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Workout for St. Jude
On March 21st, the Seattle Athletic Club Downtown and St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital will be doing a workout fundraiser at the club. Save the date so you can participate in this worthwhile cause!
Since its inception, St. Jude has developed protocols that have helped bring survival rates for childhood cancers from less than 20 percent to more than 70 percent overall. Participation in the event helps raise funds to support St. Jude, which treats patients regardless of a family’s ability to pay.
Your participation in this fundraising event is important. The donations we raise will help fund the life-saving research and treatment offered at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital – the premier pediatric cancer research center. From the staff, parents and patients of St. Jude – Thank You!
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In Squash:
Seattle Open Recap
On the weekend of January 23rd - 25th one hundred and sixteen people gathered for the 22nd annual Seattle Open Squash tournament. Seattle Athletic Clubs own Christopher Jung captured the Men's "A" title by defeating Portland's Brian Greenleaf three games to one. In the Women's "A" division, 12 year old Reehan Sedky beat Susan Rose three games to zero and captured the women's "A" title. Of note, four Seattle Athletic Club Juniors won their division. Special thanks to Shabana Khan who heads the Junior program at the Seattle Athletic Club.
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Baby Bootcamp Series:
Pregnancy Workout Tips and Tricks
Pregnancy -- A miraculous time of life; one to cherish and enjoy, and definitely one to focus on the health of your baby and YOU! During pregnancy, the body is very different, and workouts should be different too. Come learn and share ideas surrounding a positive, proactive pregnancy. Learn to honor and respect your body, while feeling great and staying in shape.
March 11th
7:30 pm in the Conference Room
Complimentary to members.
Please RSVP to Elizabeth Shore at 206-443-1111 ext. 294.
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Parent's Night Out
Please join us in Childcare on Friday, March 13th for our special St. Patty's Day Parent's Night Out. Children will enjoy pasta, fruit and juice. Activity for the night will be creating four leaf clovers. Children will also enjoy a movie while attending the event. Please make your reservation by March 6th all cancellation must be made by March 11th.
March 13th
6:00 - 10:00 pm
Kids ages 1-7
$20.00 for the first child
$10.00 per additional child
$25.00 for non-members first child
$15.00 per additional non-member child
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Member Spotlight: Karen Jones Qualifies
for the Boston Marathon
SAC member Karen Jones participated in her first marathon ever on December 14th in Honolulu. Going into the event she had overcome a summer of hardship; Karen was hit by a car on her bike, along with her daughter, in August.
Karen went through many hours of physical therapy and body treatments to regain her strength. Through her discipline and determination she continued striving for her goal of completing a marathon. One of her three daughters, Bridget Jones-Cressman, joined her in the event to run by her side and half way through the race they realized they could break the 4 hour mark.
They finished the event in a Boston qualifying time standard or 3:56.15 and Karen finished 6th out of 601 in her age division (50-55).
Way to go Karen! We’ll be cheering you all the way in Boston. Check out some of their fun race photos!
If you are interested in training for running or multisport events please contact Triathlon Coach Teresa Nelson. The club has programs geared for beginner 5K to a full marathon.
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Spice Up Your Workout
Keep your New Years resolution alive by mixing up your workout and staying motivated. Group exercise classes such as Yoga, cycle, sports conditioning, dance or resistant classes are ways to liven up your workout while staying motivated and having fun. Before you lose site of your goals branch out into other areas of fitness training. Who knows, you might even enjoy it!
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Workout in the Office!
All day long we sit at a desk. This develops into muscle imbalances, which causes our bodies to perform inefficiently. When that happens we burn fewer calories. This sabotages our efforts even when we do get a chance to work out. Here are some ways to maximize the amount of calories we burn in a day.
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The “Scoop” on Pilates Mat Classes
The Pilates Mat is a class designed to teach you the principles of Pilates: concentration, control, centering, precision, and breath, through a system of specific exercises geared to work the “powerhouse”. The “powerhouse” is a term that describes your “core”—that is, the muscles of your abdominals, lower back, hips and buttocks.
What can you expect when you walk into the Mind/Body studio to a Pilates Mat class? You can expect a welcoming instructor who desires to teach you the basics by explaining the exercise, demonstrating the correct and incorrect method of achieving it. He or she will often assign you a “homework” exercise so you can practice at home and become stronger by the next class.
We now offer mat classes every day at various times with certified instructors. Our new class begins Sunday, March 1st at 1:00 pm in the Mind/Body studio with Danielle Zack. Drop in anytime, it’s complimentary!
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Pilates Exercise of the Month: The Hundred
The purpose of this exercise is to strengthen the abdominal muscles, develop trunk stabilization and stimulate circulation
to warm up the body in preparation for the workout. The Hundred is one of the signature abdominal exercises of Pilates.
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Gain the Edge: Pilates Boosts Cycling Performance
By Jocelyn Paoli, Stott Certified Pilates Instructor; Johnny G Certified Cycling Instructor
If you take regular cycling classes or are an avid cyclist, Pilates can be used as a cross training tool.
Whether performed on the mat or specialized equipment, Pilates increases core strength and stability. If your core is stable, your body can devote energy and power to your legs. When flexibility improves, risk of injury to neck, spine, knees, and lower back is lessened.
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Women on Weights
Women on Weights is a small group strength training program designed specifically to teach women the basic fundamentals of strength training and its benefits. This results oriented program focuses on building muscular strength and endurance by using weight room machines and free weights, indoor cross training, and variety of other workouts to keep you motivated, energized, and excited. This course will teach you how basic core training, strength training, circuit training, and flexibility training will help you reach your general fitness and weight loss goals.
This intensive forty-minute program meets twice a week and has limited space. If you enjoy the energy and dynamics of working in a small group, then Women on Weights is for you. Please call 206-443-1111 to sign up or for more information.
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