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Show , . . 1 V H b H H H H H H H V V H V H H K 1 H I 1 H. fl fc IN DAVIS COUNTYo J ' V I V 1 Mt IT iff5 f r , By JAY TAYLOR Sports Writer WOODS CROSS So you did it again this year. You thought you ; could watch the playoffs, most of the bowl games and all the Jazz gymes with refreshments at your elbow and not have anything to I show for it except roadmap eyes. , By March Madness it's not just the j basketballs that bounce. Now , whatever happened to that ad for a trial membership at the spa? i Obviously, there are a number of reasons why people enroll in a more formal recreational or fitness facili- ; ty. At the Town and Country Health and Fitness Club on 800 West in ' Woods Cross, there certainly seems to be enough equipment, amenities and encouragement to support a healthy lifestyle, get a new image, stir a competitive urge, or even just find friends. ' The club recently completely a major remodeling and refurbishing project, upgrading the facilities with new professional equipment, new spas and locker rooms, tanning beds and new carpet and paint. There are five racquetball courts, a court for aeroball, free weights, treadmills, stair climbers and saunas, steam rooms, and whirlpools to wind you down after a workout. After you get your tan in a booth, you can have your nails done before you pick up the kids from the child care area. You can work out by yourself, or there is a professional staff to instruct, consult or help with therapy. If you are the competitive type, the club regularly sponsors tournaments tour-naments and other competitions such as a recent "January Thaw' racquetball tournament for adults and another meet for juniors. Originally billed as a racquet club, emphasis now is on health and fitness. The tennis courts in an adjacent ad-jacent building are no longer part of Town and Country and have been converted to accommodate indoor soccer. Who would have thought there would be so many children and adults on that kick? The reasons members give for using us-ing a facility like Town and Country Coun-try are as different as their shapes and togs. At about the same time of day one can see about an even distribution of age, gender, interest and level of intensity. Most of the regulars, of course, look like they don't need to be there, but just maybe that's because they are regulars. One regular is Hal LaBelle of Bountiful, a very fit 53-year-old competitive racquetball player who last year placed second in the state in men's 45 and over play. He uses the health and fitness spa for cross training, which he says not only helps him keep his rank of tenth in ' world tournament rankings but also gives him a fitness level which provides pro-vides enjoyment of an active life. The mental escape LaBelle achieves in regular workouts makes him more productive when he gets . back to work, he adds. Kevin Wistisen, 30, with the sculpted body of a fitness magazine model, and his wife, Jill, spend almost every workout session together. Mrs. Wistisen, expecting another baby within weeks, has maintained a fitness program through both her pregnancies. She concentrates on aerobics and some iWpKCC)lhw, peop,e of a" shapes sizes and streng,h t0 pum" weight lifting, which helps in weight control both during pregnancy and as a nursing mother. Kevin, a dedicated body builder, concentrates on free weights but says he has no more distinct building goals. "I enjoy the family-oriented family-oriented activity and association with others who lift.' He does like to maintain a fitness level for water skiing and biking. Racquetball competition is the reason Gary Gatherum of Bountiful gives for working out three times a week. As a bank manager, he needs the routine to stay game-ready at age 45. "Cross training really helps the racquetball. I also want to stay healthy, enjoy my present quality of life and maintain competition with good quality associations." John Traver, still single at age 35, depends on health foods and exercise exer-cise for his very survival. "As a suicidal manic depressive, exercise helped, but more so with concentrated concen-trated Sun Rider organic food." He sticks completely with the treadmill set at a maximum 25 percent grade, and then goes outside to out-hike anyone he sees on mountain climbs. Because he goes to work at 2:30 a.m., Russell Jensen, 37, of Center-ville Center-ville is off work by mid-day and stops at the spa before going home. Besides feeling and looking better, regular aerobic sessions on the treadmill and stair climber keep his borderline dangerous cholesterol and blood pressure levels in check. After starting a fitness routine, his cholesterol is now 180 and his blood pressure has dropped from 15090 to 13070. The classic couple for the last three and a half years at Town and Country is the Richens of Farm-ington. Farm-ington. Paul, at age 44, and his wife Shari, two years younger, appear to have achieved a remarkable level of physical development, fitness level and healthy lifestyle. Paul does not hesitate to explain his commitment and techniques to anyone interested in improvement. Although he includes an hour of aerobics with an hour of lifting five to six days a week, he feels the absolute ab-solute best way to lose weight, maintain or build muscles is through free weights. "Machines like the Body Masters help, but the range of motion is restricted. You can get twice the benefit on free weight for the same effort " . Down to a lean 1 1 -percent body fat, Paul uses a diet heavy on fibers, low starch, and some protein eaten in five to six meals. He drinks no less than a gallon of water a day. "Don't drop calories if you want to lose weight or you will lose muscle as well. Just increase your activity. And before you go to bed, sustain an aerobic activity for 20 minutes to establish a higher metabolism level. ' ' Shari agrees that their activity helps them feel better and look better and is a great shared hobby. By the way, some people at the Town and Country read the paper while working out on a stationary bike! i ' 'v - - -it I I : ' Jr" ) t I' . - ; .".. - - L Aeroball allows patrons to combine trampoline jumping with basketball for a great aerobic workout. (Clipper photo by Roger Turtle) y deVightfuf (Cltpperphot byRogr C,Ub members |
