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We’re mixing things up and would like to invite you to join us for our Breakfast Club! 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!
1st Tuesday of the Month
Tuesday, June 7th
6:30 - 8:30am
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Weekly Health Pros
Take advantage of your weekly member benefits by joining our team of professionals on Tuesday and Wednesday 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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The Seattle Athletic Club wants to thank Dads for all their time and hard work raising their children with a day of working out and then rest and relaxation.
On Friday, June 17th at 10:00am we are offering fathers a 30 minute group training session with one of our certified personal fitness trainers, followed by a relaxing 30 minute yoga class, and finishing up with a pampering chair massage for total rest and relaxation. We will also provide child care during the event. Father’s Day at the SAC will cost just $30 for the 2 hours of activities. Please RSVP with Jacob Galloway to reserve Dad a spot.
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Did you know we offer a free Run Club on Wednesdays at 6:30-7:30am? All abilities are welcome. Learn drills and run form with a fun small group of runners. When you attend 5 Run Club workouts you will recieve a limited "SAC Run Club" dry fit running shirt.
For more information about the Run Club, or how to begin adding running in to your workout schedule, please contact USAT Level I Coach Bridget Jones-Cressmen.
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It's not to late too get down and dirty! Survivor Mud Run is June 18th! Sign up today with the Seattle Athletic Club Team!
For more information about the SAC Team, or how to sign up during our 10:30am time spot, please contact USAT Level I Coach Bridget Jones-Cressmen.
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Outdoor Bootcamps
Are you one of those people that hate to stay inside when the weather is so nice in Seattle? The Seattle Athletic Club is proud to offer you its newest specialized training class for the summer... Outdoor Boot Camp! Stay tuned for our latest classes offered by different personal fitness trainers that will take you outside to soak up the Vitamin D while getting a great workout, burning calories and enjoying the sights around downtown Seattle. Expect to utilize many of the local stairs, hills, grassy parks and fun outdoors using light weights and other workout tools to give you that perfect workout experience, all outdoors.
For more information please contact fitness director Jacob Galloway.
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SAC Summer Camp
The Seattle Athletic Club is proud to offer its first 6 week summer camp to keep your kids fit and healthy during their free summer hours. This camp will be for your kids that are under 15 years old who want two hours with a certified personal trainer who will structure the time to go over health and fitness with your youth. There will be interactive talks about eating & exercising as well as sports oriented themes and movement patterns learned. These sports can include basketball, volleyball, squash, track & field, karate and soccer with guest appearances throughout the 6 week camp by different Sounders soccer players.
Your children will be properly instructed about health and fitness while having fun and keeping them active. The program will be Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at either 9:00 – 11:00am or 1:00-3:00pm. You can sign up your child for the whole 6 week program (3 days a week) for $200 per child or RSVP for a certain day at $15 per class.
For more information and to reserve a spot for you youth please contact Fitness Director Jacob Galloway.
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Teen Training
Are you looking to give you teen that high school or college advantage to make them the best player possible? Do you ever worry about your teen’s workout habits? Is weight training too much for their joints, should they be doing that much cardio, what is acceptable for my teen? Well let our certified personal trainers take over and give proper coaching through lifts, give proper technique for agility training and sports specific movements. Let our Fitness staff prepare your teen for the next level of fitness.
Through this Teen Training Camp your teens will be given a written manual emphasizing the importance of flexibility, power training and speed & agility training. After the 4 week program they will be able to take this manual with them and continue to workout with it after completing the necessary form checks and agility corrections performed in this Teen Training Camp. The Camp will involve 2 -3 teens working out together with a specific trainer going over each concept of the camp, twice a week for 60 min sessions. This Teen Training Camp is just $195 per kid for the 4 weeks of instruction.
For more information and to reserve a spot for you youth please contact Fitness Director Jacob Galloway.
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Pilates Exercise of the Month: Criss-Cross (Oblique's)
By Jocelyn Paoli, Stott Certified Pilates Instructor
The last of the Stomach Series, this works the external oblique's, waistline and powerhouse.
 Criss-Cross (Oblique's)
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Yoga Pose of the Month: Ardha Chandrasana/Half Moon Pose
By Tonja Renee Hall, Yoga Instructor
What is one of the most common Spring sports injury? The ANKLE joint. Now that the sun is beginning to peak it’s head out more often, it’s time to amp up your Spring training and use yoga balance poses to strengthen ankles, calves, inner thighs and core. Spring sports like Soccer and hiking depend on the quick response, strength and flexibility of your ankle joint.
Ardha Chandrasana/Half Moon Pose
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Have you ever seen someone do an exercise or use a piece of equipment and wondered why? Have you ever heard about some new supplement or exercise regime and wondered what it does that’s so much better than what you are doing now? Well if you answered yes then we have a great opportunity for you. The Seattle Athletic Club is excited to offer a new service call “Ask Your Fitness Professional” where you can either submit questions to our Facebook profile or in our Ask Your Fitness Professional drop box at the Fitness Desk. No question is too big or small to ask, so please let our professionals answer all your fitness questions.
 Post a Question on our Facebook page.
For more information on how to submit a fitness questions please contact Fitness Director Jacob Galloway.
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Triathlon Season
If you haven’t heard, The Shop now offers wetsuit rentals from blueseventy. You can rent a Reaction wetsuit for an entire weekend for only $50. These suits are made with a unique air-cell front panel, which improves buoyancy and conserves warmth by creating pockets of air within the suit. The Reaction suit also has enlarged arm gussets to improve flexibility, and full body low-friction coating. Combine these features with a suit known for its superior fit, and you have a package that is the perfect mid range suit. Along with wetsuit rentals, The Shop also carries training aids and gear to prepare you for your next event.
If you plan on participating in triathlons this season, please stop by The Shop and check out our merchandise or contact The Shop Manger, Jill Maag for more information.
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Executive Privileges for Members
As more and more people are working from home, finding a meeting place has become a necessity. As a member of Seattle Athletic club you now have access to the Holland America Line Dining Room at the World Trade Center Seattle, the best-kept lunch secret. The Holland America Line Dining Room offers an expansive view of Seattle's waterfront, ferries gliding across the Sound, and the picturesque Olympic Mountains. This is an excellent atmosphere where members can treat their guests and clients to lunch, close business deals, and use the facility before or after their workouts.
Wireless Internet is available in the dining area, which is conveniently located at 2200 Alaskan Way on the 4th floor, at the World Trade Center. Your SAC membership card is all you need to access the executive dining privileges. Members can call 206-441-5144 for reservations, Monday through Friday 11:30am - 2:00pm. Valet parking is available but is not complimentary. For more details please stop by the membership office.
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Towel Donations
Summer is just around the corner and warm weather is on its way... Time to apply a new fresh coat of wax to your pride and joy, or washing off that Mountain bike before a hitting the trails….
It just so happens that Seattle Athletic Club’s Housekeeping department has a bundle or two of old towels that we would love to share specifically for you.
Please do not remove towels from the Club. Just ask, and we’ll be happy to bring you what you need!
For more information, contact Housekeeping Supervisor Lisa Huisingh.
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It’s that time again! With summer on the horizon, it is time to get in shape, and stay in shape all summer long!
The Seattle Athletic Club cordially invites you to attend our Summer Rewards Kickoff Party on Thursday, May 26th from 5:30 – 7:00pm. The 1st 50 people to pick up their Summer Rewards Stamp Card at the Kickoff Party will receive a Summer Rewards t-shirt. If you are unable to make the Kickoff Party simply pick up your stamp card at the Sports Desk beginning June 1st and receive a stamp every time you workout!
You can also receive bonus stamps by attending some of our fabulous classes, programs, and events happening in the Club - these bonus points will pop up weekly... so stay tuned for details!
 Win Great Prizes!
The first 50 members to obtain 50 stamps will receive one of the following prizes:
- 30-minute Massage
- 40-minute Personal Training Session
- 30-minute Private Pilates Session
All members who obtain 50 stamps by August 31st will be entered into our Grand Prize Drawing to win some fabulous Prizes!
 This year we are adding another layer to our Summer Rewards program with Foursquare! Be sure to load the Foursquare mobile app on your phone and check in to unlock even more Summer Rewards spiffs, meet up with friends and perhaps even become the Mayor of Seattle Athletic Club Downtown!
For more information contact Sara Gitomer or Emily Watson at 206-443-1111.
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Tour de SAC is Back!
Seattle Athletic Club is happy to announce the return of the Tour de SAC which will take place in conjunction with the Tour de France from Saturday July 2nd to Sunday July 24th 2011. The Tour de SAC is an active cycle program for all members who like to have fun! The cycle instructors will design their class around the actual daily ride of the Tour de France. For example, some days on the tour you will have mountain stages, other days you will have flat or medium mountain stages. Daily prizes will be given away in every class so all participants have the opportunity to win. In addition, if you finish 50% of the tour, i.e. attend 11 classes (on different days), you will be entered into a drawing to receive a Tour de SAC cycle jersey. For those who participate in the event and are unable to complete 11 classes throughout the Tour, you will be entered into a drawing for a Cycle Cap. Every participant will have a punch card in the Cycle studio with your name on it. Please make sure to have your Cycle instructor punch your card when you attend class. Lastly, at the end of the tour we will have a party to celebrate your participation and hard work! As the ride gets closer, stay tuned for more details.
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Get ready to look amazing on the beach this summer. This Spring the Seattle Athletic Club wants to help you gain lean muscle and tone up all those pesky body parts with their newest 12 week program Beach Body. This program is designed to assist you in building lean muscle mass that will leave you feeling great and looking incredible just in time for any of your summer endeavors ranging from that family or high school reunion, getting ready for that dream wedding or just enjoying your vacation in the sun with your newly fit body.
The Beach Body Program Provides:
- Beach Body Prep Book
- Nutrition advice for leaning up and building muscle
- Recipes and meal ideas
- Daily cardio homework so you can really tone up
- Personal training sessions to target those beach muscles
- Sample workouts for you to do on your own.
If you are interested in 2 – 40 minute workouts weekly for the month the cost will be just $325, or if you are interested in 3 – 40 minute workouts weekly for the month the cost will be just $450. 1 - 40 minute workout per week for the month is only $175. The book may be purchased by itself, without any training, for $40.
Our goal with the Beach Body program is to provide you with the information, nutrition, and tools needed to successfully build muscle and lean up. Look for group discussions each month on workout and nutritional topics relative to your workout phase. With each workout phase comes a new challenge; and with the help of our experienced fitness trainers, we will guide you through the program and get your ready any of those summer goals!
For more information on Beach Body or to get signed up please contact Fitness Director Jacob Galloway
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Welcome Outdoor Adventure Coach: Brandyn Roark
Brandyn is a professional XTERRA off road triathlete, cyclist, mountain biker, randonee skier, big mountain skier, adventure racer, and climber. She owns her own coaching business and is a USA swim and cycling coach, Brandyn has traveled the world racing and teaching other athletes and beginners how to be safe, strong and stable as well as have a blast in the mountains!! She has climbed and skied peaks in North America, Europe, and beyond and is looking forward to taking SAC members to their next adventure in the outdoors whether it be their first intro to climbing or just fine tuning their mountain biking skills.
She is also a Mental Health Professional and was a Psycho-Social Rehabilitation specialist for children for 8 years. She was a Nationally Ranked NCAA D1 swimmer and began climbing at the age of 12. Brandyn’s enthusiasm and energy is centered around introducing people from all different backgrounds into the outdoor world... ”it’s a HUGE playground out there... we have to go play, explore and create!” She believes that all growth in life happens in the journey, not the outcome... ”so make that journey an adventure, try something new, challenge yourself and inspire others to do the same!”
Specialties:
- Race Prep
- Sports Psychology
- Mountain Biking
- Backcountry Hikes & Skiing
- Mountaineering
- Rock Climbing
- Paddling & Water Sports
- Open Water Swimming
If you are an outdoor enthusiast, look for more great professionally lead programs coming to Seattle Athletic Club Downtown this Summer with Brandyn Roark! To connect to Brandyn, please email her directly at BRoark@sacdt.com.
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Health and Fitness Video of the Month:
Sandbag Shouldering
Exercise video "Sandbag Shouldering" demonstrated by Personal Fitness Trainer, Adriana Brown.
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TRX with a Twist
Get a great total body work out using the TRX Suspension Trainer! This class will incorporate body weight exercises which target the deep core and stabilizing muscles. The TRX allows you to focus on your form and balance while still feeling the effects of an intense workout. You will also be able to reach a greater range of motion with each exercise. TRX can be used by all levels from people recovery from injuries to the elite level athletes! Feel more balanced and stable in day to day activities or prepare for the next squat match.
The TRX Suspension trainer is a perfect for anyone from the 80 year old woman who needs to work on balance and everyday activities to the Olympic level athlete that needs to develop more power. Each exercise performed on the TRX requires the deep-set core muscles to fire while using body weight and gravity as the primary resistance with easy adjustments to add or reduce the weight. Whether your goals are weight loss, core strength, endurance training, power training, or simply an amazing workout, the TRX may be what you are missing!
Benefits:
- Core strength
- Cardiovascular endurance
- Total body strength
- Postural corrections
- Strength in 3 planes of motion
Member Reviews...
“Last year I saw a TRX training demonstration with former SAC trainer, Katrina Yniguez and wanted to try it. After my first TRX training, I was hooked!” says member Cathy Garrison. “In a 45 minute workout, TRX strengthens my core muscles to the point of fatigue and also provides an amazing cardio workout. TRX stepped up my fitness level one or two notches by improving my Pilates and yoga workouts while developing more core strength, agility and balance. Thomas Eagen, SAC personal trainer and also the club’s TRX training guru, is a great motivator by adding new TRX routines to enhance my workouts. It is an amazing form of exercise where you see results quickly.”
“Not only is it fun, but I have found TRX to be the most efficient workout I have ever done. Every moment counts and the results are amazing. I have seen a significant change in my core strength as well as my upper body. If you’re a woman looking to strengthen your triceps and get thinner arms, this is the workout for you.”
“The workouts are always challenging and never boring. Finally, it is fun to see how my strength has progressed. I can now do some of the exercises which I could not do when I first started. Thomas is a great instructor.”
TRX with a Twist is held on Fridays at 7:15-8:00am and Tuesdays at 11:15-12:00pm. $25.00 per class.
For more information, please contact Personal Fitness Trainer Thomas Eagen.
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Lose It! Recap
On January 24th the Seattle Athletic Club launched its second annual Lose It! competition boasting 40 competitors. When the last weigh in came in on April 11th we finished with over 50% of the competitors losing weight. In just 12 weeks our Grand Prize winner was David lost 14.04% of his body weight. Coming in second was Leslie losing 12.89% of her body weight. Coming in third was Thereon losing 10.31% of his body weight.
Member Reviews...
“I lost 20.5 pounds over the 12 weeks and am thrilled! I can run for an hour straight at 7.5 mile/hour pace; which, has never happened. I can do 10 pull-ups – I started not being able to do any. This has been an incredible experience for me.”
“This has been a great experience and I feel so good! ”
“I am taking off for a vacation in Maui and will be happily wearing my new bathing suits!! Thanks for all of your help, and please pass on my thanks...”
“I do intend to keep it up; it was a great program for an incentive. Those Monday weigh ins really kept me careful on the weekends when one is most likely to become more lax about a regime. Good work on the part of your very encouraging team too!”
Weight loss does not have to only start with a Lose It! program. If you can start to think about you diet and exercise habits and the changes that need to be made then you have a great start. If you would like more information on how to jump start your weight loss please feel free to contact any of the Seattle Athletic Club’s qualified fitness staff or the Fitness Director Jacob Galloway or nutritionist Suzzanne Myer.
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SAC Elite Golf with PGA Professional Dave Boivin
Calling all golfers, have you played the best round of your life? If not get a competitive advantage with PGA Professional Dave Boivin, and Seattle Athletic Club’s finest personal Trainers, in our individual 6 week golf-specific conditioning program.
This 6-wk program includes:
- 1-on-1 video swing analysis with PGA Professional Dave Boivin
- 3 private 60 min Lessons with Dave Boivin
- 2 Fitness Assessments (beginning and end) with a personal fitness trainer
- 4 private 60 min sessions with a personal fitness trainer tailored towards your golf needs
For more information or to sign up please contact fitness director Jacob Galloway.
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Tiny's Organic - A Farm Family Growing For You
Tiny’s Organic is owned and operated by the McPherson family in East Wenatchee, WA, a family that has been in the farming business since 1979. It has been an evolution of sorts, beginning with only two varieties of apples back in the early years to what is now well over 100 varieties of organic fruits and vegetables.
Tiny’s CSA Program (Community Supported Agriculture) is a subscription program whereby members pay in advance of the season to receive a weekly bounty of fruits and vegetables for a period of 5 months starting in June of each year. Tiny’s trucks the fresh harvest to Seattle each week and makes stops and drops at over 60 different locations throughout the Puget Sound region. Members pick up their ‘share’ of produce from any location that is most convenient for them, whether it’s a place of business, an athletic club or simply a strategically located spot that services a neighborhood or community area.
A normal bag of fruit and vegetables consists of whatever is being harvested that particular week…as an example of what members can expect, the farm generally includes an equal mix of organic fruits and vegetables of 10-12 items. A June bag might consist of Rainier Cherries, Bing Cherries, Spring Snow Peaches, Astro Arugula, Apriums (a plum x apricot cross), Detroit Beets, Purplette Spring Onions, Cherry Belle Radishes, Barcarole Lettuce and Pink Lady Apples. There is always a generous amount of produce in each bag and members may in fact choose from a Standard or Small bag or even an All-Fruit bag depending on the size of their family or their own personal preference.
More Information: www.tinysorganic.com
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Running in Rome with Doug Haldeman
When I started running seriously several years ago, I never dreamed I’d get hooked on marathons – let alone in foreign countries! Yet there I was, lined up at the start of the Rome Marathon on March 20, feeling that strange mix of pre-race excitement and anxiety. To say that this wasn’t on my screen a few years ago is an understatement: I was happy, at first, just to make it the 2.8 miles around Green Lake in a half an hour. Read More...
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Open Water Training and Wetsuit Demos
Wetsuit demo and open water swim technique practice. Seattle Athletic Club now carries the Blue Seventy line of wetsuits (and accessories-ie: race belts, time chip straps, goggles, etc). SAC’s swim instructors and triathlon coaches will go over the proper way to put on, store, and care for your wetsuit and fit you appropriately. Then we will head to the lake for you to get comfortable in your suit and learn open water swim techniques to ensure a more efficient, safe, and fun open water swim race!
- Wednesday June 15
- Wednesday July 6
- Wednesday August 3
Starts at 5:30pm at Madison Park Beach. Space is limited and cost is $25. Please reserve your spot to ensure we have a wetsuit waiting for you! For more information, please contact USAT Level I Coach Bridget Jones-Cressmen.
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USMS PNW Champs Recap
Congratulations to Jan Linville, Lisa Farin and Marla Aginian. These three ladies competed in the annual short course yards Pacific Northwest Aquatics Championship. This meet is combined with the Zone Championship event which includes swimmers from OR, ID and MT. This year there were 348 swimmers from the WA, OR and Canada. Jan, Lisa and Marla had great times both in the water and on deck. Swimming FAST and meeting new friends is delightful way to spend a Saturday afternoon, agree? This was Jan's fist U.S. Masters Swim meet. Jan swam the 50FLY, 100IM and placed 1st in her 200BACK. Lisa, is just making a comeback to competitive swimming as she has been running rapids in a kayak over the past ten plus years. Lisa swam 200FREE, 100IM and placed the highest in her 200 BACK with a time of 3:14.38. This was also Marla's first U. S. Masters Swim meet, although she is not a stranger to swim competitions as she participated in swim team as a child. A young mom with two active young boys she manages to squeeze in time for practice and had a great first meet. Marla swam 200FR, 50FLY and places highest in her 100IM. So the talk on deck was, "When is the next meet?" "I'd love to swim in the OW (open water)." "This was a blast!"
Results may be found at: www.bluewave-aquatics.com
All swimmers are welcome to participate in the U. S. Masters Swimming workouts
Tuesday/Thursday 6:30-7:30pm and Saturday 8:00-9:15am.
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ZUMBA Cinco de Mayo Recap
Thank you to all of the members who celebrated the Zumba Cinco de Mayo festivities! Everyone had an amazing time dancing with two of our top instructors, Darlene and Patricia! A special thank you to Darlene and Patricia for making the Zumba event so much fun! And, we can't forget the yummy food, drinks and socializing that followed the action packed class to finish off the night! We hope to see you again at the next Zumba event!
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Let Us Watch the Kid's
 Please join us June 10th at 6:00- 10:00 pm in Childcare for a Summer Fun Parents Night Out. Children will enjoy a fun activity and make fathers day gifts. The game of the night will be themed around carnivals. For dinner the children will enjoy Pizza and fruit. All children must be 1 years old to participate in this activity.
June 10th from 6:00 - 9:00pm
$15.00 for the first child and $5.00 per additional child.
Sign up in child care by June 8th; ages 1-7, minimum 6 children to run event.
Please enter our annual Fathers Day drawing to win an hour massage and an hour of free childcare service.
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