Fitness ASAP

Independence Day

2008-07-04T06:07:00.001-07:00

Happy 4th of July, everyone! It's Independence Day - what better day to declare your independence from the ordinary? Enough with the magazine fitness programs. Enough with the miracle diets. Enough with impersonal gyms that are really only interested in your dues and fees. (Why is it that health clubs only seem to think that, for all that money, they're only responsible for providing you the opportunity to reach your goals, instead of for providing a personal plan that will actually help you make the changes you want? Will the club refund your dues if you don't get the results you want? The ones you stated clearly when you sat down with the membership rep? Hmm. I think not.

Sure, the clubs have trainers, and machines, and classes targeted at every possible demographic... but you have to look hard for a trainer who will push you to do 'more and different' - particularly in a club setting where it's really easy to just rely on the machine circuit, or on the most recent fad the trainer has found. (Seriously, I know trainers who found a program that they liked in 2001 - and they still have all their clients doing it seven years later)

Don't get me wrong; kettlebells are great. So is CrossFit and Spinning and BodyPump... but not the same program every week, every month for years on end. The body - your muscles and metabolism - crave and need change in order to make change. Find a trainer who will not only listen to what you want, but will implement a program in which change is a constant (ooooh, that's deep!) in order to help you get where yo really want to go - and you've found a gem.

Which is, of course, why I like bootcamp classes so much. There's always a way to change the class to further challenge the group. Running hills is different than lunging across a parking lot is different than push-up/squat interval training. Change is good!

Wasn't it our Founding Fathers... okay; that might be a bit dramatic. Suffice to say that they wanted change too. Do something different to get something different!

Change your workout, change your body, change yor life... ASAP!

Looking for a great workout that will change you? www.strongfitwomen.com!

Almost there!

2008-06-26T12:48:00.000-07:00

Only two sessions remain in this month's Womens' Fitness Bootcamp - and I have to say, I'm impressed! The whole group has made great strides in strength, conditioning, and overall fitness! I love hearing that you accomplished a goal, whether it's 12 pushups, or having the ability to run a hill. It's great, and I'm proud of you all!

Next session brings some schedule challenges, as many of you vacation in July. I am, however, adding additional sessions in order to make it easier to get your workouts in each week. Here's the proposed schedule for the July session, beginning July 7:

M/W/F, sessions are offered at 6:15AM, 9:15AM, and 6:15PM
T/Th/Sa, sessions are offered at 6:15 and 7:15AM

If none of the times works for you, do let me know. If you have a group of 5 or more, I will seriously consider adding a session, either at a new time, or just closer to you. As always, if you register for one session, you can attend up to 4 sessions - at any time or day. (other camps will charge you more if you want to come to more - I'd rather reward you for your commitment!)

Two final things; first, anyone who registered at $249 for the first session (which only happens if you referred two friends) is locked in at that price for any future sessions - no increase! If you registered at $275 for referring one friend, again, that's still your price, unless you refer another friend, in which case I'll drop the price to $249.

Second, my MWF class talked a bit about what to when you are between sessions or on vacation. One great option is Xpress Workouts, designed by Robert Garza, who happens to own Fitness Performance Center - our indoor location. The link to his program is below.

Looking forward to seeing you all again soon!

Andrew

Super First Week!

2008-06-08T11:29:00.000-07:00

We've just completed the inaugural week of Womens Fitness ASAP Bootcamp, and it's been great! Everyone's been really supportive and enthusiastic, and I'm looking forward to seeing everyone's progress over the remaining three weeks of the session.

The next sessions begin the week of July 6 and will run for FOUR weeks, through the 2nd of August - the perfect way to get prepared for your family vacation!

Details: Early-Bird Registration for the next session is open until Saturday, June 21 - Early registration is $249. Starting Sunday, June 22, the normal price of $299 will apply. Classes will be limited to 12, so don't wait!

Early Birds - enter the coupon code 'tweet' at checkout!

YES! Register me for the Monday/Wednesday/Friday 6:15PM Session!

Yes! Register me for the Tuesday/Thursday/Saturday 6:15AM Session!

Womens' Bootcamp Locations!

2008-05-29T11:49:00.001-07:00

Both bootcamps are located in Deerfield.

The Tuesday/Thursday/Saturday morning bootcamp is located at Brickyards Park, on Kates Road, just north of Lake Cook & Pfingsten. North on Kates Road from Lake Cook, or west on Kates Road from Waukegan.

The Monday/Wednesday/Friday evening bootcamp is located at 151 South Pfingsten Road, just south of Lake Cook and Pfingsten. Halfway up the hill, turn east into the office park. Follow the drive to the right. At the end of the lot, turn left and drive to the last units. Bootcamp meets in the grassy area adjacent to unit W (awning says 'Chip Factory')

Participants need to confirm by noon Saturday, May 31st! Register to the right!

Fitness ASAP Bootcamp Info

2008-05-23T12:04:00.001-07:00

Why attend Fitness ASAP camp?

First, there's no risk; your satisfaction is guaranteed! What's the catch? No catch - just show up for all your sessions! If for any reason you're dissatisfied with your camp experience, I'll give you your money back!

Second, you'll have fun! Of course, your clothes will fit better, your energy will improve, and you'll have a great time working with others who share your goals, too! Studies show that exercising in groups improves exercise adherence, improves morale, and actually encourages participants to work harder!

Third, you'll save a boatload of money! If you were to hire a private trainer, 3 times a week for a month, you'd pay nearly $900! Womens' Fitness ASAP offers you the opportunity to work just as hard and get the same great results for less than a third of the cost!

Last, you'll have the benefit of experienced and passsionate instructors. Fitness ASAP instructors are nationally certified, and enthusiastically give you all the tools you need to get fit. With nearly 20 years of experience, and as the former Director of Health & Fitness for both the Deerfield Multiplex and Bannockburn health clubs, I know how to hire the best!

Womens' Fitness ASAP Camps start in Deerfield every 4-6 weeks.

Fitness ASAP Camp - 4 Weeks, 12 sessions, only $299!

Bring a friend, and you each pay only $275!
(Enter coupon code: bring1friend)

Bring two friends, and you each pay only $249!
(Enter coupon code: bring2friends)

I almost forgot!

2008-05-21T14:37:00.000-07:00

Don't forget that there are discounts for bringing friends! Discount codes - if you sign up with one friend, you each enter 'bring1friend' at checkout & save! If you bring 2 friends, you each enter 'bring2friends' at checkout and save even more!

Click the link to the right to register!

It's almost swimsuit time...

2008-05-21T14:17:00.000-07:00

The question is, are you ready to be seen at the pool? Fitness ASAP Bootcamp is gonna kick your a** - and make it fit in your suit! We're gearing up for the launch of the next sessions in June - and a new evening session has just been added at 6PM!

Question of the day

2008-05-08T20:35:00.000-07:00

Are you ready to put on your shorts and tank top and get outside?