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How to Use the Fitness Room

by sfedge on March 11, 2010

Nothing can be more frustrating than not getting the workout you planned.  I see this occasionally but there are some things you can do to avoid this and always have a complete and enjoyable training session.

#1. Know the room.  Know where the various pieces fo equipment are and how to use them.  If you have a question, ask a trainer.

#2. Have alternatives.  There are many ways to work the same muscles.  If you know why you use the Cybex Chest Press then you know you can work the same muscles with the bench press, flat dumbbell press, Hammerstrength wide press, or even push ups.  If you go from machine to machine without knowing what you are doing, you are limiting your workout choices and setting yourself up for frustration.

#3. Know when the room is busy.  Most of the time the room isn’t busy or crowded and you don’t have to wait or make equipment substitutions.  There are times when the population is greater.  The busiest times of the week are Monday and Wednesday around 9am and 6pm.  Of course, the busiest time of the year is January.  If you enjoy the social aspects and are not in any rush the busy times can be right for you.

#4 Be observant.  Just like playing pool you should plan ahead.  Usually a person will use a machine, dumbells or bench for a set then rest.  Ask if you may work in (just like you let others work in with you).  Also, plan your workout to mesh with the availability.

#5. Be nice.  I don’t have to explain this.

#6. Sign ups for cardio equipment.  I see it almost everyday.  Someone jumps on a cardio machine without signing up and the person who did sign up for that machine has to ask the non-compliant person for the machine.  This is awkward and uncomfortable for the person following the rules.

Try these tips amd make your training times fun and productive.

-Written by Brian Rich – master trainer

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Our Tennis Courts Are Getting Re-Surfaced

by sfedge on March 11, 2010

Starting next week, our indoor courts at Eastwood Drive are getting a makeover.

Hinding Tennis, who is an exclusive USTA New England Partner, will be installing a surface similar to what they play on at the Davis Cup.

We can’t wait!

For more info on Hinding Tennis: http://www.hindingtennis.com/

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December 10, 2009

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