Bay Athletic Club
Alpena, MI
www.BayAthleticClub.com |
The Bay
June 2010 | |
Put a smile on your Face(book) & Check out my Top 8
It's
true. I love Facebook on Sunday nights when I can catch up
on people's fun posts and pictures from the weekend. Even
more, I love having positive people in my life who share stories of joy
(rather than bits of rage) on their profile pages.  I
read about my friends Beth, Andrea and Nora's display of
courage at the Avon Walk for Breast Cancer in Chicago. That
is friendship. I
saw heart-warming pictures from our Girls on the Run event in Alpena
that attracted 84 runners to support a self-confidence building run
program for area girls.
I was inspired by my friend Jenelle's participation in Turbo
for a Cause in Toledo to raise money to fight addictions. What a
great reason to sweat. Hundreds of people turned out and thousands were
raised.
Last week, I had the privilege of speaking to
National Honors Society students from  the Thunder Bay Junior High. I shared with them my eight tips for
building a successful career. These posts tonight remind me of several
of them. I want to share them with you, too. Adults and students alike
can benefit from turning this checklist into reality. Watch your life
soar...!
1. Find a mentor
2. Surround yourself with positive people
3. Have a champion mindset
4. Constantly read and learn
5. Get up when you fall down
6. Give back to your community
7. Don't strive to be perfect, just better than yesterday
8. Dream big, and take ACTION  Trina Gray
Owner, Bay Athletic Club
Creator, Corporate Fit Challenge
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GET INVOLVED.GET RESULTS.
Boot Camp: Three weeks to a stronger, leaner you!
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Saturday, June 12th-Thursday July 1st
- Monday, Tuesday and Thursday at 6am, Saturdays at 8am
- Beach, island, pool and other outdoor workouts
- Food guide, success journal, accountability and FUN!
- $75 for members / $95 for non members
ALL NEW MOMMY AND ME BOOT CAMP
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For moms who want to be active with their babies  - Children 6 weeks to 18 months welcome
- June 21th-July 14th
- Meets Monday and Wednesday, 10:30am to 11:30am
- $50 members/$75 non members
- Limited to 15 moms--SIGN UP QUICK!
- Led by BAC Instructors (and new moms)
Lisa Prevost and Courtney Huff
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FEATURED PRODUCT
Do you love to talk about fitness?
Do you use Facebook or Twitter?
Do you love the BAC team? ;)
Do you want a job in fitness?
If Yes,
then YOU are invited to join the BAC BeachBody coaching team
with Trina, Kelly, Sarah and Tracie! You'll get your
own website to promote health and fitness products to YOUR
friends and family all over the country, as well as get a discount on
your own purchases.
You'll get
exclusive on-going business support from us! We are on a mission
to INSPIRE THE WORLD to fitness and are expanding our on-line coaching
team for the first time!
To view our websites, visit.
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Training Tips
By Head Trainer Casey Stutzman
Which sounds better to you:
1. Taking off 5 pounds for summer by crash dieting and excessive cardio, then gaining it back.
2. Achieving a lean, fit look that will stay with you forever.
This
isn't a trick question, the answer is simple, yet so many people chose
number one. Our culture is obsessed with the number on the
scale and generally gives no thought to body composition (the
amount of lean body mass compared to fat mass). We need to focus on the
fact that increasing the amount of lean muscle on your
body naturally ups metabolism. Meaning, you burn more
calories all day long.
It's the best kept weight loss secret!
Here are some ways to change your body composition:
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EAT! Food is fuel and your body needs 
it. You can't expect to build a stronger, healthier
body unless you have energy. Of course, be sure to
choose healthy, clean foods that aren't filled with empty calories.
- Work in resistance training. For
muscles to get defined and stronger they need to be worked.
Ladies, I promise you will not get "big", you will get toned.
- Don't give up your cardio. You've got to burn existing fat somewhere, and yes, cardio is great for that. Just don't stop there!
Remember:
Cardio is for burning existing fat, but resistane training is for keeping fat off. Find a balance between the two.
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-get inspired in a group setting-
By Assistant Manager Tracie Werblow
Shake up your workout and burn more calories during a Fat Blasting class at BAC. Fat
Blasting classes use interval training to supercharge
your metabolism, scorch calories and melt away fat. By switching
intervals from high intensity to low intensity your body is able to
burn excess calories and fat longer and even when your body is at
rest. Interval training also keeps your workout fresh and
exciting.
BAC offers a variety of these classes, inspired by the success of our Fat Blasting Boot Camps!
Mon-- Fat Blasting Intervals at 6:00 am
Mon-- Fat Blasting Circuits at 4:15pm
Wed--Fat Blastng Intervals at 9:30am
Wed--Fat Blasting Intervals at 6:20pm
Thur--Fat Blasting Intervals at 4:15pm
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MEMBERS VOICES
What keeps you in your BAC routine during the summer?
"The club has lots of free weights and a great variety of weight training equipment. I like to use all of it."--Jordan Max
"I want to keep getting stronger so I'll be using the strength training equipment and Pilates classes."--Tisha Birch
"The club's atmosphere keeps me motivated. I'll be here for that."--Jess Kalisch
 "The
convenience. I work in the hospital and I love sneaking a way for
a bit to do something good for myself."--Roberta Smigelski |
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Featured Event
Chalene LIVE in July!
It's a tradition in these parts--TurboKick creator
Click to watch! |
(and our favorite Fitness Diva) Chalene Johnson will be hosting a TurboKick party in Alpena.
This time? She's bringing her best friend, husband and sister.
That's off the hook.
Mark your calendars for Saturday,
July 3rd in Alpena, sponsored by Bay Athletic Club. Don't end
up on the wait list! We fill to capacity every year!
Time and location are pending, but that's no reason the excitement can't start.
Look
for a Turbo Party invite to show up in your email inbox.
Start recruiting your friends and family for the best party in the
Midwest!
Check out the news story from the last Chalene Johnson TurboKick party by clicking on video above!
To get your name on the list, call 989.356.5600 or email Sarah@BayAthleticClub.com |
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Community Outreach
Garden Moves
Bay Athletic Club assistant manager Tracie  Werblow shared
safety tips with the Alpena Garden Club recently. She
taught the members to reduce back pain by using their legs
while lifting pots and soil and to avoid too much rotation
and reaching in flower beds. Try staying directly in
front of the area you are working on. Tracie also touched on
the benefits of ergonomic gardening tools to protect your hands and
wrists during long hours of gardening.
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Healthy Living
-suggestions for an inspired life-
By Assistant Manager Kelly Bowlin
Are you shy to admit that you now
grill your burgers with Turkey? Is it un-American, un-manly
or just un-cool to use turkey?
Of course 
not! Turkey is a great alternative to Beef. Plus it's
a lower calorie and lower fat option if you choose white meat
ground turkey.
My recipe for Turkey Burgers is a little
different...it includes a hint of Asian inspired flavors and a twist
from my fish tacos recipe. I hope you enjoy the makeover of the
plain Jane burger!
Turkey Burger Makeover
Turkey Buger Ingredients:
-1lb lean ground turkey meat (natural best)
-1 TBSP red pepper flake
-1 TBSP dark sesame oil
-1 TBSP soy sauce
-1 TBSP extra virign olive oil
-1 TSP cayenne pepper
-1 TSP ground ginger
-2 garlic cloves mashed into a paste (see below for directions)
Eatable Cabbage Garnish Ingredients:
-2 cups of green and red cabbage sliced very thin
-1/4 cup of sweet onion or shallots sliced very thin
Re-vamp Your Cheeseburger Ingredients:
-1/3 cup fresh squeezed lemon juice, divided
-3 inch roll of goat milk cheese (chevre)
-1 TSP wasabi (try the wasabi mustard for a milder flavor)
-1/2 TSP cumin powder
-salt and pepper to taste
Directions:
In a medium mixing bowl, combine all the ingredients
for the Turkey Burgers, mashing them together with your hands, until
thoroughly combined. Take the peeled garlic cloves on a cutting
board, place the side of a large knife blade on top of the garlic and
slam the heel of your hand on to the blade. Repeat until garlic
is flattened. Then finely mince the garlic into a paste.
Add to burgers, mix thoroughly. Form into patties with a slight
indentation in the middle of the burger as this will help to keep the
burger from puffing up in the middle. Place in fridge until ready
to cook.
In a medium bowl, combine the cabbage, onion and 1/4 cup of lemon juice. Dust lightly  with salt and pepper, place in fridge to allow the flavors to meld.
In a small bowl, combine the rest of the lemon juice, chevre, wasabi and cumin with a spoon until mixed completely.
Grill or pan fry your turkey burgers (coat lightly
with olive oil for easier cooking) until cooked through. Layer
burger with chevre topping and cabbage for a satisfying and unique
burger experience. Try serving with steamed and salted snow peas
for a french fry replacement. Also try wheat sandwich thins to
cut back on carbs. Enjoy! |
"GET INSPIRED!"
Bay
Athletic Club recently brought back it's "60 Second Inspiration"
spots. These stories feature people in northeast Michigan who
have transformed their life through fitness and healthy choices. BAC launched its 3rd season by featuring the
Corporate Fit Challenge team from Neiman's Family Market. Neil
and Pat MacArthur Carol before her transformation. | were
highlighted for their recent weightloss in their golden years.
Plus, Alpena Mayor Carol Shafto shares a dramatic story of how being
active literally saved her life. Stories air every Monday night
during the 6 o'clock news on WBKB-TV in Alpena, or view them anytime at
our website www.BayAthleticClub.com, our Facebook page www.facebook.com/BayAthleticClub or our YouTube page www.YouTube.com/BayAthleticClub.com.
Has someone inspired you? Email Sarah@BayAthleticClub.com. |
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The Proof is in the Pudding:
A special note from Trina:
Guess what
I found on-line tonight? Researches at Duke Univsersity (sorry, State
fans) released a study that overweight employees take 13
times the number of sick days per year, spend more
money on medical care, and file twice as many workers
comp claims as fit employees.
Here is what they concluded:
Proactive employers are tackling obesity in the workplace head-on with corporate fitness programs. Many
have discovered that diet and fitness programs encouraging friendly,
fun competition among employees are the most successful.
Sound
familiar? Heck, yeah! Sounds a lot like our Corporate Fit
Challenge! We are doing what others are just contemplating!
Take a
moment to read below about the success of Alpena-area businesses
that have completed our Challenge just in the past month! We are on fire here. When you watch the videos, you'll want to stand up and shake it (or at least go for a walk).
Click photo to watch video!|
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DPI Re-designs Their Health
Nearly 50 employees from
Decorative Panels Incorporated joined onto a Corporate Fit
Challenge to overhaul their health. Their results are
astounding. The group lost 268.75 inches and 392.3 pounds!
Curt McLaren and Ken Amelotte tied for the title of Biggest Loser, each
losing 20.6 pounds. Ken also took home the inchworm award,
shedding 13.75 inches and Challenge Champ for losing 10% of his body
weight.
KTM Pulls a TKO on Corporate Fit Challenge
Click photo to watch video! | KTM
had eight devoted people making up their team and the results were
incredible! In only six weeks the crew lost 81.5 inches and 142
pounds. Todd Kasubowski took home the Inchworm award, Biggest
Loser award and Challenge Champ for losing 22.25 inches, 46.4 pounds
and 16.4% of his body weight! Todd is also the new record holder
for the most weight lost during a Corporate Fit Challenge.
Congratulations to the tight-knit team who all pulled huge numbers and
made a positive, long-lasting impact on their health.
Click photo to watch video!
 | AAACU Makes a Secure Deposit
Over 30 Alpena Alcona Area Credit
Union employees from Lincoln to Alpena took part in a Corporate Fit
Challenge. The group lost 160.25 inches and 249.4 pounds!
Ivan Sumerix was named the Inchworm for shedding 11.5 inches and Bob
Schultz took home the Biggest Loser and Challenge Champ awards for
dropping 23.6 pounds which is 10.3% of his body weight. A big WOO
HOO to the whole credit union team for making their health a stronger
asset!
Click photo to watch video! | Servicemaster Cleans up Bad Habits
Nearly a dozen employees got together to
improve their everyday life through fitness and healthy eating.
The group lost 48.25 inches and 60.5 pounds. Terri Parks won
the Inchworm award for losing 12 inches, Derek Knapp won the Biggest
Loser award by dropping 12.6 pounds and Tammy Garavaglia was named
Challenge Champ for losing the biggest percent of her body weight with
5.9%. Great job Service Master!
Click photo to watch video! | NEMCSA Goes BIG in Round 2
Nearly 25 people signed up for the
second Corporate Fit Challenge to hit Northeast Michigan Community
Service Agency. Along with the participation the results grew
too. The group lost 153.5 inches and 208.6 pounds! Sue
Buslepp won the Inchworm award for shedding 12.5 inches and Sue's
husband Bret Finzel took the Biggest Loser and Challenge Champ awards
for losing 34 pounds! Thanks for all you do for the
community and for setting a great example!
Click photo to watch video! | HealthWise Sets an Example for Their Patients
Sixteen people took the Corporate Fit
Challenge at HealthWise Medical Clinic and their results are
stellar. The group lost 65.75 inches and 73 pounds.
Michelle Paczkowski and Jack Davison were both named the Inchworm for
losing 8.25 inches each. Jack also was named the Biggest Loser
for dropping 10 pounds. Barb Witucki got the Challenge Champ
award for losing the greatest percentage of her body weight with 6.2
percent. |
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Bay Athletic Club | Improving Health. Inspiring Life.989-356-5600
Hours: Monday – Thursday: 5:30 am – 8:30 pm / Friday: 5:30
am – 7:30 pm
Saturday: 7:30 am – 4:00 pm / Sunday: 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm or Email Us |
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