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Get More from Your Workouts!
All MAX Supplements on Sale.
Valid at Aspen Athletic Clubs Locations Only.
Offer Expires: June 30, 2009.
Must present coupon with purchase.
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The Skinny on Popular Fad Diets
Do you know Fact From Fad? People are losing weight eating bacon and eggs-others by eating only grapefruit or cabbage. Some claim to lose weight in their sleep or by breathing differently. Are these diets safe and based on scientific research? Or are marketing teams using isolated testimonials to dazzle the public with a diet's reputed success?
Most diet plans are nothing more than low-calorie nutrition plans disguised by clever marketing gimmicks. Scientific-sounding "facts" and hocus-pocus "research" can dazzle and confuse the average consumer. Diet-plan marketers go to great lengths to explain how their diet can work for everyone, or claim that it is carbohydrate intake (or any other dieters "enemy-of-the-month) that is the culprit.
However, the bottom line is that a caloric deficit (more calories burned than consumed) causes weight loss. Unfortunately, the average American consumes 300 calories more today than he did 30 years ago. He also burns 260 less calories each day due to increased automation, technology and sedentary occupations. Increased caloric intake and decreased caloric expenditure means that the waistline of America is growing at an alarming rate.
While fad diets may initially offer rapid weight loss, the result is too often temporary, leaving the dieter defeated, angry and often with a few extra pounds just for good measure. The problem with fad diets is that they are just that - fads. The key to long-term weight loss is simple, but it's not easy. We all need to move more and eat less.
To help you fit into that new swimsuit, we are pleased to offer all of our members a free six month subscription to the Body Bugg weight management program. Feel free to speak to any of our personal trainers if you would like to get set up on this program. It is 100% free to you and the only thing you have to lose are those unwanted pounds.
Rod Sears - CEO
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NEW CLASSES
CORE SERIES
Workout to minimize your mid-section and maximize your benefits with a fusion of Pilates and Yoga.
Come see what it is all about!
Tuesday and Thursdays from
11:15 - 12:00 pm, at Merle Hay
Monday and Wednesdays from
4:30 - 5:30 pm, SE 14th
ENDURANCE RIDE
Enjoy 2 hours of Spinning to test your cardio and psychological strength.
June 27th ~ 7:30-9:30 am at Hickman
June 27th ~ 8:00-10:00 am at SE 14th
June 28th ~ 8:30-10:30 am at Merle Hay |
 ASK THE TRAINER
Have you ever wanted to ask one of our Personal Trainers a question about a certain piece of equipment, work-out routine, or nutritional program?
Here is your chance...just click on the link and ask your question. One of our Certified Personal Trainers will respond within 48 hours.
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Do You Want to Race?
Race season is almost here. We have listed a few local favorite events to get you motivated and inspired in your training programs. Signing up for a 5K, 10K, 1/2 Marathon, or even Marathon is a great way to help stay focused with your training and fitness schedules.
June 6 - Des Moines START! Heart Walk
Des Moines Capital - Contact 515-244-3278
June 13 - Rock, Roll, and Stroll
Water Works Park - 10K Run, 5K walk/run, 1 mile fun run
Sign - up by calling 515-243-6239 ext. 7.
June 13 - Clive Running Fesitval
10K, 5K, 1 Mile - Campbell Park in Clive
Contact Ph. 515/223-5959.
June 27th - HyVee Triathlon
Hy-Vee Kids Triathlon Super Sprint triathlon.
Raccoon River Park, West Des Moines, Iowa
Sign up at http://hyveetriathlon.com/
June 28th - HyVee Triathlon
Hy-Vee Citizens Triathlon.
Olympic triathlon: Swim 1500 meters, Bike 24.9 miles, Run 6.2 miles. Raccoon River Park, West Des Moines, Iowa
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