Michele's Weekly Club Update - August 13, 2013

Hellllooo Snap Avon!

It's good to be back in town and to see all of your friendly faces this week.  I look forward to seeing many more as the week goes on!  Time to fill you all in on what's going on at the club.

1.  First things first, as you all know Jess was injured in a recent car accident so she will be unable to teach our Wednesday morning bootcamp classes until further notice.  Please note that boot camp is cancelled tomorrow morning but WILL be on for tomorrow night so be sure to plan accordingly.  We hope Jess gets better soon!  As always boot camp is available Monday and Friday mornings at 6am and Monday and Wednesday evenings at 6pm.

2. MEMBER APPRECIATION BBQ!!!  SAVE THE DATE!!!!  I will be hosting an end of summer member appreciation BASH & OPEN HOUSE here at the club on Saturday September 14 from 11-2pm!  I've got all kinds of fun things planned including lunch catered by The Meat House in Avon, door prizes, hourly demonstrations including FREE injury assessments by Athletic Trainer Anthony Cannavo, a surprise CHALLENGE hosted by our very own Brian Szmigiel, and more!  I'm currently looking for face painters and other kid friendly activities to host during the event so if you or someone you know is capable please reach out.  This is my way of saying THANK YOU to all of you for your loyalty to Snap Avon.  There are other choices in the area but you chose Snap and I love the cool community of people that continues to build here.  GO US GO!

3.  Please join club member Mike Russo as he headlines our monthly club Isagenix party Thursday night at 7pm!  Mike has had an amazing transformation and wants to share how he did it and how Isagenix can change your life from the inside out. This is a MUST for all who have hit a plateau with their fitness goals. 

Today club member Karen Patane posted on our community Facebook Group (SNAPAVON'S Isagenix Rock Stars): "My post today is really talking to any woman post meno or with loved ones dealing with our particular issues at this age. Our weight settles in our bellies and seems impossible to ever see our toes again! Lol. I started isagenix in April, also had my already clean eating tweaked , and my workout style switched out ...my belly is disappearing. My muscles are showing definition, and I believe I will have ab definition in a few months as I already see the uppers .. Ladies this is major! We can be healthy and fit at this age...."

Come learn why!  We really do want to help everyone :)  FYI --- Jess took a picture of my spread in the new Isagenix book that just came out.  Isagenix loves all of our success here at the club!  I was completely surprised and honored this week with being included among other professional athletes in all different sports including NFL football, Olympic athletes, pro wreslers, etc. -- attached is a pic.  

4.  Have you tried the "turbo shaker?" - so I just got back from Las Vegas.  I brought my blender with me for my shakes (yes....I brought a blender...LOL) and I brought a turbo shaker for the airport - never tried it before. I ended up NOT using my blender the entire trip because it worked so well at whipping!  I have them for sale at the club - anyone that travels will LOVE them like I did.  Just had to say something!

5.  BRAND NEW FEATURED LUNCH WRAP on version #2 of the Snap Fitness/Michele Approved lunch menu at the Meat House!  It's the Pec Day Pulled BBQ chicken wrap.  The all natural (and free range) white meat pulled chicken breast has been marinated in chicken stock for tenderness and less BBQ sauce is needed.  It's super healthy in a whole wheat wrap with lettuce and onions.  Try it and let us know on Facebook what you think!!  

6.  Lastly - thank you all for being so great about keeping the club clean.  I think there is only one mystery person that loves to leave heavy weights racked on the machines late at night.  If you are reading this.......please be courteous and rack your weights.  THANKS!

HAVE A GREAT WEEK EVERYONE!!  Next week we announce the winners for Brian's ROUGHT N TOUGH Snap Fitness Challenge.  It's been an exciting 12 weeks watching the teams compete!

*Remember I'm always listening :)

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

Weekly Club News From Michele - May 23, 2013

Hello Snap Avon!

It's a HOT one out there today so come on in tonight and enjoy the air conditioning while you work out!  Here are this week's club updates:

1. PARRRRTY!  Myself, Katey, Brian, Jessica, and a bunch of your fellow club members are throwing a PARTY! Come on into the club tomorrow night at 7pm for our celebration of all the transformations going on at the club. Learn about their stories utilitizing Isagenix, meet some new people, enjoy a bunch of samples, and COME TO LEARN about how the body transforms from the inside out.  Sick and tired of feeling sick and tired? I can't say it enough:  "It's ALLLLL about the nutrition."  Come learn more tomorrow night, Thursday, at 7pm!  Attached is a flyer!

2. Brian's Challenge is getting more and more exciting each week.  If you haven't been following our Facebook page,  you missed Jessica's post about losing her shoe on the sled and having to run with one sneaker - hilarious!  Here is a video summary:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=quVZGP3zn3U

3.  I just want to give a giant shout out to Joanna Gould for her amazing transformation since joining Snap Fitness.  Joanna has lost 47lbs, 2 dress sizes, and several inches in the last 4 months.  I couldn't be more proud of her.  Attached is her story - Joanna - you are a rock star! 

4. THANK YOU so much everyone for all the positive reviews coming in on the club.  Just got another one that says, ""The equipment is good, the club is always neat and clean and the staff members are very helpful and always pleasant."  It means a lot to me that you are all enjoying the changes at the club and I want you to know that I encourage your suggestions, thoughts, and of course encouragement any time.

5. Lastly - please note that there will be NO STAFFED HOURS Monday for Memorial Day.  Thank you to all of you that service our country - I couldn't be more proud to live here.

Have a great rest of your week - hope to see you in the club soon!

GO US GO!

Snap Fitness Avon Connecticut

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(860) 581-4014

Snap Fitness Avon Isagenix Party! #snapfitnessavon #Isagenix

Stop by the club Thursday, May 23, 2013 and share in good nutrition while having fun with fellow club members!  Learn how proper nutrition can really save your life and help you LOOK and FEEL AMAZING!! 

Sample the different Isagenix meals and snacks, hear success stories, and get to know your fellow members better!  

We are looking forward to seeing you next week!

Snap Fitness Avon Connecticut

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(860) 581-4014

Final Results: Our Lose Weight Challenge Success!

Thursday night we had a party here at the club to celebrate our Lose Weight Challenge winners, and it was a HUGE success!  A big "THANK YOU" to all who came out, and to Garden of Light Natural Foods Market for providing snacks for our attendees.

Our overall winners for the challenge were as follows:

1. Missy Gottier - 10.8% body weight lost
2. Amy Power - 10.18% body weight lost
3. Sam Stancati - 9.35% body weight lost

Missy was our proud and happy winner, stating that, "...it was a great chance to work hard at a goal and do something good for Gifts of Love!"  She not only lost quite a bit of weight, but she's motivated to continue to a healthy weight, and she won a gift card to the Big Y, an easyFIT activity monitor, and 6 months of free membership to the club.

Amy slid in at a very close second, and had to work on Thursday night, though she sent some representatives to receive her prizes for her.  She received a dinner for two at the Meat House, and 3 free months of membership!  Sam came out of no where once he started doing personal training with Brian, and ended up losing 9.35% of his body weight during the challenge.  He was traveling for work and was unable to make it (can you believe that he chose VEGAS over us??:)

Now, for the most important part: our donation to Gifts of Love!  We ended up donating enough weight for a $518 check to Gifts of Love!  According to Lori Shields from Gifts of Love, that's enough for $5,000 worth of food in their pantry through Food Share!  CONGRATULATIONS, MEMBERS!  Thank you all for participating in the challenge and helping us do so much for so many in our community.  I hate to say it, but it could be anyone at anytime down on their luck and needing assistance from Gifts of Love, so it's really great to be able to help out and get the community more involved in the program.

As a final surprise on the night, Mark Betancourt arrived to announce that even though he did not win this challenge, he was going to donate his $140 from the weight loss challenge he participated in at the club from January-March.  So all in all, Snap Fitness and friends donated over $650 to Gifts of Love... that's $6,000+ worth of food for the charity!  We hope that everyone continues to work hard toward their weight loss goals, and will be walking in the Food Share walk against hunger tomorrow in Hartford!

Snap Fitness Avon would like to thank our following sponsors for supporting our program and providing prizes to our weekly & overall winners:

• Entertainment
• Russell Speeders
• Aloha Tanning
• Big Y
• The Meat House
• Battisons Cleaners
• The Garden of Light

 

Celebrate "Donate Your Weight" With Us!

Who: All Members of the club & outside community!

What: Party to honor our participants and Gifts of Love!

When: Thursday, May 3, 2012 @ 6:00 PM

Where: Snap Fitness Avon (260 West Main Street, Avon, CT in the TJ Maxx Plaza)

Why: Because we love you!

May 2012 Club News: Parties, Power Racks, and MORE!

Lose Weight Challenge Party:
Come join us as we celebrate the end of the 8 week challenge.  We will have prizes for our 1st, 2nd and 3rd place winners.  We will also have door prizes, a nutrition seminar and snacks for all.  Gifts of Love will be on hand to accept the "donate the weight" money raised during the 8 weeks.

 Party starts at 6:00 on Thursday May 3rd.

What  is a Power Rack anyway!?:
Join Brian, our head of personal training for an overview on the new power rack equipment in the free weight area and how to add it into your workouts.

Seminar is at 6:30 PM on Wednesday, May 2, 2012.

Refer a friend!:
If they try us out for a free trial you get a $5.00 gift card and if they join you get a free month!  Stop by the desk to find out more!

 

Wipe Down Equipment:
Please remember to use the pre-moistened wipes to clean off the equipment after you have used it.

 

Class Schedule:
Boot Camps -

M/W/F - 6AM

M/W - 6:30PM

M/SAT - 10:30AM

Want a class that we don't offer yet?  Email us to let us know.

 

Our Favorite Places:

Don't forget to support some of our favorite businesses in town.

The Meat House & Vitamin Shop are just a couple of our favorites.

Check them all out online here: http://www.snapfitness.com/avonct/club#MemberDiscounts

 

Facebook:

Like us and post a review on Facebook at www.facebook.com/snapfitnessavonct and get a free gift (plus you always stay up to date on events, classes and special offers).

 

Be Well,

Jessica Bergen - Club Manager

Brian Szmigiel - Head of Personal Training

Snap Fitness Avon

  260 West Main Street (TJ Maxx Plaza)

(860)581-4014 club, www.SnapFitnessAvon.com