Your Weekly Marin Clubs Update: July 22, 2024
Dear Member,
Welcome to The Quad, your bi-monthly Club newsletter that covers all things happening at the Bay Club, plus a little extra. Loving it? Not loving it? Hit reply and let us know.
Monthly Mention
Today’s edition is all about recovery, which seems to be the latest and greatest trend in leading an active lifestyle. This is a trend I happen to agree with, and have always practiced both active and passive recovery myself.
A Closer Look at Recovery
The first type of recovery that plays an essential role in feeling your best is active recovery. While active recovery still involves movement, it is much less physically intense that your standard workout. For example, taking a walk in nature, going for a swim, or centering in a gentle yoga class. These low-intensity activities help increase blood flow to your muscles, restoring them while removing toxins that build up during strenuous exercise (goodbye lactic acid!).
Tell me more about Active Recovery…
It’s highly beneficial to add in some active recovery after a workout (pre-cool down) or schedule a full active recovery day into your regular routine. Listen to your body and do what feels right.
What is Passive Recovery?
When it comes to passive recovery, this type is pretty much what it sounds like: a period of time dedicated to healing with little to no movement. And no, it doesn’t include vegging in front of Netflix or mindlessly scrolling through your phone. Passive recovery should be intentional and good for your body and mind, no different than your workout.
Tell me more…
Meditation, massage, and saunas are some great examples of passive recovery options you may already be familiar with. With recent innovations in this area of recovery, our team has begun rolling out Recovery Zones in our Clubs that feature cutting-edge wellness technologies for passive recovery. From HydroMassage Chairs to Normatec Boots, CryoLounge Chairs, and Hypervolt Percussion, these spaces are already becoming wildly popular.
As of today, we have Recovery Zones located at Walnut Creek, El Segundo, and Carmel Valley, with 9 more Recovery spaces opening in the next few months from Seattle to San Francisco. We’ll continue to learn and innovate to ensure we are delivering the best in aiding your recovery. It’s worth noting there’s no charge extra for this awesomeness–it’s all part of your membership!
And while we are on the topic of recovery, I wanted to share my favorite breathing exercise, called “box breathing”. It’s a form of passive recovery that I do in the car on my long commute days.
Here’s how it works:
- Inhale slowly for a count of 4
- Hold your breath for a count of 4
- Exhale slowly for a count of 4
- Hold your exhalation for a count of 4
Repeat until you feel present and centered. It could be one round; it could be many.
Here’s to prioritizing your well-being with effective recovery practices that support your body and mind, ensuring you stay refreshed and balanced.
In health,
Tracy L Cioffi
Chief Marketing Officer
The Bay Club Company
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Shaping Our Future Development Website
As part of our ongoing commitment to enhancing your member experience and keeping you well-informed, we are thrilled to announce the launch of a dedicated website to keep you up-to-date on all current, recently completed, and upcoming projects. In addition to our standard emails, Connect app, and in-club communications, this site will be your go-to resource for updates on any construction that may impact your club experience. We appreciate your patience during these exciting upgrades and encourage you to check back often to stay informed on the latest updates. Visit the page to check it out!
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Summer Camps
We still have limited spots available for weekly sessions or last-minute single-day openings. Don’t miss out on fun theme weeks for Little Explorers, Multi-Sport and Activity Camp, and more – only a few spots are left! Visit your Connect app for availability and to register now.
Bay Club Marin:
Cardio Hoops Basketball Game
Friday, July 26 | 9:00 am
Bring those baller skills you’ve been building in our weekly Cardio Hoops class and put them to the test in this beginner-friendly game! Jerseys and light refreshments provided. Enroll on Connect in the group class schedule, or email Violet.Alama@bayclubs.com for more details.
Sunday Funday for Tiny Ballers
Sundays | 1:00 pm
Looking for the perfect Sunday activity for your little ones? Look no further than Sunday Funday Hoops, where kids have fun learning the basics of basketball and developing new skills. Kids ages 4-9. Enroll on Connect or email Violet.Alama@bayclubs.com for more information.
Bay Club Rolling Hills:
Summer Aquatics Camp
July 22 – 29 | 9:00 am–1:00 pm
Dive into summer fun at the pool with games, swim practice, water safety skills, water polo, free swim, and tons of entertaining activities out on the deck. Participants must be able to pass the water safety test. Ages 5-12. Email Aquatics.BCRH@bayclubs.com for more information.
Teen Weightlifting Program
July 23, 25, 29 & 31 | 12:00 pm–1:00 pm
Build muscle and strength this summer with Coaches Alex & Chapin! This program helps teens of all skill levels build a solid foundation of strength training, lifting techniques, and injury prevention using free weights, dumbbells, kettlebells, TRX, machines and more. $100 per session or $350 for 4. Email Kelly.Morlock@Bayclubs.com for details.
StoneTree Golf Club:
Seniors Golf Event: BASA Tournament
Thursday, July 25 | 9:00 am–2:00 pm
Attention all senior group members! Come join us for the BASA (Bay Area Seniors Association) Tournament. Your $75 entry fee includes a round of golf, breakfast, and lunch! Don’t miss out on this fun, friendly competition. Sign up at ForeTees events page or email Joe.Mallarias@bayclubs.com for more details.
Ladies Exclusive: Womens’ Golf Clinic
Fridays, July 26 & August 2 | 12:00 pm–1:00 pm
Sign up for our 4-part Golf clinic series, and learn the basic mechanics of playing golf from our Golf Pros. Enjoy some snacks and meet other members. Sign up at ForeTees events page. Email Alex.Franklin@bayclubs.com for more.
Ladies Exclusive: Member & Guest Tournament
Monday, July 29 | Various time
Come join this great tournament sponsored by our Women’s Golf Group, open to all women golfers. Sign up at ForeTees event page. Email Charlie.Galvez@bayclubs.com for more information.
In health,
Ayyub Hansia
Senior Vice President
Marin Campus