Zumba at the Spectrum

You may have heard of it, you may have seen it or maybe you have already Zumba’d.  Either way, you must check out the Zumba class that is held at the Spectrum Health Club in Santa Clarita.  This class goes on Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 4:30.  The teacher (Marion) is awesome.  She is fun and keeps the class going non stop for a full hour.

Zumba is a blend of salsa, merengue and a little hip hop.  The music is energizing and the routines are learned over about 5-6 classes, so don’t go to one then give up.

You can set the tone for your own work our and go slow or hit it hard.  You can burn between 500-800 calories in an hour Zumba class depending on how much you are pushing yourself.  You will see for yourself that a handful of ladies are “really” in to it and leave there dripping sweat as if they where just on “So You Think You can Dance”. Seriously, nothing wrong with that, I want to be just like them when I grow up.

Sooooo if you are looking to Zumba, stop by the Spectrum M,W,F for the 4:30 class.  Whear comfy shoes (or just socks).

Not a member? No problem, the Spectrum will give you a 1-3 day free trial if you ask.  Actually if you think of it, ask for Bill.  Tell him Barbara Boser sent you.   Hey seriously I could use a few referrals to get my membership fees down a bit.

See you there!!!

10 Reasons Why I Think Spectrum is the Best Gym in the SCV

With the New Year rolling in, many of us will be making resolutions to lose weight right? I know I always do.  I recently converted from LA Fitness to Spectrum and LOVE it.  I know it IS more expensive.  Very true.  However, I think it’s worth it.  I think you really have to like where you work out in order to go there.  Here are my favorite things about Spectrum Health Clubs.

• Towels - They provide towel service with no limit on how many you can use.
• Cleanliness - There is always an employee there cleaning the equipment.  I can’t recall getting on a machine and realizing it was dirty.
• Staff - They are NICE.  All of them.  I am always greeted with a smile.
• Machines - There are LOTS.  It is VERY rare that I have to wait to use a machine.
• Private Classrooms – There are many classes and 3 rooms.  In the evening you can go and work out in one of the rooms alone if you want some privacy.
• Steam - I love that they offer a sauna AND a steam room.  The steam is so good for your skin.
• Locks - Most all of the lockers have locks attached.  All you have to do is change the code and put your stuff away.  No more worrying about bringing or buying locks.
• Locker Rooms – One word…CLEAN…there is often an employee cleaning.  The locker rooms are big and have private showers.  They also provide soap, shampoo, q-tips, hairspray and mouthwash. (Oh and all the towels you will need.)
• TVs – Almost all of the treadmills and elliptical machines have your own separate TV.  This (besides the towels) is my favorite thing.  No more having to read what you are watching.  Just bring your headphones.
• ZUMBA - There is a certified Zumba instructor and they offer 3 classes a week.

So there they are, my favorite things about Spectrum Health Club.  If you join, ask for Bill.  He is my favorite.  Please tell him Barbara Boser sent you and maybe I’ll get a referral bonus.

Spectrum is located across the Hyatt by the mall.  Still not sure?  You don’t have to take my word for it.  They will offer you a free work out to see if you like it.

Division 1 Athletics Youth Football Training

Is your kid sitting on the couch all summer.  Maybe it’s time for him to get his football on.  My daughter has been to training with Jibri Hodge for agility and we were very happy with his classes.  For more information you can go to his website, but here is a run down.

When 
June 30th – July 23rd

Tue-Wed-Thurs

6:00-7:00 pm

Where
Canyon High School-Upper Field next to Softball Field
19300 W. Nadal
Canyon Country, Ca 91351

***Sessions will be capped at 40 participants

Cost
3 Day a week Training Tue-Wed-Thurs 
$145 for full-4 week training (12 workouts $12.09 per session) ***Best Value
$90 for half- First 2 week training (6 workouts $15.00 per session)
$90 for half- Second 2 week training (6 workouts $15.00 per session)
$50 a week/ Single week rate (3 workouts $16.66 per session)

D1 Giving Back
D1 Athletics will give back $10 per athlete for every athlete over 10 that sign up for the full 4 week training from one team. The donated money from D1 will go directly to that teams Division 1 fund.

**All payments are due in full at the first training. You will also need to complete this medical release.

Valencia’s Boys Tennis Continue Their Winning Ways

Valencia Vikings improved their record to 10-1 overall and 5-0 in league with a convincing 15-3 win over Canyon Country.

Vikings were perfect in doubles winning all nine points including convincing wins of 6-0, 6-1, 6-1 from their number one team of Ronny Kimelman and Anders Jansson. Jr Macalutas and Matt Cheng won two sets 6-3, 7-5, while the team of John Schmidt and Danny Bingham also won two sets 6-3, 6-4. Alex Pick and Anthony Miao won one set 6-3 and Daniel Bogan and Rohan Shah won one set 6-4.

Vikings also dominated singles winning six of nine points. Number one singles player Tyler Gottshall swept, defeating Jason Ferlinato 6-2, Matt Kincaid 6-1, and Kevin Snovicky 6-0, Ben Inchalik won two sets defeating Jason Ferlianto 6-1 and Kevin Snovicky 6-2. Vikings Isaac Candib defeated Kevin Snovicky 6-2.

Canyon Country’s Matt Kincaid won two sets defeating Ben Inchalik 7-5 and Dalton Ullman 7-6(7-4).

Tennis: Vikings Defeat Indians 14-4

Game Set Match

Valencia’s number one singles player Tyler Gottshall won all three sets defeating Garrett Russikoff 6-3, Ben Williams 6-1 and Kevin Tran 6-0. Viking’s Ben Inchalik also swept in singles defeating Ben Williams 6-4, Garrett Russikoff 6-3 and Kevin Tran 6-1. Isaac Candib won two sets for Valencia, defeating Kevin Tran 6-0 and Ben Williams 6-3. Garrett Russikoff won one set for the Indians defeating Isaac Candib 6-0.

The Vikings lost just three doubles sets, the team of Ronny Kimelman and Anders Jansson defeated Hart’s Paul Orszag and Alex Prieto 6-2. Valencia’s double team of JR Macalutas and Matt Cheng won two sets defeating Joe Reyes and Greg Kurzhals 6-2 and Paul Orszag and Alex Prieto 6-0. The Vikings team of John Schmidt and David Latuno also won two sets defeating Paul Orszag and Alex Prieto 7-5 and the team of Austin Morgan and Kevin Tanner 6-4. Valencia’s team of Alex Pick and Matt Cheng defeated Austin Morgan and Kevin Tanner 6-2. Hart’s Joe Reyes and Greg Kurzhals won two sets for the Indians defeating Ronny Kimelman and Anders Jansson 6-3 and Daniel Bogan and Danny Bingham 6-0. Harts Austin Morgan and Kevin Tanner won one set defeating Rohan Shah and Anthony Miao 6-2.

The Vikings  record is 8-1 overall and 3-0 in conference.

Next up for the first place Vikings is the Centurions of Saugus this Thursday.

www.valenciatennis.com

Valencia Vikings Boys Tennis Defeat West Ranch 13-5

Tyler Gottshall

Valencia’s Number one singles player Tyler Gottshall swept in singles defeating Jordan Hovis 7-6, Beau Martin 6-2, and Jason Wei 6-1, Beau Martin West Ranch’s number two singles player won two matches defeating Valencia’s Ben Inchalik 6-1, and Isaac Candib 6-2, Ben Inchalik from Valencia won two matches defeating Jordan Hovis 6-3 and Jason Wei 6-4.

In Doubles, Valencia’s Ronny Kimelman and Anders Jansson were dominating in doubles winning 6-1, 6-4. 6-3. Valencia’s number two doubles of Matt Chang and freshman JR Macalutas also swept 7-5, 7-6, 6-1, Valencia’s double team of John Schmidt and Danny Bingham defeated Jaewoo Chung and Patrick Fuertes 7-5. West Ranch doubles team of Julius Macalutas and Jeremy Ramirez defeated John Schmidt and Danny Bingham 6-4, and West Ranch third doubles team of Baron Von Kessler and Ali El Arabi won one set 7-6 over Rohan Shah and Danny Bingham.

The Vikings record is 7-1 overall and 2-0 in league.

www.valenciatennis.com

Skate Park is Off the Hook

Hats off to everyone involved in the new Santa Clarita skate park.  Word is it is “the best skate park ever”.  Personally, I have been to many skate parks all over the country and I have never seen anything like this.  A few residents were invited to a pre-launch skate afternoon to christen the park and the crowd was loving it.  Aside from the fact that all the parents and spectators were (um) in the skate park and “in the way” it still was beyond any expectation.

A few things for parents to remember while at the skate park: That thing by the stairs, you know the railing, well at a skate park it is an obstacle so don’t lean on it or stand by it.

The ledge, you know at the top of the bowl, not a place to put your stroller.

The steps around the park, not for your butt, don’t rest there.

This is likely one of the best skate parks in the country.  As a skater mom, I am so happy and grateful that the kids have this now.