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Make the Club Part of Your Social Network
ARE YOU ON FACEBOOK?
"Like" the Club page to stay engaged with our community and interact with the Club.
DO YOU "TWEET"?
If you Tweet, be sure to follow us on Twitter to receive updates from the Club and great health information!
READ OUR BLOG.
Our blog is a great source of health and fitness insight - direct from your fitness professionals at the Club.
VIEW OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL!
Our YouTube Channel is another great resource of exercise videos created by many of our talented professionals!
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Start your day off right with the most important meal of the day! We’ll provide a continental breakfast while you get to know some fellow members and staff. This is a great way to get connected and meet some new people that have similar interests!
Tuesday, February 7th
6:30 - 8:30am
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We are very excited to announce that Tom Douglas is back at Seattle Athletic Club for his 4th cooking demo. As many of you probably already know, Tom and his wife own eleven of Seattle’s most exciting restaurants: Dahlia Lounge, Etta’s, Seatown, Palace Kitchen, Lola, Serious Pie Downtown, Serious Pie Westlake, the Dahlia Workshop, Cuoco, Tingmomo, and Brave Horse Tavern, plus a retail bakery, the Dahlia Bakery. With almost 30 years in the biz, Tom helped put Seattle on the culinary map by cooking global cuisine with regional and seasonal ingredients. This is going to be an exciting event that you don’t want to miss!
Wednesday, February, 8th
Begins at 6:00pm in the lobby.
Spots are limited. The cost is $20 per person.
Please RSVP to Emily Watson at 206-443-1111 ext.294.
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Weekly Health Pros
Take advantage of your weekly member benefits by joining our team of professionals on Tuesday evenings from 5:30 - 7:00pm for a complimentary personal health consultation. Enhance your overall well being with tips from some of the best health minds in Seattle!
Visit the Events Page of our web site for a complete schedule of our Weekly Health Professionals, or contact Wellness Director Emily Watson.
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Join Our Big Climb Team!
Gear up for the climb of your life and be part of the cure! The Big Climb is The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) Washington/Alaska Chapter's largest fundraiser. All proceeds go towards LLS' mission to cure leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin's disease, and myeloma and to improve the quality of life for patients and their families. The Big Climb is looking for 6,000 people who are up for the challenge, and every year the fill up. We at the Seattle Athletic Club are looking to get a team bigger than last year’s team of 14 climbers! Whether you want to race the stair or walk the stairs you are welcome on our team.
The SAC will be holding workouts on the stairmill and stair climber as well as around the city prepping you for all 1311 steps up the Columbia tower. Don’t wait until the day of the Big Climb on March 25th to start to prep, come join other SAC members.
Register for the Big Climb
Click on register, add "Seattle Athletic Club" and the password: "getitdone".
For more information on the Big Climb or how to join our team contact Fitness Director Jacob Galloway.
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- Cycle 101: Introduction to Cycle and the Keiser M3 bikes.
Feb. 4th, 10:30 - 11:30am
- Heart Rate Monitor.
Feb. 11th , 10:30 - 11:30am
- Max Testing.
Feb. 18th, 10:30 - 11:30am
Requirements: PARQ test as well as heart rate monitor or polar strap. This segment is for highly advanced cyclists.
- Cycle 201: Put what you’ve learned to practice.
Feb. 25th, 10:30 - 11:30am
For more information please contact Group Exercise Director Anna Miller.
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New Session - Pilates 101
The next round of Pilates 101 for Beginners begins Tuesday, February 28st. It is a 4-week program with 2 Pilates lessons a week with 3-4 people. Sessions will be at noon on Tuesdays and Fridays for 55-minutes each, with an optional Wednesday noon mat class for extra improvement. The cost is $200 plus tax.
Sign up with Danielle Zack at 443-1111 x246 by February 14th.
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Pilates Exercise of the Month: The Seal
By Jocelyn Paoli, Stott Certified Pilates Instructor
To massage the spinal muscles, work the powerhouse; test balance and coordination. It is often done at or near the end of a mat routine.
 The Seal
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Know how the heart muscle responds on an emotional, physical and performance fitness level with ZONING!
Barbara Miller, personal fitness trainer at Seattle Athletic Club Downtown, has been learning the new methodology on heart zone training. In the last year attending 3 workshops, Maximum Heart Rate Zones, Threshold Heart Rate and now ZONING the fitness in a BLINK Program. Her background working with deconditioned hearts has found this new program ZONING a breakthrough in heart zone training as a valid tool to see the hearts progression in aerobic conditioning.
ZONING is all about controlled heart measuring. ZONING energizes your body and your mind through personalized cardio-activity based on current level of fitness. Zoning is dependent on the metabolic response to exercise stress and is sometimes referred to as “metabolic training”.
ZONING is a 6 week program that Barbara is starting in February in conjunction with Heart Awareness Month. Contact Personal Fitness Trainer, Barbara Miller to get started.
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Q & A Insurance Billing for Massage
Insurance companies have different benefits and requirements depending on an individuals coverage. Some will only cover “preferred providers” and others may allow out of network providers to provide massage. Along with these hurdles comes a set of requirements that the club does not meet in order to accept insurance billing.
Read more about insurance billing.
For additional questions about our insurance billing policy, please contact Massage Director Jessie Jo Egersett.
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There is only one question… Are you just going to set the exact same goals in 2012 and hope they go better? That's crazy talk!
by Adriana Brown, Personal Fitness Trainer
A year ago you were dead set on trying to lose 20 lbs. You were dead set on going to spin class once a week. You were dead set on getting Michelle Obama arms. It’s been a whole year. You have lost no weight; perhaps maybe you have just put on a few pounds. You went to spinning one day a week for a month and then the schedule wasn’t perfect with work so you haven’t actually done any spinning in 6 months. Your arms look pretty much exactly the same as they did last year…ugh.
So you’ve decided this time to set real goals. To really put your mind and body to accomplishing something that you can see, feel, or at least check off on your calendar. Now the only question is are you just going to set the exact same goals and hope round two is your time? Are you just going to do the same workouts? Are you just going to hope that this year your body loves you and makes miracles happen? How is this time going to be different?
Tips to Make 2012 Different
 For more information about setting and attaining real goals contact Personal Fitness Trainer Adriana Brown.
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If Things Get Dull, Spice Up Your Workout!
by Anna Miller, Group Exercise Director
Keep your New Year's resolution alive by mixing up your workout and staying motivated. Group exercise classes such as Yoga, cycle, sports conditioning, dance or resistant classes are ways to liven up your workout while staying motivated and having fun. Before you lose site of your goals branch out into other areas of fitness training. Who knows, you might even enjoy it!
More Ideas to Spice Up Your Workouts
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The NEW Evolve Weight Loss Program
Lose weight, get fit and take charge of your health with the SAC’s new and improved Evolve Weight Loss Program. Learn the answers to feel better, look better, and live better from our highly qualified health and fitness professionals. Evolve is a weight loss program customized to help you achieve your fitness, nutrition, and lifestyle goals. The evolution to a better you is only 12 weeks away!
- 3 – 40 minute sessions or 2 – 1 hour sessions with a personal trainer a week
- 5 meetings with our Nutritionist
- 1 personalized shopping trip
- 2 meetings with our Wellness coach
- 2 RMR Tests
- 2 body comp evaluations
- Plus handouts every week!
Contact Wellness Director Emily Watson for more information.
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Q & A with Our Fitness Professionals
- Have you ever seen an advertisement on TV for a magic weight loss pill and wondered if it was true?
- Have you ever read a workout magazine article talking about the best muscle building workout and wondered if it would work?
- Do you feel like your workout is not up to par and have some questions on how to adjust it to maximize your effort?
- Do you simply have a Fitness related question and don’t know where to go?
Coming soon at the Seattle Athletic Club is an “Ask Your Fitness Professional” table in the lobby where you can ask and get answers for any of the questions you have. No question is too off the wall or stupid to ask. Our nationally certified training staff is here to better you through guided workouts... or just answering your questions! How can we help you to better your day?
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Stretching 101
by Amber Walz, Personal Fitness Trainer
Stretching is an important component to any workout. To keep your muscles in tip top shape and performing without injury, take a look at Personal Fitness Trainer Amber Walz' latest fitness video outlining a series of great stretches.
 For more information about stretching techniques contact Personal Fitness Trainer Amber Walz.
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Outdoor Adventure Events
Rain or shine, the Northwest has some of the best outdoor recreation anywhere! To assist our members in increasing their enjoyment of their outdoor activities, the Seattle Athletic Club is proud to offer a wide range of training programs that feature the support of our Outdoor Adventure Coach Brandyn Roark. Whether you prefer Winter, Spring, Summer or Fall; there is no better time to prepare for your favorite outdoor activity than the "off season."
WINTER SPORTS CIRCUIT SESSIONS:
Touch up on your skills and get strong for a full season of playing on the mountain slopes.
Learn more about Winter Sports Circuit Sessions
WOMEN'S SNOWSHOE ADVENTURES HOSTED BY TITLE NINE:
Seattle Athletic Club Downtown is partnering with Title Nine for a Women's Snowshoe Adventure Series! Join other ladies from the community for this fun, adventurous, guided snowshoe journey.
Connect with Brandyn Roark for upcoming dates and details.
ALPINE CLIMBING:
Have you always wanted to climb Mt. Rainier, Mt. Adams or Mt. Baker? Do you want a new challenge for next season? It's the perfect time to get strong, stable and fit for climbing season. This club is excited to offer special opportunities for our members to climb some of the Pacific Northwests highest peaks.
Learn more about preparing for Alpine Climbing with Brandyn.
ROCK CLIMBING:
Seattle Athletic Club Downtown has two rock climbing instructors who are ready and excited to teach you the skill and strength behind climbing!
Find out what we have programmed for 1:1 or small group climb skills and strength sessions.
TRAIL RUNNING:
Are interested in a little more than a nature hike through the beautiful landscapes that are in our backyard? Are you looking for a little adventure while combining a good workout and coaching to learn trail running techniques and skills? If so, you'll want to join Outdoor Adventure Coach, Brandyn Roark and other members for trail running!
Learn more about our monthly Trail Running Groups and training options to increase your performance.
HIKE CONDITIONING:
Even though it is officially Winter in the Pacific Northwest, that doesn't mean that you have to forget about hiking until the weather gets decent again. You can keep your eye on the prize during the off-season and work off some of that off-season weight by exploring the wilderness that surrounds us.
Personal Fitness Trainer Thomas Eagen isn't waiting for the trails to be overloaded with hikers, he's starting 2012 with some conditioning hikes that will gradually build your performance.
Learn how to get started and be in rock star hiking shape by Spring/Summer!
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FREE Weekly Group Runs!
The Running Club welcomes all levels and abilities to our weekly group runs. Our goal is to make running fun as well as a way to help maintain a healthy fit lifestyle. What better and more motivating way to do that than within a group setting!? Our FREE weekly group runs leave from the SAC at 5:15pm on each Wednesday. Coach Bridget Jones-Cressman will teach you about pacing, the benefits of run drills, and the importance of good and consistent stretching. This is great opportunity for those who would like to be introduced to the world of running as well as for those who already love to run but would like the camaraderie of a group atmosphere.
ORGANIZED WEEKLY RUNS
Meet in the Lobby at 5:15pm on Wednesdays. These organized weekly runs are open to members who want to run!
For more information about the Running Club or the weekly organized runs, please contact USAT Level I Coach Bridget Jones-Cressman.
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Hells Bells Training
Fire up your fitness and ring in the New Year with ‘Hells Bells!’
- Lose weight through increased metabolic rate and muscle recruitment
- Learn how to build time-efficient and effective workouts that can be done with minimal equipment
- Attain a higher degree of fitness and athletic performance
- Experience greater stamina and functional strength for everyday activities
- Learn proper techniques for these fun and proven exercises
In this new program brought to you by The Progressive Athlete and Personal Fitness Trainer Stephanie Weishaar, participants will learn a totally new, effective and fun way to get fit. The program is designed to teach you an efficient:
- kettlebell workout
- sandbag exercises
- other power movements
Learn the basics while improving your technique in each class. This educational and exciting class structure will lead to continuous improvements in all movements. The workouts are designed to increase your cardio output, strength, power and agility. Hells Bells covers all major muscle groups and geared towards both novice and experienced athletes. All fitness levels welcome! Get ready to improve your fitness faster than you've ever imagined.
 Class Times:
Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6:00 - 7:00pm
For more information on this program please contact Personal Fitness Trainer Stephanie Weishaar.
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Intro To TRX
 TRX Suspension training is a fun, creative, and challenging way to train the body. Using body weight and gravity, TRX will engage your muscles in different ways than normal machines or free weights. Because the handles are only connected to the one anchor point the body has to recruit more stabilizers throughout the body. These stabilizers are the ones that help us react effectively and efficiently when out in the real world or doing the sports that we love.
There are several different progressions of TRX exercises, each more challenging than the next. Here are a few of the basics for you to try on your own. Look for the new Intro to TRX class coming in the New Year to learn more about TRX training here at the SAC!
TRX Row
Facing the anchor point, extend the arms to a straight position allowing the body to lower back. Place one foot back and put some weight into this foot. We call this off-set foot position. This foot will help to push throughout the upward phase of the exercise if the back and arms are not strong enough to successfully pull the body through full range of motion. The foot will also help slow your body on the way down. You can challenge yourself by seeing how much weight you actually need in the back foot. Keeping the core tight, drop your shoulders and pull your elbows back trying to engage your shoulder blades. Exhale on the way up. Also, make sure you control the movement throughout the entire exercise. The key is to keep tension on the straps during the movement.
TRX Chest Press
Standing away from the anchor point, bring the hands directly under the shoulders, keeping the straps roughly 2 inches off of the arms. The straps should not touch the arms throughout this exercise. If they do, the weight is too much and a step forward should be taken and recheck your form. For this progression we will use the off-set foot position, placing one foot in front of us. Making sure the back is straight, open your arms to slightly wider than shoulder width, bend the elbows, and lower the body. A stretch will be felt in the chest muscles. As you bring the body forward, allow the front foot to take some of the weight. You can also use this foot to push back to standing. Keep the elbows high, exhale, and press yourself back to a standing position, remembering to keep tension on the straps at all times.
TRX Reverse Lunge
Facing the anchor point with your elbows under your shoulders, reach one leg back making a connection with the ball of your foot. Keeping your chest up, engage the core and drop the back knee towards the ground. As you breathe out, press through the heel of the front leg to return to a standing position. You can test your balance by following through with a knee drive, not allowing the foot to touch the ground before performing another repetition.
 If you are interested in trying out TRX please contact Personal Fitness Trainer Thomas Eagen at 443-1111 x270.
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Parent Tot Swim Lessons
 Parent tot swim lessons begin at age 6 months to 3 years old. One or both parents are in the water with their child. You will learn how to safely enter and exit the water, blow bubbles, float on the tummy and or back, hold breath going under water, arm strokes and kicking. We will sing songs in a group format and there will also be some one on one time.
February 22 – March 28
Wednesdays from 6:00 – 6:30pm
Cost: $90.00
To sign up, please contact Swim Instructor Kelli Zappert at 206-443-1111 x215.
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