Our very own tennis pro, Chris Bennett heads to France to represent the United States in the International Tennis Federation’s Seniors World Team Championships in France. It is Bennett’s fourth time representing his country. Click here to read the Courier Post article. 

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Woodcrest Country Club (WCC) and Cherry Hill Health & Racquet Club (CHHRC) announce partnership to offer members a larger variety of programs and amenities.

Woodcrest Country Club (WCC) and Cherry Hill Health & Racquet Club (CHHRC) announce partnership to offer members a larger variety of programs and amenities.

Beginning Tuesday, June 23, 2015, WCC members are invited to participate in adult and youth tennis programs on any of WCC’s three har-tru tennis courts. All tennis programs are run by experienced CHHRC tennis pro’s. Their tennis staff will provide fast moving tennis programs that combine fun games, strategies and a good workout for tennis players of all ages and levels. This partnership will give WCC members the opportunity to learn from South Jersey’s top tennis professionals, with the convenience of never having to leave their country club.

WCC is also extending a special discounted Social Membership to all current CHHRC members. This membership includes access to the WCC pool, all tennis programs, discounts on all WCC summer camp programs, a la carte dining and beverage service, as well as a 10% discount on golf. This entire package is only $500 for the season, a 60% savings. 

CHHRC is well known in the community as a family health club providing fitness and racquet programs for all ages and abilities. Together, with WCC they are now able to extend their tennis programs to an entirely new demographic. “Partnering with WCC is a win-win for everyone involved. There are so many benefits for all members. It’s a great opportunity to provide great tennis, golf and social opportunities to families in the South Jersey area,” says CHHRC owner Chuck Epstein. 

Previously an 18-hole private country club, Woodcrest is now open to the public as a semi-private country club and is inviting CHHRC members to take advantage of pristine greens, challenging fairways and beautiful landscapes. “We look forward to these great synergies for both clubs,” says WCC owner Matthew Haydinger.
Join both clubs as they celebrate the partnership with a Member/Guest Open house on Tuesday, June 23rd 6:30 pm—8:30 pm. Meet the CHHRC tennis pro’s, learn more about the new tennis programs, enjoy food, drinks, games and more!

Cherry Hill Health & Racquet Club (CHHRC) is a family oriented health club that is dedicated to providing the best sports programs and fitness services to the South Jersey area. We pride ourselves in our ability to motivate & retain members, our excellent customer service, and our commitment to the entire family. For more information, visit www.chhrc.com.

Woodcrest Country Club is a William Flynn designed course located in Cherry Hill, NJ situated miles from Philadelphia and all of the area bridges. Previously an 18-hole private country club, Woodcrest is NOW OPEN TO THE PUBLIC after almost a century of being private. Acquired by First Montgomery Group in May 2013, Woodcrest Country Club is now an evolving destination for individuals and families who are interested in new experiences, an active lifestyle and memorable moments. 

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Wheelchair Tennis Tournament Changes Life of Local Volunteer

As most of you know, opportunities to help others are endless, whether it’s traveling across the world to help feed the hungry or by simply crossing the street and helping a neighbor in need. One of those opportunities came to Mike Genovese and has forever changed his view of life and the sport of tennis. The event was the Magee Rehabilitation Wheelchair Tournament, an annual event held at Cherry Hill Health and Racquet Club. His children have participated as ball kids for years and they loved it. So, when Mike heard that Magee was in need of a director this past year, he didn’t hesitate to volunteer.

“It turned out that the initial volunteering was the easy part. What I quickly realized was that running a wheelchair tournament is much different than a typical junior tournament. I had no idea that things like temperature, humidity, and the softness of the court can mean life or death to some of these players. When getting to know the players, one quickly finds that they are not only struggling against their opponent but also against their bodies - something like sweating, that we would never think twice about. The timing of matches varies due to recovery time. This not only involves a player catching their breath but also monitoring for body temperature and fluid intake. Seeing the struggles that these players go through, just to play what many consider to be just a game, has provided me a much better appreciation of the love that people have for tennis. No matter the outcome of the matches, these players will most likely all be back again next year because this is an act of love.” stated Mike.   

Mike is also a USTA Junior Team Tennis coach. The individual goals of these children he coaches, ranges anywhere from making their HS JV team to a spot on the Varsity Doubles. But what they all have in common is the same thing that brings them back  year after year - just like the Magee Tournament players - their love for the game. Mike's desire to help these children is what brings him back year after year. 

"If I can help one child to continue to play and not give up, then all of my time was well spent," Mike stated.

  

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What Is Relay For Life?

Each year, more than 4 million people in over 20 countries raise much-needed funds and awareness to save lives from cancer through the Relay For Life movement.

At Relay For Life events, communities across the globe come together to honor cancer survivors, remember loved ones lost, and fight back against a disease that has already taken too much. The funds you raise truly make a difference in the fight against cancer just ask one of the nearly 14 million cancer survivors who will celebrate another birthday this year!


Relay For Life teams camp out overnight and take turns walking or running around a track or path at a local high school, park, or fairground. Events are up to 24 hours long, and because cancer never sleeps, each team is asked to have at least one participant on the track at all times.

At Cherry Hill Health & Racquet Club we are hosting our very own Relay For Life fundraiser on Saturday, May 16th! Please join us to raise funds for team CHHRC WARRIORS! Enjoy food, drinks, music, dancing, 50/50's and so much more! Click here to get your tickets now! Or come to CHHRC tonight between 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm to purchase your tickets and get TEN FREE RAFFLE TICKETS!

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25 Days for Free!

Good news - the weather has finally broken! We’re no longer layered up at baseball games and soccer practices with hoodies and blankets. Bad news – we can no longer hide under those layers!  As you sort through your summer wardrobe it’s normal to feel a bit anxious. You might break into a nervous sweat just thinking about putting on tank tops and shorts.  These clothes tend to reveal how many times we cheated and had “just one more bite” of that delicious dessert. They’re also proof that we’ve spent more time on the couch catching up on our DVR recordings and less time getting up and being active. But have no fear - CHHRC is here to help!

We have a wonderful opportunity for you to, not only feel more comfortable in your summer wardrobe, but to make a difference in the lives of a hungry family or under privileged children in Camden.  How? Simply make a $25 donation to the Food Bank of SJ or UrbanPromise and we’ll give you an honorary 25 day membership to our entire 160,000 square foot family health club absolutely FREE! It’s a win-win situation for everyone!

“With a $25 donation, we are able to provide and an entire month of summer camp for an under privileged child at no cost to the family!” ~ Shannon Oberg, Creative Director UrbanPromise. Since 1988, their mission has been to equip Camden's children and young adults with the skills necessary for academic achievement, life management, spiritual growth, and Christian leadership. They strive to fulfill this mission through after-school programs, summer camps, two schools, experiential learning, job training, and a host of other programs that challenge youth to develop and realize their potential.

“1 out 4 children in South Jersey goes to bed hungry every night. A $25 donation provides 125 meals for children who may otherwise go without. $50 provides food for 250 meals. A special gift of $150 will provide food for a year’s worth of meals for 2 hungry kids in South Jersey” ~ Yarissa Ortiz Reyes, Food Bank of South Jersey Director of Strategic Marketing and Business Development. The Food Bank of South Jersey and its network of 200+ food pantries and meal kitchens have been here since 1985 providing prepared meals and groceries to people in need. From humble beginnings in a small warehouse in Camden City to our present 65,000 square foot distribution center in Pennsauken, we are the last safety net for those in need.

Your donation not only helps those in need, but gives you access to almost 100 group exercise classes a week including (INSANITY, PIYO and P90X), yoga/pilates, tennis & racquetball courts, personal training, youth programs, summer camps, Parisi Speed School and so much more!

Sign up today! Go to www.chhrc.com/donate25 and change the tomorrow of those less fortunate than us.

Top 5 Fat Loss Strategies by CHHRC Trainer Jon Haas

Top 5 Fat Loss Strategies

By Jon Haas

Today, let’s take a look at my top 5 favorite, no-brainer strategies for losing fat like a champ. If you are not seeing the results you want with your current fat loss plan, implement some, or preferably all of the following strategies and watch the fat literally fall off you!

1) HIIT

High Intensity Interval Training is something that I discuss a lot with clients. In fact, when it comes to conditioning, I can’t say enough good things about it. But let’s focus on its role in fat loss rather than conditioning for a moment. Long Slow Distance (LSD) type cardio is usually what people think about when they want to burn calories and lose fat. Things like running on the treadmill, exercise bike, elliptical, what have you. These are all good for “cardio” and burning calories during exercise. However, once you stop so does the calorie burning. HIIT is different. The high intensity protocol makes the sessions much shorter than traditional cardio, usually about half as long, yet the fat burning effect continues for hours after you stop. This makes HIIT much more efficient and the better choice for fat burning.

2) IF

Intermittent Fasting is key for quickly dropping fat, optimizing your body’s hormone profile, and increasing your daily energy. The cool thing about IF versus traditional fasting is that you can use it in various ways. Skip one meal a day. Sometimes skip 2. Other days set a certain time limit for fasting. 16 hours is usually the most recommended as anything longer than that begins to have a negative impact on muscle mass.

3) Forget Whole Grains

Go No Grain! This means no bread, cereal, rice, pasta, etc. If your goal is rapid fat loss, and I assume it is since you’re reading this article, then you should significantly reduce or remove grains from your diet. There is absolutely zero necessary nutritional content that we obtain from grains. I can hear the cries now – what about my fiber??? Don’t worry, the fruits and vegetables you will be eating to replace them are a much better source! The extra carb load we receive from them however does get stored as fat. Lose the grains. 

As a side note, make sure you also steer clear of all types of soda to drink, especially diet! Drink water during the day.

4) Sleep

Studies have consistently shown that getting under 7-8 hours of sleep per night is detrimental to your health. There are a host of problems lack of sleep can cause, being prone to weight gain is just one. Get your sleep!

5) Build Lean Muscle

This one is pretty self-explanatory. Strength training is an important factor in healthy body weight, and it also increases (or maintains, depending on your diet/intensity) muscle mass. Whole body strength training exercises also stimulates growth hormone production.
And a bonus,

6) Exhale!

This is one that we don’t often think about, but exhalation is the somatic trigger for relaxing the body. Take a few minutes a couple times a day to do 10-20 strong, deep, rapid exhales. This will lower your heart rate, lower blood pressure, and reduce stress. Since stress makes you prone to weight gain, this is a good thing! These sharp, deep exhalations also help in removing toxins and detoxifying the body.

Jon Haas is a certified Underground Strength Coach -Level 2, an ACE certified Personal Trainer, and has been involved in the martial arts for over 30 years. He has been training in the Budō Taijutsu arts of the Bujinkan for more than 22 years and is currently ranked as a Kudan (9th degree black belt) under Jack Hoban Shidōshi. He is the founder of Warrior Fitness Training Systems and author of the book, Warrior Fitness: Conditioning for Martial Arts. Jon Haas is also a certified conflict resolutions specialist through Resolution Group International (RGI.) In addition to personal training, Jon also teaches a one-hour Internal Strength class every Friday at 9:30 am. Learn more.

Surviving Cold & Flu Season: Part 2

Foods that are Immune Boosters:

I personally love kale, spinach, chard, broccoli, radishes, tomatoes, red skin onion, sweet potato, pumpkin, red & yellow squash, cranberries, raspberries, blueberries, strawberries, blackberries. The list goes on and on. Even with veggies that I simply detest (like brussel sprouts), I try to find ways to disguise them and put them in my body. My body loves the nutrients and life’s more interesting this way.

Phytochemicals: What are they?

Phyto means plants. Chemicals are the naturally occurring vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and hundreds of other substances that science hasn’t even discovered yet. When vegetables and fruits are brightly colored, they pack powerful agents that deliver immune enhancing agents. This helps your body maintain balance and fight disease. We know that vitamins and minerals don’t work to their potential when they work by themselves in the body. When they are accompanied by broad spectrum phytochemicals, the body utilizes them more effectively. The kicker is, science is still discovering new phytochemicals everyday. For best health, eat a large variety of brightly colored fruits and veggies - the deeper the color, the more nutrient dense the phytochemical.

A Rule to Live By:

Pay careful attention to what you put into your body immediately following your workout. Remember the “Anatomy of Recovery” – your body is a proverbial sponge in that first 30-45 minutes following a workout. Many people hurt themselves physically, and slow down the ability to burn fat or gain muscle by not consuming a liquid meal during this time. The solution is to drink nutrient dense calories NOW and replenish what you have burned. Your body needs the natural glucose and fructose sugars from fruits to properly recover. Make every calorie count and make sure they are nutrient dense. You can do it with a green veggie shake and really boost your immunity! Because your body is a “sponge” at this time, the phytochemicals absorb quickly and helps you maintain good health.

EAT WELL!

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