Nanci Gordon is
Member in Spotlight
Like many people who improve their
fitness, Nanci Gordon, radio station
WJJR’s News and Public Service
Director (and on-air personality), did
not want to tell us how much weight
she has lost. But she said it was
plenty and she did want to talk
about how good she feels, both
mentally and physically. “I’m doing
things I haven’t done since I was a
kid,” she said. “I’ve exceeded my
goals.”

Nanci, motivated by health and quality
of life issues, uses VS&F exercise
equipment on her own, but mainly
takes classes, including Strength
Training, Pilates, Yoga and Qigong.

Nanci was never athletic, she said,
and like a lot of our members, gym
class (some years in her past) had
been something of a trauma. But she
has been comfortable at VS&F. “All
shapes and sizes are here,” she said.
“We have fun together and work
hard. The instructors do so much to
help. I wanted to really stress how
much they help. I really enjoy the

Nanci, congratulations. We are
happy for your success, and appreciative
of all you add to our positive
environment.

Pilates and Two
Types of Yoga
Open for Beginners
Pilates and Yoga are among the hottest
fitness activities on a national
level, and also very popular at
VS&F. Moderate exercisers and beginners
can start these programs at
any time.

The benefits of Pilates (offered three
times a week) include strength without
bulk, flexibility, strong, firm
core muscles (abs. back and glutes),
and maintenance of back health.
Gentle Yoga (Tuesdays at 5:30 pm)
uses gentle stretches and breathing
techniques to add flexibility and reduce
stress. Gentle Yoga is for every
fitness level including those with limited
abilities.

Power Yoga (also three times a week)
combines aerobic, strength and balance
training followed by deep relaxation
for mind and body. This class
is excellent for almost every fitness
level. (See reverse side for schedule.)

“The sportsmanship was outstanding,”
said Captain Isaacs, “and the
competition was very even...the
USTA rating system worked well.”
Congratulation to Barry and to his
teammates, Bob Johnson, Kent
Smith, Pepe Guggenberger, John
Lenser and Tony Spiridakis.

NOTE: USTA team tennis allows players at any
skill level to play on a team at their level and to
compete with similar teams from other areas. VS&F
currently has 14 USTA teams, for men, for women,
and for mixed doubles.

When Spinning or group cycling
classes burst into prominence in the
late 1990’s, they were expected to be
a fad. Instead, Spinning has developed
a steady following that, at
VS&F, continues to grow each year.

There are several reasons for
Spinning’s popularity. For one
thing, everyone knows how to ride a
bike. Spinning is easy to do! Spinning
is also an outstanding cardiovascular
workout and excellent for

 

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lower body muscle development.
Motivating instructors, music, and
supportive group energy add to the
experience and help participants to
bring out their best.

Anyone who can cycle at his or her
own level for thirty minutes should
be comfortable in a Spinning class,
and since everyone is in charge of his
own ride many different fitness levels
can start and finish together.

See the schedule above for our eight
weekly Spinning Classes.
 

This does not mean that those who
face the greatest challenges should
give up. It does mean that you
should not compare yourself to others
(set your own goals instead), that
you might need an individualized approach,
and that your ultimate success
will be so much the sweeter.