Sunday, October 14, 2007

Halloween Candy

Admit it, we all do it…we eat the leftover Halloween candy. Halloween marks the beginning of the holidays and the start of eating a little too much here and a little too much there and it really adds up by New Years! We have some suggestions to help you avoid nibbling on all that extra candy!

1. Buy less candy to start with. We all live in fear of running out of treats and disappointing the kids, but when was the last time you actually ran out?


2. Buy candy you don’t like. If you LOVE chocolate, hand out fruit chews instead. You will be less likely sample if it is not your all time favorite.

3. Store it out of sight. If you have to climb on a chair and open the highest cupboard you are less likely to nibble than if the candy bowl is sitting on the kitchen counter screaming your name. This will also help your kids forget it exists!

4. Get rid of the leftover candy. Give it away, take it to work or throw it away. It may seem wasteful, but throwing out a few dollars worth of candy is much better than gaining weight and feeling guilty about it.

5. Allow yourself to indulge in one little piece. You don’t have to be perfect. Thankfully Trick-or-treat candy tends to be packaged in small, bite-sized portions. If you allow yourself one piece, you will satisfy that craving. You can even make a deal with yourself to have one treat per day. It beats “being good” all week and then binging.

Tell us what you want!

We are in the process of setting our group training schedule for November & December.

· Please look over our “menu” of group sessions and let us know which ones YOU are interested in and when!
· Let us know if you are just starting out and also if you would prefer to exercise with ONLY beginners.

Please email your preferences to me at
karin@xofitness.com.

Cardio x-training
Cross-training is important both physically and mentally. Variety equals more results & less over-use injuries not to mention more fun & less boredom. Expect to build your strength while you expand your aerobic capacity using virtually everything we have.

Core Conditioning
Concentrate on your Core! Train your stabilizer muscles around the abdominal and spinal regions. Utilizing the very best mat Pilates moves, and incorporating both stability and medicine balls, these sessions will help develop strong mid-section, improve your posture, and reduce the risk of low back injury.


Cycle & Strength
Indoor Cycling combined with Muscle Conditioning will improve your cardiovascular fitness, reduce body fat and increase your muscle mass to crank up your metabolism!

Cycle & Mind/Body Stretch
Indoor Cycling combined with Mind/Body Stretch will improve your cardiovascular fitness, reduce body fat, AND improve your flexibility and balance.

HIIT
High Intensity Interval Training. As it sounds, this intermediate to advanced training is for individuals with a solid base of fitness who are looking for a challenge. Expect a gradual warm-up into some more intense moves followed by a cool-down and stretch to start your day with exuberance!

Mind/Body Stretch
Improve your flexibility, muscle endurance, and balance through a wide array of yoga and Pilates moves. We have selected only the safest and most effective moves for the general population. Stretching and breathing are emphasized to enhance relaxation and stress release.

Pre-Natal Fitness
Maintaining your fitness level during your pregnancy is very important. Let’s face it, labor itself is an endurance event you’ll never forget. Exercise through your pregnancy so that you are strong and healthy when the real work of caring for your newborn begins!

Strength & Agility
Muscle conditioning plus full body movements to improve your agility. Intended for individuals with a solid base of fitness looking for a challenge.

Strength & Balance
Muscle conditioning for the upper and lower body combined with balance training. This training session incorporates stability balls, BOSUs, medicine balls, and exercise tubing to challenge your core and improve your balance.

Strength & Balance 60+
Balance training, muscle conditioning, and stretching designed to keep clients 60 and over strong, independent and confident.


Complimentary Group Trainings

Small Group Trainings October 22-November 3

ALL trainings on this schedule (schedule is in main body of newsletter) are 45 minutes and groups are LIMITED to SIX individuals so that we can provide you with personalized attention.

It is VERY IMPORTANT for you to call 339-0630 or email Karin at karin@xofitness.com to reserve your place. We need to know you are attending!!

Session Descriptions:

Core Conditioning
Concentrate on your Core! Train your stabilizer muscles around the abdominal and spinal regions. Utilizing the very best mat Pilates moves, and incorporating stability and medicine balls, these sessions will help develop strong mid-section, improve your posture, and reduce the risk of low back injury.


Strength & Agility
Dynamic muscle conditioning with whole body movements to improve agility. Intended for individuals with a solid base of fitness looking for a challenge.



Mind/Body Stretch
Improve your flexibility, muscle endurance, and balance through a selection of the safest and most effective Y
oga and Pilates moves. Stretching and breathing are emphasized to enhance relaxation and stress release.

Strength & Balance
Muscle conditioning for the upper and lower body combined with balance training to challenge your core and improve your balance. Utilizing stability balls, BOSUs, medicine balls, and exercise tubing.


Strength & Balance 60+
Balance training, muscle conditioning, and stretching designed to keep clients 60 and over strong, independent and confident.


Coming soon:
We will be offering an even wider selection of group trainings.
Be sure to let us know what type of group sessions MOST interest YOU.

Studio Hours begin Monday, October 22

Beginning October 22 our reception area will be OPEN

Monday-Saturday 8am-12pm
Monday, Tuesday & Thursday 4pm-6pm


Stop by to find out more about our services or schedule a complimentary personal training session during these times. Our hours will expand in November.


As always, you may call and make an appointment that is convenient for your schedule. Just call (920)339-0630.