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Los Gatos Health & Fitness Newsletter  January 5, 2009
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NEW HOURS
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By popular demand we are opening our doors to help serve you better. Here are our new hours:
5am - 10pm
Monday - Thursday
5am - 9pm
Friday
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ZUMBA PARTY!
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Don' miss this awesome ZUMBA PARTY with DANIELLE BURKS:
Saturday
January 30th
10:30am - 12 noon
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Come join the Party!
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SPECIALS
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Welcome the New Year with a New workout Buddy!
Refer a friend to join in the month of January and you receive:
ONE MONTH FREE dues!
*see club for rules and details*
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Contact Coral for more information. |
CLASS UPDATES
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Group X class updates:
* HOT! HOT! HOT! ZUMBA!!
Tues / Thurs 6:15pm
Come Join the PARTY!
Looking for a new stress reducing technique? Try some great dance classes to have fun with:
* Broadway Dance!
Mon / Wed 10:45am
* Dance N~ Such
Tues / Thurs 7:30pm
* Jazz Dance
9:30am This is a special program, taught by Geno Torres. Members can sign up for a discounted price, $48/month. Non-members, $60/month. Drop in fee is $15 for members, $18 for non-members.
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Contact Mary for more information.
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LIFT PERSONAL TRAINING
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Interested in Private, Partner or Small Group Training?
Join a LIFT Personal Training Program with Mary and see amazing results!
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Contact Mary Burks
(408) 354-5808
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TESTIMONIAL
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Here is a personal testimony from a Los Gatos member and personal training
client:
"For years I have wanted to get in shape, I joined classes and clubs. I would work out for awhile, but didn't stay with it long enough. I would make excuses, start and stop, never really made any real progress.
Personal training was the last thing I thought I would ever do. Too expensive, too hard, to demanding, and I thought I could do it on my own.
I was wrong. I have learned so much about how to exercise, how to push past what I thought were my limitations, how to train long enough to see and feel a difference. I realize now that my health and the ability to enjoy my life to the fullest is worth every penny - in fact it is an incredible deal.
I have gone way past my original goals, am stronger, breath better, have more endurance more energy, and am handling stress better.
The best part of all is friends I haven't seen for awhile ask all those fun questions, like, "Wow, you really do look good - what have you been doing?" Priceless! Thanks!"
- Rea F. (a Los Gatos member and Personal Training client)
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Contact Mary Burks
for more information on personal training.
(408) 354-5808
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NEW PRODUCTS
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Introducing NEW eco friendly Products for Los Gatos Fitness:
PETRA
- Hair and Body Shampoo
- Hand and Body Lotion
- Deodorant Spray
- Shaving Cream
These items contain Kathon as their preservative
(Environmentally
acceptable: biodegradable, and non-bioaccumulating)
...and contains no Sodium Chloride or Parabens (methyl, propyl and parahydroxybenzoate) which has recently been suspected as being a "gateway" to breast cancer.
PETRA products contain none of these ingredients.
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY
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Happy Birthday to You!
On your Birthday come into our club and you will receive a Complimentary 1/2 hour Personal Training Session!!
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ADVENTURE BOOT CAMP
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We will be sharing our facility with Adventure Boot Camp for Women.
Please visit the Los Gatos Welcome Packet to learn more!
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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
G. |
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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,
Happy New Year!! I hope you all had a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year with
family and friends. As I look back on 2009; the highs and lows, the ups and
downs, and the journey those took with me, I'm eagerly looking forward to a
great healthy, prosperous and fit New Year in 2010!
Most of us go into a new year with resolutions on starting
a new habit, when what we really need to do is break the old ones! If your bad
habits aren't that obvious to you, just ask the people closest to you - they'll
probably happily point them out to you! Here are some tips on breaking bad
habits, plus 10 tips I just posted this week on
how to keep you motivated to exercise this New Year!
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,
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.
January Specials:
- FREE health club membership for all new January clients!
- Buy 5 Cookies or 5 Key Lime Pie Desserts and get 1 FREE!
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 blog for more information.
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27 Fitness and Fat Loss
Tips
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It's
the first week of the New Year, and you have a clean slate.
I don't
know if you are one to make New Year's Resolutions or not, but either
way you're probably thinking about how you can become fitter, healthier
and happier than you are right now.
These 27 Fitness and Fat Loss Tips
will get you on the right track for this New Year:
- Visualize the
accomplishment of your goals each and every day. Experience the taste
of success and feel that sweet satisfaction.
- Push the intensity of your
workouts. Don't kill time, burn calories by maintaining a challenging
intensity.
- Use smaller plates at home. This effortlessly reduces
calorie intake and promotes weight loss.
- Build accountability into your
workouts so that you resist the temptation to take days off. The best
way to ensure accountability is to work with a personal trainer either
one-on-one or in a group training setting.
- Believe in yourself. Know
with conviction that you CAN accomplish your goals.
- Drink water
throughout your day. Do this by carrying a water bottle and opting for
water rather than calorie-filled beverages. This simple action is
extremely beneficial.
- Maintain your metabolism by eating a healthy
snack or meal every three hours. This food should be unprocessed, low
in fat and high in fiber.
- Don't be afraid to ask for help.
- Incorporate
High Intensity Interval Training into your cardio workouts by
performing bursts of high intensity rather than exercising at a single
steady pace. (see below)
- It's not about will-power, it's about
want-power. You have to want it.
- Do not eat processed foods. These
items are high in empty calories and contain a plethora of chemicals
that are harmful to your health.
- Stop talking about losing weight.
Start doing it.
- Fat contains twice the caloric density of carbohydrates
and protein, so limit the amount that you consume. Fill your diet with
lean protein and carbohydrates from plants and whole grains.
- Be wary of
products that are labeled as 'health food'. Always read the nutrition
labels.
- Find a workout partner who is in better shape than you, or
better yet work with a personal trainer to guarantee dramatic results.
- Make a habit out of reading nutrition labels. Avoid items that are high
in fat and carbohydrates.
- Destroy negative self talk.
- Avoid the trap of
high-calorie beverages after your workouts.
- Be consistent with your
workouts.Exercise three to four times each week.
- Expect more of
yourself.
- High fructose corn syrup should not be in your diet. It is
high in calories and will quickly derail your weight loss efforts.
- Challenge your body with each workout. Use different weights, do
different exercises and break through plateaus.
- Eat lots of whole plant
foods. Vegetables, fruits and whole grains are filled with fiber and
antioxidants, vital for your good health.
- Do your cardiovascular
exercise after weight training to ensure more fat burn. Your stored
sugars will be depleted during the weight training then your body will
rely on fat stores to get you through the cardio workout.
- Set specific,
measurable goals.
- Start each day with a healthy breakfast. This
important meal should be a balance of carbohydrates, protein and fat to
get your metabolism going strong.
- You deserve better...go get it!
After
writing these tips, I realized how powerful and inspiring they are.
Print this list and place it somewhere that you'll see often - this
will keep you motivated and pumped up to accomplish your goals.
If your New Year's Resolution has to do with losing weight and getting
into great shape (and whose isn't?) then guarantee your success by
working with a fitness expert who can guide you to success.
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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The New Year's Resolution
Trap
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Are you making a New Year's Resolution today? If you do, keep this
in mind: It has been reported that 92% of New Year's Resolutions end in failure.
Why? Because most people make resolutions that are simply unrealistic. They
quickly get discouraged and then abandon the idea entirely.
To ensure
that you accomplish your New Year's Resolution, stick with a goal that is
realistic rather than intimidating. Check out these examples:
- Instead of resolving to lose 70 pounds by summer, commit to exercise 3-4
times each week.
- Instead of resolving to give up all carbs, commit to bring healthy lunches
to work instead of going through a fast food drive thru.
- Instead of resolving to drop 3 sizes in 3 months, commit to losing 1 pound
each week until you reach your goal weight.
- Instead of resolving to never eat out again, commit to eating healthy all
week and rewarding yourself with one meal out on the weekends.
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Healthy Winter Hash
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This simple recipe is the perfect meal for a chilly
winter day. It is packed with tender vegetables, filled with protein and can be
made with chicken or as a vegetarian dish. Serve it with a salad for a quick and
healthy meal that the whole family will love.
Yield: 6 servings 
Here's what you need...
- 2 medium yellow potatoes, peeled and diced
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 3 large carrots, peeled and diced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, seeded and diced
- 1 red bell pepper, seeded and diced
- 1 green bell pepper, seeded and diced
- 2 cups chicken, cooked and cubed (or 1 package firm tofu, drained and cubed)
- 1 Tablespoon olive oil
- 1 Tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 can lowfat chili
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
- In a large bowl combine all of the vegetables and chicken. Drizzle the olive
oil and mix to coat. Add the thyme, salt and garlic powder.
- Spread the mixture on a baking sheet, and cover well with foil. Bake for
30-40 minutes, until the vegetables are tender.
- Remove the foil and turn on the broiler. Broil until the vegetables are
nicely browned, about 8 minutes.
- Top each serving with a scoop of warmed chili.
Nutritional
Analysis: One serving equals: 230 calories, 4g fat, 28g carbohydrate, 6g
fiber, and 20g 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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blood sugar to control food cravings, improve mood, and shed unwanted pounds.
Buy 5 Cookies or 5 Key Lime Pie Desserts and get 1 FREE!
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