Snap Fitness Avon News & Tips!: Health

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Monday, April 8, 2013

Club Owner Biography: Michele Welcome

Phone: 860-581-4014
Email: michele@michelewelcome.com

Michele Welcome is the new owner of Snap Fitness Avon, and she is a driven entrepreneur with 13 years of experience in accounting and real estate. She is also an 11 year veteran of bodybuilding/figure competitions with professional status in THREE organizations. Michele’s motto is “Eat Lean Train Clean” and her passion in life is to encourage others to train naturally and consistently for year round total body health. Michele, who lives in Canton with her husband, is committed to helping Snap Fitness members achieve their health and wellness goals.

In addition to her competition history Michele holds both Bachelor and Master Degrees in Accounting. She has worked as both an Insurance Tax Accountant and a Portfolio Accountant. She has also worked as an exclusive in-home certified personal trainer, and co-host of The Body Shop radio show in Norwalk, CT.
Michele’s current work positions include Realtor with Avon’s William Raveis Real Estate; Fitness, Nutrition, & Training Coach (and soon to be Central CT Ambassador) with world renowned competition prep company Cathy Savage Fitness; and Director of U.S. and International Sales with the supplement company, API. Michele will be competing professionally in June 2013 in Miami in the Figure Universe competition and regularly blogs about her year-round fitness journey at http://blog.michelewelcome.com and on her Facebook athlete page: www.facebook.com/FigureProMicheleWelcome

Michele plans to distinguish, grow, and expand the services offered at Snap Fitness to create an environment dedicated to helping members reach their fitness and wellness goals – regardless of their fitness level.

Snap Fitness Avon Connecticut

(860) 581-4014

Monday, January 14, 2013

Member Testimonial - Barry W.

January 14, 2013 – Barry W.

I started realizing that I was living a pretty unhealthy lifestyle when I found out I was going to be dad in 2010. I had gained 20 lbs in 2 years mainly from poor eating habits, no self discipline, and overall just tired from working so much. I decided in September of 2010 to take one thing at a time and quit smoking; I had already prepared for the weight gain which is common when you do quit. Then in November 2010 I was injured at work. I was then stuck at a desk, and I started packing on the pounds. I began eating even more unhealthily, and became more sedentary than before. By January 2011 I had gone from 235lbs to 272lbs. I decided that I needed to do something.

At that time my employer came up with a weight loss challenge, and that was when I joined Snap. I started trying to eat healthier, but not completely cutting out everyday foods. I slowly decreased the amount I ate, and added the right foods in. I began using the elliptical, as I couldn't lift any weight due to my injury. I figured something was better then nothing. In the 60 day challenge I lost 24 lbs. I had my surgery, did my rehab, and wasn't really cleared to start lifting weights until May of 2011. Then I took off from there, trying to get to gym everyday; this was what I liked about Snap. Its convenient hours allowed me to go pretty much anytime I wanted, and worked around my ever changing schedule. It is small and I like it that way. Everyone here has the same goal, and I have seen a lot of other members’ transformations since I’ve been here. Now I am down to 208, and continue to make more improvements everyday. It certainly has been a challenge, but having SNAP has definitely made my goals easier to achieve.

Snap Fitness Avon Connecticut

(860) 581-4014

Thursday, January 10, 2013

From American Heart Association: My Heart. My Life. E-Newsletter: January 2013 Edition

Happy, Healthy New Year

2013 gives us a renewed opportunity to start healthy habits. But if you're feeling discouraged about your New Year's resolution, then remember this: each meal is a new chance to be healthy. That means, you have at least three new chances a day to get it right!

We're not striving for perfection here-just make sure you're eating healthy foods most of the time and squeeze in some physical activity into your day. You'll be on the right track.

How are you doing with your New Year's Resolution? Tell us on
Facebook.

Shop with Heart at Belk

Shopping never felt so good! Belk is supporting the American Heart Association and our life-saving work. Simply shop at Belk Jan. 14-Feb. 28; they make it quick and simple to donate $1 or more to the AHA at check out.

Here are a few fun ways that you can support the AHA by shopping and donating at Belk:

Brighten your wardrobe with something special for National Wear Red Day, Feb. 1.
Give thanks for the healthy hearts in your life by honoring them on the Wall of Hearts in Belk stores.
Buy something sweet for your Valentine.
Set a week-long health goal (such as eating a fruit or vegetable with every meal or exercising every day), and reward yourself with something nice when you achieve it.
Stretch your dollar by shopping Feb. 3-9, and you'll receive a set of three coupons each for 20% off a single item.
Post a photo of your purchase to our Facebook page.
Thank Belk for supporting the AHA on Facebook and Twitter.

Find a store near you at www.belk.com/heart.

Join the Sodium Swap Challenge

It's no surprise that Americans consume way too much sodium - more than twice the AHA's recommendation of less than 1,500 mg a day. Beyond the salt shaker, sodium ranks high on the ingredient list for lots of processed/packaged food and restaurant food, too-especially those foods listed among the AHA's Salty Six.

What's also tricky about sodium is that the more you eat it; the more you want it--until eventually even the Salty Six foods don't taste salty enough. (If you've ever sprinkled salt on your pizza or sandwich, you know what we mean.)

With just 21 days of discipline, your taste buds can adjust so that even reduced or no-sodium foods will taste good to you. That's the goal of the 21-day Sodium Swap Challenge; each week, we'll give you a new challenge to reduce the sodium in your diet.

Step up to the plate, re-charge your taste buds, and give your heart-health a boost. Check out the Sodium Swap Challenge starting Jan. 7 on Facebook. Are you up for the challenge?

Snap Fitness Avon Connecticut

(860) 581-4014

Tuesday, November 13, 2012

Free Vitamin & Nutrition Plan at Snap Fitness Avon

Snap Fitness Partners with Industry Leader Truestar Health

[Avon, CT. November 13, 2012] – Did you know that you can't out exercise a bad diet? It's true. When it comes to reaching weight loss goals we all know how important exercise is, however a complete nutrition plan is just as important as exercise. For this reason Snap Fitness has partnered with Truestar Health and their program based upon five key areas of health: Nutrition, Exercise, Vitamins, Attitude and Sleep. Whether one's goal is weight loss, muscle building, managing a health condition, increasing energy or overall wellness, Truestar Health is the perfect healthy lifestyle support system. Through the free vitamin and nutrition profile provided at Snap Fitness in Avon each member will learn what specific foods they should be eating and which supplements their body may be lacking. The profile which is performed by a certified personal trainer takes members through some in depth questions and when completed gives them a full meal plan based on foods they like to eat along with a grocery list for easy shopping. In addition it will recommend supplements that they may be lacking or that will help them reach their fitness goals quicker.

“Having Truestar Health as our nutritional and supplement partner gives our members everything they need to win the battle of the bulge . The program is free and provides our members with access to top rated products that will make them feel and look great” said Josh Livingston, owner of Snap Fitness in Avon. Located at 260 West Main St., the Avon Snap Fitness offers members more value for their money and the results they desire. In addition to the free nutrition and supplement plan; Snap Fitness provides every member with a free instruction and workout plan known as the Basic 8 Training Session and a free personal training session. Members also have access to mysnapfitness.com, where they can find a workout plan to reach their goal, engage with other members, and join fitness challenges. Livingston adds, “Now is the best time to get started on a healthier, happier you”. Stop in today, join and receive your free nutrition profile and you’ll be on the path to better results in no time! To arrange a visit or to get more information, call (860) 581-4014 or visit snapfitness.com/avonct.

Be Well!

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