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Vol 04 | Issue 01 Spring I & II 2021
SHAPE UP
FOR SPRING
Ditch the New Year's Resolutions
and Try 30 & 60-Day Challenges
5 Fitness Trends to
Take Over in 2021
3 Fresh + Fast Recipes
for Spring
Spring I & II Sports
Meet the Newest AIM
+ Personal Trainers
A Hill Country Indoor Publication
WELCOME TO 04
Upcoming Events
24
Programs
Spring I&II Sports
HILL COUNTRY
INDOOR
Feature
06
Fitness Trends
Forecasted to Take
over in 2021
32
Youth Programs
Parties & Events
10
Membership
34
The STUDIO
Feature
Upside Down:
12 36
Q&A
A Fresh Perspective Meet Tami Bliss,
on Inversions STUDIO Manager
Interview with Instructor
Meagan Whitfield
Recipes
Flavors of Spring:
14
3 Fresh + Fast
Recipes for Spring
Recipes by Personal Chef,
39
myHCI Online
Heidi Gerlitz
Located in the heart of central Texas, Hill Country Indoor is a 140,000 square foot Learn more at
privately-owned indoor sports and fitness facility. Sports incorporated into HCI’s four
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courts, indoor turf area, outdoor turf field and beach volleyball courts include: Feature
or get social with us!
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basketball, volleyball, pickleball, dodgeball, soccer, lacrosse, football and archery tag.
AIM Personal Eating Simple
That’s just the tip of the iceberg. Along with sports, Hill Country Indoor holds an
upscale fitness center, smoothie and coffee café, sports lounge with beer and wine, Training and Smart
incline jogging track, KidCare, AIM performance training centers for athletic and Interview with Member
personal training, youth camps and programs, climbing and playscape arena, party Lauren Kane
planning and rentals, STUDIO classes, an online fitness platform through myHCI
Online and so much more. Community members of all ages are invited to engage in a
variety of activities, all under one giant roof! Complete a workout in the fitness center,
Feature
challenge yourself in a STUDIO class, participate in one of our adult or youth recre-
Build Healthier
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ational leagues, or observe team trainings from the elevated walking and jogging track Q&A
system…it all happens here! @HCIndoor Habits with 30-Day
Meet AIM’s Newest
Hill Country Indoor truly serves as the center of the community and provides a safe and
Personal Trainers Challenges
fun place for individuals and families to train, play and grow together. /HillCountryIndoor
Includes a 30-Day Ab
Fitness Challenge
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UPCOMING EVENTS
JAN
12th Soccer Skill School begins
Homeschool PE begins
APR
12th
13th
Soccer Mini Skills begins
AIM Knowledge Workshop
16th ELEVATE Community Workout 17th ELEVATE Community Workout
18th MLK Day Basketball Camp 19th Soccer Super Skills begins
19th AIM Knowledge Workshop 20th Adult Basketball League begins
25th Adult Soccer League begins 27th Basketball Position Clinic begins
FEB
2nd
12th
Adult Basketball League begins
Knowledge Workshop | Hips Over Heart MAY
1st Outdoor Community Class | Barre
15th President’s Day Basketball Camp 15th Knowledge Workshop | Straps Suspension Training
16th AIM Knowledge Workshop 31st Memorial Day Basketball Camp
Youth Volleyball League begins
22nd Soccer Mini Skills begins
25th Soccer Super Skills begins
JUN
26th Adult Pickleball League begins
27th Outdoor Community Class | MAYHEM 5th Outdoor Community Class | Yoga Flow
Youth Soccer League begins 26th Knowledge Workshop | Yoga + Meditation
Basketball Skills & Scrimmage begins
MAR
6th
9th
Knowledge Workshop | Spin
AIM Knowledge Workshop
15th Spring Break Basketball Camp begins
16th Spring Break Soccer Camp begins
27th Outdoor Community Class | Beach Dance Party
29th Adult Soccer League begins
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FIVE FITNESS TRENDS
FORECASTED TO TAKE
OVER IN 2021
In-person fitness has taken a hard hit since
the start of the global pandemic. Can you
guess which fitness trends are forecasted to
overthrow group fitness and change the way
brick-and-mortar studios operate in 2021?
As COVID-19 struck, global shutdowns catapulted
brick-and-mortar fitness facilities to either sink or swim.
Just before, in early March 2020, boutique studios
were considered the largest driver of growth in an $85
billion fitness industry accounting for 21% of the fitness
club market, according to the IHRSA. Also, in early
2020, group fitness ranked as the third “hottest fitness
trend” and virtual home-based workouts were labeled
“seasonal fads.” Forced to pivot and reprioritize with
the loss of months of revenue and revised standards
like social distancing and masks, the fitness industry is
shifting in critical ways to accommodate new attitudes
and a booming online market.
Yet, some priorities are only amplified as a result of the
pandemic. General Manager, Chris Lupton, weighs in.
“Since opening Hill Country Indoor in December
of 2017, HCI has been steadfast and committed to
“People of all ages rely
serving the Lake Travis community. People of all ages on HCI to stay in shape so
they can battle all of life’s
rely on HCI to stay in shape so they can battle all of
life’s challenges and obstacles. COVID-19 is simply
the next hurdle,” Lupton says. “For most gyms and
sports facilities, this new era has exposed weaknesses
challenges and obstacles.
in daily procedures and ethics. For HCI, we have simply COVID-19 is simply the
amplified good practices, purchased additional sup-
plies—sanitization fogging machines—and we got back next hurdle,”
to work. We are beyond proud of our front line gym
staff and all of our management for making the best of a
historically tragic situation.”
Keeping an ear to the ground, the pandemic continues
to inform how we move forward. These five trends are
projected to infiltrate and permanently change the way
brick-and-mortars operate and fitness is consumed even
after the distribution of viable vaccines tames the virus.
Returning to “normal” may not mean going back to the
way things were. Here’s why and what to keep tabs on
heading into the new year.
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1 | VIRTUAL FITNESS HCI brings you your favorite
STUDIO instructors and
As everyone was stuck at home during the shutdown classes to the myHCI Online
and working out in and around the home became virtual fitness platform. Find
the only option, fitness equipment sales spiked. This out more on pg 39.
investment in at-home gyms and equipment changed
consumer behavior even after gyms were permitted to
reopen in phases leaving membership-based companies
to rethink the way they appeal to their communities in
need. While fitness became accessible through millions
of workout videos posted by trainers and fitness enthusi-
asts, a few fitness titans with the resources to do so
jumped at the opportunity to provide accessible virtual
workouts that make better use of at-home equipment
through online subscription-based apps and platforms.
Though fitness apps are not novel, they are turning
into a primary and more appealing option for high-risk
groups and those preferring to wait out the virus. Even
after threat of the virus clears, the use of fitness apps are
projected to become less of a “seasonal fad” and more
of a permanent lifestyle change as users grow accus-
tomed to the flexibility, accessibility and timesaving
perks that in-person classes can’t offer. New apps and
platforms are added to the mix everyday and meeting
4 | TAILORED FITNESS THE SILVER LINING
a clear need with the number of users increasing 27%
many classes and training sessions moved outside or,
from last year. Many forecasters predict the number
at least, became an option that wasn’t considered a
of fitness app users will continue to grow and stabilize
at around 84 million into 2022. App features will also
priority pre-COVID. EXPERIENCES Whether these trends truly evolve in the ways fore-
casted, one thing is certain, COVID-19 has served as a
continue to improve exponentially as stiff competition We also took steps towards making outdoor classes, If we look at the above trends from a broader scope, the wakeup call and pushed many to prioritize their health
among platforms will force most to seek a competitive sports and training around the facility a readily available takeaway is fitness is becoming much more nuanced as in new and improved ways. Studio Manager, Tami Bliss,
edge through higher quality videos, ease of use and option with several weekly studio classes moving to a result of the splitting attitudes caused by the pan- remains hopeful there is a silver lining.
personalization, informative content and unique fitness the garage and the opening of The Lawn. In 2021, our demic. Some want to get back to normal as quickly as
possible by heading to the gym and attending classes. “I believe and hope that people became more active as
programming. Some companies will also begin to target outdoor studio class schedule is more robust including
Others want to workout from home and some prefer a result of the pandemic. Recognizing the importance
untapped audiences like older demographics as the the return of more frequent special Studio events like
working out outside or in more intimate settings like of being and staying healthy, having some extra time off
market saturates. Elevate, Vinyasa & Vino, Beach Dance Party, Mayhem
personal training or small groups. for a few weeks and feeling amazing after a workout are
and Barre.
Launching myHCI Online in August 2020, a digital things I hope our world has taken to heart during these
mobile-friendly platform featuring our Studio instructors, Gyms and fitness facilities will continue to expand their odd times,” Bliss says. “I also, feel that people can see
options to appeal to as many attitudes as possible.
we’ve integrated it into membership plans and as a
valuable option for nonmembers leaning into the virtual 3 | SANITIZATION & According to ISPO.com, “corona risk groups and senior
they don’t have to have a gym to go to in order to stay
healthy and active. We have fitness at our fingertips with
fitness world. Thus far, myHCI Online includes around
20 class methods with unlimited access to a growing
SOCIAL DISTANCING citizens will become a core target group that must be sites such as myHCI and we have the beautiful outdoors
wooed with special offers and training opportunities. to use as our playground.”
library of classes, exercise demonstrations of functional Even after the threat of COVID-19 subsides, fitness
This can range from individual training or workouts in
and strength training from our AIM department and the industry forecasters predict increased sanitization efforts
small training groups to special premises and digital
ability to chat with other subscribers and instructors. and cleaning protocols are here to stay. The reason is
offers for risk-free training at home.”
The team is currently looking into the possibilities of two-fold. While gym-goers are more conscientious of
transitioning the concept to an app. their own messes and orientation to others, facilities are
Virtual fitness isn’t failproof. Across the nation, people
required to keep social distancing and cleanliness a first
priority. 5 | MIND & BODY
TRAINING + HIIT
express missing the energy and motivation of taking
class, which has led others to find alternative ways to While even prior to the pandemic and shutdown, we
workout together. remained steadfast in our dedication to keeping the In terms of workout types, classes like yoga, mental
facility clean, we have taken major steps to increase and training and pilates are intensifying in popularity amid
maintain efforts in compliance with CDC standards. the pandemic. Inescapable stresses at home and work
2 | GROUP OUTDOOR CLASSES “Our number one compliment has always been our as well as financial and health fears play a part in the
level of cleanliness in and around the facility. We take increased desire to combine physical training with
Cabin fever and stir crazy are collective experiences
immense pride in that, especially when managing our mental relaxation.
coming out of the globally enforced shutdowns. As CDC
gym through a global pandemic,” Lupton says. On the flip side, high-intensity interval training spiked
released information about the virus’ reduced spread
outside, stepping outside become a welcome change Additionally, we’ve prepared to meet the high demand in popularity in 2020 and will continue to trend in
and it didn’t take long for fitness to make its way into for studio classes by making it possible to preserve 2021 according to ASCM’s Health and Fitness Journal.
backyards, at the park, on the trails. Of course, the great social distancing with some relocations and expansions. As weights and gym equipment sold out globally for
outdoors have always been readily available to us, but You may have noticed the HIT and TRX classes are months, HIIT became a preferred workout that could
now offer a new level of comfort. taking place in the basement. Though we can’t get into be done with bodyweight while still building muscle
the nitty gritty just yet, more details are coming soon. and improving stamina. Additionally, HIIT burns more
Gyms and primarily indoor fitness facilities scrambled to
So, keep an eye out! calories at a faster rate than running in place or other
cater to high-risk individuals and those who still hesitate
lengthier low-intensity workouts.
to return to the gym and indoor classes. As a result,
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MEMBERSHIP
IS SPRINGING
INTO ACTION! Smoothies, Acai Bowls, Coffee
and a spacious seating area.
Our members are strong, driven and committed. With HCI’s Membership perks, SCAN TO JOIN HCI
our membership community is getting better every day. Join our community
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and athletes to find out why you and your family are #betteroffindoors Choose from our robust smoothie
menu for the perfect pre- or
post-workout
MEMBERSHIP 101
At HCI, we want to make sure all of your fitness needs are not only met, but exceeded.
hillcountryindoor.com/membership AND GET WORK DONE
We want you to get BETTER EVERY DAY. Membership at Hill Country Indoor has its perks,
Pull up a chair, we have plenty.
including our amazingly supportive HCI community! We have a plan to help fit your needs, Present this at The Cafe checkout for
Then, add a cup of coffee and stay 50% off a smoothie of your choice!
no matter the goal at hand. We even offer discounts for students, seniors, teachers, first
awhile. The change in scenery is a
responders and military!
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home views. Take a mental break
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• Locker Rooms with Towel Service • 1 Free Aim Personal Training Session
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UPSIDE DOWN:
A FRESH PERSPECTIVE
many verifiable and assumed health benefits of yoga Slow Down and Take a Breath
poses that involve the head under and the hips over
Say it with us, now! Reminding yourself to take your
the heart. Aside from the more fashionable poses like
time and breathe is the safest and most-likely-to-
ON YOGA INVERSIONS
handstands and other upside down balances, inversions
succeed route. Honestly, we all could probably heed this
also technically include downward-facing dog, extended
advice in many areas of our lives. It’s especially important
puppy pose and dolphin pose. So you don’t have to
when hanging around in headstand or kicking your legs
balance for hours on your head to enjoy these physical
up overhead. In fact, Whitfield shares rushing the process
and mental benefits.
is the most common mistake with inversions. “Yoga is all
When the blood is rushing to the head providing the about the journey to the destination not the destination
brain with more oxygen and blood, it improves overall itself. When you devote the time, effort and patience
circulation throughout the body, increases mental func- into your practice, the payoff is greater than you can ever
tion such as memory and concentration, and can be the imagine,” says Whitfield.
equivalent of that jolt of energy after a cup of coffee.
Whitfield also suggests using cork blocks over foam
Instructor Whitfield also notes that blood pressure and
blocks to practice inversions safely, because cork is
breathing tend to slow down eliciting the relaxation
heavier and more supportive. If you are a true beginner,
response of the parasympathetic nervous system. In
she recommends practicing near a wall for an added
other words, relaxation and feelings of calm are also
safety net and more so to know something is there to
common side effects post-inversion.
catch you with the goal to trust your own abilities enough
Additionally, the lymphatic system in charge of elimi- to move away from the wall.
nating toxins and bacteria is impacted. In short, lymph
Again, it’s worth repeating—slow down and take a breath.
moves as a result of gravity and muscle contractions.
We hope to see you upside down at the next Hips Over
When we flip the pull of gravity in the body, lymph can
Heart Workshop, if you dare, on February 12th.
travel more easily to the harder-to-reach places like the
respiratory system helping to increase immunity and
prevent illness.
Then, there are the musculoskeletal benefits like
increased core and upper-body strength and reduction
Headstand, Handstand, Crow of back pain as well as Whitfield’s personal favorites
which have less to do with immediate physical health.
Pose—oh my! Instructor “One of my favorite listed benefits of inversions is
Meagan Whitfield shares the experiencing a fresh point of view. When you turn
upside down, everything looks different. The world has
tips and benefits of hanging out not changed, you have changed your relationship with
it,” says Whitfield. “Personally, my inversion practice has
with your hips over your heart. given me a newfound confidence, knowing that I am
able to stay in control of my body and mind even when
everything is turned upside down.”
Spending a few minutes in forearm stand is no small down? While there’s an obvious fear factor in applying
feat. Other than the usual alignment cues—tighten the pressure and bodyweight on or toward the head risking Leave the Ego Off the Mat
core, get hips over shoulders, squeeze the inner thighs the neck and face, Whitfield suggests the success is
together, support the head and neck—yoga inversions in trying and not actually getting into a pose. Though Instructor Meagan also implores those looking to try
require a mastering of the mind as much as, if not certain medical conditions are a limitation like coronary inversions to check in with the intention behind the
more than, physical aptitude. Studio Instructor Meagan diseases, Whitfield encourages everyone to make sure desire to get into a pose. “Is it because you want to “When you turn upside
Whitfield is here to help turn worlds upside down with a their restrictions aren’t self-imposed. post it to social media and show others? If so, that is an
intention of the ego,” says Whitfield. Ego might show
down, everything looks
new perspective on yoga inversions. With eleven years
of practice under her yoga mat, Whitfield chalks up her
“There is so much to experience when we challenge up on the mat as getting frustrated or embarrassed different. The world
ourselves to come out of our comfort zones. Typically,
mastering of inversions to patience, confidence and zero
people experience fear when they do not understand
and unsafely attempting poses quickly and without
has not changed, you
self-awareness. Whitfield cautions keeping your ego
expectations as well as a staunch no-comparisons policy.
something or when something is unfamiliar, which is why with you on the mat is more likely to lead to injuries have changed your
“The key for me is being patient with myself, confident
in my own body and practice versus comparing myself
it is quite common for students to feel intimidated or
nervous at the mention of inversions,” says Whitfield.
and other issues. relationship with it.”
to others and where they are in their practice. Also, I “Those same emotions could become a source of great “However, if we are coming from a genuine place
focus on having no expectations and being okay with strength once you explore and figure out how to use of curiosity to explore what our bodies and minds are
the possibility of not being able to successfully come them productively rather than letting the emotions capable of, this is a sign we are in a healthy place
into every inversion I attempt,” shares Whitfield. remain a barrier.” and ready to begin our journey into inversions with
an intention of self-improvement as a noble pursuit,”
The Fear Factor The Benefits of Being Upside Down says Whitfield.
Easier said than done, right? So, what are the first steps Now for all of the naysayers, skeptics or curious minds
to overcoming any apprehensions of hanging upside out there wondering why to try risking it all—there are
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FLAVORS OF SPRING:
THREE FRESH + FAST
RECIPES BY HEIDI GERLITZ
With a passionate knack for bringing
people together through food, Austin-
based personal chef, Heidi Gerlitz, cooks
up tailor-made meals for individuals and
families and offers cooking classes. We
asked Gerlitz to share a few seasonal
recipes sure to make mouths water while
PB&J SMOOTHIE
adding color to the table. Too bad we
didn’t get a taste test, but we’re hoping
you’ll invite us over for dinner and dessert.
Now, for the first course—a healthier version of the classic peanut butter and jelly in
smoothie form. Pull up a couple of glasses, this recipe serves two. Pro-tip: chill glasses
in the freezer up to two hours prior to serving. Cheers!
YIELDS | 2 Servings PREPARATION INGREDIENTS
PREP TIME | 5 min
Add ingredients to blender and blend until • 1 1/4 cup coconut water
TOTAL TIME | 5 min
smooth and there is no longer any fruit or • 1 frozen banana
spinach visible.
• 1 1/2 cup frozen raspberries
Pour smoothie into two cups and ENJOY! You can
• 1 1/2 cup frozen strawberries
have fun adding toppings, such as berries, cacao
nibs or coconut flakes. • 1/4 cup unsweetened peanut butter
For more information on Heidi’s services, • 1 cup baby spinach packed
check her out at nourishedbyheidi.com • 1 tablespoon chia seeds
@nourished_byheidi
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HEIDI’S TOM KHA GAI SOUP AVOCADO CHOCOLATE MOUSSE
Great for dinner or lunch, this comforting soup is light and bright with subtly rich Dessert before dinner? Yes, please. You can eat your greens and chocolate too. If your
coconut milk and zesty notes of lemongrass and lime. This recipe yields six servings, sweet tooth calls out for more sweetness, this decadent dessert is sure to lessen the
but can be doubled up for larger families or gatherings. guilt with a healthy dose of good-for-you fats. Grab a spoon and dig in.
YIELDS | 4 Servings
YIELDS | 6 Servings
PREP TIME | 10–15 min
PREP TIME | 10 min
TOTAL TIME | 10–15 min
COOK TIME | 25 min
TOTAL TIME | 35 min
INGREDIENTS PREPARATION INGREDIENTS
• 1 Tbsp grape-seed or avocado oil Melt the bittersweet chocolate, in a pot over medium low heat for 5 minutes • 2 large ripe avocados
• 2 shallots, peeled & thinly sliced or in a microwave for 15 seconds at a time, until just fully melted. Make sure • 1/2 C melted bittersweet chocolate
not to burn the chocolate, stir and set aside.
• 2 in of ginger, sliced • 1/4 C Raw Cacao Powder
Add the pitted avocados, the remaining ingredients and melted chocolate
• 2 lemongrass stalks, chopped • 1/4 C canned coconut milk
not too small, so they are easier to remove later
to a food processor and blend until smooth and creamy. Taste to make sure
it’s sweet and chocolatey enough for your liking. You can always add more • 1/3 C maple syrup
• 4 kaffir lime leaves • 1 tsp vanilla extract
maple syrup, or cacao powder ½ tablespoon at a time.
• 1 1/2 Tbsp Thai Red Curry Paste • 1/8 teaspoon salt
Spoon into 4 ramekins and place in the refrigerator to set for 1–2 hours. You
the brand I recommend is Thai Kitchen
can eat this right away to have it as a pudding but it will take on the mousse
• 32 oz cups chicken broth consistency if you let it set.
• 2 cans full fat coconut milk Enjoy your treat and notice the nice boost you get as chocolate meets your
• 1/4 cup coconut sugar taste buds. I have a feeling the world will feel a little lighter and like a nicer
• 1 1/2 Tbsp fish sauce place to be.
• 8 oz cremini mushrooms, sliced
• 1 lb raw medium shrimp, peeled & tails removed
• 4 Tbsp fresh lime juice, or to taste
• 1 Tbsp chili oil
you can add more or less for your desired spice level
• salt to taste
• Cilantro for garnish
optional
PREPARATION
Heat the oil in a large pot over medium high
heat, once heated add shallots, ginger and
lemon grass.
After the shallots have softened, 2–3 minutes
add the kaffir limes leaves and curry paste, string
ingredients to blend the curry paste. Once the
paste is fragrant, add the chicken broth and bring
to a simmer for 15–20 minutes.
Using a slotted spoon remove the ginger,
lemongrass and kaffir lime leaves, then stir in
coconut milk, coconut sugar and fish sauce. Once
the sugar has dissolved add mushrooms and
shrimp and cook for 5 minutes or until shrimp is
cooked through.
Remove from the heat, stir in the lime juice,
chili oil and salt to desired taste. Top with fresh
cilantro and enjoy!
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Personal training at Hill Country Indoor is designed to get you closer to your
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CONTACT AIM@HILLCOUNTRYINDOOR.COM FOR MORE INFO
18 Spring I & II 2021 hillcountryindoor.com/fitness 19A Q&A
WITH AIM’S
NEWEST
TRAINERS AIM welcomes a diverse From Novice to Silver What is your training style?
group of trainers with sights Medal Powerlifter:
I think of training as three layers. First, we have to make it fun. If it’s not
fun, you’re going to quit and no one wins.
on greater accessibility Meet Evan Le Second, make it effective. I’m not the kind of trainer who includes
random movements for the sake of making people puke. Do the
to members. movements enough for the desired result and then go have fun moving
in other ways.
Third, make it a lifestyle. Our gym time is great and I treasure that, but
Recently, AIM ushered in five new trainers to the personal training HCIdentity: What does your fitness background look like and how I also recognize that in order to reach deep health, we need to work on
team including Evan Le, Greg Higginbotham and Studio instructors did you transition into personal training? all of the stuff that happens outside of the gym.
Valorie Bellaci, Joni Stimpson and Jarren Begg. With a wide breadth
Evan Le: I played sports growing up, but still felt self-conscious about
of specialties, the AIM department is becoming more accessible to Why personal training?
my body. Looking back, it wasn’t a surprise. I ate awful—think instant
members of all types. Though personal training isn’t for everyone, a few I always thought the world makes things more complicated than they
pizza and ramen daily—and never learned how to strength train. Lifting
of our newest trainers talk about their fitness backgrounds, personal have to be, which is especially true with fitness. That’s why I love
weights seemed like a foreign concept—my parents weren’t athletes or
experiences with trainers and how they approach training clients. helping people make things “click” in their minds. My proudest
anything so I was never taught that. But, I learned my freshman year in
college and have been going consistently for seven years ever since. moments as a trainer are when my clients have literally spent years
following different fitness trends going nowhere and I am able to get
During college, I competed and won a silver medal in a collegiate
them more change in a month than they have in years.
USAPL Powerlifting competition. After getting my NSCA Certification
for Personal Training, I began training at a commercial gym, working Personal training is not for everyone—let’s make that clear—but, if
with clients for the first time. you’ve tried a lot of options in the past and you haven’t been getting
the results you want, working with a good personal trainer is like taking
Eventually, I was hitting that gap where one to three hours of training
a shortcut to where you want to be. You still have to put the work in,
a week wasn’t enough. I realized that lasting change happens not just
but you get the confidence knowing if you stick to the plan, you’ll get
in better movement, but in the food we eat and adequate amounts
to where you want to be.
of intentional rest. That’s what caused me to get certified as a Level
One Nutrition Coach with Precision Nutrition. It’s helped me think of
movement, nutrition and rest as a holistic practice.
20 Spring I & II 2021 hillcountryindoor.com 21As a personal trainer, what are your areas of focus and specialties? How did you transition from athletics to teaching and earning your
personal training certifications?
My specialties are new lifters, nutrition and habit building.
I moved to Hawaii in 2009 and joined a Stroller Strides class so that I
Who benefits most from your training style? could make friends. The franchise went up for sale and I decided to take
a risk. My kids were 5, 3 and 1. I earned my Group Fitness certification
I love working with what I call “Level One” clients. That means people
and ended up running a program on the island of Oahu with 5 locations.
who may never have considered themselves “athletes” before. I want to
Teaching Stroller Strides classes was the ultimate baptism of fire -- we
prove to them that they don’t have to be an athlete to reap the benefits
were outside, utilizing the environment and exercise bands while staying
of strength training and healthier eating practices.
on the move, 10 seconds ahead of a baby about to break into tears
I think the person who would benefit most from my training style are because their stroller wasn’t rocking anymore.
those who want to be confident and self-sufficient in working out and
I moved to Maryland in 2012 and earned my Personal Trainer certi-
eating properly during and after we work together.
fication with NASM. I taught Group classes and worked one-on-one
with clients. Most important, I found a great trainer for myself who had
What advice do you have for those who might be intimidated by
two decades of experience in the industry. His preferred tool was the
personal training?
kettlebell and I earned a certification with StrongFirst in 2014. It took
To anyone who’s intimidated by personal training or AIM I understand. I over a year of physical preparation to be ready for the skills tests—flex
was that guy who didn’t want to feel incompetent in any social setting. hang, squat, overhead press and snatch test.
I usually don’t want to feel stupid.
As I grow older, the more I embrace that, while I’m awesome at a lot What is your training style?
of things, I’m also bad at a lot of things. I don’t have enough time in I like to stay focused, but I also want clients to enjoy their training
the week or years to study for a degree and to get great at everything. sessions and feel like they have someone who cares about them and
That’s where AIM can help. their success.
If your health is important to who you want to become, that expert
guidance is extremely valuable. So don’t get too intimidated by us, we What’s your main goal in training clients? Why personal training?
don’t bite.
I am a trainer who remembers how intimidating it used to feel to go
Have you had a personal trainer and, if so, how did you personally into the weight room. I want to make training feel accessible, remove
benefit from getting help from someone else? the barriers to entry and teach the strength-training basics that will take
you far. I like to include bodyweight mastery and spend a lot of time on
When life gets busy, we have to prioritize our time and take care of the
Gait pattern—how well can you stand on one leg?These are the physical
people who matter. Sometimes, the last priority is ourselves.
improvements that will help you age well.
As my hours got squeezed from time to time, having a trainer for
Focused and Compassionate
I am less concerned with calories burned and much more interested
myself has helped me stay afloat on top of my own fitness, when I’m
in movement quality and the sustainability of your fitness program.
busy handling family, friends and work. I can’t be a superman all the
Training With Joni Stimpson
Sometimes all it takes is a short-term commitment with a trainer to learn
time so, a personal trainer helped me maximize the time I could
how to use your time in the gym better. Others like the accountability
spend in the gym.
built into having a regular appointment with a trainer.
What does your weekly fitness routine look like?
What does your weekly fitness routine look like?
My current fitness routine this time of year is as often as I can. HCIdentity: What is your sports or fitness background?
I love to take yoga classes. I hop on the Jacob’s Ladder for 5 minutes
We’re nearing the holidays and it’s a busy season for me, so short
Joni Stimpson: I was a high school athlete in field hockey, volleyball, and every time I’m at HCI (my favorite machine for cardio). I box for 10
workouts here and there during the week and longer sessions on
softball. My family is not into athletics so it came as quite a surprise to minutes after I teach my Gravity classes. And I have kettlebells in my
the weekend. I’m currently working on improving my Olympic lifts
them when I managed to find a way into sports. I feel very lucky that I bedroom for a short session of swings and the Turkish Get Up. These
and pull up strength.
went to a high school where competition was pretty limited and I could are short bursts of formal exercise but highly efficient since I’ve learned
start as a 14 year old. what works best for me in terms of challenge and Will I Actually Do It. I
What are your 2021 fitness goals?
bought a weighted vest during the shutdown and walked for an hour in
I’d like to run an obstacle course race when everything returns Have you ever had a personal trainer? my neighborhood each day.
to normal!
I went to university and my opportunities for competitive athletics
What are your 2021 fitness goals?
ended. I started to go to the gym and found that I really liked weight-
lifting. After the birth of my third child, I realized that I had been stalled My goal in 2021 would be to have a more consistent bedtime and
for quite a while and it was time to get smarter about my training. I hired master a 60-second handstand. So far, I’m at 20 seconds. I know that
my first trainer and we met every other week. That was 13 years ago and I feel better in every way when I move. It may have been outward-fo-
the main constant in my life since then has been working with instructors cused in my younger years, particularly after having my third baby, but
and personal trainers…a lifelong apprenticeship. now, regular movement is how I manage my energy and mood and it
always, always helps.
22 Spring I & II 2021 hillcountryindoor.com 23SPRING
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up and coming programs! Sign up today to embark on a
competitive journey with HCI’s long list of sports programs, all
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HCI offers youth and adult programs for ages 3 and up. Whether just
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I & II
I & II lineups are the perfect setup to success.
Spring I and II seasons provide a variety of sports, including soccer,
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hillcountryindoor.com/sports 25SPRING II
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SOCCER 7
Adult Soccer League
DATES Mar. 29th–May 20th
SCHEDULE Mens 30+ | Monday, 7–10pm
Co-ed | Wednesday, 7–10pm
PLAYERS Ages 18+
FEE Men’s 30+ | Team $500
Free Agent $50
Co-ed | Team $500
Member FA $50
SPRING I Non-Member FA $100
1
Soccer Skill School
DATES Jan. 12th–May 13th
3
Spring I Mini Skills
DATES Feb. 22nd–Mar. 31st
5
Youth 4v4 League
DATES Feb. 27th–May 8th
8
Spring II Mini Skills
DATES Apr. 12th–Mar. 15th
SCHEDULE Tuesday+Thursday | 6–7pm SCHEDULE Monday | 11am–12pm SCHEDULE U5/6 | 9–11am SCHEDULE Monday | 11am–12pm
Wednesday | 12–1pm
PLAYERS Ages 10–14 U7/8 | 10am–1pm Wednesday | 12–1pm
Saturday | 10–11am U9/10 | 12–3pm Saturday | 10–11am
FEE Sessions Member Non-Member
Single | $25 $25 PLAYERS Ages 3–5 PLAYERS Ages 4–10 PLAYERS Ages 3–5
6-pack | $120 $140 FEE Members | $75 FEE Members | $120 FEE Members | $75
12-pack | $180 $200 Non-Members | $100 Non-Members | $140 Non-Members | $100
Unlimited | $300 $350
2
Adult Soccer League
DATES Jan. 25th–Mar. 11th
4
Super Skill Sessions
DATES Feb. 24th–Apr. 7th
6
Spring Break Camp
DATES Mar. 16th–18th
9
Super Skills Sessions
DATES Apr. 19th–May 12th
SCHEDULE Men’s 30+ | Monday +Thursday | 7–10pm SCHEDULE Monday | 4:30–5:30pm SCHEDULE 9am–4pm SCHEDULE Monday | 4:30–5:30pm
Co-ed | Wednesday | 7–10pm Wednesday | 4:30–5:30pm Morning & afternoon extended care available Wednesday | 4:30–5:30pm
PLAYERS Wednesday | 5:30–6:30pm Wednesday | 5:30–6:30pm
Ages 18+ PLAYERS Ages 5–12
FEE Men’s 30+ | Team $500 PLAYERS Ages 4–10 PLAYERS Ages 4–10
FEE Members | $80/day
Free Agent $50 FEE Members | $120 Non-Members | $100/day FEE Members | $75
Co-ed | Team $500 Non-Members | $140 Non-Members | $90
Member FA $50 Add a second session and save $40! Add a second session and save $40!
Non-Member FA $100
26 Spring I & II 2021 Sports hillcountryindoor.com/soccer 27SPRING I
hillcountryindoor.com/basketball
1
MLK Half-Day Hoopster Camp
School’s out, so let’s work on skill development!
BASKETBALL
DATES January 18th
SCHEDULE 9am–12pm
PLAYERS Ages 5–12
FEE Members | $50
Non-Members | $60
10% Sibling Discount!
SPRING II
2
Adult Basketball League
Sign up as a Free Agent or with a Team!
DATES Feb. 2nd–Apr. 8th
4
Skills + Scrimmage
DATES Feb. 27th–May 1st
6
Basketball Position Clinic
DATES Apr. 27th–Jun. 3rd
8
Memorial Half-Day Hoopster Camp
DATES May 31st
SCHEDULE Intro Stage | 2–3pm SCHEDULE Guard Work | Tuesday Nights SCHEDULE 9am–12pm
SCHEDULE Competitive | Tuesday Nights Post Work | Thursday Nights
Recreation | Thursday Nights
Stage 1 | 3–4:30pm PLAYERS Ages 5–12
Stage 2 | 4:30–6pm Stage 1 | 5:30–6:30pm
PLAYERS Ages 18+ Stage 2 | 6:30–7:30pm FEE Members | $50
PLAYERS Intro Stage | Ages 5–7 Stage 3 | 7:30–8:30pm Non-Members | $60
FEE Members | $110 Stage 1 | Ages 8–11 10% Sibling Discount!
Non-Members | $130 Stage 2 | Ages 12–14 PLAYERS Stage 1 | Ages 8–11
Stage 2 | Ages 12–14
FEE Stage Member Non-Member Stage 3 | Ages 15–18
Intro | $195 $215
1&2 | $215 $240
FEE Members | $155/position
Non-Members | $180/position
3
Presidents Half-Day
Hoopster Camp
5
Spring Break Hoopster Camp
DATES March 15th–18th
7
Adult Basketball League
Sign up as a Free Agent or with a Team!
DATES Apr. 20th–Jun. 17th
DATES SCHEDULE 9am–4pm SCHEDULE Competitive | Tuesday Nights
February 15th
SCHEDULE PLAYERS Ages 5–12 Recreation | Thursday Nights
9am–12pm
PLAYERS FEE Members | $315 PLAYERS Ages 18+
Ages 5–12
Non-Members | $365 FEE Members | $110
FEE Members | $50 10% Sibling Discount! Non-Members | $130
Non-Members | $60
10% Sibling Discount!
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VOLLEYBALL FOOTBALL
Youth Volleyball League Adult Flag Football
DATES Feb. 16th–Apr. 25th Returning February 2021. Check the website for details.
SCHEDULE Practice | Tuesday or Thursday Nights
Games | Sundays between 12–4pm
FEE Members | $265
Non-Members | $285
hillcountryindoor.com/pickleball
PICKLEBALL
Adult Pickleball League
DATES Feb. 26th–Apr. 30th
SCHEDULE Friday | 5:30–7:30pm
PLAYERS Ages 18+
FEE Members | $60
Non-Members | $80
Drop-in | $12
30 Spring I & II 2021 Sports hillcountryindoor.com/sports 31PARTY PACKAGES
YOUTH PROGRAMS Let HCI throw the party of the year!
hillcountryindoor.com/youth-programs
All party packages include a party
coach, party room, birthday t-shirt
Homeschool P.E and drink package!
DATES Jan. 12th–May 20th
PLAYERS Ages 5–12 SKY HIGH CLIMBING PACKAGE
PACKAGES Individual Class | $15
Climb up, up and away! Who can scale the beanstalk the quickest?
15 Classes | $180
Who will beat their opponent on the speed wall? The action is endless
Unlimited Options for Members in this indoor themed-climbing area. Climbing components are located
1 Child | $65/month directly next to the birthday party rooms for continuous play and
2 Children | $110/month maximum fun.
3 Children | $155/month Age Requirement: 6+
ARCHERY TAG PACKAGE
Archery Tag is the latest craze in action packed entertainment for
parties! The game is a new spin on dodgeball and paintball and is
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team’s targets for points or team members for elimination. Are you up
for the challenge?
Age Requirement: 7+
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32 Spring I & II 2021 hillcountryindoor.com 33The STUDIO at Hill Country Indoor offers
boutique-style group classes throughout four
customized studios! This member amenity
includes barre, spin, yoga, strength training,
boxing, suspension training, dance and more!
UPCOMING STUDIO EVENTS
JANUARY
16th ELEVATE Community Workout
FEBRUARY
12th Knowledge Workshop | Hips Over Heart
27th Outdoor Community Class | MAYHEM
MARCH
6th Knowledge Workshop | Spin
27th Outdoor Community Class | Beach Dance Party
APRIL
17th ELEVATE Community Workout
MAY
1st Outdoor Community Class | Barre
15th Knowledge Workshop | Straps Suspension Training
JUNE
5th Outdoor Community Class | Yoga Flow
26th Knowledge Workshop | Yoga + Meditation
Find out more at hillcountryindoor.com/fitness
and join us for a class! hillcountryindoor.com/fitness
34 Spring I & II 2021 35A Q&A
WITH STUDIO
MANAGER
TAMI BLISS
The Studio Manager HCIdentity: How did you get started in the fitness and mental
health fields?
fitness retreat and needed a Zumba instructor. I began working for them
very part time as the director of mental health and wellness. We travel
on fitness routines, Tami Bliss: I started working in a family-owned gym in the daycare
the world and teach people how to live their life to the fullest through
hiking, journaling and other activities. I also teach classes when I travel
influencing her athletic at the age of 16 in my hometown of St. Cloud, Minnesota. Over the
period of approximately three years, I moved from there to the front
with them for our group.
sons to do yoga and desk, then to teaching group fitness in 1993, and eventually added on I taught my first-ever class at HCI. It was a KicX Cardio Boxing class in
personal training. During undergraduate and graduate school, I worked what is now Studio three and I had one person attend! I was referred to
plans for The Studio as at the same facility teaching Group Exercise while personal training part
time. I found that I loved the physical health sciences as much as the
HCI through a mutual friend at Golds. She connected me with Sky and
it has been amazing ever since! I was incredibly excited when I heard
we move into spring. mental health sciences. I do believe they go hand-in-hand! we were taking over and creating The STUDIO. I knew it was going to
be FANTASTIC!
After graduate school, I moved to St. Paul, Minnesota, where I worked
You may have seen her around the facility, taken her classes and, as a counselor. However, I continued teaching part time at a nearby
What was your first certification and the first class you taught?
now, it’s time to get to know Studio Instructor turned Studio Manager LifeTime Fitness center. From this time until 2011, I taught group fitness
Tami Bliss who has big plans for the upcoming spring both personally part time while transitioning from counselor to adjunct instructor of My first certification was a NETA Group Fitness certification and the first
and at HCI. Psychology at the University and Community College. Clearly, teaching class I ever taught was a free-style core strengthening class. From there,
Group Exercise is a passion of mine! I started teaching free-style Spin and Cardio Boxing (both of which had
A decorated fitness instructor, personal trainer and mental health
just become popular!) and then added on more certifications over the
expert, Bliss has earned over ten fitness certifications as well as
What led you to Texas and then, Hill Country Indoor? years.
undergraduate and graduate degrees in Psychology. Bliss worked as
a counselor with individuals, families, at-risk youth and as an adjunct In 2011, we [Bliss and her husband Nathen] moved to the Dallas, Texas
Though you have a lot of certifications are you planning to
instructor of Psychology at both the University and Community college area and I opened my own group fitness center where I taught for two do more?
levels. As a Rehabilitation Psychology worker, she also assisted those years. I sold my gym when we moved to Austin in 2013 and began
with injuries or disabilities find work within their restrictions. Integrating teaching for Gold’s Gym. I also worked part time as a personal trainer I absolutely will do more trainings. I am a lifelong student and believe
mental health into the fitness classes she teaches, Bliss firmly believes and eventually moved from working within the facility as a trainer to that I need to stay abreast of what is going on in the fitness community.
you can’t have one without the other. offering in-home personal training. I completed the NASM-CES last year and that was one of the toughest
I have ever done. So, I will likely take some time off before I peruse
We sat down with Tami to talk about the journey that led her to Hill In 2017 I met a fabulous couple who I taught a Zumba class for
another one.
Country Indoor and what she hopes to achieve moving forward. randomly. They had brought a group of 150+ people to Austin on a
36 Spring I & II 2021 hillcountryindoor.com 37How did you feel when you taught your very first class compared How do you and your family stay active together?
to now?
I have been married to my husband Nathen since 2002 and we have
Oh goodness! My first class was awful! I was so nervous and young. three fantastic boys. Caden is a junior at Westlake and is on the Junior
I made many mistakes and felt so awkward up there, but I made it Varsity and Varsity football teams. He also works at HCI part time so,
through and continued on. So, something must have clicked for me. say “hello” to him when he is back at work after football is over this
Over time, I became much more comfortable being “on stage” and winter! Masen is in eighth grade and also plays football as well as com-
discovered I absolutely love it! It is my happy place. It is a job I hope to petes in track. Ashten is in sixth grade and is in his first year of football
do forever. for Pop Warner. We are a football family. Go Minnesota Vikings!
Nathen and I enjoy traveling and incorporate hiking and walking the
How does it feel to be promoted to Studio Manager? beach into our travels. Since our boys are all football players, they keep
I was a bit shocked when I was offered the position, not going to lie. us very active and busy as well. We also began traveling with them a
I also felt a sense of pride that I was noticed and picked to run this couple of years ago and it has been so amazing watching them enjoy
fabulous crew we already have in place. I came in with many ideas and I outdoor fitness as much as we do.
am so grateful that I have the support here. I also work to teach my boys that yoga, stretching, myofascial release
and trigger point work are all important for them as athletes. I want
What has it been like to be Studio Manager during a pandemic and them to understand that they won’t be able to play football forever so,
with the launch of myHCI? they need to find activities they enjoy that they can do lifelong.
It has been an interesting transition during COVID. I feel that every
ON-DEMAND
What are your personal fitness goals for 2021?
family and person needs to do what is best for them. For some, that
means feeling safe to come to a class. For others, that means being For me, my fitness goals are ever evolving. I have found that with each
outdoors for their workout. There are others who just are not ready birthday, my goals change and become more about functional fitness
WORKOUTS
to come back. and taking care of my body. I’m great at preaching the importance of
stretching and myofascial release through foam rolling, but I’m not
An online platform for Group Fitness has always been a dream of mine.
the best at applying it to my own routine. Therefore, I would say my
I tend to be a glass half full type of gal. So, I took the pandemic and the
biggest goal will be to incorporate more yoga, stretching and myofas-
For at home, at the gym or on the go.
offer as studio manager as a sign that this is the time to do it. Thanks to
cial release to my personal workout routine.
our talented team of not only instructors, but also of all the work that is
done in the background, it is becoming a reality and I love that we are I also travel frequently, and hiking is a favorite past time. Depending
helping some of our members who just aren’t ready to come back keep on how travel is in 2021, I will also train for hiking should a fabulous
trip come up.
up with their fitness regimen.
What are your plans/goals/ideas for the STUDIO in Spring 2021? myHCI Online is a mobile-friendly virtual platform with a growing
What’s coming up that you’re excited about...A little teaser for
list of workouts from the most popular Hill Country Indoor STUDIO
members? Can also mention anything with myHCI.
classes, available right at your fingertips! Create a fitness program,
We have some very exciting things coming this January! Some of it is
undercover; so I don’t want to say too much. My goal is to make every-
add your preferred classes and workouts to your favorites, engage
one in the area realize that we have the best of the best when it comes with a community of like-minded individuals and so much more!
to instructors and formats that we offer. Our classes will only get better
and we want to reach a larger audience and help as many people as we
can through the fun of group fitness. From unique and new knowledge
workshops, to amazing workouts that fit for everyone and anyone. In CLASSES INCLUDE SCAN TO SIGN UP
addition, I want to grow myHCI to a platform that everyone wants to
be a part of. Offering accountability and one on one options for our CYCLE YOGA DANCE
members and anyone who cannot be a part of the membership at
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HCI, because they live too far from us but still want to be a part of our
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What does your weekly fitness routine look like? HIIT BURN + MORE
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38 Spring I & II 2021EATING SIMPLE
AND SMART Ex-pastry chef and nutrition expert,
Lauren Kane, debunks fad diets, explains
macro-counting and reveals a realistic
with Member Lauren Kane and nutritious approach to eating.
Buzzing around the world of diets circa 2020 are “keto” and
“intermittent fasting.” Will they stick or will experts eventually
devalue them and point out the health issues they cause? As
the past few decades prove, it’s probably the latter. Much like
the changes in the way we wear jeans throughout the years,
trendy diets come and go. Yet, the fear of carbs brought on
by the Atkins diet that invaded most households in the early
2000s has lingered despite scientific proof debunking its
merit. With a background in nutrition and passion for fitness,
Hill Country Indoor member Lauren Kane weighs in on fad
diets and reveals her secrets to a sustainable yet healthy
approach to eating.
“Your body actually likes carbs. It’s its preferred energy
source,” Lauren Kane says.
Kane earned a degree in nutrition at the University of Texas
before heading off to the East Coast to become a pastry
chef—attending school, acquiring an internship and then
moving to New York for a career in a bustling culinary scene.
“In my last semester of college, I was taking medical nutrition
therapy classes, which is basically about assigning diets to
people with diabetes and heart disease. I realized I didn’t
want to go into the clinical side of it,” Kane says.
Upon reflection, Kane wishes she was able to focus on exer-
cise science, but, at the time, didn’t see an opportunity for it.
Though she still has a passion for cooking and baking, after
moving back to Austin and working in the industry down-
town, the long hours, low pay and lack of evolution in the
food scene unlike New York forced her to retire her baking
pin in search of something more stable and less consuming.
Now, she works in software, but appreciates the ability to go
home and put work away. In doing so, she has more time and
energy to do the things she loves including health coaching
on the side. Fueling her is an insatiable hunger to help
people reach their nutrition and fitness goals.
“I love to see people feel good about themselves and gain
confidence. I have one client who has a daughter and wants
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