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The Weinstein Center for Recreation and Wellness is holding its second November Fitness Challenge.
Students are encouraged to attend as many group fitness classes as possible this month. Prizes, which have not yet been decided, will be distributed to the top four performers.
Our hope is that November Fitness challenge will get people to try new classes and come to classes more often, said Sara Coleman, a fitness assistant and class instructor.
The incentive is to get people into the habit of attending classes, Coleman said. Group fitness classes are about helping people reach their goal, she said.
Having an instructor and a group fitness class presents you with new ideas, Coleman said. And going to a class gives you a whole new workout.
The challenge is held in November because participation in classes drops drastically between October and November, Coleman said. Participation in classes is tracked weekly and monthly, she said.
Seth Hickerson, assistant director of programs, said that November Fitness Challenge was a good opportunity for people to experience the different classes the Weinstein Center has to offer. The gym staff would like to see people becoming regulars and sticking with the classes, he said.
Hickerson said he would have liked to see an increase in student participation in fitness classes because it was important for people to take care of themselves, especially during the holiday season when eating and exercise habits might change for the worse.
Theres a social aspect to group fitness classes, Hickerson said. Its fun to work out with friends or staff that may share a similar goal with you.
No class registration or commitment is required, Hickerson said.
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Fitness Connection Puts the Focus on Fitness at Free Business After Hours Event – Cary Chamber of Commerce Specials
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Fitness Connection is offering members of the Cary Chamber of Commerce the chance to learn more about fitness, and to discover some of the opportunities available to them and their businesses at their upcoming Business After Hours Event. This free event is taking place on Thursday, November 15th, from 5:30pm 7:00pm at their Cary North Carolina location. The goal is to promote a healthier lifestyle within the community as the fall season approaches.
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Participants of the Business After Hours Event will have a chance to take advantage of special Fall Gym Membership Promotions and discounted prices, as well as speak to Fitness Connection staff about various Personal Training promotions and specials that are being offered at the time.
During this Business After Hours Event, visitors will also be presented with information on FCTV, a private digital television health network at the Fitness Connection club locations. This television network offers members insight into everything from upcoming events, to health tips, to upcoming class schedules. Business owners interested in advertising on this channel will also have a chance learn more about getting their company in front of a sought-after, key demographic of professional and health-orientated individuals.
Registration is not required for this event. Please contact the Cary Fitness Connection location at (919) 462-9065 with any questions. You can also visit them online at http://fitnessconnectionusa.com.
With 17 locations, Fitness Connection is one of the top 25 largest U.S. health club chains. Fitness Connection is more than just a gym; it offers a well-rounded, interesting and inspiring approach to fitness and promotes healthy living. If you are interested in learning more about Fitness Connection, please visit their website at http://www.fitnessconnectionusa.com.
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Alpine Health & Fitness Finalists in Fitness Industry Awards
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8 November 2012
Alpine Health & Fitness Finalists in the NZ Fitness Industry Awards
Alpine Health & Fitness have recently received notification of their being a finalist in the New Zealand Fitness Industry Awards. The Queenstown health and fitness centre is entered in the Medium Sized Club of The Year category.
The Fitness Industry Awards have been running since 2005, and are designed to recognise those making a contribution to the health and wellness of New Zealanders through exercise and fitness.
Alpine Health & Fitness Manager, Richie Heap, said is extremely gratifying to receive industry recognition for the work his team at Alpine Health & Fitness are doing, particularly having only been in operation for three years.
We are first and foremost a community gym and these awards are not all about the gloss and glamour but about acknowledging facilities that are making a significant contribution to helping people in New Zealand improve their fitness and wellbeing. We all work really hard to help people reach their goals and that includes encouraging people in our community that would not traditionally be gym users to get into one of our programmes.
The awards ceremony is an annual event, and has had prestigious guest speakers including MPs and Ministers Hon John Key, Hon Rodney Hide, Hon Murray McCull, Sue Kedgeley and Auckland Mayor Len Brown.
The 2012 Awards will be held on Saturday 24th November 2012 at the Pullman Hotel, Auckland where the winners will be announced.
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Latest fitness trends: Suspension training
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By Ryan Healy
Ryan Healy is a personal trainer for the Lynch/van Otterloo (LVO) YMCA in Marblehead. She is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist through the NSCA, and earned her BS in Exercise Sports Science from Elon University. Find more posts by her in conjunction with the LVO YMCA at yhealthandwellness.wordpress.com. She can be reached at healyr@northshoreymca.org.
Remember; please consult your doctor before starting any exercise program.
The fitness industry is constantly changing and advancing, partly due to the scientific research studies that yield continuous new developments, but also due to industry leaders that set new trends based on science as well.
Some of the most recent ones have been core training, barefoot training, and functional training, but lately one of the hottest over the past few years has been suspension training.
Although the concept has been around for a long time (used mainly by gymnasts), currently its been adapted by fitness trainers and enthusiasts, and can be appropriate for almost anyone. Suspension training involves straps hanging from a single (or multiple) anchor point and uses your own bodyweight as the resistance. TRX is probably the most well known type of suspension training today, and is becoming much more visible in fitness centers all over the country in both individual and group settings.
After completing the TRX training course this past weekend, I now have a much greater appreciation for my own bodyweight and the many benefits to a piece of fitness equipment like the TRX. Heres a look at some of the advantages and disadvantages of suspension workouts.
Benefits All core, all the time: This phrase was brought up repeatedly throughout the workshop. Your center of gravity is displaced throughout each exercise so that your core musculature is constantly engaged and working hard to assist with stabilization and balance.
Adaptable: Its simple to make any exercise harder or easier through small changes in your body position relative to the anchor point or by changing your base of stability. This makes it a great tool for both beginners and for the more advanced athlete at any age.
Trains movement patterns: Because the core is involved to such a great degree in most of the exercises, and you can train in multiple planes of motion, suspension training can be an extremely functional training tool for everyday life or for specific sports. We move everyday in these three different planes, and rarely use muscles in isolation, so suspension training really allows you to integrate many muscle groups at once and allows for hundreds of different exercises and variations. It incorporates strength, balance, stabilization, and flexibility all at once giving you a lot of bang for your buck.
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Alpine Health & Fitness finalists in NZ awards
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Alpine Health & Fitness have recently received notification of their being a finalist in the New Zealand Fitness Industry Awards. The Queenstown health and fitness centre is entered in the Medium Sized Club of The Year category.
The Fitness Industry Awards have been running since 2005, and are designed to recognise those making a contribution to the health and wellness of New Zealanders through exercise and fitness.
Alpine Health & Fitness Manager, Richie Heap, said is extremely gratifying to receive industry recognition for the work his team at Alpine Health & Fitness are doing, particularly having only been in operation for three years.
"We are first and foremost a community gym and these awards are not all about the gloss and glamour but about acknowledging facilities that are making a significant contribution to helping people in New Zealand improve their fitness and wellbeing. We all work really hard to help people reach their goals and that includes encouraging people in our community that would not traditionally be gym users to get into one of our programmes."
The awards ceremony is an annual event, and has had prestigious guest speakers including MPs and Ministers Hon John Key, Hon Rodney Hide, Hon Murray McCull, Sue Kedgeley and Auckland Mayor Len Brown.
The 2012 Awards will be held on Saturday 24th November 2012 at the Pullman Hotel, Auckland where the winners will be announced.
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Crunch Fitness Announces Portland, OR As Newest Franchise Location
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NEW YORK, Nov. 7, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --Crunch, the health club chain best known for making serious fitness fun through unique programming and cutting-edge training, announces its newest franchise location in Portland's popular business hub, Division Center. Crunch Division will join Beaverton and Gresham as the third Portland area location to open a Crunch franchise, creating a trifecta of Crunch clubs in one of America's fittest cities.
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"Since the 2010 openings of Crunch in Beaverton and Gresham, the community has fully embraced Crunch's 'No Judgments' mantra and now looks to Crunch as the source of the latest and greatest in fitness innovation," said franchisee, John LaRosa. "As longtime Portland residents, we are thrilled to bring a third Crunch to the area and to continue to offer an exceptional and affordable fitness experience to Portland's already health-conscious residents."
Set to open for workouts in January 2013, Crunch Division will be timed perfectly to coincide with the annual onset of hopeful resolutioners looking to reach fitness goals and establish healthy habits for the New Year. Residents will be able to kick off their New Year's Resolutions with the club's diverse group fitness offerings that have established Crunch as a pioneer in unique programing, including, BodyWeb w/TRX , BOSU Bootcamp, Zumba, POUND, the rockout workout, and more.
Located at 12102 SE Division St., Portland, OR 97236, Crunch Division will also be the area's biggest club yet; a 22,000 square-foot facility, featuring top-of-the-line cardio equipment, the latest selectorized machines and state-of-the-art weight training equipment. The club will feature an impressive 3,000 square-ft. group fitness studio to house Crunch's unique and varied classes. Plus, Crunch will be bringing a team of expert personal trainers who utilize an incredibly effective online fitness and nutrition program, to help members reach their goals. And if that's not enough, Crunch Division will also have four Hex stand-up tanning machines, and full-service locker rooms, complete with shower facilities and changing rooms.
"With one of the most fitness-minded populations in the nation, it's no secret that Portland residents are serious about working out and staying fit," said Ben Midgley, president, Crunch Franchise. "Bringing a third Crunch to the area proves that Crunch's fitness meets fun philosophy and unparalleled workout experience resonates with everyone from serious exercise enthusiasts to workout newcomers, alike."
Franchise team, John LaRosa and Steve Block are industry veterans with over 30 years experience in the fitness and health club industry. An enrollment center is now open near the club space, located at 11920 SE Division St. Portland, OR 97236. Visit http://www.crunchdivision.com or call (503) 894-9790 for more information on exclusive membership opportunities, including $0 enrollment now through November 30th. For more information about Crunch franchising opportunities go to http://www.crunchfranchise.com.
Crunch is a gym that believes in making serious exercise fun by fusing fitness and entertainment and pioneering a philosophy of No Judgments. Headquartered in New York City, and co-owned by New Evolution Ventures (NeV) and private-equity firm Angelo Gordon, Crunch serves over 200,000 members with 55 gyms worldwide, including 27 franchise locations CT, FL, TX, WA, OR, CA, NJ, VA, NY and Australia, and is rapidly expanding across the U.S. and around the globe. Go to http://www.crunch.com for more information.
About New Evolution Ventures (NeV) About New Evolution Ventures (NeV) Based in Northern California, New Evolution Ventures (NeV) is a private equity firm focused on the acquisition, development and operations management of fitness, health and wellness interests both domestically and internationally. Founded in 2008 by Mark Mastrov, Jim Rowley and Mike Feeney, the current team of NeV professionals is shaping the world of fitness, health and wellness one brand at a time. With a foundation representing over a century of business experience, NeV currently has operations and investments in more than 20 countries worldwide representing over 800+ facilities. For more information, visitwww.nev.com.
Angelo, Gordon & Co., L.P. is a privately held limited partnership founded in November 1988, and currently manages approximately $23 billion. The firm's investment focus centers on core competencies of real estate, credit, and private equity. Angelo, Gordon has over 200 employees (approximately half of whom are investment professionals) and is headquartered in New York, with associated offices in Chicago, Los Angeles, Washington D.C., London, Hong Kong, Seoul, Shanghai, Tokyo, and Sydney. For more information, visit http://www.angelogordon.com.
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