Bay Athletic Club
Alpena, MI
www.BayAthleticClub.com |
The Bay
November 2009 |
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The Power of Community
In a true reflection of community pride, Alpena businesses and residents hosted an annual parade to ring in the holday season. Thousands of families lined the streets, battling the snow and cold, to cheer. I was honored that dozens of BAC employees and members marched (jumping jacked, squat jumped and sprinted!) with enthusiasm, carrying a banner that simply said: "BAC Loves to Inspire."
Have you been inspired to fintess? I hope we've touched your life in a positive way. We have had a busy season of Corporate Fit Challenges (in Alpena and around the globe!), the first-ever BAC Thinner Winner contest (see below) and our all-star line up of classes.
What better way to jump into the holidays than with a celebraton of health. You can pay it forward by inviting a loved one to get active. It often takes someone bold enough to ask: "Are you ready to get healthy? I can support you." You have the power to add years to someone's life, to improve their enjoyment of daily living, but you have to ask.
We planted the seed in thousands of minds Friday night as we carried a banner through the streets of Alpena. Now is the time to ask someone new. Let us know how we can help.
Sincerely,
Trina Gray
Owner, Bay Athletic Club
Creator, Corporate Fit Challenge
p.s. Mark your calendar NOW for Saturday, January 16th. It's our 4th bday and we always like to celebrate in style!! More details to come. |
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GET INVOLVED.GET RESULTS
CORPORATE FIT CHALLENGERS:
Get back in the groove with a 6-week Corporate Fit Challenge REUNION.
- Open to all past CFC participants
- Runs January 10th to February 16th
- Includes email coaching, measurements and Sunday workouts
- $50 members/$100 nonmembers
- email Kelly@BayAthleticClub.com to sign up by Jan 4th.
ALCONA BOOT CAMPERS:
SHAKE IT with a 12 days of Christmas Boot Camp 
- December 10th-December 21st
- meets Tuesday & Thursday at 6:30pm in Lincoln
- includes Shakeology, a meal replacement shake
- $75 a person
- email Tracie@BayAthleticClub.com to sign up by Dec 6th
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Featured Events
BAC Thinner Winners
 Trina Gray (right) owner of Bay Athletic Club, presents Rich Tucker (left) with a certificate at the Thinner Winner Celebration at the Alpena Mall. Tucker, who lost 30.6 pounds in the six-week fitness contest was one of 234 area residents to particpate in the local challenge aimed at improving the health of the community. The participants lost 1,962 pounds and 2,454 inches. Click on photo on right to watch a video capturing the 6-week experince!
 Thinner Winner WINNING INCHES:
The winning team of "Waist Away"won $1,000 in recognition for losing the great average number of inches lost. Pictured from left are: Helen Wilke, Lil Taratuta, Lorrie Sommers, Sandi Bedford, Felonie Keller and Vicki Sylvester-Keller. Thinner Winner WINNING WEIGHT:
The winning team of "Calorie Killers" won $1,000 for losing the greatest percentage of body weight in the six-week Thinner Winner contest. Pictured from left are: Nikki Binkley, Josh Binkley, Angie Reed and Brian Reed. Overall biggest loser Josh Binkely also won a surprise shopping spree in the amount of $67.40 in honor of the 67.4 pounds he lost in the contest.
Thinner Winner Weigh In-centive:
Sign up for our FREE accountability program to keep the weight off during the holidays. Thinner Winners can weigh in anytime the week of Dec 28th. When you maintain your Thinner Winner weight, or take off additional weight, you will be rewarded with a free gift! All particpants will be entered in a Grand Prize drawing for a year of fitness, food and relaxtion.
Two lucky BAC members will win four half-hour massages with BAC Therapist Jessie Burke, four free lunches at the Fresh Palate and four Gravity Traning Sessions to be used one per month in 2010!
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Training Tips
By Head Trainer, Casey Stutzman
In life, balance is a key to success. This is true in the fitness world  because you need to balance your fitness with your nutrition. Too often people get started with fitness but forget the importance of proper nutrtion. There are two reasons for this.
Reason 1: Many people don't understand how nutrition plays a part in achieving fitness goals. There is a direct correlation between the two. Surprisingly, many people don't eat enough to replenish their bodies resources. Look at it this way, when you exercise you use up vitamins and minerals that helps your body grow stronger.
Reason 2: Many people are overwhelmed with information. No carb, low-fat, fat free, rich in calcium, high in fiber, the list goes on and on, and can turn a simple trip to the grocery store into a nightmare! If you are stuck and need some inspiration, here's an idea! Eat 4 to 5 smaller, balanced  meals everyday. Make wise food choices like fresh and natural food. Shop the perimeter of the grocery store and stay away from the processed foods in the middle.
Take some time to experiment with new foods. This is a great road map to get you started!
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MEMBERS VOICES
What are you doing to stay on track during the holidays?
 "I'll be working out on a regular basis at the club. I'm not traveling so it should be easy to get workouts in."-- Nathan Scott
"I know I'll be indulging in some holiday treats so I'll be getting in more workouts than usual."--Jess Kalisch
 "I'm staying committed to my workouts throughout the holidays and being 100% accountable for what I choose to eat."-- Diann Gagnon
"I'm going to get in three workouts a week and make healthy, but still delicious recipes. BAC has given me tons of ideas!"--Jill Olsen |
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-get inspired in a group setting-
by Tracie Werblow, Asst. Manager
ALL NEW! Fat Blasting Intervals
Check out BAC's newest class that is guaranteed to blast the fat away! This cardio and strength interval class will get your heart rate up and melt the  calories away with the use of a step and weights. Join instructor Dorothy Pintar every Thursday at 4:15pm for an amazing, 45 minute workout that's great for all levels. Dorothy is a veteran instructor who has a lot of tricks up her sleeve.
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GET INSPIRED!
Don't forget to catch our "60 Second Inspiration" spots every Monday night during the 6 o'clock news on WBKB. Meet community members like the  McDonald family, Sandi Bedford and Paul Aikens. New this week is the story of Brenda Styma. Discover how exercise helped her finally quit smoking after 20 years and stick with it!
Remember, if you miss them on Monday you catch the stories anytime at our website. Click on Brenda's photo to watch "60 Second Inspirations."
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Healthy Living
-suggestions for an inspired life-
By Kelly Bowlin, Asst. Manager
Fall in Michigan is one of the best times, because as the official apple state, we  have an abundance of these little red gems. If you're watching your weight you might not have a lot of apple recipes hanging around (at least ones that don't have white flour, butter and sugar included). Here's an apple recipe to keep around. I got it from a friend recently and love the idea...apple salsa! I've put my own spin on it, so, please give it a try.
Ingredients:
--2 medium apples-cored & cut into 1/4s
--2 TBSP lime juice
--1 jalapeno pepper finely chopped
--1/2cup chopped grapefruit segments
--1/4cup chopped red onion
--1/2cup chopped cooked beets
--1/4 TSP cumin
--1/4 TSP cinnamon
Directions:
Cut up apples and immediately toss with lime juice. Add remaining ingredients, stir and chill for at least 2 hours. Serve with crackers or chips.
*I have used this as a sauce over grilled chicken or fish as well. Just pour it over the meat during the last 10-15 minutes of grilling--it's delicious! This time of year I also throw in some dried cranberries to give it fall color. If there are leftovers, this will keep in the refrigerator for several days. |
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FEATURED PRODUCT
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Community Outreach
Round 2 for PE Teachers
Physical Education teachers from Alpena Public Schools enlisted the help of  the BAC staff as part of their latest in-service day. Certified Personal Trainers Casey Stutzman, Kelly Bowlin and Tracie Werblow shared information to enhance the PE classes of hundreds of local students. The two hour session was focused on creative ways to increase upper body strength in  youth, fun cardio drills including kid turbo and stretching/yoga that keeps children intrigued. This is the second time BAC has had the opportunity to reach the children of northeast Michigan by working with APS PE teachers.
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BAC on the RISE
Bay Athletic Club has two new staff members to proudly introduce!
Dorothy Pintar is our newest group exercise instructor. Dorothy has been teaching classes and Boot Camps for  the past seven years and describes herself as enthusiastic and spirited. She loves inspiring people to a healthier way of life. Dorothy is also the director of the school success program for the Northeast Michigan Community Service Agency. We are excited to have Dorothy on the BAC team and hope you catch her Fat Blasting Intervals class every Thursday at 4:15pm. as well as rotating evening cycle classes. She's a powerhouse and very welcoming to newcomers!
Danielle Belanger is the new face behind the desk saying 'hello' and making sure your workout is wonderful.  She has joined the BAC team as a fitness assistant. Danielle, a graduate of Alcona High School and current ACC student, is ambitious and friendly. She hopes to become a Phyiscal Therapist and plans to specialize in sports medicine. Danielle likes fitness because it pushes her to achieve new heights. | |
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Businesses on the Rise
City of Alpena Regulates Their Health
 City employees from City Hall, Department of Public Works and the Public Safety building bonded together in a Corporate Fit Challenge to overhaul their fitness and nutrition habits. The group lost 170 pounds and shed 128 inches! City Manager Thad Taylor won in Inch Worm award by trimming 18 inches off of his body. Police Chief Kim Miller won the Biggest Loser award for dropping 27.6 pounds. Miller is also the Challenge Champ because he lost 12.3% of his body weight, the highest of everyone else in the challenge.
"I think the city should does this every year! The staff and coaches were very friendly and motivating."--Tim Marquardt
"If a woman like me, who hasn't exercised in 27 years can do it anyone can do it!"--Theresa Taylor
Cancer Center Goes Head to Head with Health Information Systems
 Two of Alpena Regional Medical Center's facilities united in an effort to improve their health with a Corporate Fit Challenge. The Cancer Center crew lost 130.4 pounds and 85.3 inches while the team from Health Information Systems lost 111.7 inches and 112 pounds! Together the teams lost 197 inches and 242.4 pounds! Bob Brancheau was the Biggest Loser dropping 23.2 pounds, Jeannette Aldrich was the Inch Worm shedding 19.75 inches and Val Rensberry was the Challenge Champ with the highest percentage of body weight lost at 9.4%.
"My favorite part of the challenge was how close I got to my co-workers."--Bert Smigelski
"This is the best thing you can do to keep healthy."--Karen Brancheau
CONGRATULATIONS TO FIRST FEDERAL OF NORTHERN MICHIGAN ON YOUR SECOND SUCCESSFUL CORPORATE FIT CHALLENGE
Ronda Kinzey lost the most by dropping 15 pounds and inches. Congrats! Go Pink.
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