SOUTH YUBA CLUB NEWS

We are excited to introduce you to our new swim program that brings additional value and scalability for various swim levels as well as competitive swim. Meet our new Swim Program Director, Katie. You may recognize her as a Swim Instructor from previous seasons as well as a Personal Trainer here at SYC. This year, she stepped into the role of Director for the Swim Program and brought a whole new training program. Read More

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Each November we launch a 6-week Ski/Ride Conditioning class in our Team Training program at the club. We’ve had great success improving conditioning and performance while reducing potential injuries on the slopes. We are constantly refining our program methodology and wanted to share 3 exercises that we use in this program to get you prepared for the winter season. Read More

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Wednesday, May 26th world-renowned rock climber Hans Florine visited South Yuba Club for a Do Hard Things Challenge workout followed by a presentation of the multi-media film Speed Climbing Yosemite’s El Capitan. The evening fun kicked off with a – true to the name – very challenging workout (outlined below, if you missed the event and want to embrace Hans’ “do hard things” mentality, give this a try!) Read More

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After a spell of warm sunshine, the weather decided to up the ante on our 9 a.m. Spartan 300 Challenge last Saturday, April 24th with brisk temperatures and dense gray skies – even dropping some morning rain as though to dare those who might venture out. Read More

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Due to the repetitive demands of running and cycling, endurance athletes often experience muscle imbalances and joint pain. This can lead to “overuse” injuries as the body’s stabilization system is unable to maintain optimal joint alignment. Read More

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We know there’s a lot to juggle when starting a healthy active lifestyle. Most of us know that we need to move a little more and eat a little less. But HOW to do these things stops many of us in our tracks. Below we share some tips about not only WHAT to do but HOW to do it. Follow these principles and you’re well on the path to achieving a healthy lifestyle. Read More

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Ever wonder what a personal trainer can really do for you? Here are 10 great reasons why you should seriously consider hiring one. Read More

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Mindful eating is being aware of the taste, texture, aroma, presentation, and your body’s hunger and fullness cues. Getting to know your hunger and fullness is the secret to losing the weight for good and keeping it off. Read More

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Staying active can keep you feeling and looking your best — at every stage of your life. An active lifestyle is especially important for senior health because regular exercise can help prevent heart disease, diabetes, and certain forms of cancer, and it can also reduce pain associated with arthritis. By improving balance, flexibility, endurance, and strength, older adults can stay healthier longer. Read More

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You probably didn’t know that regular swimming can delay the effects of aging by reducing blood pressure, increasing muscle mass, improving oxygen and blood flow to the brain, and increasing cardiovascular health. It also relieves stress, which in it self can make you live longer. Swimming has also been proven to improve physical strength and balance in seniors. Read More

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