How Will You Survive The Holidays?

It's already December and before we blink it will be Christmas time. Unless you've been living under a rock, you are aware that most people gain weight during this time of year. In an effort to change that phenomenon, Breathe Fitness offers its Holiday Survival Guide. A free packet of tips and advice to help you make it through the Holiday Season unscathed. In addition to this special packet of information, we will be providing you a workout log sheet so that you can keep track of your workouts and chart your progress. Simply stop by the front desk and pick up your Holiday Survival Guide today!

Les Mills Launch at Breathe

If you missed it . . . You missed it!

Breathe's October 2009 "Superhero" Launch!

It's Launch Time Again!

The weekend of October 17th and 18th, Breathe will be revealing the latest Les Mills class releases. First Body Combat and RPM on Saturday followed by Body Pump and Body Flow on Sunday. If you've never attended a launch party before, do yourself a favor and come be a part of the fun this time. You'll get the chance to meet several of our Breathe Instructors, and you will be among the first to experience the brand new music and choreography of your favorite class. This is also a great time to try out a new class. Be brave, you may find that you love it!

Breathe Members Dig Deep for Charity

Our second annual RPM for charity was a huge success! Breathe Fitness members raised over $1,000 for Lance Armstrong's Livestrong Foundation. Encouraged by Jim Ray, Curt Wall and Nick Hibbs, Breathe's members and their guests rode, screamed, groaned and pedaled their way to success. Several riders wore bibs adorned with names and pictures of those who had been struck with cancer. A memory wall was created in the cycling room where everyone could ride in honor of, in memory of or ride as a survivor. There were a couple of survivors in attendance. It was extremely emotional and inspiring.

The ride was one, two or three hours long depending on what each participant was able to do. The instructors gave their all from minute one throughout the entire three hour ordeal. Thank you all for your participation. Breathe was proud to be part of this noble cause.

Livestrong Rides Again!

Jim Ray, (aka Lance Jr.) is honored to again be a part of this very noble cause. Leading up to his second annual bike ride with the Lance Armstrong, Jim will be guiding us on an RPM marathon on Saturday morning, October 3rd. A $20 donation secures your space on a bike for one hour, or be a sport and ride for all three hours. Jim promises to provide the motivation to keep you going.

All of us are touched by cancer in some way. Take this opportunity to support this cause. You donate, you ride, we all win. The ride begins on Saturday, October 3rd at 7am. You reserve your spot via a sign up sheet at the front desk. Non-members are welcome. This is one ride you won't want to miss.

Happy Anniversary to Us!

September marks a milestone for Breathe Fitness for Women. Join the fun as we celebrate our first anniversary. There will be fun and activities throughout the month of September. Each week we will focus on a different group exercise format. Kicking it off with Combat, then Pump, then RPM, followed by Flow with Zumba finishing off the month. You will be rewarded for taking each class with special discounts and fun giveaways. We appreciate your business and look forward to spending another great year with you.

The Zambruski Report

Congratulations to Sammi Gaudreau who is Breathe's Littlest Winner WINNER!

Second Place was Trish Savoy

Third Place Christine Dunnam

Please welcome three new members to our Breathe Staff

Marianne Foley who is the new Membership Coordinator

Kathleen King front desk and gym assistant

Robyn Delgato, new massage therapist

New Body Pump Instructors

in training

Nicol Akins, Lauren Schroder, and Jackie Shillington

Come out and support these ladies! They will be filming soon and will need your help!

Congratulations, ladies!

New Gravity Training Instrutor

Lauran Zambruski will start gravity training sessions!

For more information, please contact the front desk

or Lauran Z!

The Winners for the Breathe Lotto

Members had 3 chances to win $100

and in April the winners were

Annalisa Parker and Cheryle Antinone

each winning $100 in prepay bucks!

Great job, ladies!

This Month . . . the Les Mills Challenge! 4 Classes for the Ultimate Challenge!

Are you ready for the challenge! On May 16th from 8am - 1oam; Breathe will host the Les Mills Challenge! 4 Classes for the Ultimate Results! Your favorites Body Pump, Body Flow, Body Combat and RPM all in 30 minute intervals all for you to get that

TOTAL BODY LES MILLS WORKOUT! ARE YOU GAME?

For more information, check with the front desk for sign ups!

And then there was RPM! - May 16th!

Come on! You hear the music, you see the ladies coming out of class dripping wet with smiles on their faces, you want to know what goes on in RPM! Here is your chance! There will be a Kick-off for the RPM Challenge on May 16th, the same day as the Les Mills Challenge! This exciting class will bring you great music, exciting instructors and a workout that will bring RESULTS!

Come on in and let us get you set up on a bike!

First-time RPMers will have an introduction to the room bike experience on Sunday

May 17th at 8:15am!

Registration starts NOW and we will put all names on a horse. On May 16th, all horses will be taped up at the starting line and please note, one class, one move of the horse!

So, LET'S GO TO THE RACES!!!!

May 25th modified hours for memorial day 7-12pm

FREAKY FRIDAY FRIENDS and RPM!

Sneak Peek into an Action Packed April!

April promises to be our best month ever filled with some new activities and the return of others!

APRIL is Instructor Appreciation Month at Breathe Fitness!

We will have a white board located in our lobby available for you to express your gratitude to our amazing group exercise instructors. Our goal is to let them know how much we appreciate their efforts day in and day out!

RPM and BODY FLOW Spring Launch APRIL 1st!
Body Flow and RPM launch their classes with flair. You do not want to miss the fun, the energy and excitement!

Body COMBAT and Body PUMP Spring Launch!
April 2nd
Come join the festivities as we roll out the latest moves in two of our most popular classes. Body Combat kicks into action at 8am and will be followed by Body Pump at 9:30am! Stop by for some food, fun and FITNESS!

Breathe Fitness and Tierra Bonita

April 3rd

Breathe will be hosting a Family Fitness & Fun night with local school Tierra Bonita. Moms, Dads, and students are invited to share in a boot camp style exercise class led by Randy and Lauran Z. If you know any students who atten Tierra Bonita tell them not to miss this one!

California Nannies and Tutors Mixer

April 23rd

Breathe will host a mixer with California Nannies and Tutors. This group provides (to our members) qualified nannies and tutors to allow Moms an opportunity to get out and exercise while their children are safely cared for at home!

QUEEN FOR A DAY WINNER
April 15th

The winner of our Littlest Winner Contest will be announced. Find out who will be treated to the Queen for a Day prize! Could it be you? At this gathering we will unveil our second phase of this contest. LWII will allow those who have built momentum to continue in their healthy journey while also allowing newcomers to join the healthy lifestyle bandwagon!

Come in, Get Fit and Let's Live Healthy together!

Hello Breathe Members! DO NOT FORGET, Saturday, March 14th from 5pm-8pm Breathe will be hosting our first March Membership Madness Event! Breathe wants you to come and bring a friend! We will have free food, wine and fantastic giveaways to those members and new members who will sign up! Tell your family and friends it's time to make a positive change in their lives and Breathe can get them there! Now with our new lower rates, we will offer some great incentives, fantastic classes and our same wonderful support from our staff! Don't be square, BE THERE . . . THIS SATURDAY!

MARCH MEMBERSHIP MADNESS

MARCH MEMBERSHIP MADNESS!

We need members and you can help! On March 14th, Breathe will host their first Membership Madness Party! For one night only, new members can join with special incentives and offers! Bring your family and friends! There will be food, drinks, great giveaways and an ongoing raffle. For more information, ask our front desk for details! We would love to have you and it will be FUN!

March Membership Madness Party

13864 Poway Road

Poway, CA 92064 5PM - 8PM

The Zambruski Report!

The Breathe 24 Class Challenge is in it's final weeks of completion! The members are excited about all the work they put in and hopefully winning their facial with Dr. Bucko! So, watch out for those blue cards and make sure you get your signatures!

Les Mills "training instructors" are gearing up to submit their video in the next week! I, Laura Zambruski, will be taping on Sunday, March 1st at 9:30am! Nicol Akins will be taping on Friday, February 27th at 6:15pm! Let's support our Breathe employees and good luck, ladies!

THIS WEEK Take the ULTIMATE Les Mills Challenge! 4 Programs / 4 Signatures in 2 hours! Saturday, February 28th from 8am-10am! 30 minutes each: Combat, Pump & Flow! This will be an exciting way to experience Les Mills! Sign up today!

The "Littlest Winner" contest has been incredible! Our first two winners are Brandy Parker and Sammi Gaudreau! These ladies have won a free personal training with Laura Attard! Great job, ladies! Breathe can not wait to see who our new winners will be!

Friday, February 27th at 5:30pm Steve McMahon, one of Breathe's fitness instructors will be speaking about physical fitness and it's benefits! Come join us and learn more about what you can do with your physical fitness from one of our experts!

Saturday, February 28th at 10am, Breathe will be holding a cardio walk at the Blue Sky Ecological Reserve. Everyone is welcome to join us. The walk is only 1.1 miles going through the center of the canyon.

Leaders Wanted

President's Day is here, is anyone else excited? I didn't think so. Perhaps this holiday is worthy of a little more enthusiasm. After all, if not for George Washington and Abraham Lincoln where would this country be? What made them great was their ability to motivate, to inspire, to lead others during difficult times. So what does this have to do with you? It is likely that you are the leader of your family. As such you have many responsibilities.

I would like you to consider the importance fitness plays in your role as family leader. I put a premium on your health as you need to be in the best condition possible in order to carry out all of the various tasks thrown your way each day. There is little time for resting as you constantly switch hats from coach to psychologist to disciplinarian to cook to housekeeper to social director, and the list goes on. It is daunting when you stop to think about all the decisions you make on a daily basis. Can you imagine how much more difficult these would be if you were not in good physical condition.

Proper exercise and nutrition allow the body and mind to be strong, to perform at optimal levels. Dedicating ones self to a healthy lifestyle, takes sacrifice and although it may appear to be selfish on the surface, it is actually one of the most selfless things you can do for your family. Once they see the benefits you are obtaining from your commitment, they will be inspired to follow suit. When this occurs you have truly achieved "Leader" status.

I have faith in you. Now is the time to take control of your life and lead your family to greatness!

Laura's Corner . . . Training Tips!

Laura Attard is Breathe's premiere Certified Personal Trainer. Laura is certified in Gravity Training and has a history of training every fitness level from beginner to advanced athletes. Currently, Laura trains various clients throughout Breathe and leads a very successful Breathe Boot Camp on Tuesday's and Thursday's from 8:15-9:15am! Come join her and get fit!

Each week, Laura will discuss various training tips to help you with your training needs. This week, Laura has some great tips on Strength Training! Check them out!

As a personal trainer, I tell my clients to try a weight training interval program to get the most out of their time at the gym. If fat loss and improving muscle tone is your goal, incorporate high intensity intervals into your weight training program can really make a difference.

*For example, high intensity bursts of running, cycling, jumping rope followed by recovery can really get your heart going! A great program that we have at Breathe would be Breathe's Boot Camp on Tuesday's and Thursday's starting at 8:15am!

*Another great tip, lifting weights three times a week! Why only three times per week? Well, if you are doing a full body workout, lifting more than three times per week may not give your body enough time to recover. Recovery time is very important in order for your muscles to repair and begin to build strength.

*When lifting weights, you need to lift a sufficient amount of weight in order to maximize your workout! Yes, I know . . . you have heard that lifting light weights with many repetitions will help you tone up and heavy weights will make you bulky. Ok, if I had a nickel for every time someone said to me, I would be a rich one!

*First, being tone involves building some muscle and getting leaner by losing fat mass. Depending on your training cycle and how many repetitions you are doing your weight training should be challenging to finish.

*Also, you can use more muscles at the same time by incorporating free weights as opposed to machines. For more info, ask me to show you some examples.

*You need to in increase your weight over time. By rule of thumb, if you are completing three sets successfully for two consecutive workouts and it was relatively easy for both workouts you can try going up in weight. Here at Breathe our weights go up in 2 ½ pound increments making it easier to go up gradually.

*One other point I want to stress, you will not get huge!! It would take a lot of work for a man to get big, supplemented by a lot of fuel and possibly other supplements in some cases. Women have a lower level of testosterone which prevents us from bulking up. So unless you are spending your entire day in the gym working out, followed by an intense high calorie, high protein diet, followed by supplements, you won’t get bulky!

That's my tip for the week! Have a great day and come join me at Breathe Fitness!

BODY COMBAT LAUNCH TODAY!

Breathe Fitness of Poway will be hosting the BODY COMBAT launch TODAY, February 5th at 4:45pm and after, there will be potluck! So, bring in those hard punches, high kicks and an appetite to support our Combat Instructors!

Also next Wednesday, February 11th Breathe will also host the RPM 41 launch and members are invited to attend and support our RPM instructors! If you are a participant of the 24 Class Challenge, you can earn two signatures! Sign up at the information desk today!

The 24 Class Challenge ends March 7th, so make sure you are attending those classes and getting your signatures! You have 5 more weeks to go! Great job!

The "Littlest Winner" Update!

The "Littlest Winner" contest is in its third week and our participants are doing fantastic! Breathe participants just had weigh-ins and one lucky member will win a free personal training session with our trainer Laura Attard!

Barbara Grant a registered dietician and member of Breathe will be the speaker on Friday, February 13th at 5:30pm. Barbara will cover calories in and out, metabolism and our glycemic index!

The Lake Poway hike or the "trail of tears" as some liked to call it, went extremely well with about fourteen walkers including their friends and family. Our next excursion will be to the Blue Sky Reserve on a Saturday morning TBD!

Drake Kellas from Metagenics will be our guest speaker on February 20th! Drake will cover nutrition, supplements and smart food choices. Mark your calendars and we will see you there!

THE LITTLEST WINNER CONTEST

The purpose of this contest is for Breathe to support it's members in their quest to move toward a healthier lifestyle!

All Breathe members are eligible to enter. Members may enter after the contest has already begun.

Members will be weighed in by a member of Breathe Staff. All weights will be documented but not made public.

Breathe Fitness For Women offers the following support services; Personal Training with Laura Attard discounts, Metagenics Quality Supplement discount, Free Nutritional Counseling with owner Randy Delue, Work out support with former elite athlete Nicol Akins and small group training with Laura Attard our certified, personal trainer.

Weekly support classes including the following topics: Proper hydration, Macronutrients, Vitamins and Minerals, Posture and Spinal Care, Strength Training Facts vs Myths, Holistic Health Strategies and Body for Life workout strategies!

The cost for this program is currently $25. If you have any questions please contact Randy at Breathe or call us at 858.513.1200!

KIDS POWER HOUR!

GET YOUR KIDS IN SHAPE!
Breathe Presents

KIDS POWER HOUR!
Monday's and Wednesday's
Starting February 2nd at 3:30pm!

$10 for members
$12 for non-members
Ask about our Kids Fitness Package!

Ends February 28, 2009

Will begin Spring Program April 6th!

Sign up today! 8 week program available!

Breathe Fitness for Women

Our mission at Breathe Fitness for Women is to make your experience at our friendly facility the best part of your day. We realize you have a choice in selecting a club for your fitness needs and we appreciate you considering us.

From the moment you step into Breathe Fitness for Women you will begin to notice the Breathe Difference. From the way you are greeted to the way you are treated you will find that we really care about you. Our well trained staff, comfortable equipment and dynamic programs will make you feel right at home. We are so confident that you will be completely satisfied with our Club that every membership comes with a no risk, Free Trial Membership. Breathe Fitness for Women is the only club in the area willing to make this offer.

Come experience the Breathe difference for yourself. You will see that Breathe Fitness for Women is unlike any health club in the area. We listen to you and match your needs with a customized program for success. Our goal is to help you achieve your fitness goals. Drop us a line, or stop by and say hi. We are anxious to meet you.