**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

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!

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!

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