Improving You: Step 4

Step 4: Move a little more than you did last time.  Look for continual improvement.

We are encouraged in Step 3 to aim for consistency. Consistency is the glue that holds the basics (eating and exercising) together. When you are consistent in your eating and your workouts, you will see results and meet your goals. 

That brings us to Step 4. This step, after step 2, is perhaps the most important step to achieving your longer term goals. Consider that the Architect of the universe and all its beauty is also responsible for your creation. You are not the product of evolution or natural selection, but of a very thoughtful Creator who designed you with intelligence and purpose. Yes, your body is an amazing machine and capable of doing more than you sometimes allow.

Real progress toward your goals requires progress in your workouts. Your body is capable of adapting to stimuli very quickly. Once you have achieved a certain level of performance your body will start to “coast”. The same activity will eventually become easier and easier for you to do. At that point your progress slows down and can stop unless you are continually monitoring and changing your workouts.

I was talking with a member the other day about resistance training and cardio work. The conversation eventually turned to... Read more.

Boot Camp is Here, Are You Ready?

Are you ready for a new fitness challenge? Do you want to beat the typical holiday weight gain? Then register for our all new Boot Camp! Let’s declare war on fat and rev up our metabolism.

Tina will be teaching this class, and promises indoor and outdoor activities using a variety of methods and equipment appropriate for all fitness levels.

C’mon, challenge yourself and your friends.

Tuesday/Thursday 10-10:45am
Nov. 16 – Dec. 21 for a total of 10 sessions
$125 for members and $150 for non-members

Add Variety to Your Workouts: Cycling

One of the best fat burning activities is cycling, which is one reason our cycling classes are so popular. This class targets the cardiovascular system while strengthening the lower body.

During the class our certified instructor will lead you through a cycling routine, including imagery and visualizations to help you “feel” the ride.

The intensity of your workout is determined by two factors:
Cadence, or frequency of pedaling.
Resistance, controlled by operating a knob in the front of the bike.

By varying the cadence and the resistance, you can simulate all types of terrain, from steep hill climbs to flat, fast roads.

Wednesdays 5:30-6:15am and 6:15-7pm
Saturdays 8:15-9:15am

Holiday Shopping

For those of you who like to get an early start on your shopping, we have a couple of great ideas.

We will again offer our special package for your college kids–get them off the couch and help them burn off those college pounds. For only $39 they can workout thoughtout their winter break.

And, don't forget about our LFC gift certificates for friends and family. We will soon have more information at the front desk.

Member Profile: Chuck and Laura Manly

Laura joined Lifestyle in December 2009, then Chuck joined in January to workout with her. According to Laura “I was looking for a gym that was smaller and more personable. I wanted to do a variety of exercises and not feel like I was on top of other people.”

Chuck’s approach to exercise is 2 days a week of one hour circuit strength training with 3 to 4 cardio burst intervals—2 days a week of high intensity cardio —one day of 30 minutes of cardio plus heavy weight/low rep strength training.

Laura runs about 12 miles a week, uses the arc a couple of times each week, fits in a little cycling and strength trains two days a week.

In their free time they love nothing more than spending time with each other and their two sons Alec (18) and Blake (14).
Did you know that by increasing your strides-per-minute on the Arc Trainer from 128 to 150 you can burn an additional 3 calories per minute?

Doesn't sound like much? Well, at that rate, if you are on the Arc for 20 minutes, 3 days per week, you would burn an extra 180 calories per week.

In little more than 19 weeks, you would burn an extra 1lb of fat.

Stay on the Arc an extra 10 minutes and you would burn off that 1lb of fat in 13 weeks.

Start moving a little faster and stay on a little longer... you're going to love the results!
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Hidden Holiday Calories
The November issue of Cooking Light magazine outlined some of the hidden hazards we could fall victim to as we prepare our Thanksgiving feast... could we possibly consume nearly 700 calories before we even sit down at the table? Here’s how.

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