Pilates

What is pilates? Pronounced puh-LAH-teez, it is full of contradictions. It is simple and complex, easy and difficult. Some people may understand and appreciate the benefits of pilates during their first session. Others may find the exercises repetitive and silly, and after a few months something clicks. They begin to learn new things about themselves and their bodies. Some may find an exercise too difficult, then after a few weeks, achievable. Whatever your experience with pilates, it will transform you.

Pilates exercises come from yoga, dance and gymastics, meshed together into over 500 exercises to be done on a mat or on one of the many pieces of equipment. Pilates works to stregthen the core, lengthen the spine, improve posture, build muscle tone and increase body awarness, flexibility and coordination. It is also a great rehab system for back, knee, hip, shoulder and repetitive stress injuries. Pilates addresses the body as a whole, correcting asymmetries and weaknesses to prevent injury.

The Summit offers free mat and standing pilates classes, listed in The Source guide. We are also offering individual or duet pilates personal training sessions on our 2 new Stott Professional reformers. The reformer is one of the most versatile pieces of Pilates equipment. It consists of a large frame with tracks on either side on which sits a carriage that you can lie or sit on. The carriage moves back and forth on the tracks. Attached to the carriage are 5 springs, to regulate resistance. There is also a footbar and straps to create resistance training for your upper and lower body. Priced like a personal training session, it is a great way to receive one on one (or one on two) training with a Stott certified pilates instructor. If you are interested in learning more about pilates, pricing, or personal training, please call Valerie Goss at 751-4150.

Happy Spring from the Good Medicine Espresso and Deli. Time to Spring Lean!!! Good Medicine can help...

Check out our No Sugar Added Real Fruit Protein Shakes ranging from 200 - 300 calories. Let our staff make your favorite frappacino (regular, sugar free or organic) into a protein shake. We have lean versions of almost all our menu items. Only two months until summer. Let our staff help you with your nutrition needs.

Your Help Please.

If you see someone vandalizing or taking Summit property (tennis balls, towels, etc.) or you see someone remove something from a locker that isn’t theirs, please report it. Over the winter we have had locker doors broken, tennis balls stolen, holes kicked in walls and chairs broken. These incidents cost money to repair or replace. If you are seen vandalizing or stealing, The Summit will not only terminate your membership but may also press charges.

Eating Habits Reveal the Real You

If you take a look at your eating habits, you may learn a lot about yourself. Consider what, when, why, where and how you eat. Do you find you snack on high-calorie foods when you’re bored? Do you eat too fast? Think hard about your old ways of eating and, if needed, make changes that will lead to a healthier lifestyle:

Plan meals and snacks ahead of time. Bring low-calorie snacks with you to work, school or running errands.
Don’t go grocery shopping or even write your grocery list while you are hungry. This will help you avoid the temptation to buy things you don’t need.
Try to stick to an eating schedule. Studies show missed meals can lead to overeating.
Eat from plates, not out of a bag. It is much harder to keep track of how much you’ve eaten if you are snacking from the bag or carton.
Eat slowly and enjoy eat bite.
Give your stomach a chance to catch up. It takes about 20 minutes for your stomach to tell your brain you’re full.

You’ll find that new eating habits can help create a whole new you.

Adapted from: American Dietetic Association

First National Bank of Montana Summit Classic 5K Walk/Jog/Run

The First National Bank of Montana Summit Classic is a 5-Kilometer Walk/Jog/Run community event on the paved streets surrounding The Summit. All ages and all abilities are invited to participate. Don’t miss out on the fun. Register today.

April 20 1:00 pm

Registration Fee is $15 for those 13 and over; $5 for those 12 & under. Families of 2 adults and 2 or more children can register for $35.

AARP 10 Week Walking Program

Come join us for the AARP 10-Week walking program. The program is aimed to improve and maintain the overall health of persons 55 and older. It gives you an opportunity to join walking groups and socialize with other members of the community. You will receive a complimentary pedometer that will help you keep track of each and every step. Each week of the program you will receive tips to help keep you motivated and encourage you to complete your goal that you will set the first night. The cost is FREE! Kick-off and Registration on April 10 at 6:30pm at the Summit.

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