Tired of watching the back of some dude’s head while you live on a treadmill day in and day out at your local gym? Getting bored with your work-out routine that keeps you confined to the four walls of a YMCA? Do you feel like you have reached a glass-ceiling in your training and you’re not sure how to break out of it? Maybe you need something creative, something “out of the box” or better yet, something out of the gym! It’s time for some Urban Boot Camp my friends!
Urban Boot Camp is a whole new outlook on what it means to train and workout. Starting April 30, 2012 we will be meeting you at local parks and green spaces to put you through a fun and creative workout that will consist of jungle gyms, log hopping, picnic table climbs, tree sprints and the great outdoors! It’s time for a break from that gym routine and time to experience the benefits of a challenging workout in the sunshine and fresh air! Through Urban Boot Camp, we hope to show you new ways to reach a health and fitness level that you have never been able to reach before. After experiencing Urban Boot Camp for the first time, in order to get the results that you want, you will realize that it’s not what your gym is made of, it’s all about what YOU are made of! It’s time to take it outside!
The times are Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 6:30am at the same prices as regular boot camp. Contact us to RSVP!
It’s that time of year again, ladies– time to get ready for bikini season! Whether you have a long way to go, or just want to firm up, Bikini Bootcamp is the class for you! This 45 minute class will never be exactly the same. We will be sure to focus on those problem “lady areas” like inner thighs, butt, legs, abs and, of course, toning arms. Another key component to the workout will be intense bursts of cardio for some serious fat burning. We’ll talk nutrition to get you the best results possible; diet is more than half the battle! It will be a fun way to train with a group and keep each other accountable so you CAN strut around the beach this year. Feel good knowing everyone’s talking about you (in a good way!).
Join Ashley for our annual class that we love to teach! This class starts in March and runs for a limited time. Sign up today as early registration is only $180 for 3 x’s a week for 6 weeks. The price will go up so do it today! Contact us to RSVP or with any questions you may have.
Combat Kickboxing is an open strike, cardio workout that expands on the limitations of traditional kickboxing. Conditioning exercises will be used as a warm-up to get the blood and oxygen flowing in preparation for partner work. We will use a range of techniques, also learning how to strike effectively with the knees, round kicks, push kicks and how to work from a clinch position (some combinations will be in close quarters). Elbow and blocking techniques are taught, but not used in a sparring situation. Be prepared to work hard, sweat and have a lot of fun!
We would like to invite you (contact us to join!) to join our newest CPT and fitness instructor Amanda as she teach us how to kick it!
Combat Kickboxing will be offered:
Tuesdays and Thursdays
8:00am for a 60 min. class
5 classes for $100 or sign up for 6 weeks ($300) and get 1 week free! Hurry because this class will fill up and these offers are first come first serve! Contact us to sign up!
In our effort to keep fitness interesting–as well as get you the best results in town, we are introducing a new class: Better Bodies Workshop! This is a cross between a nutrition/weight loss workshop and “boot camp” style fitness. Bringing the 2 together will ensure the best results you can get anywhere, hands down.
We are going to take our fitness up a notch while delivering solid, reliable nutrition education. Better Bodies Workshop will work side by side with our already in progress boot camps with one day a week dedicated to nutrition. In addition, we will be adding new class times for everyone. Better Bodies Workshop will track your results once a week as well as give you homework based upon your nutrition education.
Better Bodies Workshop will begin on January 9, 2012, with new times for boot camp that will fit your schedule… dare I say better! Let us know if you would like more information or if you would like to sign up before the new year and receive the end of the year discount that includes a discount smoothie card! It will be a renewable six week commitment and is geared to be at least three days a week.
Times are:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday at 8:00am OR
Tuesday, Thursday at 7:00am and Saturday at 8:00am
Need a timeline? Have a goal to hit? Is your gym membership sitting there costing you money?
If this is you then you should check out our new 12 Weeks To Life program! It’s different because we will customize your fitness by using a mixture of classes, personal training, cooking classes and nutrition consultations–giving you all the tools you need and meeting you where you are with your budget. There’s something for everyone!
The BRONZE plan starts at $540 (or $180 per month eft)
This includes unlimited boot camp and 3 nutrition consultations plus unlimited online support. No more grabbing at straws when it’s time for dinner. You will be given clear direction from a caring staff as you get the best work out in town!
The SILVER plan starts at $900 (or $300 per month eft)
Combining personal training with boot camp will give you the flexibility you want while surrounding you with like-minded people after similar goals. This program is good for those that have limited mobility or need physical therapy style workouts. Throw in 3 nutrition consultations for $150 and be certain you will reach your goals! This also includes unlimited online support.
Go GOLD! Starts at $1220 (or $406.67 per month eft)
This is for those of you that prefer more privacy or exclusivity–or maybe you just don’t want anyone getting in your way and slowing you down (that’s it!). We can help you achieve your goals in a private setting with a competent personal trainer. This plan also gets you 4 nutrition consultations that WILL educate you on getting to your results faster and how to keep your results for life! Add 2 cooking classes or unlimited boot camp for a month for $100 extra!
Platinum plan $3180 (or $1060 per month eft)
Platinum is for those with a tougher deadline or are in need of more intensive care. As we strive to give all our clients equal care this takes it up a notch providing these services:
Personal training 3 x’s a week
Unlimited boot camp
3 nutrition consultations
2 grocery store field trips
2 cooking classes
Unlimited online support
No matter what your goals or your budget are, we can customize any one of these plans to any body type out there. If you have the work ethic and some time to dedicate to this we can help. You need to make your health the priority at some point–do it now before it’s a prescription from a doctor later!
To read about our recent 12 Weeks To Lifer please check out Mark’s blog.
Recently I had the opportunity to attend and receive my class 1-2 CKM certification. It was one of the toughest things if not THE toughest thing I have ever done. It was a physical and mental test of will and strength which made me reflective on my strength and what it’s good for. It also made me even more appreciative of my life, wife, family and this business. Why? Because there are guys and girls out there using this training to defend this country, high profile clients, families and themselves everyday–they put their life on it, and that was eye opening for me. My 4 day certification process began with some formalities such as learning what it feels like to pass out, and, just in case you don’t know–not that good. Moving on from there I learned how to get out of standing choke holds, how to strike in your escape and how to do it all efficiently.
Day 2 started out with a warm up and review of the previous day’s work. We quickly moved on into ground work like: ground survival, grappling escapes, and how to guard yourself from deadly blows to the head. What does a blow to the head feel like? BAD! After my new lump was added to my ringing head I got to feel what it’s like to take full punches to the stomach (8) and open hand slaps to the face (8). New perspective was gained–as well as a new headache that lasted the duration of the training. We moved on to gun disarming and defense–this was a good time. Taking a gun is only a portion of what I learned, I also learned about the psychology of a gunmen–how to not make him nervous and how to not give away your intentions to turn the tables. It was eye opening as well as a long day, learning these things without any breaks may actually have been a good idea. My notes were benefitted by the experiences that I witnessed, some stories that were told, and information from the very knowledgeable, but equally punishing instructor.
Day 3 started much like the others, warm up and review, but unlike the other days I’m in a new place both physically and mentally. After having some sense beat into me, or out of me depending on your view, I was now really more cautious of the instructor and the craziness that we were subjected to. All the while he assured me that this was a laid back class–more so than the others. I felt like it could be way more laid back, I mean who needs to suffer through so many beatings? If you guessed that I did, you are right! Because after the review of gun training, learning some break falls, striking and kick defense as well as offense, it was time for the knife…
Knife training seemed simple enough, and for some reason I thought that guns were way worse than knives. I soon learned that that was incorrect. For instance, a knife can cut like a pen can write, endlessly. That means how ever you can think about it a knife can cut you, any combination. I learned to respect the knife after being attacked by my instructor and left with slice marks from what I thought was a plastic/rubber knife, it sure felt like a real one. If you would have seen my neck and stomach you would have thought that I had been attacked by a real knife. I learned a lot to say the least.
Day 4 was crazy stressful, as I had my test and what I was told would be a suicide mission. If that wasn’t enough, I was in a lot of pain from defending myself the day before. My body looked like I just played shirtless paintball. My wrists were swollen and very tender, but that aside I had to get back to the knife review which was really painful on my wrists. After my test and surprise attacks by 3 guys with weapons for 7 minutes I found myself in a workout session that was vomit inducing–thankfully I didn’t–I wish I could say the same about one of the other guys. Then we topped it all off with more slaps to the face (20) and more punches to the stomach (20). After all that I passed the test and am now certified as an instructor of CKM, which is different from traditional Krav Maga in the sense that it’s always being bettered with elements of other fighting systems as well as evolved in the sense that if something doesn’t work it’s changed or taken out all together. It is, in my opinion, the best reality based tactical self defense/military training out there. If you want to know more or would like to get busy training let us know.
FORWARD is a new running class that will run once a week for 8 weeks that will be offered here at Life Fitness Academy 10/13/11. Ashley will draw from her experience running NCAA track and field to improve form, speed and endurance. Classes will feature drills, strength training and, you guessed it, running! Some days will be short speed work and sprints and other days will focus on longer endurance runs. Running is a great workout and an easy and effective way to lose weight and get in shape. Whether you want to take up 5ks, marathons or just race your friends (or kids) in the yard, this is the class for you! This class will be an effective way to keep your body up and running through the fall, the best time to run. Get moving FORWARD in your life one quick step at a time.
Early registration is open now–get all 8 weeks for $189. As of 10/10/11 the price will go up to $199. Get in and get your run on! Contact us to schedule or with any questions.
Yes–even the name is a stretch. Let me hear you say, AAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHH!
STRABS is getting an over-haul here at LFA. What was once a “core” workout with some stretching sprinkled in, is now R.E.A.C.H., a weekly stretching and relaxation class meant to improve your flexibility, recovery, focus, metabolism and stress levels. Regular, concentrated stretching, has so many benefits like: relief from pain, increased energy levels, increased flexibility, better range of motion of the joints, greater circulation of blood to various parts of the body, relaxation and stress relief, enhanced muscular coordination and recovery, improved posture and a greater sense of whole health. It is time for all of you to begin feeling the benefits of a great stretching routine on a regular basis. For only $5.00, come to R.E.A.C.H. every Thursday at 5:30 p.m. to relax, detox, and “get your stretch on” here at the Life Fitness Academy gym. See how stretching can greatly affect your over-all health and fitness goals. Contact us if you have any questions!
Hey moms! Are you ready to spend some much needed time on yourself? Do you need to get back in shape after a summer of debauchery? Maybe you just need to get out some of that built up stress? Whichever of these may be you, we have your solution! Back to school boot camp!
This boot camp is for all fitness levels and will get your fitness moving in the right direction… FORWARD! Let Ashley or Russ sculpt your hard to reach problem areas as you enjoy the company of other moms working towards the same goal. The class will mix in isometrics, resistance, body weight and cardio training into a fusion of fitness fun. There will also be some great new perks that include:
-Food Journals
-T-Shirt
-2 Cooking Classes
-Stopwatch (For Doing HIIT On Your Off Days)
Everything you need to succeed for an affordable price. 8 week class 3x’s a week (Mon. Wed. Fri.) 8:30am 8/29-10/21
Pricing:
-Pay for all 8 weeks up front for $369
-Split into 2 payments at $189 a month
-Have it EFT’d at $150 a month
Either way we need you to have your full payment or your first payment by 8/22/11. Contact us to schedule or with any questions!
As an additional offering for our clients, Life Fitness Academy is now allowing an open gym Monday-Friday from 10:00am – 3:00pm for $50.00 EFT monthly or $5.00 per visit.
To be eligible for open gym times, you must attend at least one fitness class per week or be a personal training client. To schedule a class or to subscribe to open gym service just contact us!
