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Is Walking a waste of time?

By Melanie Vovk - Fitness Instructor Some of you think that if you can’t run, why bother? Walking is the most underrated form of exercise. Science shows that placing one foot in front of the other leads to some seriously impressive mental and physical benefits....

Why High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) Workouts Help You Lose Weight Faster

By Cézanne Youmazzo - Fitness Director and Personal Trainer One of the major keys to losing weight is balancing hormones. A surprising way to do that is HIIT training. I have witnessed many of our members change their bodies quickly by using this type of...

Meditation And Tennis

By Jackie Resler - Tennis Pro We all remember that scene from high school of a player who gets so upset mid-game, that they smash their own racquet into smithereens. Meanwhile, their parents are on the sidelines, wincing at the new expense to hit their bank...

So You Want To Be Tough?

By Darren Woodford - USPTA Elite Professional and Instructor How often have you heard a person complain about their mental game when explaining their lackluster performance? The concept goes by many names: mental toughness, grit, or tenacity. Ultimately, we...

The Tennis Coaching Debate

By Rene Heger - PTR/USPTA High Performance Tennis Coach To have had a world ranking... or to not have had one... this seemingly never ending question is indeed an existential one. Well, for any player or coach that wants to operate on the ATP/WTA level that...

Aubrey’s Farewell

By Aubrey Devin - Kids Club Associate Oh man, where do I even begin? I guess I’ll start by introducing myself to those who may not know me and I have not had a chance to meet. My name is Aubrey, and I am an employee at the Paseo Club, and have worked back in...

What Is “Greatest Results”?

By Trish Deboni- Personal Trainer You’ve probably heard about Greatest Results. There’s always some buzz at Paseo Club around the holidays, the first of the year, and when the kids are going back to school. Now we even offer a virtual version. But what exactly...

Why Hydration Is Important In Winter

By Lynette Willis - Personal Trainer and Fitness Instructor You may think you sweat less when the temperature is cooler, but this is not the case. The truth is your body sweats just as much in cooler temperatures as it does in warmer temperatures. Sweat...

5 Steps To Staying Healthy During The Holidays

By Melanie Vovk - Fitness Instructor It can seem impossible to eat healthy and exercise during the holiday season. One of the best ways to prevent holiday weight gain is to stay physically active. Here are some tips to help you keep moving through the holidays!...

Vegan Pumpkin Gingerbread Loaf

By Brittany Daggs - Front Desk Manager Most of you probably don’t know but I’ve been vegan/plant based for over 3 years now. So during these fun times of year I love sharing some yummy goodies with everyone around me. Keep in mind this recipe is vegan and...

6 Steps On How To Save Your Lower Back And Knees From Pain While Playing Pickleball

By Cézanne Youmazzo - Fitness Director and Personal Trainer My husband and I just started playing pickleball 6 weeks ago. Our first couple of times on the court we warmed up by dinking then got right to playing. We both experienced low back pain and for me knee...

Benefits Of A Water Workout

By Jodi Broz - Personal Trainer Have you ever tried a Liquid Cardio class? Did you know water workouts work wonders on the whole body and are one of the most therapeutic activities for you? Water aerobics builds cardio endurance, strength and flexibility all...

Do You Have A Moody Child?

By Miss Maria - Kids Club Associate Is your child moody, tired, and irritable? Even children can benefit from a little breather and self-care. Having a routine and schedule is essential for children to feel secure and for parents to feel balanced and...

Cezanne’s Delicious Butternut Squash Lasagna Recipe

By Cézanne Youmazzo - Fitness Director and Personal Trainer Fall is here! This is one of my favorite Low fat, Low Calorie cool weather recipes. This dish is so easy to make and a favorite of family, friends and clients. Ingredients: One medium sized Butternut Squash,...

What Are Transition Shots?

By Gabe Harmat - Tennis Coach The Missing Link Quiz: What are the most missed shots in tennis?Answer: Transition shots What are transition shots? Answer: Transition shots are used when a player is moving from one set of strokes to another. For example, moving...

Staying Positive and Staying Healthy

By Jen Azevedo - Sports Director At every turn, the rules and protocols for how to operate in the midst of a pandemic are changing. While we navigate each turn, we continue to provide the most stringent and comprehensive cleaning protocols to keep our members...

Tennis: How To Improve Your Consistency Fast

By Darren Woodford - USPTA Elite Professional and Instructor Consistency! Rather, the lack of consistency is consistently (see what I did there) one of the most frequently discussed issues amongst club tennis players. As such, in this article, we will give...

Do You Avoid Exercising In The Cold Weather?

By Melanie Vovk - Fitness Instructor In the state of California right now we don’t have many indoor workout options. Most workouts are going to have to be done outside and some people are not used to working out in the cold weather. Here are some tips to...

Our Part in Keeping the Paseo Club Safe from COVID-19

By Taylor Cohen - Front Desk Associate During times like these it is important to stay safe and limit the spread of the virus. We take extra precautions to ensure the safety of our members as well as the employees. The first thing the opener does at the...

Adding cardio to your gym workout during Covid-19

By Shane Yorke - Membership Director If you live in Los Angeles County, you know it's been way too long since you got to workout indoors. There are a few gyms such as The Paseo Club that have adapted and modified their outdoor space to accommodate gym goers, but the...

The Magic Of Eggs

By Courtney Sessler - Paseo Club Cafe Manager Eggs are such a magical ingredient. There is so much culinary lore surrounding eggs, from influencing a chef’s uniform to being an ultimate test of skill. I was watching Downton Abbey over the weekend, and in it...

Working out after an injury

By Trish Deboni- Personal Trainer Returning to working out after an injury is tough. Add a surgery and it makes it even tougher. I know because it’s where I am right now. To take time off working out is so difficult, especially when you’re used to working out all the...

4 Tips To Get You To Play Tennis Until You’re 100 Years Old

By Aleksey Zharinov - Tennis Coach Would you like to play tennis till you are 100 years old? If your answer is yes, then you must follow three simple principles, plus a bonus one that I can personally attest to from my 30+ years of playing and teaching...

Memorable Moments And Food

By Courtney Sessler - Paseo Club Cafe Manager So many of the memorable moments in my life have food in them. Be it a happy or sad moment, there is usually a fantastic meal (or two) somewhere nearby. Coming from a family of “foodies”, this is how I was raised. ...

Winter Workouts

By Jodi Broz - Personal Trainer While the weather outside is turning frightful… workouts at the club are so delightful…. So don’t let the falling temperatures outside stop you from getting your workout in and staying fit as we head into the holiday season. ...

5 ways to help set a personal schedule during lockdown

By Alexia Doutherd - Maintenance Associate Life under lockdown is so different from our normal routines, added to the stressful uncertainty of how and when life will ever be ‘normal’ again. People may find it hard to manage kids, a home life, and a work life...

Racket Preparation and Acceleration

By Gabe Harmat - Tennis Coach The old words of wisdom we’ve all heard before with “early preparation” have been replaced by tennis experts around the world with much more sound advice: “proper preparation.” The key to proper racket preparation for the forehand...