2017
2017
Hydration = Happiness
Aug 30, 2017
Topic:
Wellness
If you’re a parent of an active child, you’ve probably experienced a summer afternoon with a grouchy, sweaty headed kid. As a mother of four, I’ve seen this far more often than I’d like to admit! I’ve come to learn that keeping my girls hydrated is the key to ending a hot, busy day with smiles inste ...
Recipe of the Month: August 2017
One of the things we often hear from our members is that they know or want to know how to cook healthy and tasty food. Many VillaMoms will also appreciate quickly prepared food. Here we are, opening our food blog for members. The first recipe is from VillaSport The Woodlands’ member and a mother of ...
Deep Tissue Massage for Muscle Recovery
Aug 21, 2017
Topic:
Wellness
If you're an athlete or if you're someone who exercises a lot, you should look into getting a deep tissue massage or a sports massage. A deep tissue massage is designed to improve athletic recover and performance, reduce stress, anxiety and muscle tension, treat chronic back pain and break up scar t ...
What Is Up With the Safety Break?
Aug 09, 2017
Topic:
Aquatics
At the top of every hour during Family Swim, we call a Safety Break to clear our recreation pools. But whose ‘safety’ is it for? Actually – everyone! So we first want to clear the pool, especially on really busy days, to ensure everyone is able to exit the pool and there are not any safety hazards t ...
Is a Pilates Reformer Class Right for You?
Aug 07, 2017
Topic:
Fitness
Is a Pilates Reformer Class Right for You? The Pilates Reformer is an amazing and elegant machine designed by Joseph Pilates as a new approach to exercise and body conditioning. It provides finely tuned exercise resistance, allowing one to work precisely to develop great alignment, balanced core str ...
Recipe: Coconut Water and Fresh Berry Popsicles
Fun and Healthy Recipe Coconut Water and Fresh Berry Popsicles Ingredients Fresh Berries – best with blueberries, raspberries, and sliced strawberries Coconut Water – the purer the better Instructions Drop berries into Popsicle molds (smaller pieces will go to the bottom; other ...
Keeping Your Head in Line: A Simple Tip for Our Freestyle Lap Swimmers
Jun 26, 2017
Topic:
Aquatics
If you are an experienced lap swimmer, your goal is to always be more technically efficient. This means you are working smarter, not harder, which usually means swimming faster or longer with less effort. As an inexperienced lap swimmer, you are just trying to survive on your way to the other side. ...
Tips for Eating Healthy When Dining Out
Jun 19, 2017
Topic:
Nutrition
Current research supports the importance of diet to our overall wellness. We now know more than ever about the huge role food plays in our immunity, risk for disease, genetic expressions and mental health. As we transition into summer, changes in our daily routine (think: school’s out!, BBQ’s, holid ...
Sleep - It's Time for Rest!
Jun 12, 2017
Topic:
Wellness
As the VillaKids Director in Cypress and Mom of two young children, I know that sleep is precious. But sleep is not only important for moms; it’s necessary for children’s brain development! We all know how hard it is to rationalize with a tired child, whether they are 2 years old or 16 years old. I’ ...
Facial Massage: The Secret to Younger-Looking Skin
Jun 05, 2017
Topic:
Wellness
Did you know that there is a well-kept secret to younger-looking skin? Even with today’s technology, a large percentage of people still want the natural alternative to a healthy, toned, and glowing complexion. So, what’s the secret? Facial massage! Just like the benefits of a body massage, facial ma ...
10 Tips to Drop 10 Pounds
May 01, 2017
Topic:
Fitness
From a Bodybuilder There are simple steps you can take to start off losing weight the right way but there is no such thing as a quick fix. If you want to lose weight, you have to work for it. When I began my fitness journey, all I knew about losing weight was what I learned through high school he ...
Construction News And Timelapse Video
Jan 10, 2017
Topic:
Construction
Rivers of rain are continuing to sweep across the Bay Area, but our team continues to build simply because we're excited to bring San Jose the only destination where Fitness, Family and Community all come together. In the past few weeks, we've installed our new VillaSport Sign on North Capitol Avenu ...