The Snap Fitness/Michele ApprovedTM Grocery List Launches Version #2 at Canton ShopRite Supermarket!

After four hours of set-up and about 200 shelf tags later the second version of the Michele ApprovedTM grocery list launched this past weekend at ShopRite supermarket in Canton.  The original list launched a few months ago and caused quite a stir in the community since no one has ever seen anything like it before.  A stanchion sign with Michele's picture, information, and a description of her collaboration with ShopRite supermarket greets you.  The opposite side of the stanchion sign is an enlarged directory of the custom grocery list that is categorized by food group and aisle location.  Individual handouts of the grocery list are also at the door for shoppers to grab and use throughout the store where custom shelf tags help identify all the products on the list.

Version two of the Michele ApprovedTM Snap Fitness grocery list includes an updated "look" along with many new and exciting additions to the grocery list.  Some of Michele's favorite new items on her list are in a new section called "Featured Super Foods."  Michele and one of her elite staff of personal trainers, Robert Smith Jr., will be performing in-store demonstrations on featured products on the new list that might be unfamiliar to many of the public.  Upcoming in-store demonstrations will be on the following days and times:

November 9th from 2-5pm: Kale Chips
November 15th from 4-7pm: Go Raw Brand Super Food Snacks
November 19th from 2-5pm: Pumpkin
November 26th from 2-5pm: Chia Seeds
December 6th from 4-7pm:  Ezekiel Bread/Tortillas
December 14th from 2-5pm:  Lentils
December 21st from 2-5pm:  Amaranth
December 31st from 2-5pm:  Sweet potatoes
January 4rd 2014 from 2-5pm:  Quinoa

Please join us in the store at any of our demonstrations!  Stay tuned for more in store presence as Michele will be hosting some upcoming meet-and-greets so people can learn more about the WHY behind the creation of the list.  Let us know what you think of the list by posting on our Facebook page http://www.facebook.com/snapfitnessavonct -- and be sure to "LIKE" and follow ShopRite on Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/josephfamilymarkets) as well! 

Michele Welcome-Pellegatto, 3x Figure Pro
Snap Fitness Avon, Owner
michele@michelewelcome.com
860-581-4014

**IMPORTANT CLUB NEWS FROM MICHELE**

Hello Snap Avon!

Fall is the season of change and with that in mind there are a lot of changes going on at Snap! 

First -- we are changing the group class schedule for the fall/winter months as follows:

1. Effective immediately both Monday 6pm evening boot camp and Saturday morning 10:30am boot camp will be Cardio Bootcamp classes with an emphasis on conditioning rather than a focus on strictly weights. This class will be taught by Ben Rocher, who is going to guest instruct for the next two weeks!   Should you all love the class, and he love teaching it at Snap, we will continue with the new schedule - so your feedback is very important :)

2. Also effective immediately - and by popular demand - both Wednesday 5pm yoga class and Saturday 11:30am yoga class will BOTH now be ABS AND CORE classes.

Second..............just like with your workouts:  Even if you enjoy doing what you are doing, changing things up is important for forward progression as long as you have a strong core.  And with a power team at Snap consisting of: long time Director of Personal Training, Brian Szmigiel, Elite Personal Trainer Robert Smith, and myself, we ARE your strong core and aren't going anywhere. 

We are, however, sad to say that as of next Friday, October 25th, Snap's "Sweetheart" and club manager, Jessica Bergen, will no longer be with us.  Jessica has been offered a position as a field hockey program director at Stick Time Sports in Agawam Massachusetts; and as you all know field hockey is Jessica's passion so she simply cannot pass this opportunity up.  She will be dearly missed so join me in wishing her well by signing the cards that I will have on display at the front entrance of the club.  

I am actively interviewing for the position and won't choose "just anyone" -- our new club manager has some serious shoes to fill!

Lastly -- I'd like to welcome all the new members that have joined us at Snap so far this fall.  I have a lot of plans at the club including the launch of round 2 of the Grocery List at ShopRite supermarket ....so stay tuned for further updates :) 

............but please remember to rack your weights and clean up after yourselves.  Snap isn't just a gym............it's PERSONAL. :)

Have a great week everyone....and remember....We're always listening :)

Michele Welcome-Pellegatto, 3x Figure Pro
Snap Fitness Avon, Owner
michele@michelewelcome.com
860-581-4014

ROCK STARS TRAIN AT SNAP FITNESS AVON

The famous rock group OTHERWISE (hit album True Love Never Dies) was in town on tour Saturday September 28th and came to Avon just to meet with 3x Figure Pro and Snap Fitness Avon owner Michele Welcome-Pellegatto (they are fans of hers just as much as she is a fan of theirs) and see the gym. As a special treat for the guys, Michele joined heads with her staff of elite personal trainers including head trainer Brian Szmigiel and trainers Katey Hurley and Robert Smith and together they gave lead singer Adrian Patrick, guitarist Ryan Patrick, and bassist Vassilios "V" Metropoulos one heck of a workout.  The workout included tire flipping, rolling tires up hills, gorilla crunches, sled pushes, box jumps, and more! It was a challenging workout for anyone but the three rockers did an amazing job pushing through it! 

After the workout the guys cleaned up and Michele took them to The Village Cafe & Bistro for her Michele ApprovedTM breakfast. Owner Jane Day had a special egg dish called "Eggs Otherwise" on the Specials Board as a perfect way to greet the rock band.  The guys had been on the road for three days without a wholesome meal so Michele made sure that they all had the freshly juiced fruit/veggie combo created by owner Jane Day. Michele also made sure the guys got to try the Michele Approved protein pancakes to go along with their healthy egg dishes.  The guys left The Village replenished and full ---- and ready to rock in their concert that evening where they stopped the music to do a spotlight introduction and thank you to Michele as the "band's personal trainer" and inspiration.

Michele and Otherwise's mutual support and friendship started after they connected on Facebook while both were working hard to succeed in each of their industries.  Michele competes professionally - has earned professional status in three different organizations in her career - and as she was preparing for one of her professional world competitions, the music of Otherwise was her inspiration to keep going and push hard to reach her goals.  While Michele was giving it all she had to prepare for her shows, Otherwise was giving it all they had trying to make a name for themselves and get their music out to the mainstream audiences and became the first unsigned artist to reach #1 on Sirius Octane satellite radio (they have since been signed).  Both the fitness and music industries are competitive and challenging so both Michele and Otherwise could relate to the strength, passion, and drive that it takes to continue forward without any guarantees on the other end.  Their authentic support for each other blossomed into a one-of-a-kind respect and friendship.

The weekend stop on tour isn't the end for the connection of the rock band and the Figure Pro and Health and Fitness Leader.  Otherwise has asked Michele to work with them on their nutrition and training while they are on the road.  The goal is to document a transformation with the health and fitness level of the band so that they can be better prepared for the endurance it takes to perform on stage for an hour and a half at a time. Michele is up for the challenge and is thrilled to be a part of their journey to health and fitness as she continues to try and transform the health of her community with her Michele ApprovedTM health and fitness movement.  Keep an eye out for the launch of the health and fitness collaboration of Michele and Otherwise.  It will be exciting to watch!

Michele documents her journey to stage on her athlete page http://www.facebook.com/FigureProMicheleWelcome and Otherwise documents their tour on their facebook page:  http://www.facebook.com/otherwiseofficial

Michele Welcome-Pellegatto, 3x Figure Pro
Snap Fitness Avon, Owner
michele@michelewelcome.com
860-581-4014

Weekly Club News From Michele - September 17, 2013

Hello Snap Avon! 

This past Saturday was the first club member appreciation party/open house BBQ and it was great to see so many of you have such a great time!  Special thank you to Tracy Lachmann for the free massages, Anthony Cannavo Jr. for the free injury assessments, Ali Welcome for face painting, Denise for the free Zumba class, Robert Smith for guest instructing the awesome bootcamp class, JarBear Carvings for the chainsaw carving of our club mascot, and The Biker's Edge for being on site for all our outdoor biking needs. I plan to make this an annual event for all of you.  I appreciate your membership and that so many of you take pride in the club not being JUST a club.  GO US GO!

There are quite a bit of exciting announcements so let's get started:

1.  Please join me in welcoming Robert Smith Jr. to the elite personal training staff at the club! Robert is bilingual and most recently was the Assistant Director of personal training at LA Fitness in Springfield, MA.  Robert has extensive knowledge of various different training methods and is a sports nutrition specialist as well so he will fit right into the atmosphere here.  Looking for someone to give you that extra push?  Robert is available for those in-demand morning personal training slots so contact the club today if you would like a FREE ASSESSMENT with him.  Robert will also be taking on the Wednesday and Friday 6am boot camp classes so if you haven't tried class yet, now is a great time to drop in.  Remember only $15/month for unlimited class attendance!

2.  Snap Avon staff and some of our members will be PERFORMING on stage this Saturday the 21st at the Avon Day event!  Look out for us at 4pm on the main stage and cheer us on!  Be sure to drop by our booth and bring your friends/family that might be interested in a membership.

3. If you haven't seen the cards in the club yet, the Michele ApprovedTM collaboration with Aloha tanning has officially launched!  I'm expanding my promotion of all things healthy to not just nutrition but healthy LIFESTYLE options as well.  Try out their organic, paraban free spray tans for your next event/wedding/night out instead of dangerous UV lights.  I use them for appearances, photo shoots, and especially as a base under my competition tan for stage.  They are awesome and have a special deal for Snap members so grab a promo card the next time you are in the club.

4. THIS THURSDAY IS THE MONTHLY ISAGENIX PARTY AT 6:30-7:30PM.  By popular demand Mike Russo will once again be hosting the event for all those who have questions about what the heck we are all talking about.....and why so many of us love how we FEEL and love how our bodies are changing too.  Come listen to what it's all about :)

5. I've hired a new cleaning staff that will be coming to the club late in the evening (like 10pm ish) every Monday so please plan accordingly.  Please be sure to be courteous and help us keep the club clean by racking your weights, and taking your personal items from the shower rooms at all times (gross!).  And on rainy days....bring a change of shoes.

6. The fall season for all physique competitions (bodybuilding, fitness, figure, bikini, fit body, male physique/model) has begun and I am once again hosting stage posing and presentation clinics every Sunday from 11-1pm at the club.  These clinics are the only one of their kind in the whole state so if you have ever heard of someone "who competes" feel free to share that your club hosts clinics.  Please plan accordingly because we will be occupying the floor space during this time.

All for this week - again, come see us Saturday at Avon Day on stage at 4pm! GO SNAP AVON GO!

...and remember...I'm always listening :)

Michele Welcome-Pellegatto, 3x Figure Pro
Snap Fitness Avon, Owner
michele@michelewelcome.com
860-581-4014

MEMBER APPRECIATION BBQ & OPEN HOUSE!!! (Bring Your Friends!!)

I'm so excited to be hosting the first Snap Member Appreciation BBQ and Open House this Saturday from 11-2pm!  It's my way of thanking you all for your membership and loyalty to the club.  Please be sure to join us and bring your friends and family!  There will be lunch provided by The Meat House in Avon as well as all kinds of activities going on including:

1. Guest instructor for a special ZUMBA CLASS AT 12:30PM -- please sign up ahead of time by calling/emailing the club

2. Brian has a surprise afternoon CHALLENGE for those who DARE!

3. FREE injury assessments by Anthony Cannavo Jr., ATC for all members throughout the whole party.  Be sure to call/email the club and reserve your spot!

4. Tracy Lachmann, LMT & Reiki Master will be doing Chair Massages during the Open House as well so if you want to ensure a massage, reserve your spot ahead of time!

5. And of course FOOD!!!!  The Meat House of Avon will be BBQing all kinds of healthy foods(how about some grass fed burgers on a stick for one -- YUMMM!!)

6. BRING THE FAMILY!   Kids are welcome to come as I am hoping to have a face painter available as well!

JOIN US FOR FUN AND BRING FAMILY AND FRIENDS TO SHOW THEM THE CLUB!