Welcome back!  How was your summer?  We were busy creating new programs and improving the layout of the fitness room.  Big thanks to Nick, Bill and Nate!  Do you like the new layout of the equipment in the fitness room?

The fitness room has four new 95t Life Fitness Treadmills and 6 new Octane Elliptical machines.  You can bring your iPod to be used with the treadmills.  Yes, you can watch your videos or favorite video-cast while you run!  Also, all the old pads have been replaced and new upholstery has replaced the old ones.  Come enjoy your fitness room!

I just wanted to drop you a line to say THANK YOU for creating such a fun Group X schedule.  Since I haven’t been a ‘frequent flyer’ when it comes to visiting the gym, I’m not familiar with format and instructors for our Group X classes.  However, I’ve attended three classes this spring and have been totally wowed by them.  I really appreciate and value the approach that Rebecca takes when teaching YOGA.  It is evident that she is wicked knowledgeable about the practice and does a wonderful job sharing her knowledge as she guides the class.  I’ve found both of the classes I’ve taken with her to be challenging – yet gentle enough not to scare me away.  J

I took my first-ever Cardio-Kickboxing class tonight with Jen Morris and let me tell you, that woman ROCKS!  She does an amazing job keeping the energy up (it’s a pretty hard workout) so folks are having fun.  There were several times she bounced around the room and gave feedback to folks regarding their technique/form.  The tunes she played were freaking amazing too – totally high-energy and fitting for the class.  Hell, I’m still ‘panting’ and trying to catch my breath!!!