BAC Birthday Bash
Hundreds of members and friends celebrated BAC’s 3rd Birthday with fitness contests, giveaways, Subway lunch coupons and birthday cake. In its first three years, BAC has touched the lives of thousands of people in Northeast Michigan through its Boot Camps, Corporate Challenges, group exercise classes, personal training and state of the art facility. BAC members have helped create a healthier community by changing their own lifestyles and inspiring others to do the same.

“I have experienced great success at BAC. The staff is so friendly and I’m having fun getting in the best shape of my life. I love telling others about it,” said Diane Bromund who referred many coworkers from the AMA-ESD to participate in the birthday membership special.

Contest winners:

• 5 minute hover winners from Sculpt/PiYo class were Doris Puls, Cathy Hendricks and Barbie Anderson.
• Tree pose winners from Yoga were Shauna Donjakowski, Kevin Curtis and Joan Prentice.
• Turbo Stars from TurboKick class were: Ami Lenning, Leah French and Marcy Lozen.
• 1 mile elliptical winners were: Rick Houchin and Jill Barsen
• Pull up contest winners were: Eric Gohl, Kyle Kranjiak and Leah French

Local Workplaces Take the Challenge
The New Year brought excitement from many area businesses and workplaces to participate in the Corporate Challenge --- a six-week fitness and nutrition overhaul, sponsored by Bay Athletic Club.  

The line-up of participants in 2009 already includes: the AMA-ESD, M-DOT, NEMSCA, the ARMC Caner Center, Thunder Bay Junior High and The Alpena News.

Coworkers sign up to participate in group workouts, individualized exercise plans, and daily homework. They also commit to a nutritional plan. Their hard work always pays off:

In 2008, weight loss results from the area were as follows:

• Besser Elementary teachers: 22 participants averaged 9.6 lbs lost
• Ella White teachers: 25 participants averaged 8.5 lbs lost
• Alcona School teachers: 11 participants averaged 9.4 lbs lost
• Alpena County library: 16 participants averaged 9 lbs lost
• Panel Processing: 17 participants averaged 14 lbs lost
• HPC Credit Union: 17 participants averged 9.5 lbs lost
• Omni: 26 participants averaged 8 lbs lost
• The Alpena News: 17 participants averaged 11 lbs lost

In addition to weight loss, participants gained strength and a new outlook on healthy living.

• The experience was life changing! – Jenna Belanger
• Made me push my limits. Great stress reliever. – Janice Boboltz
• Loved all the encouragement and pep talks from my coach! – Cheryl Lemke

Contact Kelly today to secure YOUR dates for 2009.