October Wellness Center News
MEMBER NEWS
Member Survey
The annual Wellness Center member survey has been closed. We thank all of you who took the time to give us your opinions and we will be reporting the major results to you as soon as we receive them from the survey company. Congratulations to Patricia Cox who was the lucky winner of $50 Fit Dollars for participating in our online survey!
Open House
Congratulations to the following members who attended our 4 Year Anniversary Party and won prizes.
Free Month’s Dues: Bill Truby, Layne McLendon, Steve Maddox
30 min. Massage Rich Williams, Chris Williams, Geneva Jones
Dixieland Park Tickets Luella Carter, Lee McLendon, Lauren Ellington
Thank You
We appreciate all our members but we especially want to thank those who refer new members to the Center. The following members have earned $25 Fit Dollars for each new member referred to the Center during our June Member Referral promotion…
$75: Tommy Adams; Lyndel Allen
$50: Heath Brodnax; Judith Dolan; Terry Jones
$25: Marlane Blackston; Jeremy Blount; Johnny Brodnax; Gina Daniel; Martha Dawson; Kayla Jones; Dave Piper; Barbara Rogers; Mary Strouss; Treena Turner; Sheryl Webb
Swimming Lessons
Denise Chatfield will resume swimming lessons in October. Total cost for a session is $75 and a $25 deposit (which can be made at the front desk) is required to reserve a place in the class. Classes will be as follows:
Kids: Tuesday & Friday Oct. 19, 22, 26, 29 and Nov. 2, 5, 9, 12, 16 and 19 4:15-5:15pm
Adults: Wednesdays Oct. 20, 27 and Nov. 3, 10 and 17 6:30-8:30pm
Birthday Parties
The Center has been renting out the group exercise room and the lap pool for birthday parties on Saturday and Sunday afternoons between 3:00 and 4:30. If you are you looking for a different and fun place to hold your child’s next birthday party, let us know. For more information stop at the front desk, call us at 706-647-4466 or log on to www.urmcwellness.org/parties. The therapy pool and two lanes in the big pool will be available for use by members at all times. If you want to know in advance about any parties on the schedule, give us a call.
FITNESS CORNER
Eight Pounds?
That’s right! The average American will gain eight pounds during the holiday season. It does not have to be that way and we want to help you. Don’t wait until January to start working on your resolutions! Maintain, Don’t Gain will help you get a jump on your program so 2011 will likely be successful for you. This program starts on November 8th (weigh in between November 8th-10th) and ends on January 3rd (weigh out 3rd-5th). If you don’t gain weight during this time, you will be awarded an exclusive Maintain, Don’t Gain 2011 T-Shirt. Also, for every week you work out in the Center at least 3 times, you will earn 5 fit dollars (potential 40 fit dollars total) that can be spent on massage, personal training, babysitting, T-shirts and more. Fit Dollar winners will also be entered in a drawing to win a Hot Stone Massage. Ask for details at the front desk.
Group Exercise Schedule
The group exercise schedule has a few changes for October. Please take note of the following:
Monday – Fit Kidz (new): 4:00-5:00 pm; classes begin October 18th.
Tuesday & Thursday – Body Power (new): 4:00-5:00 pm; begins October 5th.
Wednesday – Tabata (new): 8:00-8:45 am; begins October 6th.*
Friday – Stretch & Flex (new): 10:00 -11:00 am; begins October 1st. **
*Tabata is an intense exercise program designed to get the entire body involved. With the use of dumbbells, body bars, stability balls and body weight, the premise for Tabata is 20 seconds of high intensity, fat burning exercise with 10 seconds of rest throughout a series of 4-6 exercises. There will be a 1 minute rest period between rounds working up to 6-8 rounds. This class ends with yoga-type breathing and flexibility exercises.
** Stretch & Flex – Will use light weights, body weight, etc. for body sculpting exercises with extended stretching periods between each exercise. This class will end with a longer period of stretching and relaxation exercises; a great way to start your weekend!
Pick up a class schedule at the front desk or on our website www.urmcwellness.org/classes
Yoga
Susan will begin the next yoga session on Tuesday October 19th and class time will remain at 7:05pm. Registration for this 8-week program is now open. Cost is only $40 for members and $80 for non-members. Class size is limited so sign up soon!
Tri for Wellness!
You asked for it! The Center will host the 2nd Tri for Wellness indoor triathlon on Saturday, November 13th. The event will feature a 10 minute swim a15 minute treadmill and a 20 minute stationary cycle. Registration information, training schedules and special offers will be available at the front desk or on our web page at www.urmcwellness.org/tri.
From Couch to Tri
Are you a beginner or intermediate athlete who wants to try the Tri but doesn’t really know where to start or how to progress? Sign up for the Couch to Tri a small group personal training program with Kathryn McInvale, MS and Certified Personal Trainer. In just six weeks Kathryn will help you develop the ability to complete the event or achieve your personal best. Space is limited so sign-up early to take advantage of this great opportunity. Information is available at the front desk.
Bench Press Challenge
Congratulations to the following members.
Female Male
Overall Lyndel Allen ( 32 reps) Gary Hamby (42 reps)
19-29 Tomeka Steed (18 reps) – - – -
30-39 Jennifer Campbell (30 reps) – - – -
40-49 Kathy Albritton (26 reps) Barry Hanson (36 reps)
50-59 Tina Turner (31 reps) Steve Maddox (38 reps)
60+ – - – - Tracey Stewart (3 reps)
Re-rack the weights
As a courtesy to others and for the safety of those who are unable to lift heavy plates, you are asked to return weight plates to the storage racks when you have finished your sets. Thank you.
Re-testing
If you have been a member of the Center for at least three months and wish to have your body composition re-evaluated, please stop at the front desk to schedule an appointment. The testing is free and a great way to measure the results of your efforts and get advice on adjusting your program for maximum effectiveness.
100 in ’10
The next drawing (October 10th) will be for a $100 gas card and those who complete 100 workouts by then will be eligible. Thirty seven have already qualified and it looks like there could be as many as 50 members in this drawing. Keep up the efforts and be sure to check out the display near the fitness files for weekly updates.
Tuesday Tune-Ups
Tuesday October 12th is the next Tuesday Tune-up. Come in from 8:00 to 10:00 am or 4:00 to 6:00 pm and get free measurements of height, weight, blood pressure, waist & hips. No appointment is necessary to take advantage of this simple way to track your progress.
Family Swim Night
Come join the fun every Friday night in October from 5:00 to 8:00 pm. Children, guests of members and non-members are $5 each; all members are free. Remember, we will award one free child swim session to your child for every three babysitting sessions used. Ask at the front desk for details.
New Exercise Program for Children
Fit Kidz is a new program designed to teach children, ages 8-12, the importance of proper exercise and nutrition. This program will be held on Mondays, beginning October 18th from 4:00 – 5:00 pm in the group exercise room. The cost for this class is $25.00 per session (4-5 weeks), per child (sibling discounts available). This class will include nutrition education and fun activities. Class size is limited; register by October 14th.
Let’s Get Social!
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS
10/6 Understanding Diabetes; 9:00am-12:00 noon; URMC Auditorium; for information call 706 647-8111×1165
10/12 Tune Up Tuesday; 8:00am-10:00am and 4:00pm-6:00pm
10/18 Fit Kidz program begins
10/19 Kids Swimming Lesson Begin
Yoga Session Begins
10/20 Adult Swimming Lessons Begin
*Save the date.Saturday Nov. 13 Tri for Wellness Indoor Triathlon
Welcome to the Wellness Center of URMC – where health and fitness come together!
Denis Tallini, General Manager
Carla Clayton, Member Services
Michele Barber, Fitness Director
