Subject: Loggerhead Fitness Personal Training newsletter, July 2006 


  e-Newsletter Features
   • Welcome
   • Trainers' Information
   • Trainer of the Month
   • Article of the Month
   • Excercise of the Month
   • Training Tip of the Month
   • Fun Fact
   • Alternative Health Info
   • Client Success Story
   • Promotions

Personal Training e-Newsletter

This is informational only. Notwithstanding a users medical or physical condition, no responsibility or liability is accepted for any loss or damage suffered by any person as a result of adopting the information or recommendations.  Always consult a doctor before starting and exercise program.

 Welcome
Hello!

Welcome to the new Loggerhead Fitness monthly Personal Training e-newsletter. Here you will find the qualifications of all our trainers along with their contact numbers. Each month will feature new articles, fitness tips, exercises and fun facts. We hope you will find something useful to help make your workouts more effective and achieve your fitness goals.

Enjoy! We look forward to seeing you in the gym!

Crystal Lewis, NSCA-CPT, CPTS
Personal Training Fitness Director



 Trainers' Information
Crystal Lewis
Certified Personal Trainer
Cell: 561-307-1508

NSCA-CPT: National Strength and
                 Conditioning Association
                 Certified Personal
                 Trainer
CPTS: Fitness Institute Certified
          Personal Trainer Specialist

Crystal is the Personal Trainer Fitness Director at Loggerhead Fitness.

Crystal has been training professionally for well over 3 years. She specializes in integrating functional training into workouts to enhance sport performance as well as to improve the quality of everyday activities. Crystal enjoys working with people of all ages and abilities.

 

John Meunier
Certified Personal Trainer
Cell: 561-512-5777

CSCS - National Strength and
           Conditioning Association            Certified Strength and
           Conditioning Specialist

John has been training for over 5 years and enjoys training people of all ages and abilities.. With John you will get an upbeat, energetic, and qualified trainer but you will also get a friendship. John's full time occupation is a Firefighter/Paramedic for the City of Boca Raton.
 

Wayne Grimditch
Certified Personal Trainer
Cell: 561-352-9700

B.A. University of South Florida
ACE - American Council on Exercise
C.H.E.K. Golf Biomechanics

Athletic Achievements
3-time World Champion Water Skier
4-time World Record Holder
Winner of two Olympic Silver Medals
American Water Ski Hall of Fame Inductee
International Water Ski Hall of Fame Inductee
Champion of ABC's SPORTS "The Superstars" Competition

Wayne utilizes a variety of routines and methods to increase muscular strength and cardiovascular conditioning. Mastering fundamentals, developing proper technique and being safe are paramount. Wayne's two promises to you: "Together, we can accomplish your fitness objectives, and you'll never leave my workouts thinking it was a waste of your valuable time!"
   
Jacey Barnes
Certified Personal Trainer
Cell: 954-649-2772

Certified Group Fitness Instructor
ACE - American Council on Exercise

Jacey is a Personal Trainer at Loggerhead Fitness as well as the Cardio Fitness Director. She has been a trainer for 5 years and a group fitness instructor for 8 years.
 

Karina Rankin
Certified Personal Trainer
Cell: 561-312-2447

Strength and Conditioning Specialist
Fitness Instructor
Fitness Institute International, Inc.

Over 10 years of training experience. Karina is currently a healthcare student also preparing to complete her NSCA-PT certification.
 

Katheryne E "Keo" Opton
Certified Personal Trainer
Cell: 561-909-8989

  • Certified Personal Trainer: NASM - National Academy of Sports Medicine
  • Personal Trainer since 1993: American Council on Exercise Master Level Elite Trainer
  • Certified Aquatic Fitness Professional since 1996
  • Registered Watsu (Water Shiatsu) Practitioner, Wordwide Aquatic Bodywork Assoc.
  • Assistant Watsu Instructor
  • Massage Therapist (license 8/06); currently teaching Watsu at Palm Beach Academy Massage Therapy Program
  • Extensive post-rehab experience in aquatic environment
  • Senior Fitness specialist; member of Senior Fitness Assoc. and member of Fitness Educators of Older Adults Assoc.
  • Former competitive bodybuilder/powerlifter
  • Certified Nutrition specialist since 1994


 Trainer of the Month

John Meunier
Certified Personal Trainer

Cell: 561-512-5777

CSCS - National Strength and Conditioning Association
           Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist

John is certified through the National Strength and Conditioning Association as a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist. He enjoys training and working with people of all ages and abilities. When working with John you will not only get an upbeat, energetic, and qualified trainer but you will also get a friendship.

When John is not training individuals, his full-time occupation is a Firefighter/Paramedic for the City of Boca Raton. In his free time he enjoys hanging out with his 6 month old daughter Mackenzie, taking his pug Capone for walks, and spending quality time with his wife Kristin. When he finds spare time from that he enjoys strength training himself and fishing.



 Article of the Month - At Last! The Secret to Losing Weight by Crystal Lewis
Don't we all want that magic pill that will help us lose weight? Well, the answer really isn't as difficult as you think. It is attainable without having to starve yourself or spend hours every day sweating and doing exercises you hate.

Here is the most important thing you can do to lose weight, be healthy and make it work: Do it for you and your health. Don't do it just to be skinnier or because your other half is nagging you or even because of society's pressure to be thin. You have to mentally commit to taking the necessary steps to be healthy for your own sake. This does not mean you have to be model thin, eat only rabbit food, and work out 8 hours a day, 7 days a week. Remember, you didn't gain the weight overnight, although I'm sure it feels that way, and unfortunately the weight won't come off overnight. Be patient and look at the big picture which is your overall health. The beautiful part is the weight loss will come as a by product of taking care of yourself.

Here's how it works, there are 3 ingredients that go hand in hand, and one doesn't work without the two:

  • Healthy Diet: Here's the best news, you don't have to give up everything you love to eat. Moderation is the key, and this does not mean starve yourself. Consult a licensed nutrionist to get started.
  • Cardio: You need to get your heart rate up on a regular basis to keep your heart healthy. Start with 15-20 minutes 3 times a week. Find something you enjoy, or at the very least that you can tolerate in the beginning. It's amazing what you will find that you come to enjoy.
  • Weight Training: Everyone needs some weight training. You can get a lot done if you do 3 sessions a week for 30 minutes each.
Consult a Certified Personal Trainer to help you get started with the Cardio and Weight Training.

Don't stop reading! It really is doable, even in hectic and busy lifestyles. And the best part is it doesn't have to overwhelm you. Here a re a few tips on how to attain a healthy lifestyle, keep your sanity, and have a life.

  • Change one thing at a time.
  • Don't overwhelm yourself with too many changes at once.
  • Take 1 thing from each category and concentrate on that until you are comfortable with it.
  • Once that becomes more of a habit then concentrate on the next item for each category.
  • For example in your diet maybe you want to give up fried foods, in your cardio you could start walking for 20 minutes during lunch and for your weight training follow a 20 minute workout DVD at home 3 days a week.
  • Stick with it, make short 4 week attainable goals for yourself.
  • One step at a time and before you know it you'll have conquered the mountain!
At Loggerhead Fitness we have all the ingredients to get you going and keep you motivated. Watch for the upcoming weight loss challenge, the "Summer Meltdown", which will include personal training sessions and consultations with a certified nutritionist.

If you have any questions, would like to find a trainer for your home or gym, please feel free to contact me and I will make sure your questions are answered and provide a qualified trainer to fit your needs.

Crystal Lewis is a Certified Personal Trainer with NSCA and is the Personal Trainer Coordinator for Loggerhead Fitness.

If you have questions about your training program and would like them answered in upcoming issues, please write to Crystal Lewis at Loggerhead Fitness, 901 Donald Ross Road, Juno Beach, FL 33458 or email to crystallewis@gate.net. Reach Loggerhead Fitness by phone at 561-625-3011.



 Exercise of the Month by Crystal Lewis



    Squat: Stability Ball Against Wall

Difficulty Level: Beginner
Muscle Group: Legs
Progression: 1 leg - Intermediate to Advanced

Benefits: This is an excellent starting point for learning correct squat technique and to improve coordination and strength in the lower extremities. Perfect for those with a history of injury or post-rehab.

Set Up: Place the Stability Ball between the wall and your lower back. Feet are shoulder width apart, and in front of the knees. If you have knee problems place your feet farther out front.

Movement: Slowly lower yourself, like sitting in a chair, no lower than a 90° bend in the legs at the knees and hips. Keep hands free, don't lean on legs. Return to a starting position and repeat.

Remember to listen to your body and don't do anything that causes pain.
Consult a physician before starting any exercise program.

Consult a certified personal trainer before attempting this exercise.

Disclaimer: This is informational only. Notwithstanding a users medical or physical condition, no responsibility or liability is accepted for any loss or damage suffered by any person as a result of adopting the information or recommendations.


 Training Tip of the Month by John Meunier
Change your attitude about fitness. All too often, people think of exercise as punishment. If this is how you feel, you have already set yourself up for failure. Instead, think of exercise as a little time to yourself and a way to improve the quality of your life. You only get one chance at life, make the most of it!


 Fun Fact by Keo Opton
Did you know that weight bearing exercise such as walking and running are okay for the lower body but don't contribute to increasing bone density throughout the WHOLE body as weight training does? Walking and running only increase bone density in the shin bone: the tibia. (Wearing ankle or hand held weights while walking or running stresses joints, so it is not advised.)


 Alternative Health Info by Keo Opton
Do you have Arnica in your gym bag and first aid kit? Arnica is available as a topical gel that can be applied to sore and fatigued muscles. It is virtually odorless and will not stain your clothes. Whole Foods carries it and it is frequently on sale. It's about $8-$10 a tube. Many massage therapists use it in their oils and lotions, and one of it's miraculous properties is it helps bruises go away faster. Overdo it over the weekend? Strain something? Try some Arnica and you will notice how quickly it helps soreness and assists in the healing and recovery process from bumps and bruises.


 Client Success Story by Jacey Barnes
My name is Paul Piccolo and I am an active 45 year old male with no health risks. As long as I can remember, I have always have suffered from intermittent back pain. I enjoy playing golf, but always experienced that nagging, non specific, lower back pain every time I played. If only I could learn how to stretch or someone could assist me in stretching. I met Jacey Barnes at a party. She said she was a personal trainer. She said to me "let's meet and discuss a training package that you feel comfortable with". She assists me in a more specific manner. She is trained and educated in this type of advanced stretching technique above and beyond my knowledge.
I have been training with her two times per week and play golf with no pain. I never thought it possible for me to last 4 hours on the golf course and actually smile when I went to hit the ball. I usually winced when I would swing at the ball. We also work on my posture, foam rolling, balance, and strength. It's a total package geared just for me. She spends her time listening to me and shows me the proper way to stretch. I feel so great and my game has improved.



 Promotions

SUMMER SPECIALS NOW!!!!!

STUDENT RATE - $99 for 3 months


SUMMER RATE - $88 for 8 weeks


SUMMER RATE - 60 Minutes of Personal Training for $60

Take part in our SUMMER MELTDOWN contest and WIN. Grand prize winner gets Healthy Adventure Trip.  One WEEK at the Palm Bay Beach Resort Club in Exuma, Bahamas!

For more information please contact the Loggerhead Fitness front desk at 561-625-3011.


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