Los Cab Sports Village

2 ❘ LOS CAB LIFE ❘ JANUARY 2020 P ilates has long been recog- nized as a great form of exercise for people of all ages and abilities. It promotes strength, flexibility, and balance, and can be an excellent way for those recovering from surgery or injuries to regain strength while minimizing impact on joints. But if you've never done it be- fore, Pilates can also seem intim- idating. How do I stand? Will I be able to execute the moves? How do I use all the equipment? Will I make a fool of myself? Thankfully, Los Cab Sports Village is offering a number of ways for those curious about Pi- lates to try it and learn more. The club's Pilates Open House will be held January 25 from 9 a.m.-1 p.m., offering mat classes and Reformer classes. "This will include a funda- mentals class that will educate participants in the principles and purpose of Pilates," said Head Fitness Trainer Peggy Pocher, "as well as a fundamentals Reformer class that will educate on thera- peutic techniques to help stay strong and injury-free." With an expected rise in inter- est this time of year, the club has added new classes to its Re- former schedule, now offering the discipline four days a week. In addition to the classes that were previously on the calendar, there will be a 10 a.m. Monday session with Luba Krym as well as sessions with Pocher on Tues- days and Thursdays at 5:45 p.m. Additionally, the club will be offering free Pilates Reformer intro classes once a month, vary- ing the dates and times in order to accommodate members' schedules. Advance registration is required, and details will be posted at the front desk as ses- sions are added to the schedule. .................................................... > VISIT loscab.com/yoga-pilates-trx. ● UPCOMING STRECHING OUT ■ LOS CAB IS MAKING IT EASIER TO EXPERIENCE PILATES NEWS YOU CAN USE .............................. SUPER BOWL DOO DAH GETS THE PARTY STARTED EARLY A t Los Cab, Super Bowl Sunday is about more than just watching the NFL's two best teams square off, being entertained by the commercials, and enjoying great food and drinks during the game. Before kick off, the club will host its annual Super Bowl Doo Dah where tennis members will enjoy some friendly competition on the courts and get together for a ca- sual meal. Many will then stick around the club to catch the big game. The Doo Dah is Sunday, February 2, with check-in starting at 9 a.m. and tennis played throughout the morning. As many as 80 members are expected to participate, with some getting into the spirit by wearing their favorite team's jersey. Players are wel- come to stick around to watch the game on the TVs around the club, with a squares game offered for those wanting a vested interest in the result. ◆ ◆ ◆ JUMP-START YOUR FITNESS ROUTINE I f you're one of the millions of people whose New Year's resolutions involve working out more often, group fitness classes at Los Cab are a great way to keep motivated. CXWORX devotees will be excited to learn that the latest music and cho- reography release is coming January 25, while those who make Bodypump part of their routine will see a refresh on January 26. Many other classes will experience some minor changes too, as instructors often use the new year as a time to start anew and draw in more members. For swimmers and aqua class parti- cipants, the Polar Bear Challenge begins on January 3 with a potluck party on the pool deck, kicking off their quest to log 25 miles or hours in the water during the next two months.

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