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New Year... New FocusHappy New Year! Thank you everyone for a wonderful and exciting 2011. As I reflect, I think about all the fun classes during the retreats. Each of us has grown and explored new avenues in life. I am excited to look forward to another fun and successful year. The All About You... series returns to Reebok Sports Club New York. Starting January 7th, the All About You... Arms class is back with new exercises to sculpt and tone your arms for four weeks. There will be no classes during the weekend of February 4th. Then starting on February 11th, the All About You... Core and More is back as well for four weeks. We will strength our core and improve our stamina in this intense 75 minute class.
Here's the big news... All About You... Partner Wars begin March 10th! Yay!!! This class was a huge success last year! Everyone loved it. 2 members will pair up and use their strength, balance, coordination, speed and problem-solving skills to compete in a friendly obstacle course. A new course will be designed weekly. Times will be recorded. You and your workout buddy will be there to help and battle each other. Keep the spirit fun and burn calories like in this challenging class. Teamwork with laughter is a requirement. The final 15 minutes is dedicated to improving your flexibility with active and static stretches. Reading assignments will be encouraged. Let the games begin!
Non Members are welcome.
Register: Please contact Anne-Sophie Rodriguez, Group Exercise Coordinator, at 212.501.1419 or asrodriguez@reeboksportsclubny.com for more information or to register.
I hope to see you and join in the new classes. Seek change to see change. Aspire.Act.Achieve your goals today!
All the best to you in 2012.
Julie
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All About You... Fitness Tips
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| Team "all about you" 2011 MS Climb to the TOP |
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Thank you Team “all about you” for an outstanding Climb to
the TOP of 30 Rockefeller and raising $8,321 for MS. I am still feeling the chills and excitement! Each and every one of you did an
amazing job. As I take a moment to
recapture Sunday, I must say our team was so exciting. Carmel and I performed a few push-ups
and planks while we were waiting in line.
We chanted each of our names to ease our nerves and show support. Carmel
was our fastest to the top and she raised $2025. A special
thank you goes to Carmel for inspiring us at the top with huddle and positive
energy. (Picture of our huddle is below) Carmen was the next to arrive at the top. Then next two friends Marsha and
Sandy completed the climb with ease, laughter and fun (See middle picture below). Miriam shortly followed with extra energy in her vibrams. Way to go! Stephanie and Heidi are true MVP’s in my world. Each lady
easily completed the climb and had MVP status (which means they raised more
than $1000 before the 15th of February). Whoo hoo.. Awesome!
(Picture below is of Stephanie –feeling like a champion). Zuleika and I reached the top
together. It was a slight battle
at the 30th but Zuleika go her second wind by the 43rd
floor. I was quite impressed. Around the 50th floor, we had to pause
again. It wasn’t easy but Zuleika
was determined to reach the top. I
was there to support and encourage her and the rest of the team. I took her arm and hand while we moved slowly
and steadily. Once we saw the
light and felt the breeze, nothing was going to stop us now. I am so proud of Zuleika. She did it! Every one of our teammates was at the top waiting for us!!!
Thank you. We cheered, cried and
celebrated each of our success! A
day I will always remember!
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All About You... February Exercise Video Tip! Strong Core=Strong Body
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Success Story from 2010
I have to share this story with everyone! I am soo excited and proud of Stephanie!
This fall I had the pleasure of meeting Stephanie at Club H where I started to teach a Monday morning Kick It class. Stephanie informed me that she was going to do 100 day challenge which was programmed by Club H private trainer, Rachel. Luckily Stephanie voiced her interest in my class which allowed my class to be a part of her program. Weekly, I watched Stephanie's progress and continued to encourage her. And she met her goal early!!!! Stephanie loss a total of 30lbs and 11% body fat! Way to go Stephanie!!! You look amazing!
I asked Stephanie, "How does it feel to lose this weight and what's your fitness goal for 2011?"
Stephanie replied: "After losing the 30 pounds I felt so healthy and more confident in myself. When I look in the mirror I still say wow that's me I am proud of myself for this accomplishment.
My goals for 2011 is continue to eat healthy and to lose more weight as well as help my friends who are looking to lose weight."
Thank you for allowing me to be a part of your fitness program. You worked hard in class and it shows!
Here's a picture of Stephanie's weight loss.
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All About You... Exercise tip for January 2011
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all about you exercise for October 2010.
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1.
Position:
Lay face up, palms to your side and facing up as well. Place both feet on top of ball.
2.
Perform exercise: Raise hip up straight up in the air. Lower your body low to the ground. Repeat 10-20
3.
Hold last full ranged bridge at the top for 5-10
seconds. Add 30 1-inch
presses. Lower body to the ground
4.
Place right foot on top of left quad. Repeat 10 bridges in full range (all
the way and down to the mat).
5.
Hold last bridge for 5-10 seconds. Add 30, 1- inch presses
6.
Finale… Raise top leg straight up in air and
perform another 10-30, 1-inch presses.
7.
Lower body and repeat single leg bridge combo
with left foot on top or right quad.
8.
Exhale as you lift your body up and be sure you
stretch your hamstrings gluteus and calves afterwards.
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