1. health and fitness
2. exercise

Inside this Issue
Black Friday Sale
Boys 18s Level 6 Sectional
Championship
Holiday Gift Drive
Junior Development
Stroke Clinic
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General Manager of Club Operations
Dan Griffin, ext. 4105
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Director of Club Administration
Service Center & Pro Shop Director
Steve Hansen, ext. 4127
[email protected]
Business Director
Beth Yankel, ext. 4109
[email protected]
Membership Manager
Bridgette Lewis, ext. 4103
[email protected]
Aquatics Director
Carla Likar, ext. 4102
[email protected]
Head Tennis Professional
David Dilettuso, ext. 4146
[email protected]
Operations Director
Frank Stango, ext. 4149
[email protected]
Fitness and Wellness Director
Jackie Frederick, ext. 4140
[email protected]
Mind-Body Manager and
Personal Training Administrator
Nicole Rogos, ext. 4123
[email protected]
Table of Contents
Staff . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Dear Members. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Club News. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Adult Fitness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-7
Youth Fitness|Kid Zone. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Shake Shoppe|The Cabana Bar|Gràzie Restaurant & Event Center. . . . 10
Aquatics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Tennis|Racquetball|Squash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18-19
Izzazu Salon & Spa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Group Fitness Manager
Pam Daugherty, ext. 4108
[email protected]
Winter Weather
Policy for Group
Fitness Classes
Kid Zone Director
Penny Rihn, ext. 4111
[email protected]
Tennis Programming Coordinator
Sally Gibson, ext. 4145
[email protected]
Personal Training and
Fitness Floor/YAZ Manager
Ross Venturi, ext. 4142
[email protected]
The safety of our members and staff is important to us! We highly recommend calling the club
one hour prior to attending a group fitness class. Sometimes we need to cancel due to inclement weather.
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Early Morning Classes: Whenever possible, a decision will be made the evening prior if we will
hold the 5:45am, 6am, and 7:15am classes*.
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Inclement weather procedures:
*Registration for Spinning and Bodypump class will enable our staff to contact you about any
potential cancellations.
Mid-Morning and Evening Classes:
Determined up to 1 to 1½ hours before the class starts. We will also make every attempt to
post class cancellation notices on our Blog and Facebook pages.
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Dear Members
Breaking Through Weight Loss Plateaus
You’re doing everything right, sticking with your tried-and-true food and
exercise routine, which works for weeks, and, all of the sudden … nothing.
You step on the scale every morning for days, even weeks, in a row, hoping
for a little numerical encouragement, but your weight won’t budge.
Weight-loss plateaus can happen for a number of reasons, a common one
being that you aren’t actually sticking with the same routine that initially
lowered your weight or body fat level. You may be eating more calories
than you were initially because you’re perpetually hungry, or because
it takes time and effort to monitor your daily food intake, and that gets
old fast. Often, when you begin a new plan, you’re willing to go to great
lengths to stick to your exercise routine
and calorie budget.
If your calorie intake creeps upward, your
weight-loss pace will most definitely slow,
or perhaps even come to a halt. If you
hit a plateau within the first month or
two of starting a diet, an unintentional
increase in your food intake, (especially
processed carbohydrates and sugar),
are a likely cause. So, keep a constant,
watchful eye on portions and continue to
monitor calorie intake.
But what if you truly are maintaining the
same diet and fitness plan, just as strictly
as on day one, and the scale still reaches
a standstill? If this sounds like you, it
is possible that your plateau is due to
changes in your metabolism.
How Your Metabolism Can Work Against You
There’s no question your metabolism slows as you lose weight. As your
body size decreases, you use fewer calories in everyday activities, so your
caloric needs drop. For example, a 160-pound dieter who loses 20 pounds
requires at least 150 fewer daily calories. If you continue eating the same
number of calories, your body gradually uses fewer and fewer every day,
you may hit a plateau, often around the 4- to 6-month mark.
Unfortunately, the science of weight loss gets even more discouraging.
Many studies show calorie requirements decline even more than
predicted by a decrease in body size, both during and long after weight
loss. According to some research, if you drop more than 10 percent of your
body weight, you may receive 200 to 500 fewer calories at this new, lower
weight than someone who has always been at that weight. Experts refer
to this phenomenon as “metabolic adaptation,” and it may very well be
one of the major reasons it’s so easy to plateau … and, so easy to gain
back weight during maintenance.
Recent studies using very precise methods show that the biggest decline
in metabolism during and after weight loss results from a drop in calories
burned during physical activity, not a decrease in resting metabolism (the
calories your body burns for essential life activities like breathing and
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pumping blood). This decline in calories burned during physical activity
can occur even if you exercise regularly. It may result in part because your
muscles start to work more efficiently, (so they use fewer calories to do the
same activities), and in part because your body compensates by reducing
spontaneous movement, like fidgeting.
How to Move Past, (or Avoid) a Plateau
That’s a whole lot of information, calorie math, and scientific jargon,
but the bottom line is: If you’re looking to get past a plateau, or avoid
regaining weight you’ve worked so hard to lose, exercise, (especially
weight training), is absolutely key! Adding extra minutes to your
workout and increasing your calorie
burn from exercise, you can work to
offset the natural decline in metabolism
— and specifically, calories burned
during physical activity — that comes
along with weight loss. Exercising
while dieting also helps you lose more
weight as fat and less as muscle, which
may to help to blunt the decline in your
metabolic rate. Lastly, ramping up your
exercise spares you from having to eat
even fewer calories as you trim down
and your calorie requirements fall.
You can’t get there overnight, and that’s
completely fine. Try adding five or ten
minutes to your current sessions, when
the scale stalls, or change the relative
intensity to a higher notch.
Last, but certainly, not least, have your body fat measured by one of our
certified personal trainers. Sometimes, you can lose fat and gain muscle,
(both good for reducing inches), and not get the positive reinforcement
from your scale. Trying to lose weight without knowing your true body fat
level is like trying to map out a trip without a “Start Point”. Get tested, get
moving, and start losing!
Good Luck and keep those questions coming!
Dan Griffin
General Manager
American College of Sports Medicine Certified
Dan is available to speak on Health and Wellness
topics at your company meetings at no cost.
Contact: Dan Griffin, ext. 4105 or [email protected]
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Club News
Oxford
Cares
Members Have Asked
Steve Hansen
Beth Yankel
ext. 4109 or byankel@
oxfordathleticclub.com
ext. 4127 or [email protected]
Q. How can I rent a permanent locker so I don’t have to get a key at the
front desk every time I come to the Club?
A. We have a very limited number of permanent lockers available. There is a substantial waiting
list for full lockers, but we do have half lockers available for monthly rental. Contact Penny Kane at
ext. 4107 or [email protected].
Q. How can my company qualify for a corporate discount?
A. We offer corporate discounts based on the number of employees who become members. The
substantial discounts start at about 20 memberships from an employer. To qualify, we require
that a company allow us to contact their employees periodically to make them aware of the
offer. This could be a forwarded email, an onsite visit from one of our membership advisors, or an
internal employee website. If your company might qualify, please contact one of our membership
advisors, ext. 1.
Help us support
330 local children
receive a holiday
gift this year!
Holiday gift tags are available at the Pro Shop.
Please return unwrapped gift/tag taped to
the top by December 3, 2014.
Since many children at the same households
receive gifts from this program, we ask that
gifts be of a $25 value and no higher. This will
ensure children receive an equal value gift.
Glade Run residents age 8-18 years old receive
30 gifts and 300 gifts to Salvation Army.
Together we will make sure every child on our
list receives a gift this holiday season!
Ask the Therapist
Allegheny Chesapeake Physical Therapy
at Oxford Athletic Club
724.935.3340 • [email protected]
Q. About four weeks ago, my son collided with another player during a
soccer game. He was seen immediately by his pediatrician and diagnosed
with a concussion. He continues to have slight headaches and difficulty
balancing. Do physical therapists treat concussions?
Depending on your son’s age, he may have undergone
ImPACT baseline and post-concussion testing. This will
help monitor the severity of concussion as well as the
healing progress.
A. The first course of treatment for concussions is rest. However,
“rest” does not cure all concussions. If symptoms persist for more than
four weeks, physical therapy is an appropriate intervention. 80% of
concussions will resolve on their own; while the other 20% need physical
therapy concussion management.
If your son is still suffering from concussion
symptoms, please give us a call to schedule an initial
evaluation. Both, Dr. Scott Colombo and Dr. Tricia
Patsilevas are doctors of physical therapy and trained
in concussion management.
Physical therapy concussion management consists of Vestibular Therapy
and Exertion Therapy. Vestibular therapy will address symptoms such
as dizziness, vision issues, motion discomfort, height phobia and any
balance deficits. Exertion therapy will ensure that your son can safely
return to his pre-concussion level of physical activity.
Allegheny Chesapeake Physical Therapy is located on
the second floor of the Oxford Athletic Club.
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Scott Colombo
Clinical Director
Tricia Patsilevas
Physical Therapist
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Adult Fitness
Benefits of Pilates for Overall
Tennis Performance
If you are looking for ways to improve your tennis game, consider Pilates
training. To improve, players need a program that can correct muscle
imbalances, strengthen essential core, and stabilizer muscles and prevent
injury. With its focus on core strength, flexibility, stability, and balance;
Pilates is a great tool for enhancing tennis performance.
Nicole Rogos
ext. 4123 or [email protected].
Strong tennis strokes require strength,
balance, and focus which all come from a
strong core. A strong core supports your
spine and improves your balance. If your
core muscles are weak, your body will move
inefficiently and tire more quickly as other
muscles have to pick up the slack.
Tennis is by nature “one-sided,” adding excess stress on the dominant side
of your body. As a result, muscular imbalances are present causing one
side of the body to be tighter and stronger and another weaker and looser.
This imbalance can lead to injuries of the shoulders, back and elbows.
Benefit of Pilates training:
• Increase core strength to improve stroke power
• Improve your balance, control for quick reaction, and directional
changes
• Strengthen your shoulders and arms to improve stroke velocity
• Increases racquet head speed
Tennis requires agility, balance, large range of motion, power, stamina,
and endurance. You must be able to fully extend your arm over your
head to contact the ball and hit it with maximum force and control. This
extreme range of motion requires considerable flexibility and power that
is required to produce a strong serve.
Few Reps with Pilates Training
Why do we do fewer repetitions in a Pilates class than other forms of
fitness training?
Joseph Pilates spoke on the topic of doing fewer repetitions as opposed
to the larger amount of repetitions done elsewhere in fitness. He has
been quoted saying, “Contrology is not a fatiguing system of dull,
boring, abhorred exercises repeated daily ad nauseum…….Always keep
your mind wholly concentrated on the purpose of the exercises as you
perform them.”
• Improves flexibility and stability to control shots
• Improves muscle control to prevent overuse injuries
• Increases upper and lower body strength and endurance
Nicole Rogos
ext. 4123 or [email protected].
In Pilates we seldom use the term “set.” We
refer to the “sets” as sequences or series to
group exercises. Each can be done back
to back to resemble high repetition, but
only if the individual can hold the correct
alignment and have the proper muscular
endurance and focus.
The demand of the exercise should be the mind and not the body. If it
is not coming from the mind, then it is just movement. It is very hard
to maintain a strong focus while using the concentration and awareness
that Pilates demands. When an exercise is performed using imagery, it
helps that individual to connect to the exercise on a different level. Just
as marathons and ultra marathons are physically challenging, the mental
demands of these activities are even more so. When Pilates gets more
advanced, the concentration is more involved and important. After five
repetitions, the execution lacks precision, flow, efficiency, and every other
Pilates Principle.
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Adult Fitness
Are You Satisfied with Your Results?
Jackie Frederick
ext. 4140 or [email protected].
We tend to be creatures of habit. When that happens, it may be
detrimental to achieving fitness gains. Any form of regular physical
activity is a good thing and better than inactivity. However, when it
comes to getting results from your exercise program, staying with a
routine for a long period of time may actually work against you.
All of our bodies will go through a general adaptation process when
beginning an exercise program. First, there is the initial “alarm phase”
your body experiences for the first one to three weeks. This is when
the body recognizes a new stimulus is being applied. Next, we go
through an adaptation phase of four to 16 weeks as your body adapts to
the stimulus and becomes more efficient at tolerating it. Finally, when
you have been working on your exercise
routine for 12 to 16 weeks, your body
reaches what is called the “exhaustion
phase”, where stimulus no longer has a
significant effect.
Do you remember when the first few
workouts of a new exercise program felt
extremely tough and left you feeling
sore? You probably noticed when you
continued with the program your body
adapted to the stimulus and eventually
the exercises became a little easier. The
physiology of the human body is highly
adaptable to any exercise stimulus placed
on it in an appropriately challenging
manner. If an exercise routine is too
intense or increases in difficulty too
rapidly, you put yourself at risk of getting
injured. On the other hand, doing
the same thing over and over again
could lead to a plateau where no more
physiological changes will occur.
If you begin to feel like exercise is more
of a chore than fun, it may be time to rethink your routine.
Perhaps thinking of your exercise as “play
time” can infuse your workout routine with
fun and make your workouts enjoyable
again. Try out a different class at the club
– challenge your body and mind at the same time!
You start to feel “bored” and look for other things to do during
your day to avoid going to the club.
If you find yourself scheduling other
activities and no longer “have time
to workout,” it may be because your
workout routine has become boring. A
simple solution would be to try out new
equipment the next time you come to
the club. For instance, if you normally
use machines try using our free weights.
If you normally use free weights, then
try out a bodyweight workout. Even
switching up the type of cardio machine
you normally use, could be beneficial.
Our personal trainers, instructors and
fitness desk staff are here to help you if
you have any questions.
One way to approach mixing up your
workout routines is to look at mapping
out a plan over the course of a year. There
are 52 weeks in a year and four seasons
that last approximately 13 weeks each.
Seasonally changing what you do over
the course of the year is an effective and
consistent way to constantly change the exercise stimulus to your body.
Below is a list of signs indicating it would be a good time to
change
up
For
More Information
Contact:
This way,
you won’t change your workout too frequently, but will mix it
your workout routine:
Ross Venturi, 724.933.1911 ext. 4142 [email protected]
on a regular (13 week) cycle. It is important to have some consistency
You have reached a plateau – you stop
losingClub
weight
getting
to allow
your body to adapt to the stimulus challenge.
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stronger or your strength is not increasing.
Our personal training department is now offering Two Week Exercise
Did you ever hear of the definition of insanity? It is performing the same Prescriptions. If you are interested in receiving a customized two week
action repeatedly but expecting different results. When you find yourself workout challenge to inspire you to try new exercises and bring the
stuck at a plateau, it is most likely due to your body being adapted to element of “play time” back so you look forward to coming to the club
your fitness program. If you feel like you are stuck in a rut and no longer again, we can help you meet that goal. Included in your prescription is
making any progress, it’s time to start thinking of changing up your an initial coaching session with one of our certified personal trainers to
workout and trying something different.
discuss your goals followed by an “exercise prescription” customized to
help you achieve those goals in the safest and most realistic manner.
You continue to feel sore and/or have nagging injuries.
With an Exercise Prescription you get the added benefit of being coached
Repeating the same workout routine can cause overuse injuries. In by your own personal trainer yet having the flexibility to workout when
addition, doing a lot of high-intensity exercises with very little time off for you want to. Breaking down these routines into two week intervals will
rest and recovery can lead to overtraining. Either way, simply changing keep you engaged in your fitness routine so you won’t become bored.
up your exercise routine or doing different movement patterns or using
a different amount of weight can be an effective strategy for reducing Two Week Exercise Prescription Plan is $49.
overall stress on your body. (Note: if pain continues over time, please seek Contact: Ross Venturi, Personal Training Manager, ext. 4142 or
a physician’s advice to make sure there is not any type of underlying issue.) [email protected]
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Adult Fitness
N O V E M B E R | D E C E M B E R
FITNESS SPECIALS
PERSONAL TRAINING
(9) 45-Minute
Sessions for $425*
*Bonus Offer
Use all sessions within a 2 month
period and receive 1 FREE Session
*Applies to One-On-One Training Only
P I L AT E S | Y O G A
(6) One-hour Private
Reformer Sessions $342
(10) Duet One-hour Reformer
Sessions for $450*
*Price per person
Contact Ross Venturi, Personal Training Manager, x 4142 or [email protected]
or Nicole Rogos, Mind/Body Manager at x 4123 or [email protected]
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Adult Fitness
Maggie Stilley, RD, LDN
Spiced Pumpkin Mousse
ext. 4208 or [email protected]
Enjoy this fun, seasonal desert without the guilt! The secret… silken tofu!
2 15-oz cans 100% pure pumpkin puree
1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
1 1-lb silken tofu package, drained well
1/4 tsp ground cloves
1/2 cup pure maple syrup
1/4 tsp sea salt
1 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
1/2 cup nonfat plain Greek yogurt
1/4 tsp ground ginger
1/4 cup dark chocolate chopped
into thin shards
Using a food processor, mix pumpkin puree, and silken tofu for about 30 seconds. Add maple
syrup, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, cloves, and salt. Process until combined.
Transfer mousse into a bowl, cover, and refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
Drain any water that has accumulated from mousse, stir, scoop ½ cup mousse into 10 small
holiday glasses. Top each serving with 2 tsp yogurt and 1 tsp chocolate. Keep refrigerated until
ready to serve.
Nutrients per serving (1/2 cup pumpkin mousse, 2 tsp yogurt, 1 tsp chocolate): Calories: 130, Total Fat: 3.5 g,
Sat. Fat: 1.5 g, Carbs: 22 g, Fiber: 4 g, Sugars: 14 g, Protein: 4 g, Sodium: 60 mg, Cholesterol: 0 mg
Source: Cleaneatingmag.com
What is Tennis Elbow?
Tennis Elbow is a condition where the tendons in the elbow get
inflamed due to repeated movement of the elbow joint resulting in
tenderness and soreness. Tennis players are not the only ones who
experience tennis elbow.
This condition is most common with athletes and those performing
a lot of manual work. It is the repeated motion of the elbow with
added stress that causes the soreness and strain. The constant strain
on the elbow can cause the tendons to tear and create a lot of pain.
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Nicole Rogos
ext. 4123 or [email protected].
Pilates exercises can provide a great
deal of relief and aid in a faster recovery
from this condition. There are numerous
Pilates exercises on and off the Reformer
that can be performed to help reduce
the pain incurred from tennis elbow. If
followed regularly, the results can be
quite remarkable.
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Youth Fitness & Activities
Ross Venturi
ext. 4142 or
rventuri@
oxfordathleticclub.com
Teen Fit
Calling all 12- and 13-year-olds!
The Teen Fit program is for 12-and-13-yearolds who would like to learn how to safely use
the equipment in the fitness center.
A Certified Personal Trainer conducts a one-onone session, filled with movement, discussion,
and review of an educational booklet. You will
set-up the machines and perform each of the
24 exercises in the booklet with your trainer.
Those under age 14 must complete this
program before using the Fitness Zone. Teens
passing the class wear a badge when using the
Fitness Zone.
The Teen Fit Program consists of 4-45 minute
sessions to be completed in 4 weeks. Partner
sessions are also available.
Day/Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Flexible
Location. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fitness Zone
Fee. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $179/member
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (includes educational booklet)
Ross Venturi
ext. 4142 or
rventuri@
oxfordathleticclub.com
Penny Rihn
ext. 4111 or
prihn@
oxfordathleticclub.com
Youth Activity
Zone Hours
(for children 8-13 years of age)
Kid Zone
(for children
6 weeks-7 years of age)
Regular Hours
M–Th. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8:30am–7:30pm
F . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8:30am–6pm
Sat–Sun . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8:30am–3pm
Modified Hours
December 24 and 31, 2014. . . . 8:30am–2pm
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Food in the Youth Activity Zone
Please be mindful of what types of food
your children bring into the YAZ. If your
son or daughter has a food borne allergy,
please notify our staff as he or she enters
the YAZ. We do have safety precautions in
place if an emergency would occur, but we
would much rather prevent a problem than
have to provide an emergency solution.
Regular Hours
M–F. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–7:30pm
Sat–Sun . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8:30am–3pm
Modified Hours . . . . . . . . 9am–1pm, 2–8pm
November 28, 2014, December 1, 26, 28, 30,
2014, January 2, 2015
January 24, 31, 2015 . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9am–1pm
Appropriate attire is required for your child’s
safety. Sandals or flip flops are not permitted
on the equipment or track.
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TAEKWONDO
Taekwondo is a great
cross trainer for other sports
developing flexibility, balance,
coordination, strength, and
self confidence.
Contact: Kevin Tishky, Certified
World Taekwondo Federation Black
Belt, ext. 4253 or ktishky@
oxfordathleticclub.com
FREE UNIFORM
to new students.
Rob King
ROOT SPORTS Anchor
& TFK Board Member
PEE WEE CLASS 4-6 years old
Days: Mondays and/or Wednesdays
Time: 4:30-5pm
KIDS CLASS over 7 years old
Days: Mondays and/or Wednesdays
Time: 5-5:50pm
KIDS/ADULT MIXED CLASS
Day: Fridays
Time: Call for time
Fee: $65/month
(1 class per week)
$80/month
(2 classes per week)
CUSTOMIZED PRIVATE CLASS
Call for days and times
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Shake Shoppe | The Cabana Bar | Gràzie Restaurant & Event Center
Shake Shoppe
Jon Casile, Owner
412.977.8509 or [email protected]
Stop in and check out our new menus! There's something for everyone!
Remember to put protein and other important nutrients back into your body within
30 minutes of completing your workout to ensure muscle growth and a speedy
metabolism.
MYTH - Drinking just water after a workout will help me lose weight.
FACT - By not replacing the calories burned during exercise within 30 minutes of
your workout, your body begins to break down its own muscles to replace glycogen
stores. The secret to fat loss is keeping muscle.
Ask about creating a personalized shake for taste and benefits.
As always, please stop in with any questions, comments, or concerns.
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Closed for the Season!
May-October 2015
Check Out Our Newly Renovated Lounge and Ballroom!
Get cozy, enjoy six plasma screens, a 110” big screen, cocktails and newly priced menu!
EVENT CENTER
Book your events now with indoor and
outdoor areas to accommodate 200 guests!
FREE ROOM/PATIO RENTAL
To members for business meetings or private
parties with the purchase of food.
Call Mike at 724.934.7880 for more details.
NO TIME FOR DINNER
Call for take-out 724.934.7880.
Monday - Thursday 11am - 10pm
Friday - Saturday 11am - 11pm
Sunday 10am - 6pm
Kitchen closes 1/2 hour prior to restaurant.
100 Village Club Drive, Wexford, PA 15090 | P: 724.934.7880 | F: 724.934.7875 | www.grazieofpgh.com | OPEN TO THE PUBLIC | Located inside Oxford Athletic Club
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EING DULL HAS ITS ADVANTAGES
When did you EVER think that there would be an advantage to being
dull? That time is now and it is with the latest technique of filler
injection to give a volumizing effect to the face, hands or neck. If less
pain, bruising and time spent in the doctor’s office appeals to you--READ ON!!
Injectable fillers have become popular cosmetic procedures with more
than one million injections performed annually. These augmentations
are usually performed with hypodermic needles. Numerous adversities
may be associated with needles, including pain, bruising, and vessel
laceration, not to mention the fear a sharp needle causes in some
patients. Using a longer blunt cannula has a number of advantages for
both the injector and the patient. There is less pain, less bruising, and
the injector can freely plump the area with multiple passes without the
fear of unfavorable events. Using the blunt cannula allows the blood
vessels to be “pushed aside” as the cannula travels through the tissue
under the skin instead of piercing blood vessels as is done with
traditional needles. The potential advantages of the blunt cannula
over the traditional hypodermic needle are the atraumatic injection
and the ability to inject an entire lip, nasolabial fold, cheek, forehead
or hand using a single or double puncture site—truly decreasing the
number of injection sites. With this microcannula or dull cannula,
the fanning technique is used on folds, cheeks, and lower lids. It
allows for smoother contouring in areas such as the jawline, cheeks,
chin, tear troughs, brows—any of the areas requiring deeper
injections for sculpting, contouring and “lifting”.
This innovative technique used for dermal fillers is rapidly
expanding, reaching great popularity among physicians over the
last 2 years. The benefits of these cannulas over the traditional
hypodermic needles are reduced downtime, trauma and bruising,
and minimal insertion points. The many benefits of this technique
actually encourage patients to explore fillers because the fears once
prohibiting them from entertaining the idea have now disappeared.
Patients who do try this new technique swear they will never go
back to the once traditional method of sharp needle injections.
One of the biggest concerns patients have with dermal filler
treatments is the degree and visibility of side-effects, and the extent
they will have on impacting social events. When patients were
asked to grade the degree of pain and or discomfort in a study, most
patients reported no pain or discomfort during the procedure. Most
often, patients are appreciative of the advantages of this increasingly
popular method of minimal, if any, bruising, and no pain. So, let’s
hear three cheers for being DULL!!!
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Partner with
Oxford Athletic Club
as We Join Hands & Hearts
to Raise Money for
Saturday, November 1, 2014
A Glimmer of Hope, a grass roots Pittsburgh based organization, is working hard to fight breast cancer. About 15% of new cases of breast cancer occur
annually and is the most common cancer among American women other than skin cancer.
To date, A Glimmer of Hope has donated over 2 million dollars to assist our local community research centers, equipment, hospitals, and providing
funds for women who can’t afford genetic tests.
Zumba on Saturday, November 1, 2014, at 10:30am, $5 optional donation.
Support a loved one $1 tags which are for sale at the front desk, fill-out, and we will post the entire month in the lobby.
Decorate with pictures, names, and more!
Sale of basket tickets for 1/$5 or 3/$10 and winners will be selected on November 1, 2014.
All proceeds will go to A Glimmer of Hope!
Pam Daugherty, Group Fitness Coordinator, ext. 4108 or [email protected] or www.sumbolofthecure.com
100 Village Club Drive • Wexford, Pennsylvania 15090 • 724.933.1911 • oxfordathleticclub.com
Wishing you
a healthy
and prosperous
New Year
Aquatics
Stroke Clinic
Joan Baxter
ext. 4239 or [email protected]
Join Head Coach Joan Baxter and the Orcas coaching staff for 2 days of fun-filled swimming activities. Get the special
attention you have been looking for on your strokes, starts, and turns. Must be at the Sharks level or be able to complete
2 lengths of the pool each stroke. Lunch included.
Dates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . December 29 and 30, 2014
Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10am-2pm
Fee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $80
Nina Novak
Swim Lessons
ext. 4129
The Aquatics Department has many different ways to improve you or your child’s swimming ability. We offer group
lessons for children as well as adults. Our lessons teach aquatic and safety skills in a logical progression. If your schedule is
too hectic to commit to group lessons, check out our private lessons. Our energetic, experienced instructors would love
to work with you to improve your skills, help you add water to your fitness routine, or just give you a few needed pointers.
Private lessons allow for an accelerated rate of progress, individualized attention, and the convenience of working.
Aqua Aerobics
Carla Lika
ext. 4102 or [email protected]
Want to start Water Aerobics but aren’t really sure how or if it is right for you?
Our AEA certified instructors would be glad to help you add Aqua Aerobics to your fitness regimen. Water is a great way
to rehab an injury, stretch out sore muscles, or just get started into an exercise program. Registration is not required, just
show up for a class and our instructors will help you set sail into your water workout.
Morning Classes
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8:30-9:30am
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-11:45am
Tuesdays and Thursday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9:30-10:30am
Saturday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-11am
Evening Classes
Monday through Thursday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-8pm
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Tennis | Racquetball | Squash
Tennis Directory
Head Professional
pricing $78 for 1-hour private and
$90 for 1-hour clinic
David Dilettuso, ext. 4146
or [email protected]
Assistant Head Professionals
pricing $76 for 1-hour private and
$88 for 1-hour clinic
Mark Phillips, ext. 4130
or [email protected]
Raul Raymundo, ext. 4147
cell 724.321.3996
or [email protected]
Brandon Stewart, ext. 4136
cell 724.470.4462
or [email protected]
Associate Head Professional
pricing $72 for 1-hour private and
$84 for 1-hour clinic
Nico Engelbrecht, ext. 4145
cell 412.805.2511
or [email protected]
Associate Professionals
pricing $68 for 1-hour private and
$80 for 1-hour clinic
Nick Celender, ext. 4207
cell 412.897.7093
or [email protected]
Jack Gloss, ext. 4235
cell 412.639.9171
or [email protected]
Ronnie Heurich, ext. 4236
cell 724.816.2283
or [email protected]
NEW PROGRAMS, TIMES AND MORE
JUNIOR DEVELOPMENT
WINTER/SPRING SESSIONS
Monday, January 5, 2015, thru Saturday, June 6, 2015 (22 weeks)
Registration Begins Monday, December 8, 2014
Little Grippers
Beginners L2
T-1/T-2
(ages 4-5)
(ages 9-10)
Mondays, Tuesdays, and
Wednesdays, 4-6pm
Mondays thru Thursdays, 4:15-5pm Mondays thru Thursdays, 5-6pm
Tuesdays, 11-11:45am
Saturdays, 10-11am
Thursdays, 1-1:45pm
Fee. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $484
Saturdays, 9-9:45am
Fee. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $44
Fee. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $374
Beginners L1
Intermediates
(ages 6-8)
Tuesdays, 5-7pm
Thursdays, 5-7pm
Saturdays, 9-11am
Mondays thru Thursdays, 4-5pm
Saturdays, 9-10am
Fee. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $484
Fee. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $968
T-Prep
Tuesdays, 5-7pm
Thursdays, 5-7pm
Saturdays, 9-11am
Fee. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $44
T-Prep/T1 and T2 Match Play
Sundays, 4-5:30pm; 5:30-7pm
Fee. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $44
Contact: Brandon Stewart, ext. 4136
or [email protected]
Tweens and Teens
(ages 13-18)
Saturdays, 11am-12pm
Fee. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $22
Contact: Nick Celender, ext. 4207
or [email protected]
Beginner Match Play
Fridays, 6-7pm
Fee. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $17
Contact: Nick Celender, ext. 4207
or [email protected]
Congratulations
Oxford North 40 and Over 7.0 Mixed Doubles Team is heading to Nationals in Surprise, AZ,
November 21-23, 2014.
Tournaments
Boys 18s Level 6
Sectional Championship
November 14–16, 2014
Photograph Left to Right: Siao Mei Shick, Boyle Cheng, Judy Cheng, Tracey Ritenour, Xiaocong Gu, Seok
Won "Leo" Bang, Len Splane, Lauren Splane, Bill Hospodor, and Shinnie Koh.
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Tennis | Racquetball | Squash
Walk-In Clinics
Walk-In Mens' Clinics
Mondays
Thursdays
3.0
Thursdays
Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9:30–11am
Fee. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $24.50
Contact: Nico Engelbrecht, ext. 4145
or [email protected]
Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8–9pm
Fee. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $18.50
Time. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9–10:30am
Fee. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $24.50
Contact: Nico Engelbrecht, ext. 4145
or [email protected]
Tuesdays
1.0–2.5
Time. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12–1:30pm
Fee. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $24.50
Contact: Mark Phillips, ext. 4130
or [email protected]
Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9:30–11am
Fee. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $24.50
Contact: Raul Raymundo, ext. 4147
or [email protected]
1.0–2.5
Time. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12–1:30pm
Fee. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $24.50
Contact: Mark Phillips, ext. 4130
or [email protected]
3.0. . . . . . . . . . . . . Team Practice Only
Time. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9:30–11am
Fee. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $24.50
Contact: Nico Engelbrecht, ext. 4145
or [email protected]
Wednesdays
Ladies
Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–9pm
Fee. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $35
Contact: Ronnie Heurich, ext. 4236
or [email protected]
Fridays
3.0
Two week breakage guarantee on club
purchased string.
November|December 2014
Contact: Brandon Stewart, ext. 4136
or [email protected]
3.0–4.0. . . . . . . . . High Performance
Saturdays
Time. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11am–1pm
Fee. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $36
Contact: Nico Engelbrecht, ext. 4145
or [email protected]
Return Serve
Time. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11–11:30am
Fee. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $11/member
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (3-4 participants required)
Contact: Mark Phillips, ext. 4130
or [email protected]
Contact: Mark Phillips, ext. 4130
or [email protected]
Monday–Friday
10am–3pm
Pick-up times at Pro Shop
Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11am–1pm
Fee. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $37
Adult Advanced Clinic
Time. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12–12:30pm
Fee. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $11/member
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (3-4 participants required)
Stringing
Saturdays
Time. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9:30–11am
Fee. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $24.50
Return Serve
Anton
Constantino
Contact: Nick Celender, ext. 4207
or [email protected]
Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–9am
Fee. . . . . . . . . . . $38/session; Invitation only
Contact: David Dilettuso, ext. 4146
or [email protected]
Congratulations
High school junior Hannah Phillips
defeated Indiana's Lucy Bujdos 6-3, 7-5 to
earn third place in the AA WPIAL singles
tournament. Hannah will now compete in
the PIAA singles tournament in Hershey,
PA on October 31, 2014. Hannah captured
her second consecutive Section 4-AA
singles title before qualifying for states at
the WPIAL tournament.
Duilio Costa
ext. 4206 or
[email protected]
Squash
Duilio Costa, World Professional Squash
Association Certified Teaching Professional has
four decades of teaching experience. Available
for lessons, clinics, and junior development.
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Izzazu Salon & Spa
Sunday and Monday | closed
Tuesday – Thursday | 9AM-8 PM
Friday – Saturday | 8AM-5 PM
724.933.0100
Located on the Lower level of OAC!
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Black Friday
Special
Purchase a total of $250 in Izzazu Gift Cards
and receive an additional $50 Gift Card
+ 1 IZ product*
This holiday season, give the gift of
Purchase a total of $500 in Izzazu Gift Cards
and receive an additional $100 Gift Card
+ 1 IZ product*
From a cut to a style, or maybe a new color or an original
tressa creation, to a day of pampering or a glamorous
evening affair, the Gift Card from Izzazu Salon & Spa is
a perfect present for anyone on your holiday list!
Purchase a total of $1000 in Izzazu Gift Cards
and receive an additional $200 Gift Card
+ 2 IZ products*
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$50
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With every
Izzazu Gift Cards, you receive an additional
in Izzazu Bonus Cash* from us
at Izzazu as a gift to you.
$10
* Izzazu Bonus Cash is valid for redemption January 2 thru February 28, 2015
excluding February 13—15, 2015. Izzazu Bonus Cash is only valid toward
the purchase of Izzazu brand hair products and services. Not valid with any
other offers or promotions.
Purchase a total of $1500 in Izzazu Gift Cards
and receive an additional $300 Gift Card
+ 3 IZ products*
* Valid only on IZ products valued
at $25.00 or less.
These offers are not valid with
any other offer or on any
other day other than
Black Friday 2014.
As owners, we are pleased to bring you a special salon and spa experience.
We believe that great results begin with a great consultation! At Izzazu, we’ve developed the ConsultStylingTM concept
where we certify each one of our team members to effectively communicate with our guests to find out their wants,
needs and styling abilities – allowing us to provide you with the best results for your hair care needs.
We invite you to visit us here in Wexford or at our 5th Avenue location in downtown Pittsburgh for a consultation with
our talented team of stylists, estheticians, massage therapists and nail technicians. Whether you are ready for a new
cut, a relaxing spa day or a total makeover…we’re happy to serve you and appreciate your loyalty. “Ci Vediamo”
Gino and Emilio
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Another Good Sign
That Membership Has
Its Rewards!
fitRewards! is a premier,
member only, FREE rewards
program that allows you to earn
points for different activities in
the club. Redeem your points
online at www.fitrewards.com
for quality, name brand gifts to
enjoy in your active lifestyle.
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ADVERTISE WITH US!
Members receive10% discount.
Everyone receives 7th issue at 1/2 off when signing up for a year! (One year = 6 issues)
1/4 page ad $300
1/2 page ad $550
Full page ad $750
2 page spread $1050
Contact Beth Yankel, 724. 933.1911 ext. 4109 or [email protected]
Chef Art Toth
Cell: 412-913-8684
Email: [email protected]
Specialties
Cajun/Creole, Italian, French, Korean, and
anything you want. Beef Wellington, Jambalaya, etc.
Catering
• Private Chef Services • Cooking Classes
• Drop Off Lunch/Dinner Services • Special Events • Gluten Free
Go to our Facebook page to see a menu and make requests
https://www.facebook.com/pages/
Around-the-World-Catering/479449355418598
BLACK FRIDAY SALE
Friday, November 28th, 8am-2pm
Upstairs Lobby
Mark your calendars now you won’t want to miss these
deals!
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GET ON THE OXFORD TRAIN!
OAC is proud to bring back our 12 week club wide program.
If you have ever wanted a chance to increase your fitness,
body composition, cardiovascular fitness or
experience new ways to train, join us for this event.
We are going “full steam ahead” with our fitness in 2015!
TRX
Barre
Tabata
Aquatics SPINNING
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Yoga
100 Village Club Drive
Wexford, Pennsylvania 15090
Phone: 724.933.1911
Fax: 724.933.1910
www.oxfordathleticclub.com
Calendar of Events
1
Glimmer of Hope Zumba, 10:30am, pg 13
2
Turn Clocks Back 1 Hour
14-16 Boys 18s Level 6 Sectional Championship, pg 18
15
Happy 16th Anniversary OAC!
27
Club Closed, Happy Thanksgiving
28
Black Friday Sale, 8am-2pm, pg 24
December 2014
3
Return Unwrapped Holiday Gifts and Tags, pg 3
8
Junior Development Registration, pg 18
24
Club Hours, 4:45am-4pm
25
Club Closed, Happy Holidays
31
Club Hours, 4:45am-5pm
January 2015
1
Club Closed, Happy New Year
5
Junior Development Begins, pg 18
Club Hours
November 2014
General Hours
M–F . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4:45am–10pm
Sat–Sun. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7am–7pm
Modified Hours
December 24. . . . . . . . . 4:45am–4pm
December 31. . . . . . . . . 4:45am-5pm
Membership, ext. 1
M–Th . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8:30am–8pm
F . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8:30am–6pm
Sat–Sun . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9am–5pm
Indoor Pool, ext. 4152
M–F . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5am–9:45pm
Sat–Sun. . . . . . . . . . . . . 7am–6:45pm
Allegheny Chesapeake
Physical Therapy, 724.935.3340
M–F . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7am–8pm
Gràzie, 724.934.7880
M–Th . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11am–10pm
F–Sat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11am–11pm
Sun. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10am–6pm
The Cabana Bar, 724.934.7876
Closed for the Season
May-October 2015
Izzazu, 724.933.0100
T–Th. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9am–8pm
F . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8:30am–5pm
Sat. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8am–5pm
Kid Zone, ext. 4124
(age 6 weeks to 7‐years‐old)
M–Th . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8:30am–7:30pm
F . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8:30am - 6pm
Sat–Sun. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8:30am–3pm
Modified Hours. . . . . . . 8:30am–2pm
December 24 and 31
Youth Activity Zone, ext. 4122
(age 8–13)
Regular Hours
M–F . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–7:30pm
Sat–Sun. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8:30am–3pm
Modified Hours. . . . . . . . . . 9am–1pm
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8pm
November 28; December 1, 26,
29, 30
January 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9am–1pm
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8pm
January 24, 31. . . . . . . . . . . 9am-1pm
Mission Statement
We embrace the challenge of being the premier multi–purpose family fitness
and wellness facility in our market. We actively support our community.
Register online for classes, tennis courts, baby appointments, change credit
cards, and more by visiting www.oxfordathleticclub.com.
Need assistance with your online account
contact [email protected].