One of Dr. Kenneth Cooper’s notable quotes is, “Age fast or age slow, it’s up to you.” To help you learn how to age slow—age healthfully—take part in this month’s Cooper Quest programs including a Balance and Core fitness class, Tennis Clinic and Back-to-School Lunch table. Register online, on the CFC Member App or at the Service Desk. Do you have kids or grandkids ages 2 months to 12 years? Did you know when you’re working out they can “play with purpose” in Cooperized Kidz? Please take a few minutes to complete our Cooperized Kidz childcare survey and share your feedback. Basketball Academy, Tennis Clinics and Dive-In Movie Night are a few of the activities in our action-packed fall for kids and teens. Download the Youth Programs Guide for a calendar and complete details. What is MAT—Muscle Activation Techniques®—and how can it help you? Performed by a Professional Fitness Trainer, MAT restores body alignment, decreases muscular imbalances that contribute to pain and reduces risk of injury. Visit the MAT web page to learn more. We're celebrating Cooper Spa’s 19th anniversary all month long. On Friday, Aug. 4, enjoy 19 percent off a spa service. Also, try our Blueberry Bright Cleansing Facial incorporating Eminence® Organic products only available through Thursday, Aug. 31. Book your appointment and learn about our anniversary specials. To see more Cooper members in action, please click here. Sculpt, stretch and slim your body in our new Barre Sculpt group exercise class beginning Friday, Aug. 4. Improve your coordination and flexibility using the ballet barre and equipment such as mini-balls and light hand weights. Barre Sculpt is on Fridays, 12:15-1 p.m. View the online group exercise schedule. There’s still time to participate in the Cooper Quest “Fun in the Sun” fitness challenge. If you haven’t started yet, you have until Friday, Aug. 11, to complete the challenge and be eligible for the prize. Download your tracking log or pick one up at the Service Desk and return it by Wednesday, Aug. 16. Cooper Spa is offering a summer complement just for you. Receive a free complementary service when you book a 75-minute facial, 60-minute pedicure or 80-minute massage. Valid through Thursday, Aug. 31. Call 972.392.7729 to book your appointment. Through Aug. 31, purchase nine smoothies and receive the 10th free at Cedars Woodfire Grill! Ask for a card today at Cedars. Save the date for the upcoming Cooper Spa Open House on Wednesday, Sept. 13. The event will feature Cooper Clinic Dermatology and spa facials. More details coming soon. Keeping score—your Cooper Quest Score—is a good thing. Gain insight into your overall health in five key areas: body composition, blood work, cardiovascular fitness, functional fitness and stress management. Cooper Quest Week, Sept. 25-29. TIP OF THE MONTH Cooper's Not-So-Secret Secrets to Staying Healthy at Any Age HOLIDAY HOURS Labor Day Monday, Sept. 4 CFC: 7 a.m.-7 p.m. Spa: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. See all Labor Day hours In preparation for basketball season, Basketball Pro Coleman Crawford is ramping up for the Fall Basketball Academy, Sunday afternoons, Sept. 17-Nov. 12. In a Health Tip article, he answers parents' questions about youth basketball training. Come by Cedars and meet the new general manager, Amber Pressley, and try the current Chalkboard Specials—Green Machine Smoothie and Chipotle Chicken Quinoa Burrito Bowl. Integrating preventive and primary care, fitness, nutrition and life balance, Cooper Clinic Platinum provides comprehensive care 24/7, 7 days a week. Your Platinum physician and team work with you to prevent illness and maximize your quality of life. Invest in yourself—join Cooper Clinic Platinum today.

Caleb Cade Fitness Floor Supervisor Years at Cooper: 10 months Hometown: Lake Dallas, Texas Previous work experience prior to coming to Cooper: To get myself through college, I was a manager at a dry cleaning service. In June, I graduated from the University of North Texas with a bachelor’s degree in kinesiology. What is your favorite form of physical activity? Lifting weights and running with my dog, Nala. What do you consider your greatest achievement? Being the first in my family to graduate college. If you weren’t working at Cooper, what would you be doing? Possibly coaching football. What is your favorite saying/quote/phrase? “Stand for something or fall for anything.” Read More Amber Pressley General Manager, Cedars Woodfire Grill Years at Cooper: Started in July 2017 Hometown: Born in Abilene, Texas, but have lived in the Dallas area most of my life Previous work experience prior to coming to Cooper: I started as a server when I was 17 at Johnny Carino’s Italian. I worked my way up to General Manager and was with the company for 12 years. I then went to become an Operations Manager at Southwest Airlines Headquarters, running their cafes, two Starbucks, banquets and catering. I recently left BRIO Tuscan Grille to help take care of my grandfather who was in at-home hospice. I have been in the food service industry for 17 years now. What is your favorite form of physical activity? I love to take my two dogs, Fina and Buckner, on long walks exploring my community. I also love to swim. If I could live in the water, I would! Read More

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