Fitness For Living September 2007 Newsletter- Outdoor Fitness Boot Camp. David Clair's Outdoor Fitness Boot Camp for all abilities. Boulder, CO

Ski Conditioning 'Dynamic Duo' Special
Enroll in Both our Oct 9 & Nov 12 Boot Camps and Save over $100

Make this Ski Season your Best (and Safest) Ever

If you are really committed to being in the best condition you can be by ski season then take advantage of our Ski Conditioning Super Saver Discount.

Register now for our next two camp sessions and pay only $395 - it is like you are paying only $150 for the second session (regularly $270).

It is not going to be too long before the snow starts to fly and Fall is the perfect time for ski conditioning.
At Fitness For Living we can't emphasize enough how important conditioning is to ensure a safe, injury-free and FUN ski season. There are far too many people who spend the majority of their winter in physical therapy rather than on the slopes from a ski injury.

Also remember that you can save an additional $20 for EACH friend that you register with. So grab a few workmates or friends and laugh and grunt your way to fitness fun.

Ready to register?

Boot Camp Secures Indoor Field for Winter Camps

Only FFL can offer you an 'outdoor' Boot Camp experience in the heart of winter.
Starting with our November 12 sessions, Fitness For Living heads to Boulder's premiere indoor facility - Boulder Indoor Soccer, located near Valmont and 28th St.

We are pumped to have secured such an ideal setting for our Winter camps. Get ready for a huge, vibrant green and soft field, changing rooms and more.

Fitness For Living Trainer Achieves Success by Setting Goals
Camp Trainer Samantha Sigle Wins Steamboat 50 Ultra Marathon

In our July newsletter we said that setting specific and measurable goals is the key to achieving success. Fitness For Living trainer Samantha Sigle certainly takes these words to heart and continues to inspire her Boot Campers as she set her sights ever higher.

A big congratulations to her last achievement winning the Steamboat 50 Mile Ultra Marathon off-road race. You're an inspiration to all of us!

At Fitness For Living, we ask you even before you start a Boot Camp to write down specific goals that will excite and motivate you - a vision that will really get you juiced.

To learn more of this philosophy and if you missed this earlier article
just follow the link on the bottom of this newsletter.

How to Stay Injury-Free this Ski Season

It is getting close to the time of year that physical therapy offices get busy in Colorado from the multitude of ski related injuries. Statistics show that fatigue is one of the biggest factors in ski injury risks. How often have you heard that someone crashed or was hurt on their ‘last run of the day.' Plan ahead this year and ski with strength and confidence.

Avoiding injury
Probably the most important factor in preventing injury is taking part in a conditioning program. The training must focus on building muscular endurance to help avoid fatigue and maintain technique throughout the day's skiing. In addition, if the exercise program can promote co-ordination of joint movements and balance that are functionally related to skiing, then this is most beneficial.

Key Points
* Strengthen leg muscles to protect and aid your knees.
* Cross-train with activities that emphasize lateral movement.
* Make sure core strengthening exercises are part of your ski conditioning workout.
* Stretch, stretch, stretch

Here are just a few recommendations:
> Strap on in-line skates and hit the bike paths – one of the best activities for skiers
> For lateral movements try side to side jumps over a cone or play sports like soccer and tennis which include a lot of lateral movement
> Include one leg routines like one leg squats to improve both balance and strength
> When strengthening the core don’t forget your back muscles and include twisting motions like bicycle crunches.
> Wait until you have a few weeks of conditioning under your belt before you move on to explosive plyometric routines like vertical ‘tuck’ jumps.

Last recommendation – don’t wait.
Now is the perfect time to get a conditioning program going!


CONTENTS SEPTEMBER 2007 NEWSLETTER * Ski Conditioning 'Dynamic Duo' Discount Special * Free Demo Classes this Week * Boot Camp Secures Boulder's Premiere Indoor Field for Winter Camps * Fitness For Living Trainer Achieves Success by Setting Goals * How to Stay Injury Free this Ski Season
Ski Conditioning 'Dynamic Duo' Special Enroll in Both our Oct 9 & Nov 12 Boot Camps and Save over $100 Make this Ski Season your Best (and Safest) Ever If you are really committed to being in the best condition you can be by ski season then take advantage of our Ski Conditioning Super Saver Discount. Register now for our next two camp sessions and pay only $395 - it is like you are paying only $150 for the second session (regularly $270). It is not going to be too long before the snow starts to fly and Fall is the perfect time for ski conditioning. At Fitness For Living we can't emphasize enough how important conditioning is to ensure a safe, injury-free and FUN ski season. There are far too many people who spend the majority of their winter in physical therapy rather than on the slopes from a ski injury. Also remember that you can save an additional $20 for EACH friend that you register with. So grab a few workmates or friends and laugh and grunt your way to fitness fun. Ready to register? Boot Camp Secures Indoor Field for Winter Camps Only FFL can offer you an 'outdoor' Boot Camp experience in the heart of winter. Starting with our November 12 sessions, Fitness For Living heads to Boulder's premiere indoor facility - Boulder Indoor Soccer, located near Valmont and 28th St. We are pumped to have secured such an ideal setting for our Winter camps. Get ready for a huge, vibrant green and soft field, changing rooms and more. Fitness For Living Trainer Achieves Success by Setting Goals Camp Trainer Samantha Sigle Wins Steamboat 50 Ultra Marathon In our July newsletter we said that setting specific and measurable goals is the key to achieving success. Fitness For Living trainer Samantha Sigle certainly takes these words to heart and continues to inspire her Boot Campers as she set her sights ever higher. A big congratulations to her last achievement winning the Steamboat 50 Mile Ultra Marathon off-road race. You're an inspiration to all of us! At Fitness For Living, we ask you even before you start a Boot Camp to write down specific goals that will excite and motivate you - a vision that will really get you juiced. To learn more of this philosophy and if you missed this earlier article just follow the link on the bottom of this newsletter. How to Stay Injury-Free this Ski Season It is getting close to the time of year that physical therapy offices get busy in Colorado from the multitude of ski related injuries. Statistics show that fatigue is one of the biggest factors in ski injury risks. How often have you heard that someone crashed or was hurt on their ‘last run of the day.' Plan ahead this year and ski with strength and confidence. Avoiding injury Probably the most important factor in preventing injury is taking part in a conditioning program. The training must focus on building muscular endurance to help avoid fatigue and maintain technique throughout the day's skiing. In addition, if the exercise program can promote co-ordination of joint movements and balance that are functionally related to skiing, then this is most beneficial. Key Points * Strengthen leg muscles to protect and aid your knees. * Cross-train with activities that emphasize lateral movement. * Make sure core strengthening exercises are part of your ski conditioning workout. * Stretch, stretch, stretch Here are just a few recommendations: > Strap on in-line skates and hit the bike paths – one of the best activities for skiers > For lateral movements try side to side jumps over a cone or play sports like soccer and tennis which include a lot of lateral movement > Include one leg routines like one leg squats to improve both balance and strength > When strengthening the core don’t forget your back muscles and include twisting motions like bicycle crunches. > Wait until you have a few weeks of conditioning under your belt before you move on to explosive plyometric routines like vertical ‘tuck’ jumps. Last recommendation – don’t wait. Now is the perfect time to get a conditioning program going!	Free Demo Classes Thursday, Sept 27 Here is your chance to get a feel for the Outdoor Boot Camp experience. Each demo class will give you a quick sample of what we might include during a Boot Camp session. All abilities welcome. Demo classes are offered at: > 6:30-7:40 pm > 9-10:10 am (women's camp) Register for a Demo Class

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Check out our article: Setting Goals - The Key to Achieving Success