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TN Multisports Athletes Sweep Seafair
The 2010 Seafair Triathlon turned out to be a great race for athletes of TN Multisports and Seattle Athletic Club. With a new course-record of fifty-seven minutes and five-seconds (57:05) set by SAC's very own Rusty Pruden in the men's; the women swept the top three spots with TN Multisports coaches Kimberly Pancoast taking first, and SAC's resident Pro Athlete and Triathlon Coach Teresa Nelson in second place. Third place was given to TN Multisports athlete Johnna Koenig. The club would like to congratulate all of the athletes who find SAC their home for training, and give a special kudos to the coaches who keep taking these athletes to the podium.
Excellent work!
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Recieve $10 Off Race Entry to the Aflac Iron Girl 5k
As the Official Health Club of the 2010 Aflac Iron Girl 5k on September 12th, our members are entitled to recieve a $10 discount on race registration. Members can obtain the discount code at the front desk when they visit the club, then simply apply the code when you register for the race at AflacIronGirl.com.
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Yoga Pose of the Month -
Eagle Pose
By Tonja Renee Hall, Yoga Instructor
For athletes who spend a lot of the game balancing on one leg, like kicking a soccer ball, or pushing off a dominant foot for a jump shot, Eagle Pose is an excellent pose for you to strengthen the standing leg, while improving balance. Eagle also targets a tough muscle group between the shoulder blades that include your Rhomboids and Trapezes, which need to remain flexible especially in sports like tennis and basketball to take the stress off shoulders.
 MORE ABOUT EAGLE POSE
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Pilates Exercise of the Month: The Roll Up
By Jocelyn Paoli, Stott Certified Pilates Instructor
The Roll Up exercise strengthens and stretches the spine and challenges abdominals.
 THE ROLL UP
 THE ROLL UP VIDEO
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Summer Squash Camps
BEGINNER CAMP
August 23rd - 24th
Time: 10:00am-12:00pm
Cost: $200.00
INTERMEDIATE AND ADVANCE CAMP
August 25th - 27th
Time: 10:00am-2:00pm
Cost: $300.00
For more information, or to sign up, contact Shabana Khan at 206-443-1111.
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One of the biggest compliments we can receive is when one of our members refers friends, relatives, co-workers to become members of our club. To show our appreciation, the Seattle Athletic Club has developed exclusive member sponsorship privileges that every member can now participate in.
MEMBER SPOONSORSHIP PRIVILEGES INCLUDE:
As a member, you are now also able to offer your friends an exclusive sponsorship rate and incentive. Only members can offer this sponsored membership package.
When you sponsor a friend to the Seattle Athletic Club and they join, you will receive a FREE month of dues!
There is no limit! For example... if two of your referrals join you will receive two months of free dues!
In addition you will also be eligible for our revolving bonus incentives such as sports ticket, cultural events and recreational activities!
So start telling your family, friends, and neighbors about the benefits of a healthy lifestyle at the Seattle Athletic Club Downtown today!
For sponsorship information, details, and a complementary pass to the club for your referral, please contact Lara Baca or Everett Lightcap in the Membership Office.
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Executive Privileges for Members
As more and more people are working from home, finding a meeting place has become a necessity. As a member of Seattle Athletic club you now have access to the Holland America Line Dining Room at the World Trade Center Seattle, the best-kept lunch secret. The Holland America Line Dining Room offers an expansive view of Seattle's waterfront, ferries gliding across the Sound, and the picturesque Olympic Mountains. This is an excellent atmosphere where members can treat their guests and clients to lunch, close business deals, and use the facility before or after their workouts.
Wireless Internet is available in the dining area, which is conveniently located at 2200 Alaskan Way on the 4th floor, at the World Trade Center. Your SAC membership card is all you need to access the executive dining privileges. Members can call 206-441-5144 for reservations, Monday through Friday 11:30am - 2:00pm. Valet parking is available for a small fee. For more details please stop by the membership office.
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It's Time for Our Annual Club Closure Again!
AUGUST 10-15
It’s time to REFRESH & REJUVENATE our club. The Seattle Athletic Club will hold our annual closure from August 10-15. During this time we will be conducting routine service, repairs and cosmetic improvements throughout the club.
During club closure all members are welcome to use our Northgate location. Please present your membership card at check-in to waive the standard member guest fee.
We thank you for your patience and understanding.
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You are over halfway there and you’re doing great! This month you can receive bonus points for participating in Sports Conditioning, joining a Pilates mat class, jumping in the pool, and purchasing items in the Pro Shop. Stop by the Sports Desk to see when these bonus points are available!
Remember, your last day to receive stamps is Tuesday, August 31st, and stamp cards must be turned in no later than Friday, September 3rd.
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Race Results: Seafair, Fat Salmon, STP
 The Seattle Athletic Club members were out in full force this weekend, chasing goals and pushing to their limits! We had members racing 3.2 mile Fat Salom open water swim from Leschi to Madison. Traveling to Lake Chelan for the gorgeous lake and temps to race the Chelanman half ironman (1.2 mile swim/56 mile bike/13.1 mile run). The STP (Seattle to Portland 204 miles!) was a hit too with our members starting at 5am to complete the task in one day. And those staying in close and participating amongst the 2000 athletes racing in the ever popular fast-field of the Seafair triathlon.
STP (SEATTLE TO PORTLAND CYCLING)
- Gary Trabolsi (one day!!!)
FAT SALMON 3.2 WITH WETSUIT
- Teresa Nelson 1:100.02 (1st overall)
- Ann Ferraro 1:30.58(14th overall)
CHELANMAN HALF IRONMAN
- Karissa Lackey 6:08.50 (4th division)
SEAFAIR SPRINT
- Rusty Pruden 57.05 (course record)
- Teresa Nelson 1:06.08 (2nd overall female)
- Bridget Jones 1:10.30 (9th overall female)
- Bret Phillips 1:15.26 (first race in two years!)
- David Landers 1:23.48 (PR in all three events)
- Sarah Gire-Parr 1:35.27 (super strong race)
We are ever so lucky to have such an amazing training facility that can assist these athletes in achieving their goals of health and fitness. For more information on multisport training/coaching contact Teresa Nelson.
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To Go Bare, or Not to Go Bare? That is the Question!
By Jacob Galloway, Fitness Director
Many magazines and gyms have heard the hype about running barefoot. It’s becoming a craze with running enthusiasts everywhere. There is even a brand of shoes on the market that are supposed to mimic wearing nothing called Vibram FiveFingers. The company states that “it puts you in touch with the earth beneath your feet and liberates you to move in a more natural, healthy way.” So the question is; what is the best way to run for your feet; no shoes, natural shoes, or running shoes?
READ MORE OF JACOB'S ARTICLE
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What is TRX Suspension Training?
Simply put, TRX is a type of training that uses your own body weight and gravity to build strength, power, balance, coordination, flexibility, core and joint stability, all while preventing injuries and increasing bone density.
Regardless of your training goals, the TRX can help! For starters, you can minimize your training time by working your entire body, switching from one exercise to the next in just seconds. The best part is, every exercise engages your core. You may think that your core is just your abdominals, however, it is more than that! Your core includes the pelvis, abs, glutes, back, and chest muscles.
READ MORE ABOUT TRX SUSPENSION TRAINING
TRX Exercise Video: The Atomic Push Up" demonstrated by Personal Fitness Trainer, Katrina Yniguez.
This is just one in a collection of others that Katrina has assembled for your reference. The entire series can be found in the TRX Training Playlist on our YouTube Channel.
To find out more about integrating TRX training in to your workouts, contact Katrina Yniguez.
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Post Exercise Fueling
By Adriana Brown, Personal Fitness Trainer
Just finished a hard training session with Captain "I said 10 more!" and now you are dog tired and hungry as a wolf. What do you re-fuel your body with, there are so many choices! The best thing to do is pick food higher in protein and fat and lower in carbohydrates and sugars especially. The more protein, the better chance your body (muscles in particular) have of repairing themselves. The protein combined with the fat will take longer to metabolize and sustain your energy better. Stay away from simple carbohydrates such as bagels, muffins, scones, syrups, yogurt coated nuts, etc. If you need something fast, a protein shake with real fruit and a small amount of milk/soy milk in it will really hit the spot! Want to keep it simple? Try a handful of almonds, a hard boiled egg, and a small piece of fruit. Don't forget to follow it all up with plenty of water!
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Sign up today for SAC Elite Golf and begin taking your golf game to the next level on your own schedule. Enjoy the benefits of having your own personal team working with you to improve your swing, lower your handicap, and increase your accuracy.
3 – Private 1 hour sessions with PGA Professional Dave Boivin
2 – Video Swing Analyses with Dave
4 – Private 1 hour sessions with SAC’s Personal Fitness Trainer
2 – Fitness Assessments with PFT
Based on the assessment and analysis you receive Dave and your trainer will work with you to create a program to bring you to your best game this season.
VIDEO: A LOOK INSIDE SAC ELITE GOLF
DO YOU HAVE THE PROPER POSTURE FOR POWER IN YOUR SWING?
It is important to have proper posture in your set up and flexibility to get power in your swing. For more power in your swing check out these golf tips.
POWER UP - TRUNK PROGRAM
MONTHLY GOLF SCHOOLS WITH PGA PROFESSIONAL DAVE BOIVIN
Step it up a notch and take your golf to a whole new level in our schools offered the last Friday of each month with PGA Professional Dave Boivin. Golf schools are held at Kayak Point Golf Course and offer a reduced price for Seattle Athletic Club Downtown members.
DRIVE FORE SHOW... PUTT FORE DOUGH! - AUGUST 27
We will spend about 1/3 time working in each of these areas: the driver, chipping & putting.
$125 per person
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
VIDEO TIP: CONNECT ON THE UPSWING WITH YOUR DRIVER
SHORT GAME SCHOOL - SEPTEMBER 24
The Red Zone scoring clubs. Pitching, lob, chipping, putting, bunker and specialty shots around the green.
$99 per person
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
VIDEO TIP: READING GREENS - LINES AND CURVES
For more information on our golf events, please contact Katrina Yniguez at 206-443-1111 x281.
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Maximize Your Workout Results with Our New Smoothie Lineup!
Summer is a great time for a fresh and revitalizing smoothie. If you are working extra hard to get your Summer Rewards punch card filled before everyone else, swing by the cafe for one of our new smoothies! They are a delicious treat to help you recover from another awesome workout at the club! Each new smoothie has been specifically designed to promote better health, help with recovery and provide you a great energy boost.
SAC TRIM 'N FIT ORIGINAL
Fresh strawberries and banana, nonfat yogurt and a trim 'n fit boost.
IMMUNITY BOOSTER
Blueberry, banana, nonfat yogurt, soy, antioxidant boost and flax seed oil.
TROPICAL RECOVERY
Mango, pineapple, orange juice, non-fat yogurt, protein and a multivitamin boost.
PEANUT POWER
Peanut butter, banana, non-fat yogurt. Protein, fiber boost and omega-3 boost.
PB and J
Peanut butter, non-fat yogurt and your choice of strawberry, raspberry or marionberry and an energy boost.
TRIPLE BERRY REJUVINATOR
Strawberry, raspberry, marionberry, non fat vanilla yogurt, your choice of boost.
SAC ENERGY SHAKE
Single or double shot of illy iced espresso with non-fat yogurt. Make it a mocha and add chocolate!
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What is the Healthy Steps Program?
By Claudia Cheyne-Cook, CLMT, CHT Group Exercise Instructor
Healthy Steps with the Lebed Method is a not just an exercise program, it is a celebration with pizzaz. Participants progress toward better health while having the best time imaginable. Fun, easy-to-follow steps coordinated with great music allow class members to work within their personal parameters, and have fun while striving for wellness.
READ MORE ABOUT THE HEALTHY STEPS PROGRAM
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