all of the offerings by season.

Pop-Up Cardio Class

Sunday, April 7

In addition to the always popular Tuesday 11:00 a.m. cardio tennis class, Liberty offers an occasional weekend pop-up class. The next class will be offered on Sunday, April 7, from 8:30-9:30 a.m. Please make a note of this date and sign up if you are interested (Registration opens 14 days in advance)!

Love tennis? Love kids?

Here’s your opportunity to teach tennis to beginning players in the 6th Grade Tennis Program sponsored by the Ann Arbor Area Community Tennis Association! You do not have to be a tennis pro to make a huge impact in kids’ lives; you just have to have one afternoon free to make a difference. We are looking for both adult volunteers and PAID coaches who are high school varsity or high-level JV tennis players. The program runs from April 22 to June 3 with weekly group tennis lessons for 6th graders after school (3:20–4:35 p.m.) at each of the AAPS schools. The program wraps up with an All-City Team Challenge at Varsity Tennis Center on June 5.