**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

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

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

Party over HERE!!

One of our members, Michael Russo, has recently had some serious success with some adjustments he has made in his nutrition.  In just four months, after adding Isagenix nutrition to his lifestyle, Mike has lost 4 inches in his waist, and has a six-pack that is starting to show through!  His blood pressure has also been lowered, and his acid reflux has completely vanished.  Mike has always eaten real, healthy foods, but adding Isagenix has catapulted his figure into what it is today!

Because of the success that Michael has had with the small changes and additions he has made to his nutrition and lifestyle, he would like to SHARE it with YOU!  Michael will be hosting a party at the club on Thursday, August 15, 2013 at 6 PM.  Stop by if you are interested in learning some tips for living a happier, healthier life! 

Michele's Weekly Club News and THANK YOU - July 3, 2013

HELLLOO to the most amazing group of members in the Farmington Valley!

****I'd like to start off this week's club email with a GIANT THANK YOU to all of you for the incredible amount of support for me both leading up to my Pro Figure show at the Fitness Universe competition in Miami (400 athletes from around the world) and on the show day itself.  I placed in the top five (4th place) this weekend and will be sharing pictures when they are available so be sure to "like' our Facebook page.  Below are two videos showing just how much support there is at Snap Fitness in Avon. 

The first is the GOOD LUCK VIDEO created by Jessica Bergen compiling a bunch of well wishes from many of the membership.  You can watch it here:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=avi4Qu5Qvow&feature=youtu.be

The second is another video created by Jessica and Katey at the club "viewing party" that went on while everyone watched me live on stage in Miami

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J0G3vZRaSqI&feature=youtu.be

I'm eternally grateful for all the support and I can truly say when anyone asks, "What makes Snap Fitness different?"  I'm going to say --- EVERYTHING.  There will never be another gym like it.  It's the staff and the members that are unlike any other. 

Now for a few club announcements:

1. In observance of the 4th of July holiday, there will be NO STAFFED HOURS either Thursday or Friday this week.  Regular staffed hours will resume 9-1pm on Saturday. As always, members have access to the club with their keycards EVERY DAY from 5AM – Midnight, so you can still get your workouts in while we are away!

2. Please bring a change of shoes....all the rain and the mud is hard to keep out of the club otherwise.  And please be sure to rack the weights as well.  Snap isn't just my club; it's YOURS too so let's all do our part to keep it CLEAN.

3. Jessica wrote an incredible blog post about reframing your thoughts that I wanted to share with all of you. You can check it out here:

http://jessefh5.blogspot.com/2013/06/day-178-reframe-your-thoughts.html?m=1

4. Brian's Challenge is coming into the final few weeks.  Team 4 is still in the lead! Way to go guys!!

5. Boot Camp Class is still ON for Friday at 6 AM, so you don’t have to feel guilty about eating that hot dog! J

All for now --- ENJOY YOUR 4TH and be safe out there!  Don't forget to come in and sweat out some of that BBQ this weekend!!

Sincerely, 

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