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Los Gatos Health & Fitness Newsletter  August 5, 2009
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AUGUST SPECIALS
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'Bring a Friend to a PT session free of charge' If you are currently a personal
training client, bring a friend to one (1) training session at no additional
charge.
'Refer a Client'
Refer a client to PT - if the client purchases a PT
package then the referring party will receive a complimentary
session.
PT is also offering a seven sight skin fold body composition test.
Contact Mary for more information or come visit our new PT office downstairs by the restrooms!
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Still can't visit one of our trainers? ...Visit Workout.com
for access to daily workouts!
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DAILY WORKOUT
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Do you ever go to the gym and wonder what you are suppose to be
doing or
get burnt out by your regular routine?
Should I
do cardio or weights? ...Maybe I should try a different exercise or routine?
Now, here's your workout 4 the day at Workout.com I will post them each day for you
and one for the weekend.
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| Try them out and let me know what you think! - Joe
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GROUP 'X'
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Group X updates:
'ZUMBA'
Tuesday 8:30am
with Judy Gadbois
'Cardio Sculpt'
Thursday 8:30am
with Kisa Harris
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| *No more Saturday Kickboxing class* |
JAZZ ON THE PLAZZ
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It's summer time which means Jazz on the Plazz in Los Gatos! Come enjoy the music and wine and say 'Hi' to us! We'll have our booth with fun prizes and giveaways. Next event is:
Wednesday
Aug 5th
6:30 to 8:30p.m.
Located at the Los Gatos Town Plaza, at the
intersection of West Main Street and Santa Cruz Avenue in downtown Los
Gatos.
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See you there!
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CROSSFIT
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Have you tried CrossFit yet?
We offer world class strength and conditioning in small
group classes taught by experienced and credentialed coaches at Crossfit Los Gatos.
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| Contact Sam (831) 234-1365 for more information. |
ROCKING CHAIR TEST
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Need another boost of motivation? Anthony Robbins uses this Rocking Chair
Test to propel his students to action. - Imagine yourself at 90 years old, sitting in a rocking chair and looking
back over your life.
- Imagine that you never accomplished the goals that are important to you.
Feel the pain of loss and regret.
- Now imagine that you did accomplish these important goals. Feel the pleasure
of success and accomplishment.
...Which scenario do you want to experience when you are 90?
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OUR FACILITY
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Los Gatos Health & Fitness
285 East Main
Street
Los Gatos, CA 95030
(408)
354-5808
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Dear Valued member,
I
hope you all are enjoying your summer! I love this season of sun,
working out in this gorgeous weather, keeping fit and family vacations.
 This week I wrote a blog on the special gifts and talents that often get buried deep
within us. To
uncover and enjoy their benefits, they must be exposed in order to
share with others. What significance do our gifts and talents hold if
we keep them buried?
Have you ever tried to. ...Read the rest here.
See you soon at the gym... or follow me on Twitterand let me know what you are doing this week for your workout routine! "Your gym membership is a cheap form of great entertainment!" -Joe G. Enthusiastically,
Joe Gigantino Owner
Find me on:
Facebook MySpace LinkedIn My Blog
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August Special: New Members receive 2 weeks free and 10% off first food
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The Missing Link for Motivation
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If you've ever wished that you were more motivated to experience life at your
full potential then this is for you.
 Most of us set goals and work hard
only to find our motivation fizzle out after a couple of weeks. But there are
little tricks that will help you harness the power of your mind and propel you
toward achieving your goal.
The
Two Motivators
When you boil it down, you're motivated by
two simple things:
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To avoid pain (fear of failure)
- To gain pleasure (promise of reward)
...While doing the task, were you thinking about what would happen if you
failed to finish, or were you thinking about what you would gain when you
finished?
Take note as to which motivator works for you - fear of
failure, or promise of reward.
Set Your Goal: The first
step towards unstoppable motivation is to determine your goal. You know you're
unhappy with your body, but what exactly do you want to change? Why is it
important to you?
Perhaps you can relate to one of the following
goals:
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You need to lose weight for your health. Your doctor scared
you straight or maybe you've had a recent health problem that landed you in the
hospital. Your goal is to move away from the pain of sickness.
- You want to look and feel incredible. You've always wanted
to feel vibrant and attractive. The idea of having more energy really excites
you. Your goal is to move toward the pleasure and reward of a fit body.
- You're worried about your kids. They don't eat enough
vegetables, they drink more soda pop than water and they play video games
constantly. You have decided to model a healthier lifestyle and to encourage
your kids to participate. Your goal is to move away from the risks of a
sedentary lifestyle and to propel your kids toward a healthy future.
With your clear and important goal in mind, let's take
a few minutes to train your mind to achieve it. You know that weight loss comes
as a result of eating right and regular challenging exercise, so let's use your
mind to conquer both.
Eating Right: Use this exercise
to distance yourself from the self-sabotaging foods you really wish you didn't
eat, and to naturally begin selecting healthy foods.
Take a moment to
review your current eating habits. Identify the foods that you should stop
eating (hint: sweets, anything fried, refined carbohydrates, sugary drinks).
Identify the worst food that you eat regularly but know you shouldn't.
Now imagine the healthy foods that you should eat (hint: vegetables,
fruits, whole grains, lean protein). Identify the healthiest food that you know
you should eat regularly.
Now with the image of these two foods in mind,
find a quiet place and do the following exercise (seriously this stuff
works):
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Draw up the image of your unhealthy food item. This image will likely be
quite vivid, with smell, taste and bright color. In your mind, fade this picture
to black and white and distance the image until it is dull, fuzzy and remote.
- Draw up the image of your healthy food item. This image will likely be fuzzy
and faded. In your mind, bring this picture to life with smell, taste, sound and
bright color.
Regular Exercise: This technique can be applied in a way
that encourages you to crave exercise rather than avoid it.
Take a
moment to imagine how you feel after a great workout (notice the emphasis on the
word after). Remember the physical satisfaction as well as the sweet feeling of
accomplishment.
Now bring to your mind the aspects of exercise that you
dislike. What is your biggest reason for avoiding exercise? Are you too tired?
Do you not have enough time? Is physical exertion too much of a hassle? Pinpoint
your greatest complaint about exercise.
Now with the image of these two
aspects of exercise in mind, find a quiet place and do the following
exercise:
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Draw up the image of your exercise complaint. The image is likely to be
clear and accompanied by the sounds, smells and sensations. In your mind, fade
this picture to black and white and distance the image until it is dull, fuzzy
and remote.
- Draw up the image of the wonderful feeling you have after accomplishing a
great workout. Magnify this image in your mind. Fixate on how you feel
physically, mentally and emotionally. View the experience in bright colors and
add a sound track of inspirational music.
If this
was your first experience with training your mind (also called Neuro-Linguistic
Programming, or NLP) it may have felt a little odd. Many of the world's top
achievers regularly use techniques like these to accomplish astounding goals.
The techniques above work because they train your mind to bring your
behavior in line with your values. Think about it, you value health, you desire
to be fit and attractive and you want to instill healthy habits in your kids.
These techniques encourage you to avoid self-sabotage and to make
choices that line up with what you truly value. 
Now that you are ready
to accomplish your goals, call (408) 354-5808 or email Mary today to start your fitness program
that will greatly improve your life.
For more inspiration and
motivation like your read above, check out my Workout blog or follow me on Twitter!
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Roasted Brussel Sprouts
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This is one of those healthy foods that you're missing out on! If the thought of
Brussels Sprouts makes you queasy, then you've never had them prepared like
this. Roasted with fresh garlic and light seasoning, these crunchy treats will
tease your taste buds into thinking  you're eating potato chips.
Servings: 2
Here's what you need...
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Cut the stem off the Brussels Sprouts and cut them in half lengthwise.
Drizzle with olive oil, coat evenly. Season with salt and fresh ground pepper. Place the Brussels Sprouts cut side down on a baking sheet. Roast for 10
minutes. Remove the baking sheet from the oven, using tongs coat the Brussels Sprouts
with the garlic. Place the baking sheet back in the oven for an additional 5
minutes. Remove the baking sheet from the oven, the cut side of the Brussels Sprouts
should be browned and crispy.
Nutritional Analysis: One serving equals:
72 calories, 2g
fat, 10g carbohydrate, 4g fiber, and 4g protein.
Motivate your friends, family and
co-workers by forwarding this
newsletter!
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 Introducing Lite For Life, a brand new Weight Loss Center and
Lite Food Market opening within Los Gatos Health & Fitness! This modern, successful, and research-driven program focuses on regulating
blood sugar to control food cravings, improve mood, and shed unwanted pounds.
Lite For Life members have access to one-on-one counseling with a
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Offer Expires: 8-15-09
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