 DECEMBER 24TH
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DECEMBER 25TH
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DECEMBER 31ST
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JANUARY 1ST
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On Our Blog... Don’t Let the Holidays Derail You, Start Now!
A common occurrence seems to happen every year for typical health club members and even dedicated ones. The holidays come and they start to slack off from their exercise routine and good dietary habits. Then they make the excuse that’s its too hard during the holidays and they will start over again after new years.
As humans sometimes we don’t realize how much control we have over our lives and with proper decision making and planning we can foresee and overcome obstacles that may stand in our way. With the holidays coming, its time to make a plan and stick to it, and create the momentum that will carry us through.
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Calling All Swimmers!
Don’t let that same old pool workout get you down! Dragging yourself off to the pool for that regular lonely swim with no focus or goals is a recipe for complete boredom and disaster! Challenge yourself and step up your swimming and join one of our swim conditioning classes. These classes are geared towards swimmers at most ability levels, with a coach on deck to lead the way. At all of our swim conditioning classes you will meet other swimmers, hone your swimming techniques, improve your skills and abilities in the pool, learn how to read the swimming clock and decipher that crazy swimming jargon on the white board. You may even find yourself swimming a personal best or improving some of your weaker strokes. Workouts are geared around technique and drills, sprints, endurance and intervals. Workouts are as competitive as you want them to be or just for fun or both! So check the aquatic schedule and give it a try, all swim classes are no charge and included with your membership!
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Focus on Freestyle
Join veteran swim coach and personal fitness trainer; Laurie Leonetti in a 4-week intensive swim program to improve your swimming abilities. This course is geared towards beginner swimmers wanting to learn the basics of freestyle and will focus on swimming techniques, skills and drills, breath control and overall comfort in the water. It is a good opportunity to learn the basic crawl stroke, or improve upon the stroke you already have. We will also cover all the basics of a swim conditioning class including; swimming etiquette, clock management and swim jargon.
Classes will take place on Monday evenings at 6:15-7:00 pm, beginning November 30th. Final class is Monday December 21st. Cost is $100 for the entire program, enrolment minimum of 4 students needed for program to run, maximum of 8. For more information or to sign up, please contact Laurie Leonetti or call 206-769-6372.
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NEW! In the Cafe
Stop by the café and check out our new soup and sandwich specials. We are offering a new soup each week alongside a grilled cheese or grilled cheese and turkey sandwich. Try the tantalizing tomato basil or the sumptuous broccoli cheddar. They are guaranteed to warm you up on a cold Seattle afternoon.
While you’re there don’t forget to pick up your smoothie card. Buy 10 delicious nutritious smoothies and get the 11th one free. You also get a free protein or energy booster on your fifth smoothie purchase.
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News from the Massage Department
As we head into the shorter days and colder temperatures of winter, it is an opportunity for us to move inward and rise to spend more time caring for one's self. Massage is just one component to consider adding to your healthier lifestyle and your body’s mechanical needs.
We have a couple of announcements to make in regards to our fine staff. The first is the addition of Whitney Lawless. You may have already had a great yoga class with Whitney but now you can have a great massage too! Whitney will be working Saturday & Sunday, 10:00 am-2:00 pm.
Whitney graduated in 2004 from the Health Works Institute in Bozeman, Montana. Whitney integrates deep listening with bodywork and is skilled in the gentle art of craniosacral work as well as deep tissue massage. Whitney also brings a sense of laughter and joy into everything she does. If you can't find her doing massage or teaching yoga you will most likely find her performing with a local theatre troop or studying the circus arts.
We must also announce that our friend Solmar will be moving his shift to Sunday mornings, so you can still get a chance to spend some therapeutic time with him.
Enjoy this time of transition into the profound stillness of winter. Come warm your soul with us.
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Bundle up for an “Evening Under the Stars” as the Seattle Athletic Club hosts our annual holiday event.
Enjoy an evening of food, cocktails and entertainment that will be sure to put you in the holiday spirit!
December 10th from 6:00-8:00 pm
 RSVP by December 3rd to Sara Krentzman
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Help Keep the Club Germ Free
With the onset of another cold and flu season, we would like to remind everyone to take a little extra care wiping down equipment during, and after, your workouts.
Flu experts have warned that this year may be particularly severe. The good news is that so far, novel H1N1 flu is only about as serious as seasonal flu. The bad news is that it appears to be much more contagious, and we may have to deal with a lot of it in addition to the seasonal flu.
LEARN MORE ABOUT WAYS TO HALT THE SPREAD
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Ski Conditioning: Are You Ready for Ski Season?
In the Pacific Northwest, all the signs are pointing to an early ski season. With some resorts opening early, Seattle ski enthusiasts are daydreaming about slicing down a powder-covered mountain a'la Picabo Street. Of course, most of us don’t possess the downhill talent of Picabo, or her top-of-the line equipment, but that doesn't mean you can’t get the same thrill when barreling down the mountain. All it takes is well maintained equipment, fresh snow, and a conditioning routine!
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SKI CONDITIONING CLASS
Tuesdays and Thursdays at 6:30 pm
Saturdays at 10:00 am
Ski Conditioning classes will enable you to prepare your body for Alpine, cross-country skiing and snow-boarding. Working on agility, cardio load and strength in both your upper and lower extremities will enable you to charge through that first run of the year and feel as if you haven't missed a turn since last season. Join us on the basketball court Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6:30-7:30 pm and Saturdays at 10:00am.
Purchase your 10 session punch card at the Sports Desk for $100 or drop-in for $15 per class. Call 206-443-1111 for details.
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Golf Club Events
 It is time to gear up for your best golf season yet! Beginning in January, the Seattle Athletic Club will be hosting several golf events with PGA Professional Dave Boivin.
SWING ANALYSIS: JANUARY 4-10
Wondering how to improve your swing? If so, sign-up in the lobby to have your video swing analysis with PGA Professional Dave Boivin. Participants will be entered in a drawing to win complimentary Golf Fitness Assessment.
GOLF AND GRAPES PUTTING TOURNAMENT: JANUARY 14 FROM 6:00-8:00 PM
Join the SAC team and PGA Professional Dave Boivin for our putting tournament. Wine and hors d'oeuvres will be served during this light-hearted tournament. Prizes will be awarded to the top three scores.
FIT FORE GOLF: TUESDAY NIGHTS AT 7:45-8:45 PM
PGA Professional Dave Boivin will guide you through a weekly 1 hour class that focuses on strength and flexibility technique to give you the competitive edge on the golf course. February 2nd, 9th, 16th, and 23rd; March 2nd, 9th, 16th, and 23rd.
SAC GOLF SCHOOL: BROUGHT TO YOU BY PGA PROFESSIONAL DAVE BOIVIN WITH GOLF RESULTS
Participants of our Golf School receive a 1-on-1 video swing analysis and 3 private half hour lessons with PGA Professional Dave Boivin, along with 2 fitness assessments (one at the beginning and one at the end) and 4 one hour training sessions with a SAC Personal Fitness Trainer. April 19th–May 28th.
Sign-up by April 16th for our 6 week school and finish just in time to kick off the golf season strong and with a perfect swing!
GOLF SCHOOL TESTIMONIAL:
A couple of years ago I enrolled in Dave Boiven's winter golf program. Dave emphasized stretching, posture and balance. He also paid close attention to developing a consistent swing plane. I was surprised that these sessions could make such a difference. You see, our class never once hit a golf ball - instead sticking to the fundamentals of the swing. When I began playing again in early April, I found my iron play was the most accurate I had ever experienced. By mid-summer my handicap had dropped by 5 full strokes - to the lowest point since I had begun playing. I decided to take the course for the next two consecutive winters.
This past Fall I had developed some disabling low-back pain - probably caused by years of long distance running combined with never stretching properly. As a result, I had stopped running altogether and had limited my golf play. I could not execute a full golf swing without considerable pain. I often could not complete the full 18 holes. My handicap ballooned to the highest level in twenty years.
I signed up with Katrina Yniguez as my personal trainer. Katrina carefully experimented with exercises that strengthened my core muscles and significantly increased my range of motion. I have now begun to run again though not as far as before. I have also rejoined my regular foursome in golf and play as frequently as I did before the back pain had intensified. While I must now do a series of exercises every day (or suffer the consequences) the level of pain has diminished markedly and I am no longer restricted in my daily activities. My golf swing has been modified somewhat to minimize the stress on my back, but distance and accuracy have returned. Handicap is dropping rapidly.
~ Leo Greenawalt
For more information on our golf events, please contact Katrina Yniguez.
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Pilates Exercise of the Month on Ladder Barrel - Swan Dive
By Jocelyn Paoli, Stott Certified Pilates Instructor
The Swan Dive strengthens the muscles of the back and stretches the hip flexors. This is an intermediate/advanced exercise performed on the Pilates Ladder Barrel. A SAC Certified Pilates Instructor must assist with this exercise during your session.
LADDER BARREL - SWAN DIVE
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