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Small pool enclosure closure

The entire small pool enclosure will be closed Saturday, September 19, from noon to 3 p.m. for installation of the new pool lift.

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News, updates, and member stories from Timberhill Athletic Club.

Sep 14, 2017

What is Group Fight?

What is Group Fight? By Laura Holden I have had many people ask me “What is this Group Fight class all about?”  I could list the description on our schedule but it really does not do the class justice. Stated simply, Group Fight is a kickboxing class with some twists. Unlike conventional “freestyle” kickboxing classes, […]

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Aug 10, 2017

Moving While Recovering From Injury or Illness

Moving While Recovering From Injury or Illness by Leela Devi Group exercise classes bring an air of fun and comradery to our workouts. The expressiveness of dance brings smiles, while the deep relaxation at the end of class allows us to let go of our daily worries and struggles. Are you feeling sidelined by an […]

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Jul 05, 2017

Dyna-bands: A stretch in the right direction!

Dyna-bands: A stretch in the right direction! By Chantal Chevalier Summer time is finally here and what a welcome time of year. Along with all the summer plans and schedule changes comes the stress of being apart from the former fitness regime.   A great tool for the summer is the versatile DynaBand. I recently spent […]

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Jun 23, 2017

Not The Athletic Type? I Beg To Differ…

Not The Athletic Type?  I Beg To Differ… By, Kris Denning So you think you aren’t the athletic type?  What moment in your life did you decide this?  Did you try out a sport or activity that you didn’t immediately excel at and right then decide that athletics wasn’t your thing?  Were you slower than […]

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Jun 09, 2017

How Group Exercise Changed My Approach to Fitness: From Chore to Fun

How Group Exercise Changed My Approach to Fitness: From Chore to Fun By, Laura Holden I’ve often heard people say they don’t enjoy exercise, or view it as a chore.  I think everyone can enjoy exercise – we just have to find the type of exercise we each enjoy.  Some people enjoy running, others enjoy […]

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May 26, 2017

Self-Care Pain Relief for Gardeners

Self-Care Pain Relief for Gardeners By Siobhan Van Lanen, BA, LMT, CYI It’s estimated that 84 million American households engage in gardening activities.  In Spring and Summer, avid gardeners in Oregon crawl out of the clouds into a flora-centered frenzy.  Gardeners feel the muscle and joint aches that manifest with the repetitive postures and movements […]

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May 15, 2017

Svadhyaya: Listen to your body

Svadhyaya: Listen to your body—By, Theresa McLaren Svadhyaya may be translated from Sanskrit as “one’s own reading” or “self-study.” I interpret svadhyaya as two-fold, self-study of the physical and self-study of the metaphysical: thoughts, feelings, emotions. If there is one thing that meditation and yoga has taught me, it is a very deep listening, a […]

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Apr 24, 2017

Five Health and Fitness Related Ideas to Try This Spring

Five Health and Fitness Related Ideas to Try This Spring by Sarah Price   Spring is a time for change, so why not shake things up with your health and wellness?  If you feel like you are stuck in a rut with your current fitness routine or health regimen, try one (or more!) of these […]

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Mar 17, 2017

Listen to Your Gut for Better Health

Listen to Your Gut for Better Health by Kris Denning I say it often in my yoga and pilates classes, “Listen to your body”, don’t force yourself into positions or work through exercises that create pain or discomfort.  Yet, how often do we knowingly eat foods that cause pain and discomfort in our bodies? Many […]

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Mar 01, 2017

Self-Care Neck Pain Relief

Self-Care Neck Pain Relief By Siobhan Van Lanen Recent studies are showing that millennials blaze through over 14 hours per week on their smart phones. Although technology is fascinating, the drawback is that its’ overuse is putting your body and mind in a state of stress.  Neck and upper back pain from excessive engagement with […]

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