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THE REVOLUTION FITNESS NEWSLETTER vol.1 issue 2 March/April 2008
NOTES FROM DEREK
Dear Athletes,
The Revolution is NOW! After a total renovation, numerous changes, and exciting additions, we are proud to open our doors each day and welcome the athletes of the Revolution.
We would like to express our sincere gratitude and appreciation to all current Revolution Fitness members for their loyalty and patience throughout the transition process. And we are thrilled to welcome all new members to the RevFit workout community.
We invite all of you to take advantage of the opportunities we offer for you to enhance your health and fitness. In addition to existing classes and training, there will be exciting small-group exercise programs debuting in the near future!
Other exciting programs will be announced in coming months, especially with the addition of some incredible team members from Body Evolver, just around the corner. We welcome trainer Mike D’Angelo and his Body Evolver community to RevFit.
It’s a monumental time to be part of Revolution Fitness. Life, liberty, and fitness for all!
--Derek Christensen |
NUTRITION SERVICES
Sarah Stockwell, MS, RD is available every Thursday night to provide nutritional counseling. Three-session packages (2 hours total) can be purchased at the front desk for only $200, allowing members the chance to meet with Sarah for initial consultations, diet planning, and follow-up adjustments. For more information on dietetic services at RevFit, email nutrition@revfitboston.com.
Sarah will also offer a 60-minute seminar in April on the topic of nutrition for effective workouts and recovery. Watch for more details coming soon!
SPECIAL CLASSES IN MARCH
Team Sasoma - March 30, 1:30-3pm
If you like Sasoma Yoga with Ben Booth on Monday afternoons and Thursday evenings, you won’t want to miss the chance to take the team Sasoma class with both Ben and his Sasoma co-creator, Aaron Cantor.
This special 90-minute class will be offered to members for $15, and to non-members for only $25. See the front desk for details and to sign up. Limit: 30 participants
Email sarahs@revfitboston.com for more information. |
CLASS SCHEDULE UPDATES
Stretch Class: Patty’s Monday night Stretch Class is moving from 6:15 back to 6 p.m. due to member request.
Try her Abs class at 5:45 p.m. for a great 45-minute two-class combo! New times start March 24.
Spin&Abs Class: Soha’s early morning Spin&Abs class is expanding. This great Wednesday class will now run 6:30-7:45 a.m. for awesome cardio and a full core workout.
New to Yoga? Try Gentle Yoga with Hadassah. This class is perfect for beginners and for those looking to get a slower-paced, relaxing yoga class with great stretching and breathing exercises. Hadassah teaches Gentle Yoga every Monday at 7 p.m. and Thursdays at Noon.
MARCH MEMBER SPECIAL
Bring a friend to RevFit for a complimentary workout any day in March
It’s a great opportunity to bring friends to your favorite group exercise classes and to encourage people to join your gym!
Want to know what’s going on at RevFit? Check the web-site for updates on classes, membership info and special events.
www.revfitboston.com
EVENTS @ RevFit
The Second Annual DEA-Wide Maltz Challenge will be held March 21 at Revolution Fitness in honor of fallen soldier Master Sgt. Michael Maltz, killed in Afghanistan on March 23, 2003. CrossFitters wanting to participate should e-mail steve@revfitboston.com. All are invited to cheer!
ART Shows
Watch for the next TWO art shows opening April and May. |
SPOTLIGHT ON NEW GROUP EXERCIZE INSTUCTORS
Ben Booth brings to group exercise his natural artistry and wealth of experience in the martial arts, yoga, and Zen meditation. Ben, who teaches Sasoma Yoga and Muay Thai Kickboxing at RevFit, has studied with great masters throughout the U.S., India and China, including with the legendary kung fu monks of the Shaolin Temple. While living in India, Ben studied with the guru of ancient healing, martial, and moving art of Kalaripayattu at C.V.N. Kalari in Kerala. He has also studied Shivananda yoga and the yoga philosophy of Patanjali in traditional ashram settings. In terms of western athletics, he has experience with crew, open-ocean rowing, and mountain bike racing. Ben currently studies with Korean Zen Master Chang Sik Kim, founder of the Buddhist martial art Shim Gum Do.
Autumn Halazon, who comes to Revolution Fitness from the Seattle workout scene, has worked in the fitness industry for the past eight years. Autumn is certified through ACE and Johnny G Spinning, and she apprenticed at the University of Idaho for two years in Pilates. Through attending numerous conferences and teaching workshops all over the United States, as well as in three other countries, Autumn has furthered her group exercise knowledge and passion. She believes in helping others get in shape while they have fun doing so.
Derek Notman is a certified Postural Alignment Specialist in the Egoscue Method. Internationally, he has spent close to twenty years pursuing the study of philosophy, martial arts, yogic movement, and traditional body-based healing practices such as Thai massage, Energy Medicine, and Chi Kung. He is firmly convinced of the body’s natural intelligence, design, and tendency toward balance and well-being. Derek also holds a degree from Rollins College in Winter Park, Florida. He teaches his unique SomaTai Yoga at Revolution Fitness and is available to work one-on-one with members for postural alignment and yoga.
Jolene Woznicki uses her base as a gymnast with 18 years of experience to challenge members in her Pilates classes. Jolene comes to RevFit from LA Fitness and Fitness Club in Connecticut, and she holds degrees from both Springfield College and Southern Connecticut State University. She is certified through American Fitness Professionals, and she has over four years of Pilates experience. Jolene says, “I love teaching Pilates. It is part of my life.” |
| Trainer Tips: Push Press adds Power by Greg Cloutier |
Recent research suggests that as we age we lose power, the ability to move our bodies or a weight quickly and, more so than strength, the ability to push a weight one time. Loss of power is a combination of a decline in our nervous system’s ability to work well and the decrease in what are called type two muscle fibers.
We are also learning that it is power that helps us to perform everyday tasks better, as well as to perform sports with greater success. Thus, adding some explosive power exercises into your routine will not only give you a new challenge, but you could increase your ability to perform everyday tasks or sports, build more of the type two muscle fibers, enhance your nervous system, increase balance, and kick-start some new progress in your fitness level. The push press is one of my favorite power exercises on which to start people because it can be learned quickly and involves the drive and transfer of forces through the body from the ground to overhead. This exercise is much like the standing shoulder press except for how the movement starts.
Start with the bar in front of the neck at the collar bone and keep your shoulders back, chest up, spine neutral (slight natural arch), and head looking straight ahead. Place your hands on the bar just outside of shoulder width and rotate your elbows slightly forward of your shoulders. |
To begin, keep your body upright, squat down and back until you are at about a quarter-squat position, and then explosively drive upward with your legs, using this force and momentum to thrust the weight overhead. The weight will shift to your toes as you drive upward, and your feet may even leave the floor an inch or so. Hold this for a second, then lower the weight smoothly back to your collar bone, and repeat the movement.
Repetition range and rest time between sets will depend on your fitness goal, but I would recommend using a light weight or even a wooden pole to start and perform 8-12 repetitions, in order to learn the movement first, with one minute rest periods between sets. Always stop the repetitions when you can no longer keep good form.
Remember: Always consult with your physician before starting any new or rigorous exercise program, and stop an exercise if you feel light-headed, nauseous, or dizzy. |
For more instruction on this exercise and exercises that are both explosive and power-building, try one of Steve Trussell’s CrossFit classes. Both Steve and the workout challenge will inspire you! For more info: steve@revfitboston.com |
DO YOU HAVE BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD INSURANCE?
Barkwell Physical Therapy has been a part of Revolution Fitness for four years. Just in case you haven’t found Brian yet, he’s located in the office off the weight-training floor. If you are looking for better posture, a more balanced workout regimen, an effective stretch, or a most excellent massage, just drop in to set up an appointment. An upstanding member of the American Physical Therapy Association, Barkwell Physical Therapy is a certified provider of Blue Cross Blue Shield and Medicare. For more information on Brian Barkwell, MSPT, visit www.barkwellpt.com
The Revolution in Action
RevFit trainer Jason Dionne is teaching a Revolution FitCamp at Joseph J. Hurley Elementary School in the South End.
Jason’s goals include instilling a desire for physically-active lives, and cultivating healthy habits among young athletes.
OOH RAH, Jason! |
Body Evolver members join Revolution Fitness
Revolution Fitness is thrilled to announce that members of Body Evolver will be joining Team RevFit, coming on board with the shared values of health and fitness in a neighborhood gym setting.
Though the closing of Body Evolver means the end of an era at the Boylston Street location, the fusion of Body Evolver and RevFit members and staff is an exciting opportunity to grow the Revolution!
Mike D’Angelo and his Body Evolver team were proud to be known as the “Cheers bar” of health clubs where everyone knows names and shares fitness goals. Joining forces with the community of athletes at Revolution Fitness seems the perfect next step.
As the doors to Body Evolver close, Revolution Fitness will open its doors to a whole new crowd of fitness enthusiasts. Look forward to exciting new opportunities for Body Evolver and Revolution Fitness members to meet and workout with each other!
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 Meet the Trainer: Mike D’Angelo
Full of energy and a passion for all things personal training, Mike D’Angelo will join the RevFit training team in March. Mike holds a certified through degree in exercise science and is certified through the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) as an Advanced Trainer. He is an internationally-ranked natural bodybuilder, as well as a fitness model who truly believes in a healthy, balanced lifestyle. One of Mike’s professional goals is to help educate both young and old about the benefits of living a healthy and fit lifestyle. Because he loves to train, Mike developed his own web-enabled, full-interactive, state-of-the-art training system called Body Evolver, for which he named his gym in Boston. For more information about Mike’s program and to see his training results, visit his personal website: www.mikedangelo.com. |
CROSSFIT NEWS
“The PIT” is full of CrossFitters every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for CrossFit Class with trainer Steve Trussell! Now, ahtletes interested in CrossFit who still have to complete the pre-requisite CrossFit Elements have TWO great opportunities to learn the basic techniques, exercises, and skills. Check out the complimentary Monday night Intro to CrossFit class, then sign up with Steve for 2 hours of one-on-one Elements for a package price of $175. Or, learn CrossFit with your friends.
For a $300 total package price, 2-3 people can train CrossFit Elements with Steve in two 1-hour sessions, plus the Intro to CrossFit class. As always, anyone is welcome to the Monday 7 p.m. introductory class. All other CrossFit workouts are $10 for members, $20 for non-members.
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THE REVOLUTION IN ACTION
RevFit trainer Jason Dionne is teaching a Revolution FitCamp at Joseph J. Hurley Elementary School in the South End.
Jason’s goals include instilling a desire for physically-active lives, and cultivating healthy habits among young athletes.
OOH RAH, Jason! |
THE REVOLUTION IS HERE! |
