Education and Support for Lifelong Fitness
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Bring your kids to the Kaysville SportsPlex on Friday nights — starting Nov. 11. They’ll get to play fun games and activities with other children while you and your spouse enjoy a night on the town. [Read more...]
75 percent of the Party in Pink Zumbathon ticket fee benefits Susan G. Komen for the Cure and its global nonprofit partners to fund breast cancer research, education, screening and treatment programs.
When: Saturday, October 8, from 10 a.m. to noon
Cost: $15 per person
Where: Kaysville SportsPlex
Personal Trainer Phil Despain
Come participate in a free group training session with certified personal trainer Phil Despain at the Kaysville SportsPlex.
This is your chance to learn exercise techniques from a real pro. Phil is certified by the International Sports Sciences Association and has spent more than 5 years working in the fitness industry.
His reputation for helping people achieve results has earned him opportunities to work with clients from “America’s Next Top Model” and “The Dr. Phil Show.”
“Phil is dependable, caring, knowledgeable and motivates me to work hard. I really enjoy working with him and look forward to our workouts each week.” — Carolyn Facer, Kaysville [Read more...]
The Kaysville Cagers won the fourth-grade division in the Spring Basketball League.
Basketball leagues for boys who live in Layton, Kaysville and surrounding areas will start at the end of September at the SportsPlex.
The regular season lasts seven weeks and is followed by a tournament. Players on the winning team will receive T-shirts.
These leagues are designed for boys in 5th through 9th grades. Playing up is allowed and encouraged.
(Games between 6 p.m. and 9 p.m.)
Cost: $450 per team
If you have any questions or would like to register a team, email erica@sportsplexgyms.com
Some fun recreation activities in Kaysville and Layton are on the summer schedule. I wanted to make sure you knew about these gems so you can participate in them, if you wish. Take your pick between sports tourneys this weekend or a triathlon at the end of July. [Read more...]
Photo by Raúl Hernández González
I recently found myself feeling accomplished for finishing my first two half marathons and the year wasn’t even one-third over yet. After finding out I was pregnant, I had every intention of continuing my exercising during my pregnancy.
But my body had other intentions. [Read more...]
Alberto Perea
Alberto Perea considers himself lucky. He gets to spend his time playing college baseball and teaching the sport to Davis County kids.
He’s the perfect fit as a coach for the Kaysville SportsPlex Summer Camps.
“I see so much potential in each young kid that I coach,” Alberto says. “Not only potential for baseball, but potential in life. For me to be able to have even the slightest influence in these young kids’ lives is truly a blessing. I love watching the improvement from Day 1 till the end of the camp and the excitement from the kids as they feel that they have improved.”
Recently, the Kaysville SportsPlex had to make some tough decisions about our summer group fitness classes. Some members expressed concerns and questions about the changes. Here is General Manager Joel Barrow’s response: [Read more...]
Lewis Lofton
If your kids are getting serious about basketball, you should probably find them a coach who’s played some serious ball. No need to start a nationwide search. We’ve already found a coach like that for you.
Lewis Lofton, CEO of the Utah Sports Academy, enjoyed an award-winning college career at Weber State University. He went on to play 12 years of international basketball in Europe, Asia and South America.
The Kaysville SportsPlex has arranged for Lewis to teach your children skills that will prepare them to play on junior high and high school teams. This two-day youth basketball clinic is designed for Davis County kids who are 12 to 16 years old. [Read more...]
A headlamp can come in handy if you want to squeeze in some exercise at night.
The “winter blues” seem to be lingering here in Kaysville with unseasonably wet, cold and dreary days. This kind of weather can dampen our moods and bring temporary feelings of depression.
For some people, depression can hang around all year.
The good news, though, is that exercise can play a significant role in overcoming those feelings. [Read more...]