Bay Athletic Club
Alpena, MI
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The Bay
August 2009 |
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 Inspire the World! But How?I belong to IDEA Health and Fitness Association whose motto is to "Inspire the World to Fitness." Sounds great, but how? What a daunting task! My friend and mentor Chalene Johnson once joked: "Sure, I'll inspire the world to fitness right in between volunteering at my kids school, getting groceries and teaching class." But what did Chalene do when she poured her passion into TurboJam? She literally inspired millions with her top-selling workouts.
She imagined big. Lesson learned.
In Alpena, Michigan, we decided to inspire outside our city limits. We recently launched our Corporate Fit Challenge as a national effort to shape up workplaces with a six-week fitness and nutrition overhaul. Trainers across the country can implement this turn-key program in less than 30-days and start changing the face of business. With healthcare costs soaring, fitness professionals can (and should!) be a part of the solution!
A sincere thank you to the forward thinking businesses in northern Michigan who blazed the trail. Thank you to the Todd Durkin MasterMind for inspring me...AND THEN SOME. Shout out to BAC members and staff who energize workplaces!
You, too, can Inspire the World to Fitness! How? Be active. Be a change agent in your office, in your home. Get moving. Soon, we'll create so much forward momentum that our health will be unstoppable.
Imagine big.
Owner, Bay Athletic Club
p.s. I am attending IDEA World Convention in Anaheim, California this week and will be posting bits of inspiration, humor and sweat on Facebook. Let's connect! |
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GET INVOLVED. GET RESULTS.
BAC Boot Camp Returns in August
August 15th to September 3rd
Mon, Tues & Thur at 6am or 6pm, Sat at 8am
12 live workouts
food plan
accountability from your peers
$50 BAC members/ $75 non-members
ALL NEW!
BAC's The Biggest Loser
Start getting your team together for our first-ever "Biggest Loser" program kicking off October 12th. Teams of five needed, with at least one BAC member and one non member. Six week program that's limited to 20 teams with a big win at the end!
Look for more details to be released soon!
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Businesses on the Rise
Corporate Challenge Reunion = Showdown!
Fifty past and present participants in the BAC Corporate Fit Challenge met recently for a showdown of strength and team unity. The firefighters tied the win with teachers from Alpena Public Schools. All participants left winners with a hot sweat. Click on photo below to get a sneak peak of the action. 
Stronger Bodies, Stronger Bones  The Corporate Fit Challenge group from Alpena Orthopaedic Associates has accomplished a lot in 6 weeks! Each person averaged a loss of 6 pounds and 6 inches. The biggest loser and inchworm awards went to Phyllis Kruger, who lost a whopping 13.4 pounds and 12 inches.
"I reached my goals of getting my blood pressure down to a healthy level, but the most shocking of all was my cholesterol getting below 200 with no medication. That has never happened happened to me before!"--Phyllis Kruger
"The coaches were supportive and encouraging.Thank you!"-- Deb Gleason
 Extinguishing Unhealthy Habits
Alpena City Fire Fighters are in the final weeks of their Corporate Fit Challenge. This group of 13, has been making huge strides and can already see and feel changes in their physical and emotional health. Look for their results to be announced soon!
"I was happy so many of my co-workers signed on to do the Challenge, and I'm amazed at the changes in the whole department within the first few weeks!"--Bill LaMarre
"I feel great! I have more energy on the job and in my personal life."--Doug Krueger | |
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Healthy Living
-suggestions for an inspired life-
By Kelly Bowlin, Asst. Manager
Summer is the perfect time to try some out of the ordinary, leafy vegetables like; bok choy, kale, chard, fennel, mustard greens and beet greens. Dark green, leafy vegetables are, calorie for calorie, perhaps the most concentrated  source of nutrition in any food. They are rich in minerals and vitamins, and provide a variety of phytonutrients including beta-carotene, lutein and zeaxanthin, which protect our cells from damage and our eyes from age-related problems. Check out a nearby farmer's market or grocery store for these healthy veggies.
A great way to use leafy vegetables is with pasta. A meal can be simple and quick, but still delicious and nutritious. Enjoy!
Ingredients:
-1 bunch cooking leafy greens(your choice)
-1 tbsp salt, more to taste
-1lb spaghetti or linguini
-2 anchovie filets (optional)
-4 cloves of garlic
-2 tbsp olive oil
-1/4 to 1/2 tsp of red pepper flakes
-3/4 cup of freshly shredded grating cheese such as parmesan, asiago or aged percornio
Preparation:
Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Meanwhile, trim and wash greens, leaving the leafs whole. Add 1 tbsp salt to boiling water. Add greens and blanch until wilted, from 30 seconds for chard to 2 minutes for kale, use tongs or a slotted spoon to remove the leaves to a colander and rinse them under cool water. Boil pasta until tender to bite.  Drain, reserve 1/2 cup of the cooking liquid, and set aside. Meanwhile, chop anchovies, garlic and cooked greens. Once pasta is drained, return pot to medium high heat. Add oil, garlic, pepper flakes and anchovies. Cook, stirring, until garlic turns just a bit golden. Add chopped greens and stir to combine. Add reserved liquid and bring to a boil. Take off heat. Stir in half of the shredded cheese. Taste and add salt if desired. Divide and garnish with remaining cheese. |
BAC ELITE
BAC Combine
Twenty-two athletes tested their physical ability at the first ever BAC Combine.
Freshman through college level athletes participated in the standing broad jump, vertical jump, 40 yard dash, short shuttle, 60 yard shuttle, L drill and bench press to evaluate their overall performance. These drills are the same ones used in the NFL Scouting Combine. The athletes with the overall best rankings are featured in the picture below.
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FEATURED PRODUCT
BAC loves the latest rage in fitness by Shaun T called INSANITY! This cutting edge, 60-day fitness program uses MAX  Interval Training, which is a new spin on traditional interval training. Max interval training uses longer periods of high intensity movements with shorter rest periods, to deliver insane results. Want an Insanity workout at BAC? Contact tracie@bayathleticclub.com for an Insane-style small group training session. |
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Training Tips
By BAC Head Trainer
Casey Stutzman
It's all about GRAVITY! I recently spent a weekend in Chicago where I learned the ins and outs of BAC's  newest piece of equipment--the Gravity Training System. The Gravity delivers a killer, total body workout in 30 minutes and is perfect for all fitness levels. The Gravity engages the whole body in strength training moves, with the guidance of a personal trainer. I can't wait to share what I've learned and BAC's latest edition with our members.
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Featured Event
GRAVITY DEMO DAY
When: Wednesday, August 26th
Who: Any BAC members interested in receiving a free, 10 minute training  session on the Gravity Training System.
Where: BAC
Why: We are excited to show off the benefits and variety offered by our new piece of equipment. Plus, signing up automatically enters you in a drawing to win a full, personal training session on the Gravity.
How: Sign up at the front desk.
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Community Outreach
Bay Athletic Club is proud to be a sponsor of Girls on the RunŽ, a non-profit organization that focuses on educating and preparing girls for a lifetime of self respect and healthy living. Through the combined efforts of BAC, Alpena Tri-County Area Zonta Club and District Health Department #4, Girls on the Run of the Sunrise Side has been established. The program helps pre-adolescent and adolescent girls develop a strong sense of self and healthy body image, as well as learn how to work with others, stand up for themselves in a healthy way and the importance of giving back to their community.  Throughout the program, the girls also train for a 5K.
Cathy Goike of Zonta and Sarah Oskey of BAC attended GOTR training in Charlotte, NC during July and hope to begin the first session soon!
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-get inspired in a group setting-
by Tracie Werblow, Asst. Manager
Want to know the Hollywood secret to narrowing your waistline and  tightening your tummy? Pilates. Pilates is a mat-based class that strengthens the core. The talented instructors offer modifications that make each workout safe and challenging for all levels. Classes are Wednesday's at 12:15 and 4:30. Diversify your workout and stop doing endless crunches. Pilates works.
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 CLICK Smilebox by Jenna Gagnon
Hey Turbo Divas and Dudes! If you  didn't get enough of TurboKick during Chalene Johnson's visit to BAC you can relive it all by clicking on the picture. Feel the energy of the July Turbo Party! |
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MEMBERS VOICES
"What's your favorite thing about the new Gravity Training System?"
"It's little movements but I feel like I'm getting big results."--Laurie Misiak
 "It's a total body, strength training workout that also got my heart rate up. Plus, working with a trainer pushed me to my max! I can't wait to get another session in."--Jeff Gray
"It's a smooth workout that came at the perfect time because I was looking for a new challenge, and it was fun to work one on one with my trainer in our own space."--Linda Currier
"It was the best upper body workout because there are so many different exercises you can do. I could barely turn the steering wheel on the drive home!"--Jenna Gagnon
 "I enjoyed using the Gravity Training System because it gave me a unique selection of exercises. My range of motion was enhanced and I was able to do exercise that aren't possible with free weights."-- Tyler Uekman |
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Write About It!
We love hearing from our members and one of the best places to share your experiences is on THE BAY BLOG.Check out the newest BLOG for group exercise classes.
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