Sports/Fitness

The Early Days of Aptos Post Office Jumps

January 12, 2019 by Seb Frey

Ryan Howard (aka “R-Dog” – find him on Instagram) is a professional mountain biker from our favorite coastal town: Aptos, California. He recently appeared in a video shot for Freehub Magazine and appearing on the website Pinkbike. It’s good to hear talk about how important the Aptos Post Office Jumps were not just to locals, but to the international mountain bike community. While the Post Office Jumps are gone, they’re certainly not forgotten – and probably never will be!

Ryan R-Dog Howard Video

Original article @ Pinkbike.com

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Ton of Fun is Back for 2017

January 4, 2017 by Seb Frey

Fleet Feet’s Annual Tons of Fun Training Program

Get fit, have fun, lose weight! Ton of Fun is Back for 2017, and you can’t miss with Fleet Feet Sport’s 4th annual Weight Loss & Wellness Challenge. This year, it’s starting January 9th and runs through February 27th.

Who is this for? Anyone who needs or wants to lose weight, improve their health and do it with other members of your Aptos community. The Ton of Fun program has increased the health and wellness of over 100 people each year who have collectively lost over 2,000 pounds since Ton of Fun began. That’s over ONE TON!!

The program is about much more than exercise, though – it really is all about health and wellness. The program includes weekly coaching clinics led by their team of coaches:

Nutrition & Lifestyle Coach Teresa Barsanti
Fitness Coach Doug Barsanti
Wellness Coaching with Dr. Gold Jacques-Maynes
Running & Tri coach Melani Amaris

The program also includes:

Weekly online coaching sessions through our private Facebook group
Weekly walks to keep you moving and connected
Private weigh-ins at Fleet Feet Sports Aptos using our exclusive Running Affair App and our medical grade scales up to 400 lbs.
2 free months of ReInvention Notebook — the online resource for fitness, nutrition, and lifestyle advice

This year, they are holding two sessions each day – section 1 starts is from 6:00 to 6:45, and Section 2 is from 6:45 PM to 7:30 PM (with weigh-ins starting 30 minutes prior to the beginning of the session). Due to high demand for this program and limited space, each Section is strictly limited to 60 people. – so register now!

Click Here to Register for Ton of Fun Section 1 (6:00-6:45 PM)

Click Here to register for Ton of Fun Section 2 (6:45-7:30 PM)

Start the New Year Right with Curves Aptos!

January 2, 2017 by Seb Frey

With the dawn of a new year, millions of people around the world will make a vow to take better care of themselves – to finally get into shape, and to stay that way. For many, that will mean signing up for a new gym membership. Many are called; but few are chosen – by the middle of March, many gyms are as quiet as they were in late December. But if you are ready for something different, start the new year right with Curves Aptos!

Curves is not a gym – it’s a fitness center and healthy lifestyle community all in one. And for the new year, they’re running a special – a $1 enrollment fee for the first 30 women in 2017 who join Curves. That’s a savings of nearly $100!

If you want to know what makes Curves Aptos different, read our business spotlight here.

Curves Aptos isn’t just looking for new members – they’re also looking for new trainers. Yes, they’re hiring! If you’re a trainer or know anyone who is, please contact Janna Malizia at 831-688-2348!

Fleet Feet Sports is Honored as One of 50 Best in USA

December 15, 2016 by Seb Frey

Fleet Feet Sports in Aptos Named one of 50th Best in USA!

Did you know that Aptos is home to one of the very best running shops in the entire US of A? For the third time in four years, Fleet Feet Sports is honored as one of the 50 Best in USA by Running Insight and Competitor Magazine.

Fleet Feet Sports Aptos took its place among the country’s elite retailers following an extensive nomination and review process throughout 2016. The judging culminated in the store’s recognition at a gala awards ceremony in Orlando on Dec. 1, 2016, as part of The Running Event, an annual conference and trade expo for specialty running retailers.

Fleet Feet Sports in Aptos was selected after a rigorous vetting process that rated the store on its service, product knowledge, merchandising and community service. The shop will be featured in a special issue of Competitor magazine distributed nationally. The store will also receive a commemorative plaque to mark the award. Each of the 50 Best winners will also share the award with consumers via a special window sign supplied by Competitor that indicates the store as a 50 Best 2016 winner.

The process of compiling a list of the top 50 running shops in the country began early in 2016 when Formula 4 Media, with the help of Competitor Magazine, began to collect and evaluate nominations from runners, soliciting feedback from consumers on their favorite running stores. More 16,000 individual customer nominations were received. A panel of industry experts from Franklin Resource Group mystery shop nominated stores to evaluate on 20 different aspects of retailing, including product knowledge, environment, vendor relations and community involvement.

Congratulations to Russ and Tina Coillot of Fleet Feet Sports! They have been tremendous supporters of our Aptos community and it’s wonderful to see their shop receive the recognition it so richly deserves.

Thanksgiving Day Turkey Burner

November 23, 2016 by Seb Frey

Worried about busting your waistline this Thanksgiving Day? If you’re concerned about what indulging in a 3,000 calorie meal could mean for your health, you’re not alone. The good news is that while we celebrate all we are thankful for by overindulging in a way that might make Boss Hogg blush, you do have a great opportunity on Thursday to make a positive difference for your body and your health.

Rocky’s Fitness Center in Pleasure Point is once again having its traditional Thanksgiving Day Turkey Burner. Rocky’s is run by Aptos resident Rocky Snyder, and he’s been running a fitness center in Santa Cruz county for decades. It’s very well known by many athletes, surfers, and health care professionals in the area for its distinctive approach to physical fitness training.

Members of the community are invited to go down to Rocky’s Fitness on Thursday, November 24th at 9 AM for a FREE one hour fitness session. Check it out and see what you think – Rocky’s is also running a Winter Workout special, with a three-month membership on sale for $249 which is a heck of a deal and includes a free t-shirt! It’s suggested that you get there a bit earlier than 9:00 AM as parking may be a bit hard to find. Get on down to Rocky’s and get your metabolism geared up for the feast to come!

Fit for the Fight Against Cancer

May 25, 2016 by Seb Frey

Be Fit for the Fight Against Cancer! On Friday, June 3rd, please join the good folks at Seascape Village Fitness in Aptos for an evening of fun and dancing from 7:00 to 10:00 PM. Featuring the local and extremely fun Santa Cruz band Extra Large, this event will inspire you to get on your feet and make a difference in the lives of those affected by cancer. All proceeds will go to Santa Cruz Children’s Charities and The American Cancer Society Santa Cruz Relay for Life.

In addition to the great vibes from Extra Large, there will be wine and olive oil tasting, a number of beverages, appetizers, desserts, and a live auction and raffle. Admission is $75 per person and tickets can be ordered online via EventBrite.

Seascape Village Fitness

May 25, 2016 by Seb Frey

Seascape Village Fitness is a family-owned and operated business located in the Seascape Village Shopping Center. This is not your typical gym or health club; rather, they are dedicated towards helping you identify and pursue your own personal path to a sustainable fitness regimen. They emphasize a team approach to help motivate you to regain and maintain an active and productive lifestyle. They were honored in 2014 to receive the Good Times Magazine award for being the best fitness club in Aptos.

They offer a range of training plans, including personal one-on-one fitness training, semi-private personal training, weekly group team training, nutrition and weight loss support program, massage therapy, physical therapy, and much more! These folks are here to help you with the personal support you will need to reach your fitness goals; you won’t be left to wonder what you should be doing to get there.

The business is run by Jim and Kathy Tucker, along with their daughter Erin and a team of dedicated health and fitness professionals. If you’re looking for a way to get healthy and fit – and stay that way – stop on by and check them out. They do offer a trial membership so you can get an idea of what they have to offer without a long-term commitment.

Seascape Village Fitness

Seascape Village Fitness Instagram Feed

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Golden Chiropractic – Aptos

May 13, 2016 by Seb Frey

Golden Chiropractic in Aptos is more than just a chiropractic office – it’s the place in town to go for treatment for a hurting body. Aptos is very much a lifestyle town, and these folks will help keep you in tip top shape to keep you surfing, hiking, biking, and wine tasting with the best of them. You will find the following services available:

Chiropractic Care
Corrective Exercises
Lifestyle Advice
Massage Therapy
Rock Tape
Acupuncture
Chinese Herbal Medicine

Dr. Goldi also specializes in the Graston Technique, which uses specially-designed stainless steel instruments, along with appropriate therapeutic exercise, to specifically detect and effectively treat areas exhibiting soft tissue fibrosis or chronic inflammation.

Not only do they offer a wide range of expert and cutting-edge bodywork services, they do it all with good humor and aplomb! Learn more about Golden Chiropractic’s services, who they serve, and how they deal with insurance by watching the video below.

Golden Chiropractic – Meet Goldi and Melissa

See also:

Golden Chiropractic Web Site, Golden Chiropractic Facebook Page

Golden Chiropractic Instagram Feed

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Free Swim Lessons at Seascape Sports Club

April 19, 2016 by Seb Frey

Free Summer Swim Lessons at Seascape — Free Swimming Safety Class

As part of an effort to prevent and reduce accidental drownings, Seahorse Swim School has partnered with “USA Swimming Foundation” and “Make a Splash” to offer FREE swim lessons to all ages, levels & abilities on Saturday April 23 from 1-3PM at Seascape Sports Club in Aptos.

No appointment is needed and swimming experience is not required. A level assessment will be performed for all new swimmers. For more information, visit their website seahorseswimschool.com or call 476-7946.

Tiffany Harmon started her business Seahorse Swim School in 1999 and is an Instructor Trainer for the American Red Cross in Water Safety. She utilizes her BA in Psychology on all of her students helping them to reach their goals and overcome their fears. Tiffany has built her business up from private lessons to a full swim program at 4 locations county wide. She is locally involved in her community as a radio DJ on KZSC since 1996, playing reggae music for the listening audience. She has just opened a pool for private lessons as well.

Join Team Coco for Team in Training

March 22, 2016 by Seb Frey

Walkers and runners of all ages and levels of athletic ability are invited to join Team Coco, the local Team in Training Marathon (TNT) team at 8:30 a.m. at Pinto Lake County Park in Watsonville to participate in a Spring Fun Run.

The event includes a free 1K for kids under 14 starting at 8:30 as well as a 5K and 10K for adults starting at 9 a.m. Race registration is $35 for the 5K, and $45 for the 10K.

The Spring Fun Run is being held to honor Coco Lazenby, the daughter of longtime TNT participant Kate Pavao, who was killed by a distracted driver in 2015. Coco had grown up with the team; she pitched in at fundraisers, got up early to cheer on her mom, grandma and other runners through several half and full marathons, and had recently even started babysitting the kids of other participants. April 16 would have been Coco’s 13th birthday.

“We are so honored that Team Coco is hosting this run on Coco’s birthday, and raising money to fight blood cancer. Coco was a person who believed in doing as much good as possible, and we are proud that so many other members of our community are making the world a better place in her name,” said Kate Pavao.

In recognition of Coco’s love for books and reading, every child that participates will receive a book at the finish line, a gift from the Live Like Coco Foundation, launched by Coco’s parents, Kate Pavao and Aaron Lazenby.

This event is accessible. Please call in advance for reasonable accommodation requests. Space is limited, but same day race registration will be offered if available. Use this link to register in advance.

Team in Training (TNT) is the flagship fundraising program for The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) and the only endurance sports training program for charity that raises money for blood cancer research. TNT and LLS are changing the landscape of blood cancer, not someday but today, making TNT the perfect way to fundraise.

For more information about Team Coco, visit: http://pages.teamintraining.org/svmb/rnrseatl16/TeamCoco

Contact:
Aaron Lazenby
415-595-5960