Kelowna Open Squash Tournament

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November 10 – 12

We’re excited to host the APM-Kelowna Open again this year! Although we are not yet returning to having an official PSA draw, this year’s tournament will have draws for every level. As Friday is a holiday, tournament play will begin on Thursday night for locals, and there will be matches during the day on Friday. Finals will be on Saturday evening – no hangover matches on Sunday! If you can’t play on Thursday or have restrictions on Friday, please let us know in the comments.

Tournament highlights:

• Pro player exhibition matches (will update this when confirmed)
• Saturday after party at The Office Brewery
• Friday pizza dinner
• Morning coffee, fruit, and muffins
• On site beer sales
• Quality prizes including racquets for division winners.
• 3 match guarantee
• Tournament souvenir
• Fun!!!

Chick here to register! 

The Hidden Benefits to Lifting Weights As You Age

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The Hidden Benefits to Lifting Weights As You Age

Like momma always said, it’s the inside that counts! Whether you call it strength training, resistance training or weight lifting, the benefits of lifting weights are numerous. Lifting weights isn’t just physical- it has a lot of psychological benefits too.

1. Increases Muscle Mass and Strength- Sarcopenia is the loss of muscle mass, strength and function related to aging. Physically inactive people can lose as much as 3% to 5% of their muscle mass each decade after age 30. A progressive resistance exercise training program is well known to exert positive effects on both the nervous and muscular systems. This results in profound improvements in muscle mass and muscle strength. Resistance exercise training should be considered a first-line treatment strategy for managing and preventing sarcopenia.

2. Increases Bone Mineral Density- Another way to look at it is as a decreased risk of a bone fracture from a fall, and who doesn’t want that? Bones last longer if you stress them more. Lifting weights is considered the most bone producing (osteogenic) activity. Exercise makes it lay down more bone material to strengthen it.

3. Decreased Risk of Cardiovascular Disease- CVD is a class of diseases that involve the heart or blood vessels. Weight lifting has been shown to be just as good for your heart as running, or any other cardio activity. Some recent studies have come out showing that strength training can benefit the heart more than aerobic activities, and that it improves the good cholesterol (HDL) on average 8%-21%, and decreases the bad cholesterol (LDL) by 13%-23% on average.

4. Decreased Risk of A Fall- Many different risk factors contribute to falls, but muscle weakness and poor balance are most common with falls. Strength training against resistance and dynamic balance retraining improve both strength, stamina and balance and have been shown to decrease the risk of falls. Exercise programmes that are individually tailored and target those at high risk may be the most effective. Strength training can also reduce the fear of falling, allowing more confidence with movement.

5. Lowering the Risk for Cancer- research published in Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise suggests weight lifting may be particularly beneficial for lowering the risk of colon cancer by 25%.

6. Helps Control Blood Sugar (Diabetes)- Strength training can help promote something called glucose homeostasis, or the balance of insulin and glucagon to help maintain your blood sugar levels.

7. Cognitive Function (Brain)- Numerous studies have looked into strength training and its effect on cognitive function, with positive results. Six months of training twice weekly significantly improved associative memory performance, selective attention/conflict resolution, and regional patterns of functional brain plasticity.

8. Arthritis- Lifting weights offers numerous benefits to help manage arthritis pain. Exercise keeps muscles around affected joints strong, lubricates joints, decreases bone loss and helps control joint swelling and pain. Joint pain, stiffness, weakness, instability or deformity can make some movements and positions used in weight training difficult. You may need to modify the exercises you do or the equipment you use.

9. Functional Independence- The literature indicates that there are many deleterious changes in the musculoskeletal system during the normal process of aging. Investigations into the area of functional independence has shown strength training can mitigate or even reverse a spiraling decline in activities of daily living (ADLs), even among the frail elderly. Functional gains observed include improvements in gait, gait speed, balance, mobility tasks and a decrease in the risk of falling.

10. Motivation and Confidence- The benefits of training include: reduced depressive symptoms, improved levels of anxiety, self-perception of physical well-being, body satisfaction, self-esteem and overall tension and positive mood.

You can think of these benefits like a house with the interior walls filled with important things like plumbing, and electrical wiring. We don’t ever see it, but we know it’s important that they are working properly. Like the human body, if something goes wrong, it can be expensive and have catastrophic effects!

Wondering if you are exercising enough to reap these benefits? Unsure which weight lifting exercises are appropriate for you? Worried you may not be doing your exercises correctly? Or perhaps you have further questions.

Reach out today to talk to an expert: 250-575-0818 or
marina@globalfitnesskelowna.com

Member Spotlight

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Need Some Namaste?

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Our Yoga Program is Growing!

Add a 75 minute yoga practice to your routine- all classes are included with your membership!

Register online today to reserve your spot:

Fall Programs

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As we confirm fall programming with our amazing coaches, instructors and volunteers, we will be updating all the information on this page. Keep checking back so you can stay up to date!

Registration for lessons and leagues will open September 1st at noon!

Tennis

Junior Lessons

Registration is done via email only to the coaches!

• Email Calvin:calvin@littlebluetruck.com
• Email Rosie: rosieschaich2019@gmail.com

All programs are 10 weeks long.

No parents or spectators on the courts- please stay in the club lounge and view lessons from the TV.

For full program details, head to our Tennis page

Adult Lessons

All group Lessons are full. If you are interested in private lessons, please contact any of our coaches directly.

Adult Intermediate Lessons #3  – FULL! 

• 10 weeks
• Friday October 7 – December 16
**No lessons November 11**
• Time: 4:00 – 5:00p
• Coach: Val
• Cost: $250
• Level: 3.0 – 4.0

Adult Beginners Group Lessons – FULL! 

• 10 weeks
• Tuesday October 4 – December 6
• Time: 5:00 – 6:00p
• Coach: Val
• Cost: $250
• Level: 2.0 – 3.0

Adult Intermediate Lessons – FULL! 

• 10 weeks
• Friday October 7 – December 16
• **No lessons November 11**
• Time: 5:00 – 6:00p
• Coach: Val
• Cost: $250
• Level: 3.0 – 4.0

Adult Intermediate Lessons #2 – FULL! 

• 10 weeks
• Friday October 7 – December 16
**No lessons November 11**
• Time: 6:00 – 7:00p
• Coach: Val
• Cost: 250
• Level: 3.0 – 4.0

Men’s League

• • 10 weeks
  • Monday October 3 – December 12
  • **No league play October 10*
  • Time: 6:00 – 9:00p
  • Organizer: Eric Hasenhuendl erichasenhuendl@shaw.ca
  • Cost: $100
  • Spots Available: 24
• Registration is done on the website or app only. We will not be doing registration over the phone.

Ladies League

• Registration is done on the website or app only. We will not be doing registration over the phone.

Pickleball

Member Leagues

Registration is done on the website or app only. We will not be doing registration over the phone.

Ladies

• 10 Weeks
• Monday October 3 – December 12
• **No league play October 10**
• Time: 2:00 – 4:00 pm
• Max Players: 24
• Cost: $50
• Organizers: Anne & Ellen
• Players must find their own subs
• 1 league per person unless there is space

Mixed Open 

• 10 Weeks
• Friday October 7 – December 16
• **No league play November 11**
• Time: 2:00 – 4:00 pm
• Max Players: 24
• Self Organized
• Cost: Free!
• Does not count towards weekly booking
• Register under ‘Fitness Classes’ in MindBody
• Please book by 24hr in advance so we can book off courts accordingly

King of Court Competitive

•  10 Weeks
• Thursday October 6 – December 15
• **No league play December 8**
• Time: 6:00 – 8:00 pm
• Cost: $50
• Organizers: Carlos & Tom
• Players must find their own subs
• 1 league per person unless there is space. This league is intended for intermediate and advanced players level 3.75+ who want fun competitive play.
  Scores are counted in order to determine the court winner and the next week’s placement. Depending on the level of interest the league organizers may need to conduct a “qualifying” round robin tournament to assist in the selection of the 24 participants. If you have any questions feel free to contact Carlos DaRosa.
  Members that are playing in another league can register in the “drop in” if there is space. Bring own paddles and ballsCaptains will be collecting $5 towards balls

Squash

Registration is done on the website or app only. We will not be doing registration over the phone.

Global Squash League

League Information:
• Monday September 19 – April 17
• **No league play October 10, December 19 & 26**
• Time: 5:15 – 9:00 pm
• Max Players: 80
• Courts: 1-4
• Organizer: Cam Martyna Cell: 250-869-7417 Email: martynacam@gmail.com
• Cost: Free! Must be a Global Member

Okanagan Squash League

League Information:

• Wednesday September 21 – April 19
• **No league play December 21 & 28**
• Time: 5:15 – 9:00 pm
• Max Players: 80
• Courts: 1-4
• Organizer: Cam Martyna Cell: 250-869-7417 Email: martynacam@gmail.com
• Cost: $72+ tax

Ladies Squash League

• 10 weeks
• Thursday, October 6 – December 15
• **No league play December 8**
• Time: 6:00 – 7:30p
• Organizer: Tom Van Unen
• Cost: Free for Members

Racquetball

Masters – Coming Soon

Wallyball

Okanagan Wallball Club

• Tuesday Nights 
• September 6 – December 20th 7-9p
• For more information, contact league organizer Linda Mahood @ okwallyball@telus.net

Group Fitness

Fall class schedule starting Tuesday September 6th!

Click Group Fitness Fall 2022 to download a PDF copy

Personal Training Programs

• 4 weeks
• Monday October 3  – Wednesday November 2
• *No class October 10
• Time: 10:00 – 11:00a
• Trainer: Gord
• Cost: $99

Register on the app or contact Gord: Info@ProjectBodySmart.Com

September Long Weekend

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Bring A Friend For FREE!

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App Issues

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We apologize for the issues Android users have been having when it comes to using the app to book classes and courts. We have reached out to the IT Department & this is the work around they have given us in the meantime:

• From your phone’s main screen, go to Settings > Apps
• Select the app “Global”
• Select Storage (& cache) > Select “Clear Data” or “Clear storage” > Press “OK”
• Note: This is not the same as clearing cache
• Return to the app & see if the issue is still present

Please let us know if you are still having issues. We appreciate your patience!

BC Day Long Weekend

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Operation: Inside Out

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Congrats to our winner, Alex G!

Training at Global Fitness makes me H A P P Y. It allows me the power to chose what I do, rather than letting my health decide for me. 

This commitment grants me the ability to say “Heck Yes” to new adventures.

Being strong, capable, and happy simply makes life better.

Thank you to all of our sponsors who helped put together her prize pack:

• 1 year free membership at Global
• Week of meals from BLKBOX 
• VNDL Gift Pack
• 2 Zip Line Passes from Myra Canyon Adventure Park
• Supplement Word Gift Pack

Whenever we get asked who our competition is, our only reply is the Okanagan Valley. We live in the most beautiful and diverse place in the world- from the mountains to the lake and everything in between.

For the month of April, we are launching Operation: Inside Out. We want to know what you do INSIDE Global, that helps you OUTside these walls. Maybe you are a member and are here to improve the golf game, or you are an avid hiker and want to strengthen the legs for this upcoming season. Maybe you want to have the energy to keep up with the kids. Or you are a powder hound and can be found at Big White every weekend in the winter.

We want to know your WHY.