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Los Gatos Health & Fitness Newsletter  December 2, 2009
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KETTLEBELL SEMINAR
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Milpitas Health & Fitness Presents:
Saturday
December 5th
10am to 1pm
$75
If you
are:
- serious about getting in shape
- a beginner and you want to learn
proper technique
- want to learn about the benefits of kettlebells
- want
a strong core, tight hips (glutes), strong legs, arms and a nice set of
shoulders with a strong back....Then this is the seminar for
you!
*Guests must register here for the seminar*Joe Sarti is a highly
regarded expert in strength and conditioning. He is an accomplished athlete and
has coached athletes such as... read the rest here |
For more information email Joe S.
or Liz at Milpitas Health & Fitness
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HOLIDAY PARADE
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The club will be CLOSED on:
Saturday
December 5th
for The Annual Los Gatos Children's Holiday Parade.
All streets surrounding the club will be closed this day,
therefore Los Gatos Fitness will be CLOSED!
We will have our Lite for Life Mobile in the parade so make sure to take your family down and wave.
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SPECIALS
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Interested in our new Hydro Massage?
- Refer a friend,
- Add on a Family member
or
- Buy a PT package of $500 or greater..
...and Get 1 month free of Hydro Massage!
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Contact Vito for more information.
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NEW LOCKS
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Beginning December 15th
we will be implementing a new locker system to alleviate a lot of our lock and
key problems.
All locks in the men and women's locker rooms will be switched
out to "bring your own lock".
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Contact Coral for more information.
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CLASS UPDATES
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Group X class updates:
HOT! HOT! ZUMBA!!
Tues /
Thurs 6:15pm
Broadway Dance!
Mon / Wed
10:45am
Dance N
Such
Tues /
Thurs 7:30pm
Jazz Dance Special class by Geno contact Mary for more details
Come
Join the PARTY!
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Contact Mary for more information.
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LIFE COACHING
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Wishing
for a little Health and Happiness this
Holiday Season?
Find your Fit with Life Coach Karen Frechou for a series just in the nick of time, on being
healthy and staying happy for the holidays ahead!
'Facing the Holiday Feeding Frenzy'
- Managing exercise and diet in the midst of a
season of over indulgence.
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For more about Coaching services, contact Karen
(831) 708-2118
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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 daily workouts at:
TheWorkout.com
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| Try them out and let me know what you think! - Joe
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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 had a very HAPPY THANKSGIVING with time to relax, recharge the
batteries and enjoy the holiday weekend with family and friends. I truly have so
much to be thankful for. This past weekend my house was full and overflowing
with guests, conversation and catching up with loved ones. Not to mention plenty
of great tasting food in the kitchen; the abundance of Turkey, Stuffing, Corn,
Cranberries, Potatoes Pies and home baked goodies were enjoyed by all.
Speaking of that, I am hoping that after a wonderful weekend of
thanksgiving you can all get back into the gym and your weekly workout routines to keep you fit and feeling
great for more holiday cheer!
 This month I started a 5 part blog series on the benefits
of exercise: how it can change your mood, create a healthy immune system, healthy heart, be great for weight loss and improved libido (the most sensitive topic I have
ever written about - yep I went there! ...Read the rest here and share your thoughts!
See you soon at the gym... or follow me on Twitter and 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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Lite for Life
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Have you received your free consultation with Laurie yet at Lite For Life?
This modern, successful, research-driven program located inside Los Gatos Health & Fitness 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 certified nutritionist and receive
unlimited support - no appointments, no scheduling.
December Events:
- Join us for tea Tuesday, December 8th 12:30 - 1:30pm to learn about fluctuating blood sugar plus 20 tips on how to thrive during the Holidays. Enter a chance to win:
- $25 off of food
- one month FREE membership or
- Hydro massage!
- RSVP (space is limited) by Dec 4th email Kisa
December Specials:
- Sign up for Lite For Life in December and receive $0 registration fee - a $49 value!
Spouse/partner can attend for free! Choose to take advantage of this great deal
and get started right away or wait until the New Year.
- Stay lite and enjoy 15% off our
single-serving holiday pies in Blueberry Crumb, Lemon Tart, and Cherry.
Come on in for a FREE consultation and learn more about the program that
boasts 60+ members who are losing it and loving it! Don't wait, contact Laurie today or read Laurie's blogfor more information.
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The 5 Biggest Fitness
Mistakes
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I love my fitness clubs and am committed to having a place where people can come
to workout, get fit and improve they're health. I know most of my members have
they're own workout routine but sometimes I walk around my club and see people
that could really get help from a professional. Take a walk through any gym, and
you'll notice mistakes. Mistakes that waste time. Mistakes that can put people
in danger. And mistakes that can be easily avoided. Maybe you even make a few of
these mistakes yourself.
By avoiding these common blunders, you'll put
yourself on the fast track to results. Check out the following 5 fitness
mistakes and the solutions you need to avoid danger and to get fit fast.
Mistake 1: You use the wrong weight
The goal is to challenge your muscles, not to
simply go through the motions. If you are able to complete 15 repetitions
easily, then the weight is too light. On the flip side, if you aren't able to
perform an exercise through its full range of motion, and find yourself cheating
on form, then the weight is too heavy.
The correct weights will feel
challenging by your last few repetitions, but won't force you to sacrifice form.
Mistake 2: You do the same routine
You may have noticed that most people do the same exercises each
time they visit the gym. Maybe you've been doing the same exercise routine as
long as you can remember - if it isn't broken then don't fix it, right?
The truth is that exercise routines have expiration dates, and that is
the date that they begin to lose their effectiveness. As a rule of thumb never
use the same routine for more than 4 weeks.
Mistake 3: You don't warm up
Most
people consider warm up time to be wasted time - they'd rather jump right into
the heart of the routine. What they don't realize is that a good warm up will
allow you to perform at a higher intensity, which means greater results.
The point of a warm up is to increase your muscle temperature. This
increases blood flow, muscle contraction and reduces muscle resistance. Your
warm up should last 5-10 minutes.
Mistake 4: You use bad form
Gyms are
filled with people performing exercises with bad form. The two biggest reasons
are that you aren't concentrating on the exercise, or you're trying to lift
weight that is too heavy. Lifting with improper form almost always results in
injury.
Take the time to achieve proper form, by doing so you'll avoid injury and
will reap the full benefit from each exercise.
Mistake 5: You
workout alone
People who exercise alone are less challenged, less
accountable and typically see fewer results. It makes sense, doesn't it? Why
rush to the gym if no one is there waiting for you? Why push yourself if no one
is watching? Exercising alone is a recipe for disaster.
The best way to
avoid injury and to see results is to work with a trusted source on fitness. Our
trainers are passionate about seeing clients achieve results - without wasting
time, energy and effort on mistakes
We are here to help - 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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Dessert in a Cup
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It's that time of year again. Coffee
shops everywhere have begun to peddle their holiday beverages. With names as
enticing as peppermint, gingerbread, pumpkin pie, and eggnog, it's no wonder
that these drinks are top sellers.
However, don't be fooled. If it
smells like a dessert, tastes like a dessert and is named after a dessert...
it's a dessert. It just happens to come in a cup.
Most holiday beverages
contain close to 500 calories and may contain as much as 29 grams of fat.
Limit your intake of holiday dessert drinks and avoid extra weight gain
this holiday season.
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Tuna & Salad Pocket
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Stop drowning your tuna in mayo, instead try this
light recipe. Fresh carrot, tomato and lettuce combined with a touch of red wine
vinegar, give this tuna pocket a burst of refreshing flavor. Use an herb salad
mix for an even better flavor. 
Yield: 2
servings
Here's what you need...
- 1 medium tomato, diced
- 1 small carrot, peeled and shredded
- 5oz can white albacore tuna, in water
- 1 cup mixed lettuce
- 2 teaspoons red wine vinegar
- Dash of pepper
- 2 whole wheat tortillas
- In a medium bowl mix together the tomato, carrot and tuna. Add the lettuce
and drizzle with vinegar. Mix well and add dash of pepper.
- Serve half of the tuna mixture in each tortilla.
Nutritional Analysis: One serving
equals: 188 calories, 3g fat, 16g carbohydrate, 9 g fiber, and 23g
protein
Spread the
word. Motivate your friends, family and co-workers by
forwarding this newsletter! They'll thank you for it.
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Get a FREE consultation with
LITE for LIFE!
 Introducing Lite For Life, a new Weight Loss Center and
Lite Food Market 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
certified nutritionist and stay until you feel confident and can leave with a
smile on your face. Los Gatos Health & Fitness now meets all your health
and nutrition needs! |
Contact Laurie today (408) 354-5808 for your FREE
consultation!
Offer Expires: 12-15-09
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