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Fall 2009 Kick-off
As the summer season winds down, Plaza Fitness
is revving up a new season of exciting and effective
programming to keep you motivated and moving
toward your goals. Our staff has received
updated certifications, we're welcoming new
professional staff members, bio-analysis is
now available for personalized nutrition guidance,
and this fall we will introduce a longevity
program called Jurojin. Take a look at
this month's personal training success story,
and see how our members are moving consistently
toward achieving their health goals. We're
looking forward to collaborating with you to
do the same!
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New Staff Certifications
Congratulations to Delphine James, Troy Valberg, Ashleigh
Wilson, and James House for completing their Functional Movement Certifications
this past weekend in Boston. Plaza Fitness is committed to staff
professional development that leads to client satisfaction and enhanced personal
training session value.
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Personal Training Success Story
Following a friend's recommendation, Noelle joined Plaza
Fitness at Stuyvesant Plaza
and began seeing Stephanie two times per week to increase her strength and
improve her overall fitness. As you can
see from the chart below, her progress has been outstanding!
Assessment 4/1/09 8/26/09
Body fat % 20% 18.6%
Aerobic Fitness (VO2) 32 ml/kg/min (good) 41 ml/kg/min (excellent)
Push ups 6 28
Plank 45 seconds 2:00 minutes
Wall-sit 1:15 minutes 3:10 minutes
Over the last 4-6 weeks, Stephanie incorporated strength-circuit
interval training into Noelle's routine to enhance her workout intensity. Are you moving toward your goals? Talk to one of our Plaza Fitness personal training professionals and create your comprehensive exercise routine with just the right amount of guidance, support, and motivation.
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New Professional Staff
Randi Jurus
Please welcome Randi Jurus to Plaza Fitness at Stuyvesant Plaza. Randi is a 16-year veteran in the fitness
industry and enjoys helping others achieve optimal health and fitness through
personal training, Anusara Yoga, stability ball sessions, and Tai Yoga Bodywork. Randi has an A.S. in Health Education and is
certified through the Aerobics and Fitness Association of America (AFAA).
In 2000, Randi completed her Yoga certification in an Anusara style while
training at Yoga People in Brooklyn, New York.
Her students range from beginner to advanced levels. Her commitment to yoga led her to the Lotus
Palm School in Montreal, studying the techniques of Thai Yoga Bodywork.
Stephanie Kaiser
Please welcome Stephanie Kaiser to Plaza Fitness at Stuyvesant Plaza. Stephanie is an experienced Pilates instructor with mat and reformer specialities. Stephanie has a B.A. in Dance and is a certified Pilates instructor through Balanced Body University in New York City.
Stephanie currently conducts mat and private Pilates sessions and is a dance instructor in the Capital Region. Stephanie is available for private, duet, and trio sessions and is willing to provide a complimentary Pilates session for interested members.
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Fall 2009 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.
Qigong with Steve
Tuesdays at 9:30 AM
Wednesdays at 7:15 PM
Thursdays at 4:45 PM
Saturdays at 11:00 AM
Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga with Grace
Thursdays at 7:00 PM
Anusara Yoga-NEW with Randi
Mondays at 7:00 PM
Wednesdays at 10:00 AM
Beginning Monday, September 14th, these sessions will run for
8-week blocks. Members may choose to
participate for $10 per session while non-members and walk-ins participate for
$15 per session. Please call or sign-up
at the front desk for the 8-week block by September 14th.
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Personalized
Nutrition Support
Schedule your initial complimentary nutrition
session with Brianna, our Holistic Health and
Nutrition Counselor, to enhance your eating habits.
Follow-up sessions include a health and nutrition
profile, suggested nutritional upgrades, and custom
meal plans (as detailed below).
Begin with a
Health and Nutrition Profile
Knowing what your specific needs are is key to
a health regimen that truly works. A Health
and Nutrition Profile is an invaluable bio-analysis,
conducted by the Optimal Health Network Laboratory,
which allows a correct program of nutrition and
lifestyle recommendations to be designed for each
individual's needs.
Make Nutritional
Upgrades and Custom Meal Plans
To make a transition to a healthy lifestyle an
effortless one, Brianna will work with you to
incorporate delicious whole foods into your daily
eating, without sacrificing your time or budget.
Foods that are considered everyday standards will
get a nutritional makeover, and appropriate meals
will be implemented to satiate hunger, increase
metabolic function, and give you energy.
Talk to Brianna today about signing up for your
12-week Nutrition Support Program for $360.00.
Achieve success through individual meal plans,
food upgrades, managing cravings, food prep tips,
learning about new foods, and much more.
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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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Plaza Fitness is CLOSED
on Monday,
September 7th, in observance of Labor Day.
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