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Issue #2
February 2010
In This Issue
:: Go Red for Women
:: Did You Know...
:: Matters of The Heart
:: Spa Pointe February Special
:: Recipe of the Month
:: Exercise of the Month
:: February Member Incentive
:: Happening This Month
Go Red for Women
February 5th, 2010
Go Red for WomenHeart Disease is the  No. 1 killer of women in America. Wear Red and join women - and men - across the nation who are wearing red and speaking up to save women's lives.
Click the Go Red logo to read more about
National Wear Red Day!
 
 Also on February 5th, Debi Pillarella, Program Manager, will be the Keynote speaker at the
 "Crown Point Goes Red" Event.
For more information on this event, click the link below and go to page 4.
Did You Know...
With so many food options and messages in the grocery store it can be hard to make heart-healthy choices with confidence. That's why the American Heart Association created the heart-check mark. Create your grocery list by entering your item and AHA will give you the list of manufactures that make the item heart healthy. How easy is that!
Matters of The Heart 
Cardiac Rehab Week - February 14th - 21st
 "Cardiac Rehabilitation...Building a Strong Heart. You Can do It. We Can Help." 
The Cardiac Rehab staff will be offering a lecture series titled "LifeFit" for all Fitness Pointe members and is also open to the public.
Classes meet on Tuesdays at 1:00pm. Call or visit the website for more details on the LifeFit classes as well as others such as HeartFit, PAD Screenings and PAD Rehabilitation.
To register call 836-3477 or 1-866-836-3477

Spa Pointe February Special!
 "Bring a Friend"

 During the Month of February, when you and a friend receive the 'same' service on the 'same' day you both get 15% off that service!
 
* Each service must have a value of $24 or greater to qualify for the discount.
**Qualifying services must be received during the month of February 2010.
 
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Click above to be redirected to the
Spa Pointe's website.
Recipe of the Month
Chicken Parmesan SubChicken Parmesan Sub
 
Check out this Heart Healthy version of this 'old school' favorite! 
Click the Sub to view the recipe and nutritional information!
 
Exercise of the Month
Rev up your workout routines with the Superman Push Up!

Reps: 10-15
Sets: Begin with 1; progress to 2-3 sets
Body Parts: Triceps, Shoulders, Chest
Equipment: Dumbbell that you can comfortably control (i.e. 5-10 pounds)
 
Set-Up: Start out your push-up routines by holding a dumbbell in each hand. Next position yourself on the ground in the standard full body push-up stance (challenging) or bent knee stance (less challenging).Superman Push Up 1
 
Tips:
  • Be sure that your hands are aligned under your shoulders.
  • Your palms should face your legs.
  • Engage your core by drawing in your navel.
Steps: 
  1. Bend your elbows to lower your chest towards the ground, while keeping your body straight. It is Superman Push Up 2important that you do not let your hips pop up or allow your back to arch.
  2. Press up and extend your left arm forward with your palm facing down. When your arm reaches its highest point, your arm should be in line with your torso. Pause briefly and lower your hand back to the starting position to complete 1 rep. Superman Push Up 3
  3. To complete the next rep you will work the other arm. Start by repeating the push-up, this time extending your right arm forward. Continue, alternating sides with every other push-up to reap the full benefits of this exercise.
 
Push ups are excellent additions to nearly all workout routines!
 Change the direction you extend your arm for more variety. (i.e. out to the side, pull elbow up along side.)
Click below to view the video demonstration
 

HeartFebruary Member Incentive!
 Heart Healthy Workout is Back!
 Complete 5 Cardiovascular Workouts
 between February 7th & 14th and you will be entered
into a drawing for a prize at the end of the week.
Group Exercise Classes that qualify are:
Cycling, Yoga, Belly Dancing, Boot Camp Kick, Low I & II, Step, Step & Tone, Bike & Tone, Rowing, and All Aqua Classes.
Only ONE workout per day please.
Everyone who completes the 5 workout challenge will receive a small prize.
What's Happening This Month!Classes and Programs
2/1 - 5:30pm - Youthful Skin: 20-35 Year Olds
2/3 - 6:30pm - Foundations for Youth Athletic 
                          Success
2/5 - Wear Red Day!
2/8 - 10:00am - Hearing Loss & The Aging
         -5:30pm - Yoga & Pain Management                                              Click above for more information,
2/9 - 11:00am - Let's Talk Carbs                                                 To register call: 836-3477 or 1-866-836-3477
         - 1:00pm - Youthful Skin: 35-50 Year Olds
         - 4:00pm - Are You Dizzy?
2/10 - 6:00pm - Core off The Floor
2/11 - 6:00pm - Intro to Prenatal Exercise
         - 6:00pm - Women and Heart Disease, Our Passion
2/13 - 10:30am - Strength Training for Women over 40
2/15 - 6:00pm - Coached Weight Loss Info Meeting
          - 7:00pm - Infant Massage & Baby's Development
2/17 - 6:30pm - Let's Talk Carbs
2/25 - 1:30pm - Take a Look at Your Heart
Thank you for reading our monthly newsletter. We hope that you are enjoying  this new format and the aditional resources availble to you now. 
Sincerely,
 
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