Improving You!

There are two overriding tenets that are paramount to health and fitness: Move More and Eat Less. These foundational concepts, grounded in science and time-tested, are the two main ingredients to any successful fitness program.

There is a caveat, however, that should accompany these foundational pillars: Every Day. Moving more and eating less are extremely important, but if not done every day they eventually become as effective as using a squirt gun to put out a fire... it just isn’t enough. So here’s a 5-step process to make this work for you.

  1. Make an appointment with yourself every day to move. It doesn’t have to be long or drawn out, just some time each day that you will devote to moving yourself.
  2. Make a list of the foods you commonly eat. Spend 5-15 minutes per day learning about two of those food items. Note serving size, calories, fat, protein, sugar and sodium levels in each item. Start a journal.
  3. Be consistent. Keep your appointments and monitor your food intake.
  4. Move a little more than you did last time. Look for continual improvement.
  5. If you have to miss an appointment, let it go and make the next one. It’s not the end of the world.

These are foundational steps to help you build a routine you can stay with. Look for more information in future newsletters and in the club to increase your knowledge and expand your options. Once you find yourself moving in a defined direction, you can’t help but become motivated to keep reaching higher and farther than you thought possible.

As always, if you have questions about your personal fitness goals please ask us! We are here to help!
Village Chiropractic Joins Lifestyle Fitness

Dr. Andy Thomas with Village Chiropractic recently joined Lifestyle Fitness. He has been very impressed with our facility and our attitude toward adult fitness–an attitude that is reflected in the practice he recently opened with Dr. Scott Oliphant.

Village Chiropractic of The Woodlands is a modern health and wellness facility that offers multiple natural health services to help their patients achieve and maintain their highest potential for health. Besides specializing in chiropractic care, Village Chiropractic offers diagnostic x-ray, state of the art physiotherapies, corrective exercise, custom orthotics, nutrition counseling, injury rehabilitation, and education on healthy lifestyles. Both doctors focus on a full body approach that enables them to naturally help most any patient with a wide array of health issues.

Andy and Scott are pleased to offer a discount for Lifestyle Fitness members: a free exam and consultation and 20% off all x-rays and treatments.

TIPS 'n TRICKS

The BOSU
Now that you have your balance and have started lifting a few weights, here's another idea...

Stand on the BOSU with light weights in your hands and perform Side Shoulder Raises. Set your core and lift.

Do you need to add something new to your workout. The Grab 'n Go workouts may be just what you need.

Why not try the newest Arc Workout– "Twin Peaks" –to spice up your cardio routine.
Women's Small Group Training—Is It for You?

Women's small group training is a fun, dynamic and safe program designed especially for women of all ages, fitness levels, and body types.

The course consists of three levels that build upon the skills schieved in the previous level, and focus on upper body, lower body and total body routines. You will learn proper form and new exercises that can be incorporated into your strength training program all while working out in an encouraging group setting. 

Level One—Instruction will incorporate basic cardio, free weight training and core stability exercises.
Level Two—Building on these basic skills, Level Two incorporates a moderate level of fitness with its focus on a total body strength training program.
Level Three—A more intense program with instruction on advanced fitness skills.

The women's small group training has attracted a variety of women at different fitness levels and abilities. Why not join the fun? Stop at the desk to get information on the dates and times for the next session. Classes fill quickly.

Congratulations to Barbara Green, Connie Pinkston, Leslie Spilman, Zora Koch, Michelle Varnado, Charlene Trascher, and Patti Chamberlain on the completion of our Level Two womens small group training class.
Thai Yoga

By now we hope that many of you have met Jovey Bermudo and perhaps tried his Thai Yoga. This technique can provide great relief for those strains and pains that pop up from time to time.

Thai Yoga is a whole body technique that can increase the flow of energy through the body by releasing tension and energy blockages by combining gentle stretches, breathing practices and acupressure. Thai Yoga is performed lying fully clothed on a mat on the floor, dressed in comfortable clothing to allow ease of movement and flexibility. No oils or creams are used

Jovey is at the club every Monday 8-10am and 5-7pm. Appointments are recommended, but walk-ups are welcome during available hours. Thai Yoga sessions outside normal hours can be made by calling the club. Sessions are scheduled in 30 minute blocks. The cost is $40 per block, and payment should be made by cash or check.

We are excited to have Jovey's services for you and encourage you to feel the difference Thai Yoga can make! Call us if you have any questions.
Summer Memberships for College Students

We are offering a special summer student membership for our member's children who are in college. Sign them up now for only $100 for a full membership through August 31, 2010. A summer student membership is also available for non-members for only $150.
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