Peak News: March 2024

March 2024

Making Lives Better Through Fitness & Wellness

Check out the results of this year’s Health & Wellness Quest! Page 5

Learn about our Bear Walk Challenge, MyZone Challenges and more! Page 9

Register for training this year and gain discounted entry into Spartan races! Page 12

Quest Conquerors

March Fitness Challenges

Spartan SGX

Saturday Rotations

Take Your Performance to the Next Level

with Advanced Movement Health Assessments

majority of the calories that you burn will come from fat storage instead of carbohydrates.

3. Walking is easier than burpees. You’re much more likely to continue a walking routine than a high intensity exercise routine if you are just beginning your journey. Our first steps weren’t sprints. They were wobbly, small steps. We worked our way up.

4. The best workout routine is the one you stick to consistently, long term. Adding an extra thousand steps (or five) to your day will drastically increase your daily caloric burn when done consistently. Start with something sustainable, then work your way up to those burpees.

Health & Wellness Quest Conquerors: 2024 Results

Congratulations to the 54 participants who completed the challenge! Every single one of you made it to the very end – great job!

As a whole, the 12 competing teams gained 74.6 lean body mass, lost 273.4 pounds of fat, and gained 126 points in increased mobility!

QUEST CONQUERORS

Team with Best Overall Change (winning $1,000 CASH!)

Chunks to Hunks with 18.11% overall change!

Jacob Meierhoff, Ben Hilpert, Brett Whitmore, Billy VanVonst, & Ryan Burger

Coach: Kyle Bourg-Bartell

Individual Awards

Most Fat Loss

Ben Hilpert and Colleen Campbell

Most Lean Body Mass (LBM) Gain

Tom Hazen and Lindsey Steenson

Most Increase in Mobility

Dusty Campbell and Jen Baker

Most Overall Change

Mike Bicsak and Lisa Gagnon

Did we mention there were Side Quests along the way? That’s right- optional weekly challenges for the overchievers! Check out our website for a full list of Side Quest winners and the prizes they won!

Special thanks to our sponsors for making this program possible:

Bravera Bank | Albertsons | Pam Hansen Alfred – State Farm Agent Studio Montage | Matt Ehnes

Thank you, Christina Skinner (Nourish for the Love of Food), for nutrition-focused Side Quests!

And thank you to our very own Fit Pros for coaching our teams to the finish line!

Cardio Workout

Cardiovascular Workout of the Month

Kristin Klapprodt - Fit Pro

Happy March! If you’re looking for a cardio workout to ramp up the heart rate and get you moving, give this Tabata a try. Our goal is to hit 20 seconds with maximum effort followed by 10 seconds of rest to move into the next exercise. Each set of exercises below will be repeated 4 times for a total of 4 minutes of work. You can add sets of work to decide how long you’d like your workout to be. Here’s an example of a 25 minute workout.

Alternate between the 2 exercises in each round: 20 seconds of maximum effort on one exercise, then 10 seconds to transition into the next. Repeat the 2 exercises 4 times and then rest for 1 minute.

Round 1: High Knee Running and Burpees; 4 times then rest 1 minute.

Round 2: Rapid Step Ups and Squat Jumps; 4 times then rest 1 minute.

Round 3: Butt Kickers and Skaters with touch down; 4 times then rest 1 minute.

Round 4: Butt Kickers and Side Shuffle; 4 times then rest 1 minute.

Round 5: Mountain Climbers and Tuck Jumps; 4 times then rest 1 minute. ...and then celebrate that you’re finished!

As always, add a light cooldown and be sure to stretch.

Exercises of the Month

GENERAL Training agility training

Demonstrated by Shanda Leritz.

Demonstrated by Nadine Corda.

Pilates Series of 5

Demonstrated by Jamie Brook.

Still unsure of where to start in your fitness journey?

New members get two FREE Smart Start Orientation sessions! Talk to our front desk to get set up with a trainer!

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Spring into Wellness

Wellness Tip of the Month

Jamie Brook - Fit Pro

Spring is just a hop, skip and a jump away! Most of us have heard of or even participated in “spring cleaning” of our homes, cars or workspaces. Have you ever thought of spring cleaning your body? It is important for us to cleanse not only the physical but mental as well. How can I spring clean my mind and body?

Start off with staying hydrated! Our bodies are comprised of 75% water, so hydration is crucial for our bodies to function properly. Carry your water with you throughout the day to insure you’re hydrating. Add some lemon for a little kick of vitamin C.

Avoid those sugary and processed foods! Fill your stomach with natural foods like fresh fruits and vegetables. Swap out that soda or sweet drink from the coffee shop with a fresh fruit smoothie.

Get yourself outside! When that nice weather hits, take advantage. Go for a walk, exercise outdoors, breathe in that fresh air or even take that well deserved break outdoors.

Reduce your stress! Stress can wreak havoc on not only your mind but your body. Stress can suppress your immune system, impede your memory and make it difficult to get the sleep your body needs. Develop a stress relief plan that will suit your lifestyle, like exercise, meditation, going for walks, breathing exercises etc.

Take a digital detox! Unplugging from technology can be a great way to clean your mind, as well as free up space in your schedule for self care. Turn the TV off, log off the computer, put down the phone and enjoy screen-free time. Take that time you would normally be on social media or binge watching TV and swap it with a new hobby, spending time with family or taking that yoga class you have been putting off.

Start your inner spring cleaning by following the tips above and get your mind and body ready for the new season!

SPARTAN SGX

April 1st - May 23rd

8 Weeks, 16 Sessions

Kid-Friendly Programs

Swim Lessons

It’s never too late to learn how to swim! Group swim classes are for students of all skill levels, ages 2 years and up. Our program teaches the skills needed to ensure personal water safety while teaching the correct techniques for recrea�onal, athle�c and compe��ve swimming.

Upcoming Sessions

March 5 - 28 April 2 - 25

May 7 - 30

Lessons are held on Tuesdays and Thursdays throughout each session. Morning and a�ernoon �mes are available.

Members : $45 per session

Non-Members : $58 per session

Sibling discounts available!

TO REGISTER:

Visit www.peakgrea�alls.com and download a registra�on form!

s F n s it e CLASSES KIDS

PEAK LITTLE MOVERS: AGES 3+

Focus on getting younger kids excited about fitness and movement while they experience fun activities that include balance, social interaction, motor skills and sensory fun.

Mondays & Thursdays

Ages 3-5 9:00-9:30am |

Ages 6-13 9:30-10:00am

PEAK FIT KIDS: AGES 6-12

Every class is different and has a focus on age-appropriate high-energy cardio, flexibility, endurance and strength building. Motivating each child to achieve a love of fitness, while having fun and building friendships.

Mondays & Thursdays 4:30-5:20pm All classes