Member Sean Salvino weighs in on how Brandon Clark changed his workout:

“I was diagnosed and with Psoriatic Arthritis years ago, which affected my joints, skin and my love for tennis.  I have been battling this condition for years now.  When I was first diagnosed, my doctor had me start a regimen of Methotrexate and Prednisone.  These are heavy-duty drugs, which are mostly taken by cancer patients. The benefits of helping me with the pain also brought havoc to my immune system. I was sick and down all the time.  4 years of this was too much for me to handle, so I told myself “enough already” and started searching for alternative treatment.  I consulted with my Holistic doctor who advised me to stay away from such drugs, change my diet entirely and keep a very active lifestyle.

Even with such changes I still felt sluggish and often times in pain.  Three months ago I couldn’t even play tennis, a game which I have been playing since I was five… The only activity left for me was the gym where to me felt low impact for my joints. I would see Brandon doing his thing here and there and that sparked my interest and curiosity about the program he is offering.  All it took was one try and I was hooked. Cindy and Brandon explained to me the benefits of this workout and how it would help my condition and I immediately felt the difference after a few weeks.   Two months of training has passed and the sluggish feeling and joint pains are gone. I’m even back on the tennis court and have never felt better.  Now not only am I med free…but also limp free!!”

-Sean Salvino

Open to all runners, all levels and all abilities.  This is the group for you at NO additional cost!

We are still holding the monthly Paseo Pacers Contest.  Each member gets 1 point for every class and/or sponsored run he/she participates including:  Treadmill, Running Club or Paseo 5k/10k.  The member with the most points at the end of the month wins a nice Paseo Club Dry Fit T-shirt.

Here are the winners of the Paseo Pacers Contest from September-December 2011:
September – Angie Serricchio
October – Kim Nguyen
November – Kim Nguyen and Thalina DeMarco
December – Min Nguyen

Congratulations to all our winners.  You can pick up your Paseo Club Dry Fit T-shirt at the Front Desk.

Who will be our winner for January?  Keep up the great work!

Contact Melanie Vovk at melanie@thepaseoclub.com for more infomation or simply attend one of the classes to register.

Paseo Martial Arts Club – FREE to Members age 6 and up!
Registration and Orientation: Saturday, February 4 from 10:00am-12:00pm

The class is a mixed combination of Tae Kwo Do, Aikido and Brazilian Jui-Jitsu.  There will be some traditional Tae Kwon Do as a base mostly in Korean terms, commands and some technique. This class will be based on practical application for real use. There will be a black belt club offered, an Assistant Instructor (AI) program for people interested in the teaching aspect.

Our instructor, Brett Heneise has been active for over 30 years in martial arts and had a martial arts school in Chicago for 10 years.

Registration and orientation is on Saturday, February 4 from 10:00am-12:00pm.  Annual registration fee is required – $150 per person; $200 for 2 family members; $25 for additional family members.  Includes uniform, patches and a 25% discount on personal training packages.

Non members are welcome with an increased registration fee.

For more information, please contact Brett Heneise:
Email: brett@thepaseoclub.com
Tel: 661.257.0044

Whether you want to lose weight, gain muscle or increase your endurance, our Fitness Programs and training staff can help you to achieve your fitness goals.  Check out the following new fitness programs:

Kids Nutrition Seminar
Date: Thursday, January 26
Time: 4:00pm
Learn about the effects of sugar and fast food; after school snacks; easy recipes and tips of eating healthy.
Open to kids and parents of all ages.  Non-members are welcome.
Register for Jr Boot Camp and get 50% off first month fee (normally $75/month).

Paseo Club Nutrition Series
Begins Monday, January 30
6:00pm-7:30pm
Topic: Effects of eating sugar and artificial sweeteners
$10 per person, kids are free.
1 Seminar per month
Second Monday of each month in the Clubhouse
New topic each month

Paseo Martial Arts Club
FREE to all Members!  All ages are welcome to join.
Registration and orientation is on Saturday, February 4 from 10:00am to 12:00pm.
Annual registration fee is required – $150/person; $200 for 2 family members; $25 for additional family members.  Includes uniform, patches and a 25% discount on personal training packages.
Class time will be announced by January 15.
Non members are welcome with an increased registration fee.

Jr Boot Camp/Youth Exercise Program
Every Tuesday and Thursday 4:00-5:00pm
8-13 years old
$75 per month / 8 sessions

Power Walking Club
FREE to all Members!
Every Monday and Wednesday at 9:00am.
Bring friends, family members, non members, dogs, babies, get out in the brisk air and sunshine to start your day off right!

For more information, please contact Cindy Tompkins:
Email: cindy@thepaseoclub.com
Tel: 661.257.0044 ext. 113