Friday, April 17, 2009

New Small Group Water Exercise Workshop


SMALL GROUP WATER EXERCISE/RUNNING TRAINING IN THE OUTDOOR POOL

LED BY CERTIFIED PERSONAL TRAINER JULIA SANDVALL


LEARN HOW TO GET THE MOST OUT OF SHALLOW & DEEP WATER EXERCISE WITH A GROUP OF 5-6 PEOPLE * RUN IN DEEP WATER TO MAXIMIZE HEART RATE AND MUSCLE ACTIVATION * USE A VARIETY OF WATER EXERCISE EQUIPMENT (including AQX’s water running suit and shoes)


RUN WITHOUT STRESSING YOUR JOINTS * CROSS-TRAIN TO KEEP YOUR BODY HEALTHY * KAMI SEMICK (Bend’s Ultra Runner) DOES IT TO …“MAINTAIN HER RUNNING FITNESS WITHOUT THE JARRING TO THE JOINTS” WHILE KEEPING HER HEART RATE UP.


MONDAY & WEDNESDAY AT 6:30PM TO 7:30PM OR WEDNESDAY & FRIDAY AT 1:00PM TO 2:00PM * FOUR WEEKS AND 7 SESSIONS IN THE POOL * STARTS MAY 20TH AND ENDS JUNE 10TH



$70 IF YOU SIGN UP BY MAY 13TH, $84 AFTER MAY 13TH


CONTACT JULIA at 541-322-5859 EXTENSION 287 AND SIGN UP AT THE FRONT DESK ASAP! GROUP SIZE IS LIMITED TO SIX PEOPLE!


Thursday, April 2, 2009

Spring into Multi-Sport Training

SPRING MULTI-SPORT TRAINING is here! This year there is a twist on Triathlon Training and some great components to help you get your warm weather season off to an amazing start have been added. As before, Certified Personal Trainers Morri Stewart and Jessie Macpherson will prepare you for triathlon season and give you the tools needed to fully enjoy a fit and athletic summer. Be ready for more than just swimming, cycling and running...plyometric exercises, full body weight workouts, and aquatic exercise routines are just a few of the included features this year.

Classes (two with a trainer each week) begin on April 27th and run for
twelve weeks through July 15th, perfect for those interested in racing in the Deschutes Dash. Sessions are on Mondays and Wednesdays at 10:15am
. The cost for the workshop is $299 if you make your commitment by April 24th. Non-members are welcome, so pass on the info and have them contact the ACB front desk to inquire about cost.

Here are a few of the highlights of this year's workshop:


- Two extra weeks of training
- Four extra sessions of group personal training

- Guest trainer, Julia Sandvall (ACE and NASM)

- Guest swim coach, Rob Higley (ACB Aquatics Supervisor)

- More guest speakers including Therapeutic Associates Physical Therapy
Director, Laura Cooper
- New and innovative indoor and outdoor workouts

- Weekly pictures

- Discounts on workshops including Bootcamp and High Intensity Training

- Weekly "homework" for non-group personal training days

If your goal is racing in the Deschutes Dash or you are just working towards being in the best shape of your life, take advantage of the pre-workshop sign-up discount and reserve your space in class today! Call the ACB front desk at 541-385-3062 and ask to add your information to the reservation list. Please also designate your time choice of the morning or evening classes at that time. Contact either of the lead trainers, Morri or Jess, with questions or concerns about Spring Multi-Sport Training.

Morri Stewart, ACE PFT, 541.771.9226,
morri@bendbroadband.com


Jessie Macpherson, NSCA-CSCS, ACSM-HFS, 541.771.4034, macpherson.jess@gmail.com



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Wednesday, April 1, 2009

Study Out Today - New Pill Makes Weight Loss Happen Regardless of Diet and Exercise

A new study out today in the Journal of Exercise Science and Nutrition, points to significant weight loss results from a new drug, Leptoin. With Leptoin, study participants were able to lose 20% of their body weight in just 2 weeks, regardless of diet and exercise. They double-blind study compared those who took a placebo with those you actually took Leptoin and neither group exercised during this time and both groups were allowed to eat as much food as they wanted and had no restrictions on high sugar and fatty foods or processed foods. Researchers were amazed at the results.
Yeah right, April Fools. The real truth is that in order to change body composition we need to monitor what we eat (limit the fats, sugar, and processed foods) and have a regular exercise routine. ACB trainers can help you establish a regular routine or add some changes to an established one. We can also refer you to some good nutrition resources such as our nutritionist, Cathy Sassin, or some processes you can use or websites that help monitor caloric intake. Keep up the healthy living!