NEWSLETTER
IndooR Walking:
FALL 2020
• A walking pass is now required for all walkers. • Free for Palatine Park District Residents • $15 annually for non-residents • $2 daily fee for non-pass holders.
Fitness Center Members,
Face coverings are required for all walkers.
Thank you for continuing to call Community Fitness Center your gym in 2020. We know that policies and procedures are ever changing and we cannot thank you enough for being adaptable and understanding during these times. With that being said, take a look at our newsletter to see changes that are being made to our reservation blocks as well as the additions of basketball and walking at community center.
Holiday HOURS
We hope you enjoy!
Thanksgiving: Closed
Christmas Eve: 7:00am-12:00pm Christmas: Closed New Years Eve: 7:00am-12:00pm New Years Day: Closed
Your Fitness Center Team
Reservation Times as of November 2 MONDAY-THURSDAY 7:00am-8:45am Clean 8:45am-9:00am
FRIDAY 7:00am-8:45am Clean 8:45am-9:00am
9:00am-10:45am Clean 10:45am-11:00am
9:00am-10:45am Clean 10:45am-11:00am
11:00am-1:45pm Clean 1:45pm-2:00pm
11:00am-1:45pm Clean 1:45pm-2:00pm
2:00pm-3:45pm Clean 3:45pm-4:00pm
2:00pm-3:45pm Clean 3:45pm-4:00pm
4:00pm-5:45pm Clean 5:45pm-6:00pm
4:00pm-5:45pm
6:00pm-7:45pm
Community Center and Falcon Park Recreation Center
The indoor elevated track at Falcon Park is 12 laps per mile. (Currently limited to 12 people at a time). The Community Center upstairs track is currently closed, however, the basketball court will be set up for walking MondayFriday 8:00am-3:00pm (hours are subject to change on a weekly basis). Please check palatineparks.org for up to date hours. Capacity will be limited to 8 at one time. Indoor walking is a part of your Fitness Center Membership.
A Facility of Palatine Park District palatineparks.org • 847.496.6275
BA S k E T BA L L COUrTS
Clean 5:45pm-6:00pm 6:00pm-6:45pm SATURDAY-SUNDAY 8:00am-8:45am Clean 8:45am-9:00am 9:00am-9:45am Clean 9:45am-10:00am 10:00am-10:45am Clean 10:45am-11:00am 11:00am-11:45am Clean 11:45am-12:00pm
Beginning November 2, fitness center members will be able to utilize the basketball courts. At this time, courts will only be available during the week from 7:00am-8:00am and must coincide with the members fitness center reservation block. Please note there is a maximum of 1 household per basket and members must bring in their own basketball.
Inflammation THIS IS HOW YOUR BODY RESPONDS TO THE DAMAGED TISSUE. IT IS THE TIME IT BEGINS TO REPAIR. IN A WAY, WE WOULD NEVER SURVIVE WITHOUT INFLAMMATION DOING SOME IMPORTANT WORK FOR US. It can be both, good and bad. When you work out, for example, you cause some micro-damage, and your white cells come to the rescue to repair the tissue. If you rest up, this inflammation will go away within a day or two. When you get a cold, your body will kick in a fighting gear and will try to repair itself over the course of a few days. This inflammation is temporary, and acute. On the other hand, let’s say you work out all the time, and you are sore consistently. You can cause your body to have chronic inflammation this way. This can also happen because of poor diet, stress, lack of sleep, over working, etc. Chronic inflammation is the bad guy. Instead of being an acute response to whatever attack your body, it sticks to you like your
13 FALL ANTI-INFLAMMATORY NATURAL FOODS & SPICES NATURAL FOODS
1. Dark leafy green vegetables restore cellular health and protect your brain. Make kale chips, or wrap your burgers in dark leafy greens! 2. Pumpkin has a lot of vitamins A, C, and E, as well as potassium and zinc for hypertension and immune system support. 3. Sweet potatoes are a complex carb. They are full of beta-carotene, manganese, and vitamin B6 that help to reduce inflammation. 4. Cranberries can assist in decreasing your blood pressure, heal urinary infections, and overcome a cold. 5. Beets have ascorbic acid, flavonoids, and betaine pigments that level your insulin levels, and boost your metabolism. 6. Broccoli is full of vitamin K, antioxidants, and anticancer phytonutrients. 7. Tomatoes contain lycopene that helps your brain fight against depression-causing inflammation. Mood boosters! 8. Red Peppers have carotenoids and a ton of vitamin C ( 157% of DV per cup!), and they are considered anticancerous food.
bestie. It will start creeping in all areas of your life and health: energy levels, resistance to colds and flu, mood swings, appetite, blood pressure, etc. It can lead to a bunch of very unpleasant maladies such as autoimmune disease, chronic allergies, heart disease, obesity, hormonal imbalances, IBS, asthma, and others. There are plenty of actions you can take to ban this guy from becoming your friend: eat healthily, move daily, sleep well, and reduce stress. Since it’s the fall already (everything is orange anywhere you go), you can help your body through this season by implementing local, seasonal foods and spices that will prevent and suppress inflammation processes in your body.
SPICES: 9. Garlic has sulfur compounds that stimulate your immune system, and it is also a great remedy for a cold. Add to your meals daily. 10. Cinnamon is a powerhouse! It eases the swelling, lowers your blood sugar, and blocks abnormal cell growth factors. Consume separately from cookies. 11. Cloves have eugenol in them help to block inflammation and fight bad bacteria. 12. Ginger can soothe sore muscles and reduce the pain. Add to your warm dishes, or make tea if you have a sore throat. 13. Turmeric—inhibits pro-inflammatory enzymes processes. Add to your curries or stir-frys.
NATURAL ANTIINFLAMMATORY FOODS:
• High amount of antioxidants will prevent cell damage in your body; • These foods increase good bacteria in your gut (check out this list); • They kill bad bacteria; • These fall foods and spices help to heal while your body recovers from acute inflammation (think chicken soup when you have a cold); • They make your dishes so colorful and comforting. That’s just a bonus! Source: https://www.anyaperry.com/nutrition/natural-anti-inflammatory/
BANANA BREAD COOKIE SKILLET INGREDIENTS • 2 cups blanched almond flour • 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon • 1/4 tsp salt • 1 tsp baking soda • 3 tbsp maple syrup • 1 mashed very ripe banana—the more ripe the better! • 1 tsp vanilla • 1 whisked egg • 1/3 cup dark chocolate chips, plus some more for topping • vanilla ice cream and sliced banana for topping—optional
INSTRUCTIONS 1. Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. 2. Grease an 8 inch cast iron skillet and set aside (I used coconut oil spray) 3. In a mixing bowl or stand mixer combine almond flour, baking soda, salt and cinnamon. 4. In a separate bowl combine mashed banana, whisked egg, vanilla, and maple syrup – add to the dry ingredients and combine. If your batter seems a bit dry, add a few more drops of maple syrup (this will depend on the size/ripeness of your banana) 5. Stir in the chocolate chips, then pour the batter into the greased cast iron skillet. 6. Top with some more chocolate chips then bake for 20 minutes, remove from the oven and cover with foil (to keep from burning the top) then bake another 10-12 minutes. the center will be a little more soft/goo-ey. 7. Let cool for at least 15 minutes – it firms up as it cools.
REFERRAL PROGRAM
Refer a friend to sign up for a membership at Community Fitness Center and both of you will receive a one month extension!
Guidelines: • Only new members who have not been a member in the past three years will qualify for this offer. • Referrals can only be made by current members for this offer. Ask Fitness Center staff for more details.
8. Top with ice cream and banana slices if desired and enjoy! It stays good in the fridge for 4-5 days or you can freeze it! Heat up in the microwave for a 10-20 seconds when ready to eat. Source: https://dashofmandi.com/lightened-up-banana-bread-cookie-skillet/
Check-in
Challenge
NOVEMBER 21—DECEMBER 31 Working out during the Holiday Season can be a challenge so why not participate in our Check-in Challenge? Each time you check into the Fitness Center, you will be given one entry into a raffle for a $50 Whole Foods gift card. One entry per check-in. If you check in 35-40 times you will also be given a one-week extension.
2020—THANKSGIVING MORNING ERER H CK ISTE CLIR EG O T
2 MILE • 440150-02 5 MILE • 440150-05 STARTING AT 6:00 AM ON THANKSGIVING MORNING, YOU’LL HAVE 40 HOURS TO COMPLETE A 2 MILE OR 5 MILE WORKOUT. DON’T DELAY, ONLY REGISTRATIONS RECEIVED PRIOR TO 11/5 WILL BE GUARANTEED A MEDAL AND SHIRT PRIOR TO 11/26. REGISTRATION RECEIVED AFTER 11/5 WILL RECEIVE THEIR MEDAL AND SHIRT AFTER 11/26. REGISTRATION FEE IS $25 PER PERSON.
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THIS EVENT WILL BE HELD VIRTUALLY AND BEGINS ON THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 26.
COMMUNITY FITNESS CENTER
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Punch Away 2020
FOR THE
Holidays Pass
NOVEMBER 1—FEBRUARY 1 Get 12 Punches for the price of a 10 Visit Punch Pass
For students ages 14-24 with valid student ID.
$60R / $70NR / $50Youth
Get Fit KIT
On Sale 12/7-12/3 1
$25 for 60 Days
Let us help you start your new years resolution on the right foot with our Get Fit Kit INCLUDES: • 6 Week Membership (January 2 – February 13) • One-30-minute PT Session • 6 Group Exercise Passes • Weekly E-Blasts with Recipe and Nutrition Tips • Reward at the end of 6 weeks.
Questions? Contact Delaney Blauw, Assistant Facility Manager at 847.496.6265 or dblauw@palatineparks.org.