Snap Fitness Avon News & Tips!: Sneakers

Tuesday, April 9, 2013

Personal Trainer Biography: Katey Hurley

Phone: 860-581-4014

I graduated from the University of Connecticut with a Bachelor of Science in Nutritional Sciences and a minor in Nutrition for Exercise and Sport. I am a Certified Personal Trainer through the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) and a Certified Silver Sneakers Instructor through Healthways.

For the past two years I have been working as a Health Fitness Specialist for corporate wellness companies at Duracell Global Headquarters, General Electric and MetLife Insurance. Here I gained experience in individual and small group personal training as well as experience teaching ten different styles of group exercise classes. In addition to corporate fitness, I was also a group exercise instructor for faculty members at UConn.

I truly believe the key to personal success and happiness is through the establishment of healthy lifestyle habits. I strive to practice what I preach by leading an active lifestyle outside of work. I played on the UConn Women’s Club Volleyball team during my collegiate career and continue to play in leagues around CTI have participated in Spartan Races (obstacle mud runs) and am currently training for my first half marathon! I have a very competitive nature and am always trying to improve myself in both mind and body.

Areas of focus:

- One-on-one personal training

- Small group personal training

- Group exercise instruction:
- Total Body Conditioning
- Yoga Stretch
- Silver Sneakers MSROM

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Tuesday, March 12, 2013

Michele's Weekly Club Update!! March 12, 2013

Here are this week's announcements:

1. CPR/AED Class -- FREE this Saturday at 11:30am for all members! There are only 12 slots available and we are almost booked up so email us quick with your commitment and we'll "save you" a spot. (ok bad joke). Thank you again to our Snap Member and EMT Rob Sherry for volunteering his time for YOU. GO ROB!

2. There are two 5k runs coming up in Hartford. One on March 17th and one on March 24th. Jessica and a few Snap members are planning to run the one on the 17th (Max's O'Hartford 5K) so if you would like to join let us know asap so we can have a shirt for you :) Here is the link to register:

http://www.hartfordmarathon.com/Events/Max_s_O_Hartford_5K.htm

3. Be sure to please swipe your card during staffed hours even though the door may be unlocked. We need to stalk, I mean, track all accesses for your protection :)

4. Silver Sneakers classes to start April 1st. The classes will be late morning -- please email me your "vote" for days of the week! Class description below.

5. Speaking of classes.................we added 9am Aerobics for Everyone on Tu/Th morning per member requests......but only 1 or 2 people are coming..... The class is more of a "boot camp light" and not as intense as the boot camp classes, but not a breeze either. Great total body conditioning class. So we would love to see more of you that requested morning classes come on in and join us!

6. Great job everyone for bringing a change of shoes! And for racking your weights --- I think I only had to rack 45lb plates in my high heels ONCE last week. Woo!

All for now ---- have a great week everyone! And remember -- I'm always listening!

Michele Welcome
Snap Fitness Avon, Owner
michele@michelewelcome.com
860-581-4014

*** Silver Sneakers Class Description:

"Be part of the nation’s leading exercise program designed exclusively for older adults, which improves overall fitness and encourages social interaction."

Strength & Range of Movement:

Functional improvement is the focus of this creative multi-level conditioning class. Members move through a variety of exercises designed to increase muscular strength, range of movement, and activity for daily living skills. Hand-held weights, elastic tubing with handles, and a ball are offered for resistance, and a chair is used for seated and/or standing support.

Class will be approx 45-60 minutes.