CLUB HOURS: 7:00 am - 4:00 pm
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Club Closure
SEPTEMBER 2nd - 5th
It’s time to REFRESH & REJUVENATE our club. The Seattle Athletic Club will hold our annual closure September 2-5. During this time we will be conducting routine service, repairs and cosmetic improvements throughout the club.
We thank you for your patience and understanding.
During club closure all members are welcome to use our Northgate location. Please present your valid membership card at check-in to waive the standard member guest fee.
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If you haven't visited our Blog, or are unaware that we are blogging, be sure to take a look at what we're discussing. Last month we talked about Hydration, Liquid Calories, Stretching, Selction of Running Routes, Workout Eats, Proper Warm-ups and Cool-Downs. This month we'll be discussing how to turn your walk into a run, how Pilates can help your cycling, body weight exercises, benefits of outdoor activity and more.
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Summer Rewards Recap
You are now entering the final countdown! If you have not yet completed your Summer Rewards Stamp Card there are only a few weeks left. Completed cards are due August 31st!
If you have turned in your completed Stamp Card please pick up your reward coupon at the Sports Desk.
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A Heartfelt Thank You
A heartfelt thanks to the Massage Therapists at SAC, who donated their time to a fundraiser benefitting children with Chronic Renal Failure. During 3 days in July, they offered mini-sessions of chair and sport massage in the lobby and donated 100% of the proceeds to the Seattle Children's Nephrology Summer Camp Fund. The funds raised will be used to send children with kidney disease to summer camp at YMCA Camp Orkila on Orcas Island.
Thank you also to members and staff who made use of their service, and to the members who made monetary donations. You raised over $1000 - money which will go towards sending these young patients to camp. Without medical staff, dialysis equipment, special supplies and medication, they could not attend summer camp with other healthy kids, so considerable funds are needed to make this happen.
~ The Nephrology Team at Children's Hospital
Massage therapists who participated: Jesse Jo Eggersett, Julie Bacon, Leo Dilorenzo, Tod Taylor, Hannah Thompson, Jodi James, Mary Ann Kuchera.
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Mapro: Monthly Martial Arts Workshops
with Si-Bok Jody Garcia
Join Si-Bok Jody Garcia on the first Monday of each month at 5:30 pm in the lobby for his exploratory into the exciting world of martial arts, and its deeply rooted styles of soft and hard movements.
These monthly workshops will provide members an opportunity to learn about the different disciplines of self defense, qiqong, kempo karate, freestyle kickboxing, warrior training, and padded weopons. nation.
SEPTEMBER 14th:
QI QONG
OCTOBER 5th:
SHAOLIN KEMPO KARATE
NOVEMBER 2nd:
KICK BOXING
DECEMBER 7th:
SELF DEFENSE
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Proper Warm Up and Cool Down
By Anna Miller, Group Exercise Director
Proper warm up and cool down before and after aerobic activity are essential elements of your workout routine. In fact, these elements may be as important as the workout itself.
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Pilates Exercise of the Month: Open Leg Rocker
By Jocelyn Paoli, Stott Certified Pilates Instructor
The Open Leg Rocker challenges balance, flexibility and strength. It massages the spine, stretches the back, works the powerhouse; plus it’s fun!
OPEN LEG ROCKER
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Nutrition Corner: Organic. To Buy or Not to Buy?
By Alison Wilson, Wellness Director / Nutritionist
THE ORGANIC BASICS
Organic foods continue to grow in popularity and variety. With new fruits and vegetables hitting the market each day many of us are having trouble choosing between organic and conventional products.
What is the difference between organic and conventional and when is it important to choose organic?
The term “organic” refers to the way products are grown and processed by farmers. Many farmers have gone back to organic methods to encourage soil and water conservation, reduce pollution, and provide a more authentic product.
The main differences in organic farming (from conventional) are the use of all natural fertilizers such as manure or compost; use beneficial insects and birds to reduce pests and disease; rotate crops, till hand weed or mulch to manage weeds; and give animals organic feed and access to the outdoors.
Conventional farming consists of applying chemical fertilizers, spraying insecticides, using chemical herbicides, and giving animals antibiotics, growth hormones, and medications.
 FIND OUT WHY TO CHOOSE ORGANICS
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Lose It! - Weight Loss Challenge
OCTOBER 5th - DECEMBER 1st
Commit to get fit and lose weight this fall with the Seattle Athletic Club’s newest 12 week weight loss challenge, Lose It! Our Guide Book was designed to assist you in developing the foundation you will use to lead a healthier, more active lifestyle, and ultimately reach your weight loss goals.
Join now to receive up-to-date fitness tools, proven nutrition guides, weekly group weigh-ins for motivation, and additional support from our highly qualified professionals.
Call 206-443-1111 to sign-up today!
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How To Recover From an Exercise That Makes You Sore and/or Stiff!
By Jacob Galloway, Personal Fitness Trainer
Why am I so sore and stiff after some of my exercises?
The soreness or stiffness we feel after performing an exercise we are not used to doing; or from pushing our muscles to their limit is called DOMS (delayed onset muscle soreness). People usually feel a decreased range of motion in their joints, as well as pain and discomfort with DOMS. The soreness and discomfort usually is delayed and peaks 24 to 48 hrs after the exercise. The discomfort will begin to decrease and subside completely in about 7 to 14 days.
READ MORE ABOUT RECOVERY
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Good Form Equals Great Results!
By Curt Ligot, Personal Fitness Trainer
It seems in this great nation of ours, volume is the flavor of the week. More reps and more miles = better results right? This isn’t always the case. No matter your goals or activity quality of movement is paramount.
Volume without proper form can lead to overuse injuries. Every time you squat and every stride in your run that you do incorrectly slowly damages your joints and soft tissue. The idea of “no pain no game” isn’t always the wisest path to follow. You may burn some calories by limping through your long run and busting out 20 more squats but the price you pay down the road is hardly worth it.
 Doing a quality sprint of 400 meters and doing 10 picture perfect squats is far more beneficial than doing 3 miles of inefficient and joint pounding jogging and 20 partial range and ugly squats.
Whatever your sport of choice is (eg: weight lifting, running, swimming, squash, etc) learn how to do it right. Efficient movement results in healthy tissue. Find a coach, trainer, or anyone with a deep understanding of your activity and let them guide you to healthy and lengthy future of fitness.
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The Club Now Offers Nutrition Services!
Our Nutritionist is here to assist, give direction, and encourage you in your nutrition goals. Through one-on-one sessions we can customize a personal nutrition plan specific to your lifestyle and fitness objectives. Whether you need help planning meals and learning how to shop, or just want an analysis of your current diet! In addition, our Nutritionist is here as a club resource for all of your nutritional needs and information on current and upcoming nutrition programs and educational lectures.
Call or email Club Nutritionist Alison Wilson today to schedule a complimentary 30-minute consultation!
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New Online Nutrition Coaching!
Seattle Athletic Club is excited to announce our new online nutrition coaching tool! Food Prodigy is an online nutrition and activity database that helps you track and monitor your daily diet and physical activity. See how many calories are in specific foods or what you consume throughout the whole day. This program allows you to send your diet and activity records to our nutritionist at the click of a button. The one time fee includes a one-on-one tutorial of the program, one detailed review of your diet, and unlimited access to the online database.
To set up an appointment, or for more nutrition information, contact Club Nutritionist Alison Wilson at 206-443-1111.
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How to Interview Your Pilates Instructor
By Danielle Zack, Pilates Director
It’s important to do your research when seeking out a Pilates instructor, but how do you know which Pilates instructor is best for you? To help you find the best instructor possible, we've assembled a list of 8 simple questions to ask when searching for a Pilates instructor.
8 QUESTIONS YOU SHOULD ASK WHEN SEARCHING FOR A PILATES INSTRUCTOR
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Member Spotlight: David Landers
WHEN DID YOU BEGIN SWIMMING?
I started swimming in elementary school by joining the local pool’s summer swim team. I completely stopped about fifth grade until college when I resumed and have been swimming regularly since.
WHAT GOT YOU INTERESTED IN TRIATHLON/SWIMMING EVENTS?
I had a terrific experience with my first triathlon at last year’s ChelanMan, and became hooked. Triathlon interested me because a) I was not pushing myself when I swam and swim training on my own was becoming boring, b) all of the different components of triathlon, training plans, nutrition needs seemed like a big challenge and I wanted to see if I could do it all c)I enjoy the competition and am motivated by seeing how other teammates have been able to perform.
READ MORE ABOUT DAVID LANDERS
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Swimming Lessons
Did you know we offer swim lessons for infants, toddlers, youth and adults. No need to ask if you "need to know how to swim". We are hear to teach you. Yes, from bobs to breathing to the most detailed information about your swim stroke. All of the instructors here at the SAC have been teaching here for over 2 years (Yes, every single one of them). They all have varying experience and each specialize in either youth/toddlers or adults and triathletes.
How long does it take to learn (this is the most common question)? It varies, how long did it take you to learn to ride a bike? The answer is different for everyone. What we can tell you is that we give you drills and skills to work on in between each lesson for you to practice. And with any skill practice is the key to progressing. With swimming a minimum of 2 days a week is needed to see improvements.
Swimming lessons are ½ hour in length and are broken down into 6 lessons fro $162 or 1 lesson for $30.
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