BroadRock
Climbing Wall
Construction on
the new BroadRock Climbing Wall is nearly complete! The Rock has been
put up in what was formerly Court 5 at the westside Club. The Rock has
two sections that go from the floor up to the 24 foot ceiling, with
more than 1500 square feet of climbing space between the two sections.
The Rock boasts
an overhang and varying degrees for different climbing experiences throughout.
There is also a special area designed for rappelling lessons and supervised
practice.
Here are some basic
rules that everyone interested in The Rock will need to know:
- Anyone going
to the Rock must sign a waiver.
- Minors must have
a parent or guardian sign their waiver.
- You must be at
least 14 years old to be at the Rock without an adult.
- Anyone under
14 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
- Bouldering -
climbing without a harness or rope - is allowed under 10 feet only.
No part of the body may go above 10 feet. Bouldering is a great way
for kids and parents to get started!
- Anyone rope
climbing must have a certified belayer - to become a certified belayer
you must pass our Competency Test. There are scheduled times when
Competency Testing will be available. The fee for certification is
$10.00.
- Reservations
must be made and check-in is required at the Front Desk.
- Only chalk balls
are allowed, no loose chalk.
- Rental equipment
will be available (first come - first served).
- More information
is available at the Front Desk. We'll see you at the Rock! Weight
Loss of 10% Provides Benefits
As
many as 54 percent of Americans 20 years of age and older are overweight.
Health professionals recommend an initial weight loss of 10 percent
of total body weight over the first six months. Slow weight loss is
easier to maintain. A weight loss of just 10% (20 pounds if your starting
weight is 200 pounds) can provide health benefits. Many will find their
blood pressure down, cholesterol levels down, energy levels up, not
to mention those wonderfully loose pants!
90
Minute Spinning Class
This class is a
90 minute cardio workout. It will give you the opportunity to maintain
an aerobic base over the winter, motivation, and sweat! This class is
geared to all levels of fitness. You're in charge of your effort! Classes
are Wednesdays from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. at the DAC. There are two more
of these sessions set to start! February 12th and March 12th each start
a session of four classes. Cost is $16.00. You will be guaranteed a
place in class. Spaces are limited, sign up now at the DAC. Payment
is required at the time of sign-up. Call Scott at 443-2599 if you have
any questions.
February is
National Heart Month
Tara Mercer, R.D.
will be putting on a one-hour class on "Heart-ful Eating." At the one-hour
class, you will learn about:
- The American
Heart Association nutrition guidelines
- Types of fats
in your food and how they effect blood cholesterol levels
- The latest research
on vitamins and minerals in relation to heart health
- What soy, fiber,
and omega-3 fats can do for you!
When: Monday,
February 17th, 7:00 p.m.
Where: Life Fitness Center, group fitness room
Cost: $7.00 per person; pay at time of class
Who: Everyone, especially those with high blood pressure, high
cholesterol, coronary artery disease, or a family history of any of
the above. You will receive a packet of nutrition information and recipes.
Call the LFC to
sign up 443-6045. Tara can be reached at 227-5793 for questions.
Burning
Calories Burns Fat
You must burn 3,500
calories to take off one pound. Jogging at a pace of 5 miles per hour
for one hour will burn 500 calories. Scrubbing floors will consume 250
calories. Burning an additional 500 calories or cutting 500 calories
per day will result in a weight loss of one pound per week. A two-pound
loss per week requires a reduction of 1000 calories per day or a combination
of reducing calories and burning calories through exercise.
These calorie-burning
rates are an average. To find out where you stand, use any of the machines
in the Cardio Theater. Each are equipped with heart rate monitors and
digital displays that will tell you your calorie-burning rate. Some
heart rate monitors are also available that can provide you this information
when you are taking a class or lifting weights.
Yoga
Yoga is a discipline
that has the potential to change the responses of both the mind and
body. It is mental and physical exercise that is taken very seriously
by the people who practice it. Research has shown that when yoga is
performed, a person can learn to control blood pressure, pulse, respiratory
rate, and body temperature. It is effective in reducing stress and anxiety
levels. Attend one of the classes at the Clubs!
- Tuesdays 7:00
a.m. Life Fitness Center
- Tuesdays 4:15
p.m. Downtown
- Wednesdays 12:10
p.m. (includes components of Pilates) Downtown
- Thursdays 7:00
a.m. Life Fitness Center
- Thursdays 5:30
p.m. Downtown
- Thursdays 5:30
p.m. Life Fitness Center (includes components of Pilates)
- Saturdays 11:00
a.m. Life Fitness Center (includes components of Pilates) starts Feb.
15th
