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This week I noticed the teams pushing a little harder : ) Way to Go. I have heard comments that the trainers have been taking things up a notch! Keep it up, I assure by the end of three months you are going to be stronger, have more energy and have a ton of new friends!
The bonding and laughter amongst the teams to me is a wonderful sound. Each year we go through all the applications and decide not just who to pick but try to pick people that will hopefully gel with each other.
Working out with someone and being cheered on no matter where you are at, always feels great. We all love support ... and sweating and working out is always best with company.
Keep using face book to connect and meet up and even to reach out on the days you just don't feel like coming to the club.
Have a super week!
 Darcia Fenton
General Manager
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Dear Rene,
There are no bells and whistles heading into week 6. It is back to the grind and back to setting habits for a healthy lifestyle. The best way to form these habits is through consistency... so keep up the hard work and don't forget my previous articles on rest. Strive for balance!
I have used a photo of me doing one of my favorite races. The Knee Knacker. It's a 50k off road running race that starts in Horseshoe Bay and ends in Deep Cove on Vancouver's North Shore.
The reason I posted this photo this week is because I can remember the day I once thought running for 1hr straight was insane! Literally - I thought 'who does that?'. Then I started running and I realized how much I loved it. Before you know it, I was setting my sights on a half marathon. In my first year of running I completed a 5-day off road stage race in Thailand. I proceeded to pursue my passion for running and I am now an endurance running coach and spread my passion far beyond what I ever though imaginable. (Remember! There was a day where I thought 1hr of running was crazy)
So why am I sharing this with all of you? Well, quite frankly, it is because I believe if you do what you love... you will love what you do. Further, it won't always feel like 'work'. You will suddenly find yourself exercising for reasons other than weight loss... or current or potential health concerns. You'll just find yourself doing it because you love it!
May your journey with the Get it Back program become more than simply a 3 month commitment. May it become a life long adventure of discovering your potential... and persuing new passions.
Rene Unser
Director of Fitness Department
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| Weigh In Results | |
Yellow
| FINAL TOTAL | 1943.95 | 1843 | 100.95 | | PERCENTAGE | 5.19% |
Black
| FINAL TOTAL | 1161.6 | 1114.6 | 47 | | PERCENTAGE | 4.05% |
Blue
| FINAL TOTAL | 1314.5 | 1261.2 | 53.3 | | PERCENTAGE | 4.05% |
Pink
| FINAL TOTAL | 1765.1 | 1713 | 52.1 | | PERCENTAGE | 2.95% |
Green
| FINAL TOTAL | 1469.2 | 1424 | 45.2 | | PERCENTAGE | 3.08% |
Red
| FINAL TOTAL | 1859.6 | 1832.1 | 27.5 | | PERCENTAGE | 1.48% |
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This week Dr. Barlow and Dr. Phillips came out to review the importance of detoxification. Each one of our Get it Back - Give it Back 2011 participants can call their office for a FREE consultation.
Contact Information:
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Just a reminder that your calendars run from Monday to Sunday!
THIS WEEK'S CHALLENGES
The first challenge is to attend one of our POWER SERIES classes. You have lots to choose from:
Ball Power
Body Power
TRX Circut Power
*Zumba-Latin Power
*Zumba Power
Core Power
Cycle Power
The second challenge, is to attend another SPIN class! We have 6am, 8:15am, 9:15am, 4:30pm, 5:30pm & 6:30pm classes to choose from!
Don't forget to mention to the instructor that you're part of the Get it Back Give it Back program. They will be able to provide appropriate modifications and support you during class.
Heart & Stroke Charity Class - see details below |
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THIS WEEK
Wednesday February 16th
Heart & Stroke Charity Cardio Class
Dirty Feet Trail Races Inspirational Slideshow
6pm to 8pm
Wear RED and support the Heart & Stroke Foundation!
Minimum $10 donation
MUST register at the front desk. Spots are limited.
Come ready to work out and be inspired!
Monday, Feb 28th - SIGN UP THIS WEEK ! THEY NEED TO KNOW THE NUMBER OF PEOPLE ATTENDING : )
Pick your time
7:00 PM
7:45 PM
Sign up at Front Desk
Total E-CLips Spa Night
Harvey Avenue Location
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We have created a Nutrition Question & Answer Box that is now located at the personal training desk.
We want to encourage you to leave your questions regarding nutrition and our trainers will post the answers on our facebook page and in our upcoming newsletters. |
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Exercise of the Week
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"TURKISH GET UP"
Lying flat, dumbbell extended toward the ceiling
Stand up, keeping the dumbbell extended toward the ceiling
Lay back down keeping your arm straight extended to the ceiling
Entire body exercise, abs, legs, upper body, helps also with coordination.
This exercise can be done with or without weight in hand.
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| Article of the Week | |
 Article of the Week
Submitted by: Gurv Bassi
Most health problems begin with poor blood circulation to various body parts. Find out different methods to increase blood circulation naturally.
Good blood circulation is important for good health. Since blood carries oxygen throughout the body, it is essential that it reaches everywhere. The role of oxygen in the body is not just limited to basic respiratory activities. It is essential for our general health and fitness, in terms of improved metabolism and mental activity. Good blood circulation has also known to be able to reverse, or at least delay the aging process.
Causes and Effects of Poor Blood Circulation
· Sedentary lifestyle has caused us to become exceptionally inactive;
· Hypertension;
· Smoking
· Diet rich in cholesterol and poor in essential nutrients.
Changing your dietary habits, quitting smoking and becoming active is the best way to increase circulation and improving health.
By Puja Lalwani
Published: 1/9/2010
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Recipe of the Week
Submitted by Natures Fare |
No bake almond oat energy bites
Makes 24 1 inch balls
2 cups organic rolled oats-regular
or quick cooking
½ cup unsweetened finely shredded coconut
½ cup raw pumpkin seeds
½ cup dried cranberries
2 tbs raw sunflower seeds
1 tsp cinnamon
½ cup almond butter
1/3 cup plus 1 tbs honey or maple syrup
2 tbs barley malt syrup
1 tsp vanilla extract
Grind ½ cup oats and ¼ cup pumpkin seeds in a blender until powdery. Transfer to a medium bowl and
set aside. Combine remaining 1 ½ cup oats, coconut, ¼ cup pumpkin seeds, cranberries, sunflower seeds
and cinnamon to a large bowl. Stir in almond butter, honey, barley malt syrup and vanilla, combine until a
soft dough forms. Moisten hands and roll dough into 1 inch balls. Coat balls in oat-pumpkin seed powder.
Place in freezer 20 minutes to set then serve or store in the fridge. For a variation 1 tbs raw pure cocoa
powder may be added to the powder mixture and balls rolled in a cocoa-oats-pumpkin seed coating.
Gluten free oats may be used and barley malt omitted for a gluten free recipe. Increase honey or maple
syrup by 1 tbs for a gluten free recipe. |
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Global Fitness
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