Lost It at the Club Update

More than 60 club members are "Losin' It at the Club". We are 2 weeks in and have seen some great progress. I have had my clients lose inches off of their waists and hips and good job to all of you for trying different classes and getting your Activity Card checked off! In our weekly success meetings we have tackled goal setting and have learned more about weight loss myths, nutrition, and the body's response to stress. We have shared lots of ideas with each other and it has been very motivating. Check out our first Lost It Newsletter. Keep up the good work everyone!

Trainer Jess Wins Bridal Survivor

Jessie just won the 2009 Bridal Survivor Contest. She outlasted 6 other soon to be brides in a Bridal Survivor Contest much like the television show, Survivor. Jessie's prize is an entire wedding package that includes; catering, party rentals, tux and wedding dress, cake, DJ's, and photography! Now, we are just waiting for her to pick a location and a date!! I'm sure winning this package will make it much easier. Click here to see pics of Jess in action or should I say trapped on her "island" playing the game.

Why is Fitness Testing Important

January 28 - Feb 1st we will be testing body composition using the Bod Pod and VO2 Max using a mask for measuring the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide as you breathe and perform a graded exercise test on a treadmill. This VO2 sub-max test will be very accurate and will be important in determining a correct workout heart-rate range for weight loss and increased performance! Knowing your results on these tests, you can better tailor your workouts to meet your specific needs and you can "tweak" your training to get the best results. Ahhh.... very efficient and if you're going to workout - you might as well have it work!

One Hour of Power on Tuesday Evenings

ACB's power plyometric workshop is back. HIGH INTENSITY TRAINING will be held on Tuesday evenings from 6:00 - 7:00pm beginning January 6th. This is a great class for athletes looking for a competitive edge or for those who just enjoy a challenging workout that changes every week. Concentrate on technique and alignment to help quickly improve your overall athletic performance including components such as stamina, speed, power, strength, agility and reaction time. There is a $10 drop in fee with discounts for the those who come regularly and also for Lost It at the Club participants. Get your 2009 workout plan off to a great start! Sign up or get more information at the front desk.

WINTER FITNESS TIPS - Story by ACB Personal Trainer Jessie Macpherson

Check out Cascades East Magazine's Winter 2008-09 edition for the Winter Fitness Tips article including eight challenging exercises to spice up your workout. It was absolutely a blast being a contributor this season. Working in-studio at Joseph Eastburn Photography was amazing as Joseph is incredibly talented and has a great eye for detail. A huge thanks goes to Susanne Orton of Cascades East and On the Go-Go.com for coordinating everything for the story and photo shoot, as well as doing some personal training to work on mastering the exercises in the article. Let me know if you have any questions or need a little help with the workout!!

Women's Fitness Area Open

Yeah! The women's fitness area is now open.