TEAM IN TRAINING
The Family First Fitness Center has teamed up with The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society for a "TEAM IN TRAINING" program. The 15-person team is training for a 72 to 100 mile bike ride in Lake Tahoe Nevada on June 2nd, 2002. Participants from over 45 cities across the country will raise nearly 5 million dollars to support their mission of finding a cure for leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin’s disease and myeloma, and improve the quality of life for their patients and families. All participants will qualify for the drawing to win a Specialized Road Bike. Family First has volunteered to offer our Spin Studio to the team for training over the winter. They are training in the Spin studio each Sunday, Tuesday and Friday. We are very proud of two of our members, Steve and Lori Weed, who are on the team and will be raising money from now until June for this great event. If you are interested in taking on this exciting challenge or just have some questions about the event, call Susan Corson @838-2872 or [email protected]
TREADWALL – A CLIMB TO FITNESS
If you have never before climbed on the treadwall, now you have the incentive you’ll need. The treadwall is a very effective, full body, functional, cardio workout that burns lots of calories, improves flexibility, core strength and stamina. You will notice a chart to the left of the wall that you can use to record how many feet you climb each session. Once you have climbed 28,000 feet (Mt. Everest), you become a new member of the Everest Club. Your name is added to the board and you receivea FREE exclusive T-shirt. This event is on going and for members only, so take your time and enjoy your climb to fitness.
MEMBERS SUCCESS!
Grace O’Donnell...She did not have a lot of weight to loose but felt out of shape. Grace has been very consistent with her exercise routine which includes crosstraining of all the classes and equipment. Grace was a little concerned as to why she wasn’t really seeing anything on the scale. She knew that she was increasing muscle and reducing fat, but she was hoping to see a little weight loss too. We reminded her that it does take 6 months to make a permanent change in your metabolism. Usually, with consistency a noticeable change will kick in and you’ll see that you are burning calories faster than before. Many people don’t stick to it long enough to really see this benefit of exercise. Well wouldn’t you know, Grace reported a 6-pound weight loss that did not really start to gain momentum until closer to her 6-month mark. Her next goal is for "the six pack". Go Grace!!
BUDDY SYSTEM SUCCESS!
Ron Vavala. You may recognize the name! Ron was an avid bike racer and triathlete. Not anymore! Now you’ll find Ron not on the road, but in the gym. Why the change? Ron realized that there are a million ways to be active, healthy and fit and felt he was limiting himself too much to just one style. It was hard to put those years of training and all that experience in endurance racing behind him, especially being as successful as he was. Ron realized a strong desire to learn more about strength training and bodybuilding. He loves the Fitness Center and felt the time was right. He then learned that our Sales Rep. Brian Polk was also looking to get serious about his weight training and decided he would be a great partner. Brian had his training on the back burner since football at Slippery Rock. Well the two of them worked out a program with Steve Spearman and are on their way to bigger and better things! It’s never too late! Try something new!
HIRE A PERSONAL TRAINER FOR SUCCESS!
You may think only novice exercisers would need to hire a Personal Trainer, but studies have shown that experienced exercisers benefit as much if not more. The reason being that experienced exercisers have already developed good exercise habits and discipline and have felt the benefits of exercising. They don’t need to be sold on fitness, they just need to be stimulated. A trainer helps them by getting them out of their comfort zone enough to get them to the next level of fitness. This boost in their program ensures that the time they spend each day exercising will be enjoyable and productive.
Do you fit this profile? If what you need is just a refresher, then 3 sessions will probably do the trick! We are offering each member a one time "3 for $69" package. What a great investment in your self!
If you are considering hiring a Personal Trainer at Family First, the following Instructors are Certified Trainers; Larry Burt, Steve Spearman, Dave Kanoza Karen Smith and Flavio Rodriguez. You may inquire with them or contact Kevin Morey @ 459-3033.
Our Personal Trainers are participating in a training series of their own. They are required to attend weekend workshops every 3 weeks or so. The next 3 workshop topics include, flexibility, back health and core strength. Have confidence in our trainers – they are the experts!
If you would like to become a personal trainer – we are hosting a certification weekend in April 2002. Contact Carol Pribonic for details.
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NEW LOGO WEAR
Check out the new selection on Family First Sports Park logo wear in The Pro Shop. Everything from CD cases to sweatpants are available. Look for some winter clearance sales to begin soon. Hours of operation are; Mon. – Thurs 9AM-1PM/4PM-8PM and Sat. 9AM-2PM.