Trainer’s Corner

WANT A FIT BODY? START WITH A HEALTHY MINDSET

by Julia Sontag, CSCS

Fitness is so much more than just physical. Our mindset, attitude, and perspective all play an integral role in helping achieve our fitness goals. Read below for tips on having a healthy mindset while on your fitness journey.

• Exercise should be fun, beneficial, and enjoyable! If you hate running on the treadmill, try walking up an incline instead.

If you get bored sitting on the bike, try the elliptical. If squats bother your knees, try the leg press (or better yet, make an appointment with a personal trainer to help with form and modifications). There are hundreds of exercise options out there. Be creative, listen to your body, and have fun!

• There is no magic exercise, magic number of reps, magic number of sets, etc. Elevating your current level of fitness is all about consistency! Working out intensely for a few days and then not returning to the gym for several weeks won’t bring any type of result you are looking for. You have to make fitness a part of your overall healthy lifestyle. It doesn’t have to be an intense, all-or-nothing program. Try to break a sweat 3-5 days a week, and give yourself grace if that doesn’t happen every single week. You’re a human being and you’re doing your best.

• Motivation is a myth. If you wait to be motivated to go to the gym, it might never happen. Your body and mind (ego) want to keep you safe, comfortable, and at homeostasis. Working out is hard, and our survival instincts don’t want us to do hard things. Sometimes the most challenging part is simply getting to the gym.

Before you talk yourself out of exercising, simply put your shoes on and get in your car. It is best to focus on tiny steps when trying to accomplish a goal rather than getting overwhelmed with the end result.

• Don’t view exercise as something you HAVE to do, but as something you GET to do. Working out shouldn’t be punishment for something you ate yesterday. It should be a celebration of your body‘s abilities! Exercise endorphins are real, and staying active has amazing effects on your mood, confidence, and resiliency. You deserve to feel good and to have a healthy mind, body, and soul. You are WORTH it!

NEVER MISS A WORKOUT!

We get it, sometimes your workout routine just doesn’t fit in your agenda for the day. Not to worry, your favorite instructors are ready for you 24/7 with the Village Virtual Studio. Never miss a workout again. We have hundreds of classes available on demand and over 40 live classes a week. So, if you are busy traveling or just did not get a chance to come to the club, remember your favorite Village instructors are here for you.

• Earn sweat points for every minute you work out, and compete with friends • Group chat with all class participants • Private DM your friends in class • Two-way video functionality on both live and on-demand classes • Save your “favorite” classes and play them later • Share links to your favorite class on social media

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• Easy-to-use virtual platform • High-quality videos of your favorite classes • Group classes streamed live daily from all

Village Locations • Available on-demand 24/7 • In-class leaderboard & group chat features • Stream our classes on any device (mobile-friendly)

MARCH

March Madness MyZone Challenge

March 1 - March 31 | We will be competing for MEPS. You will be eligible for the raffle when you earn 1300 MEPS. For every 300 MEPS earned after that, you will receive another raffle. The more MEPS, the more raffles given! Prizes will be drawn on April 2nd. Prizes include: • $50 Village gift card • 1-hour spa massage or facial • 6-month upgrade Village Choice membership FREE if you have purchased a MyZone belt ($79.99) at the front desk. For more information contact Erica | EHubber@dmbclubs.com

Pickleball “Open Play”

Sunday, March 6 | 2pm-4pm Bring your paddle to the Gainey Village Basketball Court and join your fellow Village pickleball players for open doubles play. Beginners Welcome! Cost: $10 For more information contact Beth Steindorff | BSteindorff@dmbclubs.com C Member Appreciation Breakfast Tuesday, March 8 Thank you for being a wonderful member! Please stop by our Café and grab some breakfast to start your day. DC Ranch: Oatmeal | 8am-10am Camelback: Yogurt | 9am-10am

Cooking Class with Chef Carmella “Mella’s Tuscan Chicken”

Tuesday, March 8 | 5:30-7pm This delicious Tuscan Chicken with tomato garlic sauce, spinach, and sun dried tomatoes is almost as good as a trip to Italy! Cost: $25. For more information contact Beth Steindorff | BSteindorff@dmbclubs.com-

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Member Appreciation Breakfast

Wednesday, March 9 | 8:30am-10:30am Thank you for being a wonderful member! Please stop by our Café and grab some “Overnight Oats and Bagels” to start your day.

Wellness Talk w/ Dr. Shawn Robek Golf Game Suffering from Low Back Stiffness?

Thursday, March 10 | 6pm-7pm Let’s get loose before your round and get more out of your golf game. Complimentary. For more information contact Beth Steindorff | BSteindorff@dmbclubs.com

Parent’s Night Out

Friday, March 11 | 4:30pm-7:30pm Includes: dodgeball, snacks, pizza and drinks $30 per child. $10 sibling discount. Limited 25 For more information contact Russell | RKrzyzanowski@dmbclubs.com

Parent’s Night Out “Going, Going, Green!”

Friday, March 11 | 4:30pm-7:30pm St. Patrick’s Day is right around the corner and the leprechauns have taken over! From green activities to green treats, come celebrate everything green with us! As usual, we will have pizza, popcorn and a movie to end the night! No walk-ins. Limited to 10 spots. For more information contact Lindsay | LHugo@dmbclubs.com

Sound Meditation with Kelly Emme

Sunday, March 13 | 4:15pm-5pm Soothing sounds and vibrations will help you find inner stillness and peace of mind. Located in Mind Body Studio. For more information contact Marta | MMalloy@dmbclubs.com

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Gainey Village “Happy Hour”

Tuesday, March 15 | 5:30pm-7pm Location: TBD For more information contact Beth Steindorff | BSteindorff@dmbclubs.com

Gainey Village Nutrition Series “What’s on the Menu?”

Wednesday, March 16 | 6pm-7pm Restaurant food is meant to look, smell, and taste great, and that means nutrition can sometimes fall to the wayside. Learn strategies for enjoying a meal out while sticking to a healthy eating plan. Cost: $15. For more information contact Beth Steindorff | BSteindorff@dmbclubs.com

St. Patrick’s Day on the V-Lounge Patio

Thursday, March 17 | 6pm-8pm A bit of Malarkey, live music and lots of green beer…make no mistake you will want to be here! Limited to 50 members | 21 and older event Sign-Up: On the Village App. For more information contact Heather | HMcManus@dmbclubs.com

Parents Day Out

Friday, March 18 | 4pm-8pm Includes: meal, crafts, games, and movie $30 per child. For more information contact Anita | ANocerino-Chase@dmbclubs.com

Full Moon Yoga Series - Full Moon Sound Bath with Creative Journaling

Friday, March 18 | 6:30pm-7:30pm Sound meditation combined with journaling can shift the energy within us, acting much like keys that unlock what we yearn to manifest. Participants will receive a journal to aid in exploring this experience. $15 p.p | Sign-Up on Village App required. For more information contact Marta | MMalloy@dmbclubs.com

Racquetball Open House

Saturday, March 19 | 9am-noon For more information contact Jim Winterton | JWinterton@dmbclubs.com

Pickleball “Open Play”

Sunday, March 20 | 2pm-4pm Bring your paddle to the Gainey Village Basketball Court and join your fellow Village pickleball players for open doubles play. Beginners Welcome! Cost: $10 For more information contact Beth Steindorff | BSteindorff@dmbclubs.com