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Join us
Wednesday,
Septmber 17th
for our next
Member Appreciation Party
4pm-7pm
Snacks, refreshments, raffles
and prizes!
Bring in a guest for free that day and member specials.
We just want to thank you for choosing BAC to help you and your family stay fit and healthy!
If you are interested in renting a booth and promoting your business at one of our member appreciation day events please contact Lisa@ LisaBACModesto@aol.com
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Recipe of the Month
Grilled Chicken with Tomato-Avocado Salsa
This recipe serves: 4
For the salsa
4 ripe plum tomatoes, chopped or 12 cherry tomatoes, halved
1/2 small red onion, finely chopped
1 jalapeņo chili pepper, seeded and diced
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
1/2 avocado
For the chicken
1/2 cup non-fat, plain yogurt
1/2 small red onion
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
1/4 cup fresh cilantro
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, about 4 to 6 ounces each
salt to taste
freshly ground black pepper
For the salsa:
1. In a small bowl, combine the tomatoes, red onion, pepper and cilantro. 2. Chop the avocado and sprinkle it with 2 tablespoons of lime juice to keep it from browning. Add the avocado and remaining lime juice to the bowl and toss to combine.
(This can be made in advance and stored in the refrigerator for up to 1 day.) For the chicken:
1. In a small food processor, puree the yogurt, red onion, lime juice and cilantro to make a yogurt marinade. 2. Transfer the marinade to a shallow bowl or a plastic bag. Add the chicken and coat well with the marinade. Refrigerate for 1 hour or up to 8 hours. 3. Preheat the grill to medium-high. 4. Remove the chicken from the marinade, discard the remaining marinade and season the chicken with salt and pepper. Grill the chicken on both sides until it is cooked through, about 6 minutes per side. 5. Serve the chicken with tomato-avocado salsa. Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with salsa
Number of Servings: 4
Per Serving
Calories 283
Carbohydrate 16 g
Fat 6 g
Fiber 4 g
Protein 43 g
Saturated Fat 1 g
Sodium 341 mg
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| Basketball & Soccer
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August, September & October! |
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5:30-6:30pm
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30 minutes of fun!
Keep your kids fit and in shape!
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| Tuesdays
Children Ages 6-12
Free on family memberships!
$5.00 drop in fee for non-members |
For more information contact LisaBACModesto@aol.com
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| Group Exercise News |
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Tuesday & Thursdays
8:30am-9am
With Debbie
Come try the original Pilates method workout!
All levels are welcome!
A 30 minute class to get your day started!
If you like it - we keep it!! |
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$19.99
a Month for Unlimited
Tanning
EFT 12 month program
See a customer service representative for more information or to sign up!
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Greetings!
Back to school buddy referral:
Bring your friends back to fitness this fall and receive a $25.00 credit on your account for EACH friend who joins! |
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BAC Fitness Maniac of the Month
Cynthia Rodriguez
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Cynthia has been a member of Brenda Athletic Clubs for over 11 years. You can find Cynthia in the cardio, weight or group exercise room. She is famous for her "never give up" and "kick butt" attitude in our evening PUSH and EXTREME PUSH class.
What does Cynthia have to say about being a member of Brenda Athletic Clubs?
I have been working on my fitness for over 11 years at Brenda Athletic Clubs and right now I am more fit than I have ever been in my life! I am in my Mid 40's and a single mother of 3 sons. With my competitive nature I just completed and won the last BAC boot camp and received a free bootcamp! In the boot camp I lost 10lbs, 9.5 inches and 4% body fat and am looking forward to the next boot camp or group training. I also enjoy doing the daily Group X classes and my cardio. I love being a member at BAC because of the great atmosphere and people. I look forward to coming in everyday to do my workouts.
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46th Annual Modesto Open
Tennis Tournament was a huge success!
Thank you to all of our members for participating in our annual Modesto Open!
 Thank you to all of our sponsors!
We are looking forward to a fabulous Modesto Open 2009!
 
 
Ball kids having a good time after the finals Sunday
Congratulations to Mark Fairchilds for being our 2008 BAC Wall of Fame inductee!
BAC Tennis
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 Look for Fall schedules
in the lobby.
Private lessons, clinics and leagues are available.
Contact your club's tennis pro for more information.
See you on the court!
MFRC
Annual Member Guest Tournament
$35.00 per person (dinner included)
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BAC FIT TIP
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Strength Training Benefits More than Muscles
Regular weight training does more than just build better muscles, it builds a better, healthier body.
Several new studies confirm the benefits of mild-to-moderate resistance training, which includes reduced blood pressure, lower LDL (''bad'') cholesterol levels and higher HDL (''good'') cholesterol levels, all of which improve cardiovascular health overall.
Weight training is also believed to improve the way the body processes sugar, which could reduce the risk of developing diabetes.
Another study examined the effect of weight training on osteoarthritis, a common condition among older adults that affects balance and increases the risk of falling. This study and others confirm that exercise of any kind improves strength, gait and ability to perform activities of daily living among older adults with osteoarthritis, and, in many cases, reduces the pain associated with the disease.
Source: Circulation: Journal of the American Heart Association, February 22, 2000; Hypertension: Journal of the American Heart Association, (35) 2000; Journal of the American Geriatrics Society, 2000; 48: 131-138
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BAC NUTRITION TIP
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Not Sure How You Feel?
Think About What You Ate
The foods you crave may say a lot about the state of your mind and body.
Researchers in France analyzed the eating habits and cravings of more than a thousand men and women and came to the following conclusions:
Women crave food more often than men do, with cravings peaking during times of sadness or anxiety.
Men are more likely to eat when they're feeling happy.
Chocolate cravings may signal that you are tired.
An urge for salty foods or dairy products may be your body's way of telling you it wants a real meal.
Those who had the most frequent cravings were more likely to be on a diet or actively trying to lose weight.
Researchers theorize that women may experience more cravings because of the increased social pressure to be thin, which also leads them to diet more frequently than men.
However, the relationship between food and mood is extremely complex, and is affected by both biological and psychological factors.
Source: International Journal of Eating Disorders, 2001; 29, 195-204
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BAC Fitness Trainer of the Month
Leann Escobar
Leann joined the personal training team at Brenda Athletic Clubs in 2007. She has taught health & fitness seminars, and spent her time motivating clients to be healthy & fit! Her knowledge and passion for a healthy lifestyle reaches everyone she comes into contact with! Thanks Leann!
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Leann says:
I have really been pleased with my decision to make Brenda Athletic Clubs my home away from home. I have gained a great deal of experience here as a trainer being able to work with a wide variety of fantastic clients. The facilities and family atmosphere has been an essential key to the success of the members in their fitness goals. Everyone feels so welcome and comfortable. I hope that I can work here for many years to come. It has been a great privilege to be able to affect the lives and health of the members that I have worked with. Everyone can benefit greatly from an increase of physical and social activities that abound here at the Modesto Fitness and Racquet club.
LeAnn Escobar ACE Certified Personal Trainer, BA PE: Health and Wellness Promotion
Contact Leann @ 571-2582 |
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Ask the Trainer
Sarah Barco
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Muscle Does NOT Turn Into Fat
Many of us may have this idea that muscle can simply morph into fat or vice versa. Look how we make this so easy on ourselves to even think that this is even possible. I'll explain to you how this idea is just not possible in the simplest way I can. First of all, muscle and fat are two completely different properties. We have muscles cells and we have fat cells. When we eat junk food and don't exercise, what happens is our fat cells expand; you still have the same number of fat cells. With muscle it's sort of the same idea but the other way around; the less you workout and pump iron, the smaller your muscle cells get. You still have the same amount of muscle cells and fat cells, it's basically how big or small they get with exercise and proper nutrition. What you essentially want is for your muscles cells to bigger then your fat cells, and just when you think that your muscle turned into fat, just remember that your fat cells have expanded and your muscle cells have shrunk-we don't want that!
NASM C.P.T. Sarah Barco
Feel free to contact Sarah with any questions @ 668-3838
Sarah will answer one question every month submitted by a member!
That member will receive a free water card good for 5 waters at either BAC location!
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BAC Advantage Special
Harvest Moon |
Receive 10% off your meal at Harvest Moon in Modesto!
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| Yours in health and fitness,
Brenda Athletic Clubs
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