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Plaza Fitness at Stuyvesant Plaza Newsletter
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My Story On February 1, 2009, Jim began personal training with James House two
times per week. James suggested some general nutrition assistance in
coordination with the regular exercise in order to give Jim the best chance for
goal achievement. This assistance included eating whole/natural foods
with an emphasis on protein and carbohydrates in moderation. Four months
later, Jim completed a reassessment that clearly shows the positive impact a
healthy lifestyle plays on health and fitness.
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Assessment |
2/1/2009 |
5/30/2009 |
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Weight |
234.75 lbs. |
199.75 lbs. |
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Waist |
44" |
39" |
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Movement Screen |
7 |
14 |
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Walk test |
DNF |
16:16 minutes |
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Push Ups |
0 |
19 |
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Plank |
0 |
1:10 minutes |
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Wall Squat |
0 |
1:18 minutes |
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Blood Pressure |
128/82 |
112/72 |
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Cholesterol |
230 |
170 |
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Golf Handicap |
14.7 |
12 |
"It's
nice to get the positive reinforcement of compliments from family, friends, and
co-workers, but what has meant the most were the looks from my tailor when I
brought him 20 pairs of pants to bring in at the waist and at my recent trip to
visit my team of doctors. They took a double take when they saw me
smiling and saying things like nice work. When they saw how much lower my
blood pressure and cholesterol levels were they were very impressed and offered
more words of praise. Through the thoughtful guidance, continued support,
and positive motivation I received from my relationship with James, I have been
able to achieve, enjoy, and take advantage of a healthy lifestyle."
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Planning for Around the Plaza
At the beginning of this
year, we had great fun and success with our life-sized, fitness-themed board
game, "Around the Plaza." Members moved around "the
board" by exercising regularly and were rewarded with coupons from various
Stuyvesant Plaza merchants. We are very excited to begin our
Around the Plaza game again on February 1, 2010, and are even more excited to include additional
merchants in our prize giveaways!
If you would like to add your
business to Around the Plaza, please call 482-2266. The game will start
on February
1st and end March 31st.
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Northeast Parent/Child Society Toy Drop
Plaza Fitness at StuyvesantPlaza is collaborating with the Northeast Parent &
Child Society this holiday season by acting as a drop-off site for donated
toys.
Northeast Parent and Child
Society benefits children and families who reside in the Albany area. They offer a full array of residential,
special education, family foster care, children's mental health, family
preservation, and career development programs.
Starting November 1st, Plaza
Fitness will be accepting donations of newly purchased toys for the NPCS
Holiday Hope Fund.
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Inclement Weather
Now is a good time to remind everyone about inclement weather
fitness center closings and modifications in operating hours. In the
event of severe weather, Plaza Fitness may open late, close for the day, or
close early. If local agencies declare a snow/ice emergency we may modify
the hours of operation. When we do modify the hours of operation, this
information will be communicated through email and on the
www.PlazaFitness.net calendar.
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Incan Berry Display at the Front Desk By Brianna
As the Holistic Health and Nutrition Counselor here at Plaza Fitness, I am
always in search of optimal foods for my clients, and the foods that I feel
need the ultimate overhaul are snacks. Snacks can be just as important as
meals, so it's crucial that a person's snack is packed with whole food
nutrition without compromising the convenience or the tastiness. A
favorite snack food of mine is the Incan Berry, a naturally dried berry from South America. When we
eat Incan berries, we are consuming an adaptogenic food, which helps to
strengthen the body in times of stress.
With a pleasing, sweet flavor and a provocative tart tang, Incan Berries add a
delicious new dimension to our diet while helping to moderate stress levels and
improve our circulation. The flavor of Incan Berries has even been compared to
dense, concentrated raspberries with a distant hint of the Amazonian Jungle
Peanut.
Unique Benefits of the Incan Berry:
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Incan Berries are an excellent source of beta carotene, vitamin C, thiamine,
niacin, phosphorous, and protein. Incredibly, Incan Berries are one of the most
protein-rich fruits at nearly 16% by dry weight, an extraordinary level of
protein for a fruit.
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The small, chewable seeds inside the Incan Berry have a mild laxative effect
making them an excellent food for intestinal health and regularity.
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Incan Berries are also considered to be a good source of Secretory IgA, a
plant antibody that helps support the human immune system.
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Incan Berries offer high levels of bioflavonoids, also known as vitamin P.
Hundreds of studies on bioflavonoids have demonstrated they possess
anti-sclerotic, antiviral, anti-carcinogenic, anti-inflammatory, antihistamine,
and antioxidant properties. Foods rich in bioflavonoids play a crucial role in
detoxification and nutrient absorption. This class of nutrients has been
studied for its role in preventing the buildup of atherosclerotic plaque in the
blood vessels, and for its contribution to improve capillary strength.
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Incan Berries also contain high levels of pectin. Long known for its ability
to regulate the flow of food through the digestive tract, pectin also works to
lower cholesterol levels, especially LDL cholesterol. This is crucial when
placed alongside the effects of bioflavonoids in preventing the accumulation of
oxidized cholesterol in the blood vessels. Pectin is safe for those challenged
by diabetes, as it works to prevent surges in levels of blood glucose.
This makes Incan Berries a low-glycemic food.
Grab a small handful of Incan
Berries following a workout and receive a tremendous health benefit for the
rest of your day.
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Small Group Programming
A variety of small group
programming options exist for members and non-members this fall. Select
sessions that compliment your functional resistance training and cardiovascular
programs to enhance your life.
Vinyasa Yoga-with Randi
Mondays-7 PM (intermediate)
Wednesdays-10 AM (intermediate)
Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga with Grace
Thursdays-7 PM (advanced)
Qigong with Steve
Wednesdays at 7:15 PM
Thursdays at 9:30 AM
Thursdays at 4:45 PM
Saturdays at 11:00 AM
Members may choose to participate for $10 per session (if paying for an 8-week
block) while non-members and member walk-ins participate for $15 per session.
Please sign-up at the front desk.
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Your Feedback is Valued!
If we can make your
experience at Plaza Fitness better, please do not hesitate to provide our staff
with feedback or suggestions. Thank you for supporting our efforts to
help others lead a healthy and active lifestyle.
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