NEWS

The iPad referral campaign was a big success thanks to all of our members that participated. The big winner of the iPad, worth a value of $500, is Joe LeRose. CONGRATULATIONS Joe!

Weight Loss Challenge Results

• 1st Place Finisher - Jennifer Marden (trained by Dave Lovello) with over an overall percent change of over 18%!
• 2nd Place Finisher - Frank Antonucci (trained by Jamie Bennett)
• 3rd Place Finisher - Steve Mackessy (also trained by Dave Lovello)

All of the participants who made it to the end made great strides not only here in the gym, but also in their own daily habits outside of the gym. The benefit comes from both one’s own discipline and the assistance of a spectacular trainer. Luckily, we have many spectacular trainers here to assist you in reaching your fitness goals! We hope to get the program rolling again in the fall with even more participants, fun and excitement! Great job to everyone who participated!


Some of the participants were on hand at the finish to hear the results of the contest. From left to right: Dave Lovello, (trainer) Danielle Young, Tina O’Donnell, Frank Antonucci and Christie Daniels, (concierge).

Renovation News at NMSC

Throughout the months of August, September and October you’ll be seeing some wonderful improvements here at NMSC. We will be undergoing major renovations including:

• men’s and women’s locker rooms (new tile, fixtures, partitions and dedicated showers for executive locker room)
• family locker room bathrooms
• main cardio room floor replacement of carpet with rolled rubber flooring
• painting the exterior of the building
• replacing many of the light fixtures and controls with more efficient and green options
• new equipment including: Cable Cross Over machine, ArcTrainer, some new treadmills, and more . .

Getting Older and Gaining Weight
By Paige Waehner

We've always been told that aging is a natural process that we can't control and part of that process can often involve losing muscle and gaining fat. It's true that getting older is associated with a loss of muscle, but it doesn't necessarily have to be that way. We can't stop the clock, but exercise can actually slow the aging process, helping you stay fit, healthy and avoid weight gain as you get older.

Why We Gain Weight As We Age
Most people think that gaining weight and getting older go hand in hand, but the reason we gain weight isn't just about getting older, it's about how our habits change. Many of us gain weight because we:

• Become more sedentary
• Don't lift weights to maintain muscle mass
• Eat more calories even as metabolism slows down

While there are some elements we can't control, most of the weight gain that comes with aging can be avoided with a little exercise.

What You Can Do
The main reason for muscle loss, (which lowers metabolism) is that we often spend way too much sitting - we sit at work, we sit when we watch TV and we sit when we play around on the computer. If we spend too much time doing that when we're younger, it's that much harder to stop doing that when we get older. It follows that being active (and lifting weights) will help preserve your muscle and increase your bone density while maintaining a higher metabolism. Before you get started, see your doctor, especially if you're on any medications or have any pain or injuries you're dealing with. Once you've got clearance to exercise, you can follow this basic approach to staying (or getting) fit:

• Cardio Exercise: Choose any activity you enjoy (or think you might enjoy with some practice) like swimming, walking or cycling and try to do that activity at least 3 days a week. Start with what you can handle and gradually add time each week until you can do 30 minutes of continuous activity.
  
  
• Lift weights: Strength training may be one of the most important parts of your exercise program. You'll build muscle and strength while also working on important areas like balance, stability and flexibility - all things that tend to decline with age. You can start with a basic Total Body Workout 2-3 non-consecutive days a week or learn more about appropriate exercise options for seniors.
  
  
• Watch Your Diet: The USDA has a food pyramid guide specifically for seniors with an emphasis on whole grains, fruits and vegetables and watching your calorie intake.
  
  
• Be realistic. As you get older, it will take longer to lose weight, so it helps to focus on the process - getting your workouts in and eating as healthfully as possible. Do that and your body will respond in its own time.

If you find it hard to start or stick with an exercise program, motivate yourself by remembering what you do for your health when you exercise: you feel better, you look better, you reduce your chances of heart disease and diabetes and, best of all, you're doing what your body was meant for: moving around.

Sources:

Williams PT, Wood PD.The effects of changing exercise levels on weight and age-related weight gain. Int J Obes (Lond). 2006 Mar;30(3):543-51. Williams PT, Pate RR. Cross-sectional relationships of exercise and age to adiposity in 60,617 male runners. Med Sci Sports Exerc. 2005 Aug;37(8):1329-37.

Village Fair Days

Thanks for visiting us at Village Fair Days, July 30th and July 31st. A great time was had by all!



Belinda Bourjeili was available to answer any and all questions at the fair.



The kids at the fair enjoyed getting a taste of what Zumba is all about.
If you missed it this year plan to join us next year!!