WIN $100. with the BOD POD!

The BOD POD is here May 14th - May 17th. The BOD POD is a very accurate way to measure percent body fat. Measure yourself now and then again at the end of July. We will reward the male and female who lose the most body fat in that time period with a check for $100. Great added motivation that can keep you fit this summer! Sign up for the BOD POD at the front desk.

Yeah! It's time to workout outside

Our classes and fitness workshops are now heading outdoors! Some summer workshops you can try are; Maximize the Water, High Intensity Training, Multi-sport Training, Better Body Bootcamp. Some group exercise classes you can try are; Sports Conditioning, RAW (Real Athletic Workout). See our class schedule and personal training schedule for more details!

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!

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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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!

Spring Training Around the Corner

It is that time of year again! Triathlon Training…or, let’s call it what it is SPRING HAS SPRUNG…SPRING TRAINING with Morri and Jessie Mac! Okay, gang, Jessie and I have gotten together several times in preparation for another great training season. Here are a few exciting changes:
· More guest speakers
· Two extra weeks of training (for very little cost increase to you!)
· Guest trainer, Julia Sandvall
· New and innovative workouts
· Weekly pictures
· Discounts on workshops (like Bootcamp and High Intensity Training)

Space is going to be limited this year due to the fact that it will be Jessie and I teaching most of the sessions. We feel strongly that the ratio of participants to trainers should stay small, allowing us to give you that one-on-one attention you deserve.

Spring Training (Triathlon Training) will begin April 27th and run 12 weeks, culminating in the Deschutes Dash, July 19th and 20th. Some of you have asked for the ability to choose from the Sprint distance or the Olympic distance races and I am currently working on getting in contact with Gina Miller, Deschutes Dash coordinator, to set that up.

This training program is designed to increase stamina, agility, strength, performance and overall health, by targeting all muscle groups and exposing the participants to swimming, cycling and running. We do not expect participants to compete. It is your choice. This training program, more than anything else, establishes a camaraderie and fitness support network that makes those hot summer days a grand playground! However, last year we had about 25 participants with seven actually competing in a triathlon (or several triathlons). Every competitor improved their times from years past!

We will offer days and times throughout the week, just as we did last year. We would love to hear from you whether you plan on joining us again this year. There will be a monetary advantage to committing to the program and signing up early. We are sending this out to past participants for priority and the opportunity for advance sign-up, so take advantage of this and LET US KNOW!!!

See you at the Club!
Morri Stewart, ACE PFT, Athletic Club of Bend
Morri's cell: 771-9226, email: morri@bendbroadband.com
Jessie Macpherson, NSCA-CSCS, ACSM-HFS, Athletic Club of Bend
Jessie's cell: 771-4034, email: macpherson.jess@gmail.com

Fourth Annual Pedal Fast Bike Swap

The 4th Annual Pedal Fast Bike Swap is going on Saturday, May 2nd from 9:00am to 3:00pm at The Bend Factory Stores (at South Highway 97 & Powers Road). Just a heads up to vendors who want to take advantage of a free event to get their name out there and also for anyone looking for a good deal on new & used bicycles, equipment, apparel, and shoes.
Happy cycling!

Ya-Ya's for Everyone!

The current recommendation by the American Academy of Pediatrics states children, teens and adults should be "physically active for at least 60 minutes per day." In our household, that translates into “getting one’s Ya-Ya’s out.”
As a personal trainer, I work primarily with adults. When assessing an individual’s fitness level at any age, I take into consideration their verbal history based upon lifestyle choices, diets and prior injuries, as well as non-verbal communicators such as posture, skin color, and breathing. Working with kids at any age, just as with adults, is a balance act between correcting detrimental posture while doing physical activities… and making it fun!
According to Cathy Sassin, local uber athlete, mom, and owner of nutrition program Intrafitt, kids in their teens are six times more likely to develop metabolic syndrome (defined by the American Heart Association as “a group of metabolic risk factors within one person” and including abdominal obesity and high blood pressure) without at least 20 minutes of exercise each day. A sobering thought if we take into consideration the growing number of children suffering from Type II Diabetes in the United States.
Statistics show that children take their cues from their mother’s fitness level: When mom is active, kids are more active. Given the choice and opportunity, children crave time with the adults in their lives. If that time falls under the definition of ‘play’ it’s even better! When parents focus on physical activities that require kids to ‘beat’ an opponent, or as a commandment for a sedentary child without setting an example themselves, they are sending the wrong message to their child—it should be all about the fun. With the right play clothes, toys and activities you'll reach 60 minutes of activity with your children each and every day!
We have all sorts of made up words in our home. Upside over commonly describes the cat hanging by its hind legs. Nuggles are generally best first thing in the morning, but come in handy when someone has scraped a knee. Getting one’s Ya-Ya’s out always involves lots of laughter and a great deal of chaotic, energetic play for both myself and my kids. Perhaps this sounds simplistic and granted, I am still in the ‘smaller child’ phase, having twins who just turned six, but the elements of ‘play’ and ‘sharing’ are ones I keep coming back to as both a mother and a professional. So, get out there and get your Ya-Ya’s out!

Fitwize 4 Kids offers a wide variety of programs designed to be fun, positive and just for kids Contact: Cathy Sassin Tel: (541)647-4587 The Athletic Club of Bend is also starting a kids-only yoga class on Wednesday afternoons starting March 2009 - Call (541)385-3062 for details.


Morri Stewart

Lost It at the Club Final Results

Final Results are In! Everyone who participated did great. Here's the stats:
Total # of participants: 58
Total # of pounds lost: 135
Total # of inches lost: 101
Total # of fat pounds lost: 175
Total # of lean pounds gained: 72

Overall Winner – Leanne Johnson, most overall inches and pounds lost, most fat pounds lost
& Biggest drop in %body fat

Winner – John Donohue, most lean pounds gained

CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL PARTICIPANTS – YOU DID A FABULOUS JOB – KEEP IT GOING!