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The official newsletter of Fitness Incentive since 1993157 Deer Park Avenue, Babylon NY 11702 www.fitnessincentive.com e-mail: [email protected] PPrriinntt Summer 2014Volume 23 Number 2Means It Never Gets Old @ Fitness Incentive!Summer 2014 FIT to Print 1

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The new nursery mural by John Sacchitello@ FIBecome a Fitness GourmetThe fitness industry is in a never- yoga. Maybe your fitness tastes will undersea theme had been showing a ending voyage of self-discovery. evolve from black-lit cycling in the little bit of wear and tear. Being a Someone somewhere—and cycle studio to Power X under the big mural in a children’s room will do thatsometimes right here—is busy dreaming blue sky. Whatever your course will be, to you. We were fortunate enough toup the next “big” thing. Or rediscovering Fitness Incentive provides not just an find John Sacchitello, muralistsome little remembered fitness nugget of outlet for you to explore your fitness extraordinaire, back when we firstyesteryear and bringing it back with opened at our current location. Nowsome new branding as the latest “it” fad. The new Jacob’s Ladder Stairway, fore and aft he’s come back to update his work. WeMany amount to little more than putting took his advice and changed up thelipstick on a pig, but some of these new options, but also the incentive (pun scene from deep sea to magical garden.and rediscovered modalities have intended) to do so. As George Harrison It’s newly finished and beautiful. Stopsomething, maybe even a lot, going for once put it, “the gardener toiled to in and take a peek.them. Some succeed in sticking around, make his garden fair, most for thypermanently embedding themselves, pleasure.” So it is at FI. We do it all New and Notable...blending into the broader fabric of the for you, and hope you fully enjoy ourfitness culture. Others—the garden of fitness delights. Every summer brings some new classesmajority—quietly disappear off the map, and programs, and this one is nonever to be heard from again. At least A New Tree in Our Garden... different. Here’s a quick run down:not until someone rediscovers them, yetagain. Speaking of our “garden,” FI Speed School: “The advantage is metaphorically of course, we have always with the better conditionedSo how do you pick the winners from the been busy planting and weeding, as athlete.” With Jourdan Brown &also-rans? The thigh-masters from the always. After years of searching, we Chelsea Reimer. (see article on page 7)Stairmasters, as I once put it back in the have finally found a “stairway”1980’s. It comes down to experience, machine that can fit in our facility. All Killin’ IT: Our latest functional trainingwhich means longevity, which, as we’ve of the units heretofore on the market program is a free class that takes placebeen reminding you incessantly, we have required 10 foot plus ceilings to under the carport. Limited to 10in spades. The classes and programs that operate. Alas, our ceiling is a measly participants, first come first served.we bring to you have already been 8’ 6”, so we were unable to provide Join Carol Trivigno and Missy Dieli for avetted by our unmatched staff; people you with this much-desired machine. killer workout. (see article page 20)you know, trust and love like Kelly Well, thanks to the inventive folks atWallace and Dina Voigt, Jim Cordova, Jacob’s Ladder, the search is over. The Summer Class Schedule:Amy llinas Lynch and Marianela Virella- Jacob’s Ladder Stairway has arrived,Meilke, just to name a few. We have a and to rave reviews I should hasten to More of the stuff you love isgroup of professionals that have been add. Beyond its lower ceiling heightaround the block a few times and know requirement, the Stairway has a coming. At over 180their way around a gym. When they couple of things that make it unique:dream up or simply put their stamp of It has a lower first step than other classes a week and still FIapproval on a new class or small group staircase type machines, making it growing, we believe thatprogram you can be sure it’s the real easier to get on and off. It’s also self- FI may have the mostdeal; something that you’ll find new, powered, meaning your effort makesdifferent, challenging, safe and, above the thing go. Anyone who has tried it classes of any single facilityall, fun. That’s because they live, eat, can tell you that it is a beast. If you’resleep and breathe fitness. They’re seeking a truly challenging and in the...US? World? Whopassionate about this stuff, and like exceptionally functional workoutmaster chefs they have fashioned a (what’s more functional than climbing knows?! Not only that, thereworld-class fitness restaurant with a the stairs?), spend 10 minutes on thismenu that has something for every taste. thing—it’s one helluva workout. are so many new and excitingWhy is this important? There are several The New Garden in Our Nursery formats, including Power Barre Express,reasons. First off, variety means younever have to get stuck in a rut doing the The latest part of the gym to undergo Circuit Burn, Pound, Pushin’ Plates,same routine over and over. You can a makeover is the nursery. Ourchange it up anytime you feel the Plyo Yoga...the list goes on and on.motivation (or lack thereof). And that Summer 2014 FIT to Printhelps keep you coming to the gym, Check the new schedule on the FIwhich, as we all know, is the trick to thiswhole fitness thing. But variety also Mobile App or our website.means your approach to fitness canevolve and grow over time. You can We Have Plans...As Usualbecome a fitness gourmet! Maybe you’llstart out as a cardio-kickboxing junkie As someone recently said to me,and wind up finding your true love is there’s no grass growing underneath Fitness Incentive. In the coming months we plan to continue to update, remodel and generally remake FI. Sure, you can only be new once, but our goal is to never get old. Probably yours, too! With that in mind, look for a big upgrade to the selectorized weight circuit. There’s some cool new stuff out there, and it’s coming to your local FI. Soon. Have a Fit Summer! 3

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Whichever method you choose, it is for your makeup application for that important that your hair removal special occasion or a one hour lessonElectrolysis and lasers are both popular specialist is well trained, licensed and that will include learning:hair removal methods that can remove certified. When you choose to come tohair on most areas of the body. Though Incentives for your permanent hair · How to apply makeup to suit yourthey have some similarities, these two removal treatments, you can be lifestyle and facial features.methods come with different assured that you will be treated by a · What colors look best on yourequirements, and different results. In specialist with the proper credentials · How to maximize your best featuresmost laser treatments some very fine to safely perform the treatments you and how to soften and correct flaws ordark hair and any hair lacking pigment desire using state of the art asymmetriesmay be left behind. In these cases your · Daytime to nighttime makeup Summer 2014 FIT to Print · What brushes to use and how to use4 them to achieve a natural blended look You will receive a take home guide with a list of the colors, tools and techniques that we have chosen especially for you to recreate your look with confidence. continued on page 29

Staff Perspective by Laurie Gilfedder been to the gym in a few days, months or even years, to come back and see thatWhat’s The Difference? the same old staff is still here! And although most of you know her throughIt’s the People! the front desk and her classes, her influence goes much deeper. Through theAll you have to do is watch television instance or point of unlikeness or years Cathy has taken on many in any given week and you will hear dissimilarity' a distinguishing responsibilities in the gym, but the one dozens of commercials representing characteristic; distinctive quality, that impacts you directly is that shedozens of fitness facilities to realize that feature, etc. manages facility and equipmentthere are so many choices when it comes maintenance. One absolute sure fire factto gym memberships. Or just drive within So first things first, let's define the is that stuff breaks. There is a dailya five mile radius and you will pass at differences. I can sum it up in one process to keep our facility andleast a half dozen or so gyms in your home word: People! To name a few, Ken and equipment operating and in goodtown. And if you widen your scope to Corinne Brown, Cathy Peacock, Kelly condition, and Cathy is on task everyinclude weight loss programs, such as Wallace, Dina Voigt, Carmella Milano, single day, six days a week. After all,“Diet Plan XYZ to lose 10 pounds in a Rachel Ezelius, Linda Bornholdt, Diane what good are 20 or 40 treadmills if theyweek or Diet ABC for convenient home Tinerello, our PT staff, Spa staff (I are not operating properly? At FI when afood delivery, your health, weight loss and could go on and on) and, most machine is down, it is immediatelyfitness choices become even more mind- importantly and irreplaceably, our documented, diagnosed, and a repair callboggling and complicated. member community! is arranged that very day. Cathy followsSo what's a person to do, how do you You may be surprised that I didn't through the entire process from diagnosisdecide which one is best for you, how do mention the name of even one piece of to ordering parts to completion. She evenyou determine which gym, which weight equipment. But when it comes to fixes a lot of stuff herself, earning her theloss program will help you achieve your differences, is any one piece of nickname “MacGyver.” Every singleimmediate and your long term goals? equipment the defining factor for comment, critique or suggestion aboutWhat's the right fit? What's the joining equipment is seriously considered and shedifference?? a gym? Of course not! It's all about takes this responsibility earnestly. Every people, relationships and how they year there are new additions made to theIt's not so easy as it first appears. Impulse affect you and your fitness success. equipment. And rather than list them all,may influence you to join the newest I'd rather quote one of our equipmentgym. And so you think, if it's new, it must Let me start with Ken and Corinne suppliers, who has directed potentialbe good, right? New is better than old, Brown, owners of Fitness Incentive for equipment purchasers to “go to Fitnessright?? Or perhaps you may be persuaded the last thirty years. As a staff member, Incentive to see the latest technology!”to believe that the gym with the most I have met many people and said the Ken Brown is continually researching,treadmills is best. A gym with 40 following to them: “One of the reviewing, and adding new additions. As Itreadmills must be twice as good as a gym distinguishing qualities that sets Fitness speak, we just added a Jacob's Ladderwith 20 treadmills, right? More is better, Incentive apart from the rest is that it Stairway and we're working on a majorright?? Or perhaps you should follow the is owner managed.” This gym is their upgrade to the “boxing” room. It neverdiet program that promises you will lose baby, and they love it no less than if it ends.20 lbs. What does it all mean and how do really was their now 30 year old child!you make heads or tails of these choices? It is that important and it defines them! Kelly Wallace is another definingHow do you make a decision? So what does this mean to you? It difference between FI and the rest! We means that they have outlined a know from tracking attendance that youWhat's the Difference?? mission for Fitness Incentive; to provide love her classes, but Kelly brings much you with the best possible facility, more to your experience at FI than youWebster's dictionary defines difference as: equipment, classes, services, and staff can imagine. Kelly works closely withthe element or factor that separates or that is possible. A facility that tries to Corinne to develop and bring the latestdistinguishes contrasting situations; an be one step above, a gym that tries to classes to the gym. There is more to provide not just good, but exceptional experience at FI than anywhere in our customer service. In the beginning it town and I would even venture to say was possible to do it more or less by Long Island and New York as well! But how themselves, but as the gym grew, it does this contribute to your success? became necessary to choose the right Variety is the key to fitness success. people to help the gym reach its You've heard Corinne advise you to “try potential. And that is why I have listed something new every week.” It's great people as the defining difference of advice on two planes. First of all, we all Fitness Incentive. Ken and Cor have know about muscle memory and how our chosen an incredible staff along the bodies become accustomed to our fitness way that has helped to define the routines and produce lesser results as uniqueness of FI. time goes by if you continue doing the same thing. So it is extremely important Consider, for example, Cathy Peacock, to mix it up on a regular basis. We make who has basically been at FI since its it easy to do just that. You can choose infancy. Of course, it's nice for our more than 160 ways to mix it up! members to be able to see Cathy's Sometimes people choose to continue smiling face when you come to the doing the same things ad infinitum. And gym. And it's even nicer, if you haven't just like eating yogurt when you are “dieting,” eventually you become bored, Summer 2014 FIT to Print continued on page 26 5

M i n d B o d y S p i r i tby Monica Jones by Dina Voigt started. I felt I needed that accountability to stay on track. I addedSecond Century of Pilates 2 mat classes a week and now Pilates jumpboard as well. I felt Pilates wouldFads Come & Go, Pilates Just Keeps Rolling give me the workout I was looking for without a lot of jumping around and constantly engaged in continuing stress on my joints as I have lower back education, studying the body and fine and knee issues. Pilates was exactly what tuning our approach so we can share I needed. The first thing I noticed is how with you the best ways keep yourself my posture has improved. I actually fit and healthy. stand up straight!! My back feels better, stronger. I can stand for longer periods of It is a well known fact that Pilates is time. My body shape has definitely extremely beneficial to athletes of all changed. I see the difference in my ages and all levels. It is also a well appearance; flatter stomach, stronger known fact that Pilates is a great arms. I can do push ups! That has not happened in years. I feel more I gave Mat Pilates a try after confident…I feel healthier. I enjoy hearing from Francesca Capuano Pilates because I feel I do get a great how fabulous Dina's classes are workout without the strain on my back and seeing the amazing and knees. It is very focused work. You transformation of her body. need to concentrate on what you are doing…the movements and theIf you are reading this article, then I method to employ with injury breathing. It also kind of forces you to am sure you are aware that Fitness rehabilitation as well as after put the stresses of the day away for a Incentive is celebrating it's 30th year rehabilitation therapy. Ideally, while. You need to concentrate on whatin business—quite an accomplishment! however, one would benefit more by you are doing so you really can't thinkAnd I must say, I am proud to be a part of incorporating consistent Pilates about anything else. It is kind of mythe Fitness Incentive family. Looking practice prior to any injury as part of a escape. I enjoy the peacefulness Ithrough our last newsletter and this regular workout regimen. That's right! achieve during class.newsletter as well, we get a glimpse at Pilates compliments all kinds ofthe changes and growth over those 30 workout routines, and anyone who Mary Krisowatyyears. In my 10+ years of working here, I practices it properly will benefithave witnessed so much positive growth greatly from all it has to offer. I have been doing Pilates twice a weekand met so many wonderful people. for about four months now. I am a I could continue to write about the certified spin instructor forever and ISo much change. All for the better. So diversity and benefits of a regular also hold a Personal Training certificationmuch growth! Isn't that what life is all Pilates workout. Instead I have with ISSA as well as a Silver Sneakersabout? Welcoming change and growing decided to ask some devout Pilates certification. I have been active inor expanding our horizons (not our practitioners to share their sports since I was a kid and had gymwaistlines!). One of the reasons Fitness experiences here. memberships since my early 20's. FitnessIncentive is so successful is because Cor Incentive came into the picture for meand Ken are constantly welcoming Kathleen Maiolo 24 years ago when I became a member inchange and making the newest most Oakdale and Babylon. My call to Spininnovative workouts available to their I have been a member of Fitness started when Cor purchased those minimembers. Another reason is they help Incentive since November, 2011 and trampolines! They made me nervous so Ius make the “old” new again! The tried have been doing Pilates for ventured around the back of the studioand true methods of step, kickboxing, approximately one year. I must admit and found the Spin Pit. I was hooked anddance classes, aerobics etc… have been I was never into working out. I would that was it for me. I met my friend Suearound for decades, however at Fitness walk on the treadmill or walk around Daniels in that very room. We bothIncentive they never get old or boring. the neighborhood. I joined the gym became certified to teach Spin, and, asThe same goes for Pilates! Pilates has because I had gained some weight, but the saying goes, the rest is history! Fastbeen around for over a century!! That's more importantly, I was feeling out of forward a few short years and Sue wasright folks…over a century! shape and needed to do something to back on the bike and she very sweetly feel better mentally and physically. I talked me into a Pilates mat class. I don'tAll of us instructors and trainers are needed to be healthier for my family. know if I should kiss her or kick her for After joining the gym I was trying to that, but I was game and she looked6 find something that I could feel fabulous so hey, why not. Ms. Dina comfortable doing. My sister-in-law showed me with much love, patience and recommended Pilates. I decided to knowledge what this Pilates was all take the private sessions to get about. It is amazing, and I was truly amazed how small, controlled, slow Summer 2014 FIT to Print movements made me work, yes WORK! It is a mind body connect that is life changing. While I may or may not have lost weight, people tell me how great I look. I think it is the Pilates working a little magic. I was not going to purchase my own mat until I was sure this was for continued page 27

A t h l e t i c Tr a i n i n g by Chelsea Reimer resistance bands, kettle bells, medicine balls, sleds and more! We will beYouth Movement conducting various types of drills that will help an athlete learn correct runningIntroducing FI Speed School form and develop more efficient running habits. Incorporating these drills into speed, agility, workout routines will create faster and more agile athletes. The speed and coordination, agility drills we practice will help the athletes to reduce their susceptibility to balance, strength, common sports injuries as well. Utilizing agility drills, athletes will be able to endurance and develop the ability to control their bodies during a critical instant of overall confidence. impact. Through these various drills, we will be imitating sport movements, to We will be offering help our athletes prepare their bodies for various types of game situations. This private, partner, will develop neuromuscular awareness in our athletes to help them better control small-group and and understand the movements of their bodies while reducing the likelihood of team training in an injury. which we will design The bottom line is this: the athletes in our program will gain an edge over every a customized competitor they encounter, as in any sport the advantage is truly with the program for our better-conditioned athlete. This edge will help to boost the confidence in each athletes. Through an of our athletes, both on and off the field. initial evaluation, FI Speed School is also about creating an atmosphere in which our athletes are we will determine having fun while working hard. Jourdan and I both remember those coaches that what the athletes' would scream at us all practice, diminishing our confidence and making us“The difference between an athlete and a champion strengths and wish we were somewhere else. Our lies in determination and preparation.” weaknesses are. approach is different. We will encourage Following the our athletes to be the best they can be each day at training, and reassure them evaluation, we will that through our program they will see positive changes! This approach extendsAs a former athlete, and now coach, design a program to team training, where we aim to also I think one of the most influential based on what will help each athlete improve teamwork and camaraderie moments of my life was when I achieve his/her goals. We will take amongst our athletes. A team that grows incremental evaluations throughout and improves together will play better together. Likewise, the success of a teamwas in sixth grade and just completed a the program, to track the athletes' will be considerably greater if the team improves their speed and agility as alacrosse game. My father said to me, progress and to make certain each whole, as opposed to an individual athlete.“Chels, you looked like a turtle out athlete is on the right track to Jourdan and I are extremely excitedthere.” I was obviously very upset at this improvement. Jourdan and I will work to begin working with athletes through FI Speed School. We can'tstatement, but he was totally right. I was with the athletes to accommodate wait to help athletes become better prepared for their sport and to helpa turtle, completely awkward and had no their busy schedules and their them develop an edge over their competitors. We are looking forward toidea how to run correctly, let alone run respective sports' needs. As former working with determined athletes who are as excited as we are to createfast. From that moment on, I made a athletes, we understand how busy champions (or cheetahs) out of them!vow to myself that I would get faster, athletes are, both in and out of Chelsea Reimer is a Certified Youth Speed & Agility Instructor,and I kept that vow by running every season, so we will work with the Certified Spin Instructor andsingle day. By the time I was in high athletes or the teams to determine Head Coach, Girls Lacrosse, Udall Middle Schoolschool, I could run for an entire lacrosse which times and locations are most 7game without feeling tired, but I was convenient for them. We will bestill not fast. My father knew how much conducting our sessions both on thedetermination I had to be fast and asked athletes' fields and at the gym.me if I wanted to enroll in a speed- Through our program, the teams thattraining course. I was ecstatic and began sign up for our speed school will alsogoing weekly. By the time I was a senior have the option of participating inin high school, I got my mile time all the private classes at the gym, such asway down to 5:30,because I had learned spin class, boot camps and otherthe skills needed to run correctly through various strength-training classes.speed training. So, as frustrated as I Jourdan and I will be offering openmight have been when I was indeed a classes throughout the week as wellsixth grade turtle, I am now grateful that are not sport specific and arebecause my father's inspiration has open to all members and non-allowed me to find a love in running. This members! These open classes offer apassion I have for running, and also for variety of speed and agility drills thatcoaching athletes, has led me to team up are beneficial for anyone looking towith another athlete and coach at heart, get a great workout while becomingJourdan Brown. Together, at FI Speed faster, stronger and more agile.School, we will work to create a cheetahout of any turtle we come across. At FI Speed School, we will be using top of the line speed and agilityAt FI Speed School, Jourdan and I will equipment for each workout. Ourhelp athletes to achieve their full sessions will incorporate the use ofpotential by improving the athletes' ladders, hurdles, parachutes, Summer 2014 FIT to Print

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UltraFit By Amy Llinas Lynch track my macro-nutritional targets for protein, carbs, fat, and sugar. Finding theTrust the Process balance of protein, carbs, and fat was a key to losing weight. But I also wanted toAmazing Transformative Fitness lose the accumulated belly fat, so I had to significantly reduce my intake of About 8 months ago I received the previously loved. Worst of all, I was sugars to make that happen. My Fitness incredible opportunity of being able to consuming more alcohol that I can ever Pal is a perfect aid as both an app and work with Vin Valdemira. Not only has previously remember. The final straw computer-based tool to manage both your Vin been such an amazing person to work that my motivation to train came from food intake and exercise regimen. with, but he has also motivated me with was both my doctor and my From a fitness perspective, Amy had me his tenacity and willingness to change his cardiologist. They both basically said I start slowly, with a combination of cardio life. I have been so impressed by Vin's was headed down a slippery slope with routines and weight training with light transformation that I invited him to stroke or heart attack an ever growing weights, to avoid injury. I didn't see share his story below. possibility in my future. noticeable fitness results until midway I do not regard myself as selfish, but through my first 12-week session plan.Vin before... the health risks I was taking, in But by the end of 12 weeks I had at least retrospect, certainly were. Failing to doubled the amount of weight I was and After consider how my unhealthy status training with in nearly every dimension of Q: What motivated you to begin training? would ultimately affect my family was my strength training circuit. A: The impact of Hurricane Sandy had a about as selfish as I could have gotten. Q: How much weight/sizes have you lost? profound effect on my family. My son, his A: Over a period of eight months I have wife and three children were forced out As a starting point to remedying this lost a total of 75 pounds. I have gone of their home due to the effects of the situation, I decided to join a health from a waist size of 46 to 36 inches, a flooding. In the days following the storm, club to begin an exercise regimen. Last jacket size of 50 to 42, and neck size of I saw the stress build on my son to such August I became a member at Fitness 19.5 to 17 inches. Overall, more than 30 an extent that it was impossible for me to Incentive, and I ran into my good friend inches of me has disappeared! Currently, stand on the sidelines and watch. So I and fellow FI member, Jacqui Spinks. I while I am not losing nearly as much took on the responsibility of rebuilding asked her if she could suggest a trainer weight as I did when I began, I am still their home. In essence the stress was and she quickly recommended her own, nevertheless becoming leaner. Weight immediately placed on me as well. I am a Amy Llinas Lynch. Connecting with Amy training has added some muscle weight stress eater. The more stress I have, the had an immediate and extremely that has allowed me to burn calories more I eat. And boy did I eat! positive effect on me. Amy convinced more efficiently. Over the next eight months I ate and me to take a slow and steady approach drank enough to gain about thirty-five with regard to cardio and weight Q: How do you feel this journey has most pounds. Yes, thirty-five pounds on top of training. She also recommended a changed your life? already being overweight by at least fifty nutritional approach that allowed me A: I am truly rejuvenated! I feel better pounds. So with about 85 pounds of extra the flexibility to adhere to a diet, but overall, health-wise, physically and weight on me, my blood pressure began not one that was so restrictive that it mentally. People say I look younger. My to spiral out of control. It seemed like I sucked all the pleasure out of life. family, especially my wife Patricia, but was always tired and grumpy. I no longer also friends and co-workers, have noticed felt viable at work, in a job that I had In the past, I'd exercised and dieted a positive difference in my demeanor. successfully only to quickly gain it This journey has been the game-changing back. With Amy, I had a professionally event of my life, and I pray that I can supervised approach for training and continue this program going forward. My nutritional planning. Under her next challenge is to avoid getting guidance and through my desire to overzealous and potentially injuring reclaim my good health and my love for myself. Having Amy as my trainer gives my family and friends, I embarked on me the confidence that I can continue to this road. improve my level of fitness and maintain a healthy lifestyle. We all hear people Q: When did you begin to notice talk about a magic pill that someday will results? keep us lean and healthy. I have found A: From the weight loss perspective I the magic pill...and her name is Amy! My began to see results immediately, and friend Jacqui takes no credit, but I thank have averaged approximately 8-10 her every day for making the pounds of weight loss per month over introduction. my eight-month journey. The love of my life, Patricia, was my advocate and Q: What advice would you offer someone “Chef Extraordinaire,” keeping me who would like to follow in your focused on eating clean and lean. She footsteps? prepared meals both healthy and A: Once they decide to make positive interesting, and in many cases these changes in their lives in terms of health new recipes are becoming the new and fitness, I'd suggest a three-point standard in our kitchen. The biggest approach. tool for managing my food intake is Nutrition: Don't try to go from your using My Fitness Pal which helps me continued on page 24 Summer 2014 FIT to Print 9

E AT S M A RT ! By Rachel Ezelius, RD avoiding these grains but not all grains. There are a lot of options, includingGoing Gluten-Free amaranth, millet, buckwheat and quinoa. Many health food stores, likeIt’s No Cake Walk Sherry's in Babylon now carry an assortment of tasty gluten free productsDo you have symptoms like gas and In the 1940s a Dutch pediatrician, of your favorite foods that are made bloating, changes in bowel Willem Dicke found the connection with rice, potato flour or some other movements, abdominal pain, between the Dutch famine of 1944 non-wheat flour. Going GF won'tdiarrhea, weight fluctuation, fatigue, (during which flour was sparse) and an guarantee weight loss. If you replaceand/or weakness? You may have thought improvement in patient's malnutrition, simple sugar, easily digested, overlyabout going gluten free (GF), and you stunted growth, cancer, neurological processed, glutenous carbohydrates witharen't alone. In a recent survey, gluten- and psychiatric illness. Since then new a non-gluten counterpart your weightfree living seems to appeal to at least research is emerging. The New England will stay the same. Fruits and vegetables30% of the population despite the lack of Journal of Medicine linked over 50 are always gluten free. Yet anotherscientific studies to clarify the benefits disorders to gluten, such as arthritis, reason to Eat Smart!or negative effects (if any) of a gluten lupus, depression, irritable bowelfree diet. About 1 in 133 people are syndrome, autism and MS to name a Eat Smart Gluten-free Recipesdiagnosed with celiac disease, which is few. Currently, scientists are lookingonly about 0.75% of the population. into the connection between Apple Walnut AmaranthHowever, a study using stored blood untreated CD, NCGS and Hashimotosaved from thousands of Air Force leading to a compromised immune Makes 4 servingsrecruits in the 1960s, found celiac system resulting in thyroid disease. 1 cup amaranth, drydisease has had a 400% increase in the 3 cups unsweetened almond milklast 60 years. A GF diet is essential for We know that gluten creates an 1/4 tsp ground cinnamonpeople with gluten allergies or celiac inflammatory response in the body. 1 large apple, diced, with skindisease (CD), a condition, which causes The gut is naturally permeable to 1/2 cup walnuts, choppedintestinal damage when gluten is eaten. small molecules in order to absorb Pinch sea salt (optional)But going gluten free should be done vital nutrients. In sensitive people, Directionswith careful consideration and under a gluten can cause the gut cells to Place amaranth, almond milk, cinnamondoctor's care. Often symptoms like release zonulin (a protein that breaks and apple in a 2-quart saucepan. Bring toweight loss, iron deficiency, or family apart the tight junctions in the a boil, stirring frequently. Cover pan andhistory of autoimmune diseases are signs intestinal lining.) Once these tight simmer on low heat for approximately 25of possible celiac disease. Get tested. junctions get broken apart, things like to 30 minutes, until amaranth is soft. TopDon't self diagnose. A positive result toxins, microbes, and undigested food with chopped walnuts and serve.would require a life long commitment to particles escape the intestines and Nutrition Factsa gluten free diet. But people may also enter into the bloodstream. The 380 calories per serving. 48 gfind themselves going gluten free when immune system marks these as carbohydrates. 10 g fiber. 16 g protein.diagnosed with non-celiac gluten \"foreign invaders\" and this leads to 15 g fat.sensitivity (NCGS.) According to the inflammation. Inflammation has beenNational Foundation of Celiac Awareness, linked to insulin resistance. Insulin Peach Quinoa with Flax and Nutsas many as 18 million Americans have resistance is when more insulin issome non-celiac sensitivity to gluten. A produced to regulate blood sugars in Makes 4 servingsperson with NCGS will test negative for the body. Insulin is a fat storage 1 cup quinoa, dryCD, but symptoms resolve when gluten is hormone, thus an overproduction of 2 cup unsweetened almond milkremoved from the diet. Often symptoms insulin leads to more fat being stored. 1/4 tsp ground allspiceof NCGS include IBS, memory loss, Many people also find their skin 2 medium peaches, peeled and dicedfatigue, joint and muscle pain, improves when they ditch gluten. 2 tbsp flaxseeds, grounddermatitis and/or anemia. Remember carbohydrates are not 2 tbsp hazelnuts, chopped synonymous with gluten. Gluten is Pinch sea salt (optional)10 specific to a type of protein, but one Directions you won't find in meat or eggs. Instead Place quinoa, almond milk, allspice and gluten makes up 80% of the protein peaches in a medium saucepan. Bring to found in wheat, rye, spelt, a boil, stirring frequently. Cover pan and contaminated oats and barley and simmer on low heat for approximately 20 anything \"malted\". Saying goodbye to minutes, until quinoa is tender. Top with gluten can be hard. Anything with ground flaxseeds and chopped hazelnuts. white, wheat, marble and rye are off Nutrition Facts limits. Most dressings, condiments and 285 calories per serving. 41 g sauces must be removed. The majority carbohydrates. 5 g fiber. 12 g protein. 9g of our favorite foods like bagels, muffins, croissants, buns, scones, Eat Smart! pasta, crackers, cakes, cookies, cereal, beer, pizza, etc are off the 22001144 shopping list. Going gluten free means Rachel Ezelius is a Registered Dietitian who Summer 2014 FIT to Print manages Fitness Incentive’s Eat Smart program. Questions? Contact her by email: [email protected]

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Member Perspective by Andrea Kay CookinGJust Not Feelin’ It? withSilence Your Inner Lazy-Bone CorAndrea Kay I'll be the very first working out. I'll be lazy till the sun person to admit that goes down, but I'll be darned if I'm sometimes I'm just not standing up a friend. So I'll make gym feeling 'it.' I just don't date plans at least three days a week. Even if our times don't perfectly match want to put on my up, we'll schedule a sauna session or some time in the cafe for whatever sneakers and head to time is overlapping. I'll let them take me to a new class. There are so many the gym. Pajamas are new ones on the schedule but there's a good chance I won't go by myself. And comfortable and fuzzy, who doesn't love a good heavy leg day? Ok, that's a stretch, but you get the and let's face it, the idea. Make plans with friends, heck make plans with me, but chances are weather usually stinks. I'll suggest a heavy leg day so be You can watch Cor prepare this recipe herself on our prepared. Youtube channel: http://bit.ly/cookwcor2 It's just easier to stay home, 3. If one and two didn't work for you, I No-Mayo Shrimp Salad right? So, yeah, this happens always say, when in doubt, help someone else out. You know there's Ingredients:to me from time to time, and when it someone in your life thinking about Dressing: starting their own fitness journey. Olive Oil 1 cupdoes, there are a few things I've found They've thrown out hints and you've White Balsamic Vinegar (Available at Trader sort of conveniently ignored them. Joe’s) ½ cupthat help get me up and out the door. Judgment free zone. Now is the time 2 tbs Mustard to make this person your priority. 3 cloves fresh garlicThey may seem simple to you, but simple Bring them to the gym on a week pass. 1 tbs Italian seasoning (I use Victoria Get them started and show them all Gourmet Mediterranean seasoning)always seems to work best for this slow the things you first fell in love with ½ tsp black pepper when you started on your own journey. 1 tsp Sea saltstudy. This one goes out to all my fellow Reliving it and seeing it through their ½ tsp tumeric (optional) eyes will reignite your excitement. Itinner lazy bones. You know who you are. always does. Take them to their very Salad: first spin class, or try a class together 1 tbs capers (rinsed and drained)Our struggle will forever and always be to that's new to both of you! Although ¼ cup Fresh Cilantro this step does take a larger 1 bunch Scallions and or 1 small sweetquiet the lazy person lying right under commitment on your part, the rewards Vidalia onions more than outweigh the investment. 1 bunch celerythe surface. So here we go: And you're back in the gym, so it's a 1 large red pepper win/win. 4-5 Persian cucumbers (these are small thin1. Switch up that darn music on your ones very little seeds that are not watery)playlist. This always has to be your first These things really are very simple, but 1/3 cup Banana Peppers (optional - hot orstep. Whatever is on there now isn't I'm a simple person who also happens mild to taste)working for you. 'Shuffling' stopped being to be able to go to the gym 8-10 Artichoke hearts in water (welluseful weeks ago, admit it, and I'm not uninterrupted year after year in spite drained)talking about reloading the same stuff of that pesky inner lazy bone begging 1 tbs fresh fennel frons or 1 tsp fennelyou were listening to 4 months ago, I’m me to stay in pajamas. They work for seedstalking about new (to you) music. me without fail. Is there a chance 2 Lbs. Raw Shrimp 31-40 count.Wanting an awesome new playlist and many of you reading this don't havehaving one are two very different things, this inner lazy bone I have? Um, sure, Preparation:so how do you go about finding all these ok, but there may just be one or two Dressing: In bowl add vinegar, mustard, andgreat new tunes? Pandora and Shazam. of you that can relate, and us three (or crushed garlic, Mediterranean seasoning,Make Pandora stations of songs you two) need to stick together! salt, pepper, turmeric. Whisk in the olivealready like (or think you like). Pandora oil until emulsified. An emersion blenderknows more about what you like Andrea Kay is a longtime FI member, may be used.musically than you do. It's a fact, and if and Tri-Athlete. Shrimp: Boil for 2 minutes. Drain and letyou surrender to this, you will be better cool.for it, musically speaking of course. Summer 2014 FIT to Print Salad: Rinse and drain the capers. Finely chop cilantro, halve the artichoke heartsIf you don't have Shazam on your phone, and chop all remaining salad ingredientsget it. It 'listens' to whatever song is into similar sized cubes (approx. ½ inch).playing and identifies the name and Add all salad ingredients and shrimps toartist. This is great if you're in a store large bowl and pour dressing over salad toand a song comes on that you taste.immediately love, yet never heard Serving Suggestion: Take romaine lettucebefore. It can even identify a song leaves and fill with saladplaying in the background of a tv show. Kick it up: Avocado can be added to saladIt's my single favorite app on my phone, just before servingand I use it almost every day. (I reallylike music). Then once you get theinformation, make a Pandora station withit… You see where this is going. Both appsare free. You're welcome.2. I like to hedge my bets, so right aboutthe same time I'm switching up myplaylist, I start making plans with friends.Lots and lots of plans revolve around12

Skylite Cafe by Jourdan Brown powder. The protein powder you choose is important because all have differentYou Did Build That... benefits and flavor profiles. Spiru-tein (Soy) is a blend of rice, pea, and soyYour Shake, That Is. protein. It is gluten-free and supplies all the essential amino acids to the body. The new “Build Your Shake form, available in the Cafe experience the first time I Revolutionary Whey, and all of the other had one. Whatever whey proteins, are great because theyMost people at FI fall into two combination of protein, are a “fast” protein that is rapidly categories, those who frequent milk and fruit I had the first digested. The Revolutionary Whey the café and those who don't time left me put off of contains 24 grams of protein per scoop, 2even realize we have a café. For you shakes for quite a while. grams of carbs, and only 1 gram of fatfrequent cafe-ers, I am sure you have During that time, I had TJ and is also gluten-free. Thenoticed our recent renovations. For those Revolutionary whey is a fan favoriteof you who are new to FI or haven't ever Lynch practically dragging among many of the trainers andgotten the chance to indulge in one of me into the café after a members and also is one of my personalCor's muffins or our delicious coffee, in workout and ordering favorites because of its smooth flavorthe past couple of months we have shakes for me which I and huge protein boost. The Vegan RAWcompletely revamped our café, starting proceeded to toss out on is a newer favorite of mine. It containswith the design and culminating with our my way out of the gym. 13 RAW and organic sprouts, and 17new and improved shake menu. The café But that was all before I grams of protein. It is a “complete”is great for simply socializing but is also protein, providing all essential aminoa very important part of the gym. found “my shake.” acids. It is suitable for vegans andExercise is essential to achieving a What's “my shake” you vegetarians and contains no soyhealthy body and mind, but your diet is ask? Well…it's the products. The Vegan RAW is by far theequally if not more important to perfect combination of grainiest in texture of all the proteinachieving that goal. What you consume healthy post workout powders and the least sweet. Forthroughout the day and especially pre ingredients that refuel my body and someone trying protein shakes for theand post workout makes a huge also make my taste buds happy. Most first time who doesn't have dietarydifference in the results you see. people who are frequent protein shake restrictions, I would not recommend drinkers have “their shake” or a few starting with the Vegan RAW, but it's aIf you have ever trained at FI I am sure go-to varieties of “their shake.” For protein to which your taste may evolve.your trainer told you about the power of example, mine is almond milk, RAWthe protein shake, and you’ve most likely vegan or whey vanilla, and After you pick your protein, you have anhad one or two. In the fitness world the blueberries. If it is for breakfast I add option to add fruit. You can chooseprotein shake is revered. One of the some flax and spinach and if it's post between blueberries, banana,reasons for this is because a protein workout I add half a banana. How did I strawberry, mixed berries, pineapple andshake takes considerably less time to come up with these combinations? mango (hopefully you know your fruitdigest and break down as opposed to Well, I tried 5 million combinations preference at this point in life).eating your protein (i.e. chicken or eggs) until I found something I like. But don'tpost-workout. That means your muscles worry; we are going to save you the Your last decision is if you want to add aare quickly refueled and can begin hassle with our new Build Your Protein little of what we call “Pow” to yourhealing from the workout much faster. Shake forms. shake. This includes peanut and almondNow maybe you have tried a protein butter which give an extra protein andshake in the past and said, “YUCK, Let me explain the beautiful fat boost, PB2 which gives you the samegross…no way I'm drinking another one of simplicity. You start by writing your great flavor as peanut butter but withthese,” and trust me I had a very similar name, your account # and the time much lower fat, calorie and carb you want to pick up your shake on the content. Other choices include flax sheet. Next you start to build your seeds, which are a great source of shake. Your first decision is what liquid omega-3 essential fatty acids and fiber, you want to use, you can use H2O (not almonds, green coffee extract, which has my personal favorite because of the been featured on Dr. Oz for its benefits lack of flavor, but good for someone to heart disease, diabetes, and weight trying to watch their calories), skim loss, and lecithin, which, according to milk – a low-fat alternative to whole Dr. Donna Brown, “helps the body utilize milk, skim plus – skim milk with extra vitamins A, D, E and K and is excellent calcium and protein, whole milk – full for memory, concentration and recall. It fat, almond milk – low calories, dairy- cleanses the liver and kidneys and helps free option and my personal favorite the body absorb valuable nutrients.” (only 30 calories per shake), vanilla soy milk – vegan option, and coffee – Stop at the café and discover “your for those who need an extra boost of shake,” and not only enjoy every sip energy. but also maximize your workout results. Or if I still haven't convinced you Next you choose your protein. Your to try a shake, at least try one of Cor's two flavor choices are vanilla or muffins, a cup of coffee, and a good chocolate. I choose my flavor based on conversation…I promise you won't be what I am mixing with my protein disappointed. Summer 2014 FIT to Print Jourdan Brown is a certified Group Fitness Instructor, Youth Speed & Agility Instructor and a Front Desk Manager at Fitness Incentive. 13

M e m b e r P e r s p e c t i v e By Christine Jelley deprivation. I initially weighed in at the gym without my reading glasses andThe 55 Year Old Bridesmaid had no idea what the true start weight was, so I estimated. After theseCaution: May Be Too Sensitive for Certain Readers imprecise maneuvers, there was no real way to gauge how I was doing. It emotional reactions, the “wow” appeared that I lost 1.5 pounds in ten factor or lack of it, etc. The post days. Let's put it this way. I lost game is usually at a diner, a place I'm virtually nothing, and yet I was not all already avoiding in order to fit into a that discouraged. <<Insert break from bridesmaid gown. reality here>> I vowed to weigh in wearing glasses from here on and just Logic aside, something shifted in my stay the course. I also upped my brain during shopping trip number calories to 1500/day and reduced the three, and I forgot that I should be weight loss goal to one pound a week. looking for an age-appropriate dress. So ridiculously reasonable, I didn't even Unfortunately, half the bridal party is know myself any more. age 50+ and the other half is in their early 30s. Two full generations Immediately thereafter, I went on a separate what is “age-appropriate.” one week diet/spin break because a And younger women always win new medication was giving me daily headaches and heart palpitations and IPart One I feel the vein on the side thought I might drop dead on the spin of my forehead pulsating bike and I'd rather drop dead at homeApril 24, 2014 with hunger, a repetitive in front of, “Say Yes to the Dress: conga beat that echoed Bridesmaids.” The problem has sinceAs we scratched our way through my depravation. resolved, so no need for anyone to dry this hellish winter, a friend got clean the black linen dress or run to engaged. Ah, love. I haven't been because a.) Older women are too Penney's for khakis. I'm still here.to a wedding in a long time, and a tired to argue b.) We don't careSeptember wedding date gives me nearly as much. As part of my renewed commitment toplenty of time to get back to an “I fitness, I purchased two new pairs ofmean business” schedule at the gym. I As the maid of honor and bride gym pants – a bright turquoise pair andimagined shopping for a cute cocktail narrowed the choices of gowns, I hit a bright green pair. Kind of like “Thedress, impractical heels, and smoky eye the spin and yoga rooms with Joker's Mother Joins Curves” look. Themakeup. Then I got the call, a request renewed zest. I love a good deadline. logic is that I will use these cheerfulto be a bridesmaid. I am 55 years old Tighten up and lose 10-15 pounds in garments to increase a positive outlookand have two sons in their 20s, which six months time. Really try to make and wear them until and beyond thesquarely puts me in “Mother of the Eileen's spin/arms torture sessions on point I actually look good in them. So,Groom” territory. “Here we go,” I Wednesday and Friday mornings. My if you see me at FI and can identify methought. “Gowns, arms, alterations, son added My Fitness Pal to my smart by these clues, please do not say hellobachelorette parties...” I haven't been phone, a handy little app that easily because I don't look good in them yet.in a wedding party in 26 years, with permits me to calculate the numbergood reason. I'm old. But she needed of calories I need per day in order to Anyhow, while I was having heartme. I responded “yes” without lose two pounds of weight per week. palpitations and contemplating whichhesitation. It also automatically adds extra spin class would be the best to die in, usable calories based on exercise the bridesmaid dress was selected.I soon joined my friend on a series of done that day. My particulars Dusty rose chiffon, strapless, minigown hunts. When a TV bride says, “Yes afforded me 1200 calories. This will mushroom pleats on the bodice and theto the Dress,” I am on the couch be a cakewalk, I thought. No biggie. length is to be cut from gown length tonodding, disagreeing or dabbing the I've done this before. somewhere between mid-calf teaodd tear. One of the reasons I get so length and just below-the-knee nuninvolved in it is that the drama is over Ten days later, I can report that 1200 length. A friend inquired breathlessly,in 30 minutes. Real shopping trips are calories/day has me starving. I feel “Oh my God, how are your shoulders?” Isignificantly longer with pros and cons the vein on the side of my forehead paused, not knowing that things couldlists, detailed analysis of fabric, drape, pulsating with hunger, a repetitive go wrong with my shoulders. “They're conga beat that echoed my okay. Really.” But I wanted the gown to14 remain long and this is a two-bride Summer 2014 FIT to Print wedding and one of the brides wasn't going for it. To Be Continued... Christine Jelley, longtime FI member, has also worn dusty rose gowns in two wedding parties during the early and mid- 1980s.

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GGeteYnouerrPaotuniod nOns!... by Kelly WallaceHave you tried this new, amazing workout yet? If not you are missing out on a high sticks! Not only do you get to make when you're finished, and it's fun! energy low impact workout that hits you noise, but you get to release - Monica Proto in ALL the right places. Founders Kirsten aggression, tension and express your Potenza and Cristina Peerenboom say it emotions through music and Pound is a short intense workout that best, “POUND is the only workout where movement. will get your heart rate up while working you hear your body's exertion. Your muscles you didn't even know existed! In movements are expressed in sound. 5. Permission to Rock addition to torching calories, it's a great Channel your inner performer and rock Aside from feeling like a rockstar way to relieve stress because you are your body with this modern-day fusion of during POUND, you'll also get to literally pounding the ground with movement and music. Drum along to a expand your musical scope by being drumsticks. Kelly and Wil make the class slammin' soundtrack using Ripstix – exposed to a myriad of underground, fun, and there is no shortage of great weighted drumsticks designed to current and hand-picked tracks. music. Definitely one of my new favorite transform drumming into a kick-butt, fat classes at FI!” - Carlyn Schroeder burning, full body interval workout that After a few months of POUNDing here will leave you dripping in sweat!” at the Fitness Incentive the members “Total body, booty burn! POUND is wanted to share their experience. probably one of the most deceiving We are one of the few classes I have taken at Fitness Incentive gyms on Long Island that Pillar of Pound: Kelly Leads the Tribe is offering POUND. The so far. Great music and an weighted drumsticks “I love POUND because it allows me, awesome vibe. Each track used in the class are ¼ injury and all, to exercise in such a fun targets a different area. of a pound. This small way that I forget I have something Legs, glutes, obliques OH amount of weight adds a wrong. I sweat like I just ran a MY!” -Nicole Maisto tremendous challenge marathon! At the end of each class I that works the don't want to stop, I want more! The T “I have been a member shoulders, biceps, & A is the best—my hiney feels a little for over 25 years and triceps, forearms and higher these days. -Jackie Rogers always loved it. I back but dramatically especially love the POUND increases the amount of “ I look forward to POUND class. It is class with Wil. It is very instability in the body. so much fun, but at the same time different and Wil is great The greater the intense! I feel like I am working every at it!” -Marianne instability to arms or body part and getting my cardio in Darienzo~ periphery the greater too. - Patti Coppola the challenge to the “The best part of POUND entire muscular system, “POUND is a totally different workout. is that it doesn't feel like which in turn challenges I love that it’s not high impact, but a workout while you're in the core. you get the same out-of-breath, class because it’s so much sweating, adrenaline rush that you do fun! I was sore for days The Pillars of Pound from a high impact class. The music is afterwards and I was motivating and carries you through the definitely feeling it all 1. Audio Physio reinforcement (APR) class. It's a GREAT addition to the class over my body. Banging your drumsticks The ability to hear your body's physical schedule! on the floor to angry music is a totally exertion. You literally can calibrate the - Karen McGetrick amazing stress reliever!” force, speed and timing of your body's -Andrea Ozsvath movements based on the volume and What I like most about POUND is that sound quality of each strike. your knees , ankles and hips don't take Every once in awhile something new a pounding. You are definitely spent comes along which re-invigorates your 2. Core- Periphery Stabilization (CPS) commitment and time at the gym, and The rapid arm movements performed Pound accomplishes just that. You don't with peripheral muscle groups in the have to be a superstar in the gym to try body (arms)- which throw off the this, just have a desire for fun and a stability in the entire body, resulting in good sweat! -Catherine Rende continual core activation to maintain balance. First, I wanted to thank Fitness Incentive 3. Strategic Distraction along with Kelly and Wil for bringing This is POUND'S unique approach to POUND to our Babylon gym. We are delivering the most intense workout in always eager for a fresh and innovative the most clever and “sneaky” way. With workout. I love that the music allows its high intensity, participants rarely feel you to sing-a-long while you sweat and focused on the strain or difficulty of the squat. It's my new favorite way to rock movement. out. Wow…my legs were burning, but I was having so much fun I didn't even 4. Therapeutic Movement notice. - Lelah Cafuoco Simple title, simple concept. POUND gives you an outlet to hit things with Kelly Wallace manages the Group Exercise program at Fitness Incentive16 Summer 2014 FIT to Print

We'll Try Anything Once! Interviewed by Paul SmithThat's what we like to hear at Fitness Fitness Incentive because... where I, too, pretty much confined Incentive! Through it's thirty years of FV: Again for me it was because of myself to the treadmills. I've done quite operation, FI has striven constantly to friends. A couple of girlfriends were a bit with Kelly, including Power X Fit, keep things fresh because, while many already going here and they said such and while I may not be as fully immersed people are devoted to a particular class wonderful things that I decided to join as the others, I feel as though I've found or instructor, we know that a lot also myself. I had been sort of aware of my niche. Those \"Kelly\" classes... respond with interest and stimulation to Fitness Incentive, but because I'd been They're pretty tough! I've been humbled new and different exercise options. working in the city, it just didn't seem quite a few times. Of course, while some classes and practical at the time. And, like AP: Quick question: does the gym stillprograms (and the instructors and Amanda, I've sampled a whole lot of use color coding to identify classes intrainers who create them) develop what the gym has to offer. terms of difficulty or level?devoted followings that last years, it's PS: That's what we like to hear! PS: Yes...certainly on the printedworth remembering that these enduring FV: Yes...our group is fond of saying, schedule, colors are used to differentiateofferings—honored veterans for those of “We'll try anything once!” between, say, beginner, intermediate,us with longer memories—seem new and Mari Neuberger: I actually was a advanced...fresh to more recent FI members who member for the first time when the AP: I can remember being terrified ofdon't necessarliy remember Main gym was still on Main Street. I was still taking an orange-level class! They wereStreet—or Grove Place, the hardest and I lived infor that matter. fear of orange. And then,It's gratifying to know that after I finally did takewhat Fitness incentive one, I remember beingoffers is experienced by mind-blown. Everyonemembers as diversified kept up, and all the whileand with enough Kelly led us and matchedrefreshment and variety us move-for-move, callingthat there is always out and directing thesomething new to try. entire time she was doingAfter all when it comes to it. Amazing.“building bodies that MN: The first trainer Ilast,” boredom can be an worked with encouragedenemy of considerable me to incorporatestrength. That's why we something into my routineendeavor to “keep it Ready for Adventure: Dave, Amanda, Mari and Frances besides the elliptical, andfresh”…30 years on and that's when I tried Spin forcounting. the first time. It seemed like a good fit for meAmanda Pryor: In keeping because it's kind of anwith the spirit of in college, and did the Summer anonymous environment.observing anniversaries, I can say that I College Membership. Once I It's dark in there and you can keep tocelebrated my 10th year as a Fitness graduated, and soon after they moved yourself. So there I am one SaturdayIncentive member this past January. into this location, I joined again and morning, waiting on line for Spin andPS: What prompted you to choose Fitness have been here ever since. I've always watching Cathy's Aerofunk class. And IIncentive over any other available gyms? been aware of Fitness Incentive, thought to myself, \"All right, next week,AP: I'd say one motive was convenience, having grown up in Babylon. My mom I'm going to take that class. Becauseand another was that I had a friend who owns Sherry's, a few doors down from every one of those people in that roomwas coming here and had asked me to FI. Like the others, currently I pretty look like they're having an awesomejoin with her. much do or will do just about time.\" And after that first class, I literallyPS: Had you been aware of the existence anything, but it wasn't always like took the same class for years. It was kindof Fitness Incentive? Was it on your that. Early on, I really didn't know of what opened me up to taking classes.radar? anything about gyms or fitness, and I think of it now as one of the best thingsAP: A little bit, because I worked in the just kept to the ellipticles and the about the gym, to be honest. You take avillage. treadmills. I then signed up with a class, it whizzes by and even though it'sPS: And what sort of things have you trainer who recommended that I try an hour it seems like a lot less, and youbeen doing over the years as a member? Spin. From there I moved on to get a great workout...and now, I can'tClasses...training... Kickboxing, at Amanda's urging. spend more than 15 minutes on aAP: What haven't I done! A whole lot of \"C'mon, you've got to do this!\" So that's treadmill. I just want to kill myself,classes, including Kickbox and how I got into that. because the classes are that engaging.Rebounding, Jump and Drill...I've also David Pryor: I began at Fitness That first class was absolutely out of mydone personal training, Power X Fit... Incentive in 2003, fell out of it for a comfort zone at the time, but it openedPS: So, pretty much the entire menu of few years, and then returned in 2008. me up to the class experience, to myFI options! Really, though, it's been in the pastAP: Kinda... two years that I've kind of “stepped it continued on page 20, col 3Frances Voorhees: I've been a member up.” I began taking classes for the first continued on page 31of Fitness Incentive since November of time and feel at this point that I am2010. really, finally, getting the most out ofPS: And you were prompted to choose the gym. This as opposed to earlier, Summer 2014 FIT to Print 17

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Mind Body Spirit by Karen Britton are bored with the posture given to you by the instructor? You feel you are notModify, Take Rest... getting anything out of the posture given to you by the instructor?Make It a Safe & Healthy Practice One lesson I learned in my teacher afterwards and prevent injuries. training is that we should be satisfied Creating a mindful practice allows one with what is given to us. Ah, a lesson also to do yoga into their elder years. This to be taken off the mat. When a teacher leads to prolonged good health and a gives you a posture, ideally you should much better quality of life as we age. do that posture. Unless it could possibly Whether you have been practicing be harmful to you, then you do not do it, yoga for one day or 10 years, you may you modify. If you are given a posture find yourself in a place where and you take it to a more advanced modifying is necessary. Yet you can level, this may or may not be still have a strong practice…. appropriate. If you are taking it out of mindfully. frustration or boredom, then it's not appropriate. If you are taking it because One of the challenges of modifying is your body is guiding you there, not mind, choosing to do the modification. Why it may be appropriate. I say, “May be are you doing this particular appropriate,” because if the teacher modification? gives you the permission to take a more Ideally, in yoga, modifying means to advanced posture because they know you, and they know you can, and yourThis is the attitude when Listen to your body and do body is prepared for it, then it's approaching a yoga class. A what is appropriate for appropriate. wonderful quote from one of the your body. It's ok to restgreat teachers of modern yoga, and come back when you Keep in mind that many teachers have aKrishnamacharya: “We may all go to the feel better. certain sequence planned. There aresame doctor, but we all get a different reasons for postures to be sequenced in aprescription.” take it down a notch or two so that a certain manner. One posture prepares student can get in and out of the you for another. If a student decides toWe are different in so many ways, in our posture safely. An example of a do a posture not in the sequence theybody types, physically, emotionally, etc. modification is bending your knees in a may injure themselves because theirTherefore, we need to modify when standing or seated forward bend if you body is not ready for that posture. Alsocoming to a yoga class. Don't feel like have a bad back or tight hamstrings. time factor is another reason a certainyou have to look like a certain person or Also, coming down half way is another posture may not be appropriate. Such aspicture of a yoga posture you may have modification. A twisting posture we do doing a full shoulder stand. There mayseen somewhere. We need to practice while standing may require some to not be enough time in the class for theyoga according to what is good for our come down on one knee, making it counter postures. A teacher may give theindividual bodies. much easier to get the function of the students a modified shoulder stand that posture. If you have a bad knee, you is easier on the body and the body canApproaching a yoga class should not be may use a blanket for more support. If come to rest sooner than if taking a fullfearful or hurtful. Remember, one does you cannot come down on one knee at shoulder stand. Shoulder stand is anothernot have to be flexible to start yoga. all, then the instructor can give you posture that should be taken intoYoga will make you flexible. Some people another variation of a twist that is consideration if you have a bad neck,think they need to be thin to do yoga. suited for you. A posture may have back or are new to yoga. If so, youNot true. You can loose weight and tone different points in order to get into should modify and do a more restorativefrom a yoga practice. There is also a very the posture. A modification may be version. It's important to communicatespecial learning from yoga. It can change working on one of those points until with your teacher if you have anythe way you think about yourself and the body is ready for full posture. injuries so they can give you the properhelp change habits which can lead to modifications.more mindful eating. They may take a posture to a higher level. This may or may not be good. Listen to your body and do what isWe learn mindfulness on the yoga mat Ask yourself this? “Who” is asking for appropriate for your body. It's ok to restwith our postures and this leads to the posture…. mind or body? Are you and come back when you feel better. It'smindful habits off the mat. As you build doing a harder posture because you also ok to stop and observe the class.physical strength and confidence, you See how students are getting in and outalso build inner strength, and this leads Summer 2014 FIT to Print of postures. At whatever level of yogato a better quality of confidence. you are, you can find modifications and a class to suit your needs.Practicing mindfully with modificationsis very important to get the most out of Karen Britton is a certified Yoga Instructor.your practice, making it safer and more She teaches Yoga classes and programsefficient. You will feel so much better at Fitness Incentive. 19

New Programs programs and the trainers that create them. When an FI trainer directs you toBootcamp, Evolved. your next exercise in a given class or program you can be sure it is accordingOur Newest Program is Killin’IT. Literally. to fully considered and carefully selected sequence. Nothing is random. They chose Tough Sledder: Matt Anderson Killin’ IT functional movements, these modern each stage with a purpose, and make programs often don't reference the sure the participants execute it properly.The trainers and instructors at term “boot”, but often appear Fitness Incentive proudly stand in decidedly retro in terms of equipment Which brings us to our most recent entry the ranks of the fitness industry's and activities. Appearances, at least at into the “bootcamp - style”best educated and most experienced Fitness Incentive, are deceiving. Many sweepstakes: Killin' IT.professionals. They are also among the of FI's “bootcamp-style” programs “Missy and I decided we wanted tomost creative. Whether developing incorporate newfangled apparatus and create a program that would be doneexciting new programs \"from scratch\" or scientific exercise concepts that no outdoors and would feature functionalapplying their expertise to the paleo ancestor of ours ever dreamed interval training,” says Carol Trivigno,refinement and advancement of of. Despite that, they all embrace the who, along with Missy Dieli, co-createdestablished exercise concepts, FI staff back-to-basics model, incorporating Killin IT. Adds Missy, “Functional trainingbrings to our members a constantly the best of traditional routines and is a dimension of several programsevolving menu of training options. They devices that Charles Atlas would have already being offered at Fitnessalso keep it fun and interesting. recognized and appreciated. In FI's Incentive, but we felt there was both the modern take on “bootcamp”, “retro” space and the demand for anotherOne traditional training option that has does not equal “primitive,”—if functional training option. This wouldseen a revival of late was originally a anything, it means evolved, with an extend to the membership an evensub-species of group exercise classes appreciation for tradition enhanced by greater variety of workout choices. Morelabeled \"Bootcamp\" or more broadly, an increased knowledge and awareness options equal less burnout and less\"bootcamp-style.\" The earliest of these of how to make the movements more boredom.”were closely modelled on what newly- effective and safe. The evolved What, exactly, is meant by 'functionalrecruited soldiers (or \"boots\" to use the bootcamp model is no longer defined training'? Carol explains. “Functionalslang) experienced once they'd begun merely by the \"what\" - a specific set of training places the focus on thebasic training. Often taught (as was an actions or exercises. It is the \"why\" and exercisers using their bodies in spaceearly incarnation at FI) by actual the \"how\" that now take a more rather than relying on machines.”veterans (or wannabes), they were central role in the model, defining the “One thing Killin IT does is address adesigned to be no-frills, hardcore and purpose, form and sequencing of the common need and goal,” says Missy,old-school. Like most things in fitness, exercises. While these evolved “one shared by most every exerciser, and“Bootcamp” had its run as the fad of the programs have the outward that is to be and to look lean andmoment, and then blended back into the appearance of a traditional bootcamp, healthy. Killin' IT has the flexibility inbackground. But the last decade has seen beneath their rugged exterior the terms of structure to accommodate allthese programs come back with a \"whys\" and \"hows\" have changed and levels of fitness so that whether it's onevengeance, including several variants grown more sophisticated and assisted pull up or 10 unassisted,home-grown at FI. Inspired by the old scientific. We have a much greater everyone gets a great workout.”bootcamp workouts, but updated with understanding these days of why an “Our functional approach is very muchnew concepts such as paleo fitness and activity needs to be performed a consistent with an expression of the specific way, in a specific sequence Fitness Incentive philosophy,” says Carol.20 and how the quality of movement— “It's enjoyable, effective, and safe. The your form—affects the quality of the group structure of the sessions brings out result, than the drill sergeants of old mutual support and positive energy. The ever dreamed of. And to be honest, group dynamic is really important. The their goal was different than ours. people in the class feed off of and propel Where the military is equally if not each other.” more concerned with building “Many people who attend know one discipline and mental toughness, most another coming in. Some will even pair of us taking these bootcamp classes off during sessions, supporting and are more interested in getting in great motivating each other,” says Missy. “They shape. Athletes of a certain age will like Killin' IT because they enjoy group remember when football coaches exercise and want a strength training withheld water from the thirsty as a option that doesn't involve machines.” means of \"toughening\" them. That was “Not everyone is comfortable with another example of discipline and machine-centric workouts,” says Carol. mental toughness taking precedence “Killin IT is perfect for them. They can over fitness (and common sense, some avoid the machines and still get the would no doubt add). results they want. They like our It's this understanding of the science of flexibility and responsiveness, which are exercise—the \"what,” of course, but very necessary aspects of the program. now also the \"why\" and the \"how\"—that Because it's free to members, we don't distinguishes Fitness Incentive necessarily see the same people from class to class as would be the case with a Summer 2014 FIT to Print continued on page 29

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Member Retrospective atmosphere was incredible. The people there were so friendly, and I quickly made1984 many friends. I had never belonged to a gym before, so trying Fitness Incentive outIt Was a Very Good Year for a week—which could have been stressful or intimidating—was so much fun. Shari Smith And so it was! As we summer wardrobe! Not only did I train Living a half hour away in Freeport, I continue with our ongoing with Eileen Jacinth during the contest, wasn't sure if time and distance would beLynda Felicione celebration of the 30th but continued to work with her an obstacle, but after coming for that Kim Cermiano Anniversary of the throughout the following year. She has week I was hooked!! I decided that I could founding of Fitness been such an important part of my life. wake up early, go to the gym when my kids Incentive, the encomiums If you haven't taken her Cycle class, you were sleeping and be home by 7:30. The continue to roll in. Thanks have no idea what you're missing. I can't feeling of already accomplishing a butt- to all who have shared thank her enough for all of the skills and kicking workout fueled my whole day! The their reminiscences. education she has provided to me and classes are so challenging and the my daughter, Emily. Emily is “next- instructors are all amazing and 30 years ago, Janet generation,” and she is developing her encouraging. This gym has not only helped Kramer (now Lang) own attachments and favorites and is shape and condition my body, but has introduced me to a enjoying her growth. strengthened my mind. It has helped build fun girl who dreamed of me from the inside out and every day I developing a business I love our classes…there are so many attend, I am grateful and excited to make about a healthy lifestyle alternatives. Kelly kicks my butt not the 4:00 am ride. - Mikhel Suarez through enjoyable exercise only in her Kickboxing class, but with the and friendship. Over the amazing Jump and Drill classes she I've been going to FI since Cor and Ken years, I have witnessed so created. There's something for everyone, opened on Deer Park Ave. FI is my home many people having so and should the body need a healthy away from home in the wee hours of the much fun with their adjustment, Donna Brown is on the morning. I couldn't imagine what my day dedication to fitness. scene. She takes care of me, Emily and would be like without a great morning Fitness Incentive and its my husband. workout with fabulous instructors, great owners, Corinne and Fitness Incentive: a “go-to” place with programs and classes, and a chance to Kenny, have made this all “go-to” people…it is my “MY MORNING mingle with the good friends I've made happen. CUP OF COFFEE”. I thank everyone for there. FI keeps me mentally and physically F.I .Training has been an being there for me, not only during the alive. C'mon! - Mark Ford important part of my good times but also the stressful times in growth. I remember my life. - Shari Smith, Member since Health clubs…gyms…fitness centers. Call training with Susan Daniels 1984 them what you'd like, but they're not all when I was just turning 40 the same. Perfect evidence of this is all and felt a need to jump- I started at FI with a guest pass from my those shiny teal and white Fitness start my workout. She daughter, Michele. My first class was Spin Incentive stickers scattered on countless taught me how to be with Carmela, and I've loved every class cars. focused and disciplined. I've taken since then. I've always relied on physical activity as an Remember having to Fitness Incentive has been an outlet since my swimming days in high reserve a 30-minute spot exhilarating and challenging experience. school, and I can remember going for runs to get on a treadmill? And Cor never ceases to amaze me! She has on trails while I was away at college what about the Spin (now so much energy and gives me the energy upstate. I also tried out different “health Cycle) room! It was a new I need to be my best…in fact better than clubs” while I lived abroad in London and realm of exercise and F.I I ever thought I could be. She has worked in the city. But what really makes was fully in the mix. encouraged me, inspired me, and made Fitness Incentive different from all of the me laugh on so many occasions. I never rest of those places for me is theMark Ford Years later, after the move thought I could take her classes, but she motivation and inspiration that comes from to our current home, I made me believe I could. She is my the dedicated individuals that are a part of began to train with Jen inspiration and I want to sincerely thank this place. There are so many great and DiPalma, who helped me to her for that. different classes available that push you in learn how to incorporate My experiences at Fitness incentive have such different ways – from Spinning to Boot spiritual thinking into my made me feel good about who I am and Camp to Kickboxing. The instructors are so exercise activities and the woman I am still learning about, and incredibly personable and motivational taught me how to use since my retirement, I have found that I find myself pushing myself that much equipment correctly so I kinship among the lovely, strong women I harder and improving that much more could work out on my own. have met there. They have given me a during each session. Two yeas ago, just My growth continued. sense of sisterhood and of family. after I'd had my son, it was difficult to find Fitness Incentive has been a life the time and motivation (as any working What I love about Fitness changing experience for me. mom of two young kids can tell you) to mix PS: I also love those Mighty Bites! up my workouts enough to get back in Incentive is that Corinne - Lynda Felicione shape. But what really made such an incredible difference for me was when IMikhel Suarez and Kenny are always Fitness Incentive is my home away from took Kelly Wallace's Kickboxing class, even trying to find new ways to home. When Carol asked me to take her though I was fairly certain I wouldn't make class almost 3 years ago, I fell in love it through after the first 20 minutes. It's keep it fresh, and that is with everything about it. The two years later, and her Kickboxing, Jump and Drill and Power X classes have become not easy. The Fit 4 Summer Summer 2014 FIT to Print part of my weekly workouts and I truly believe that Kelly and her classes haveChallenge has been an important part of made all the difference for me. So congratulations to Fitness Incentive! Aftermy routine…it helps me to “fit” in my 30 years, here's to the next 30! - Kim Cerminaro continued on page 3122

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Trust the Process Victoria before & after well five out of seven days of the week, I'm talking about 24/7—even when no continued from page 9 three-weeks-before-spring-break one is watching! One of my favorite process. It takes time, dedication, and quotes is, \"What you eat in private, you current mix of foods to a better diet in a consistency. You have to be ready to wear in public.\" Don't try and copy other single day. Institute some early, simple make this kind of commitment. You people's diets. That's what your trainer is changes such as eliminating second need will power, determination, for. Everyone's body is different, even portions. Then change an unhealthy snack motivation, drive, and trust. You must your friend who is the \"same size\" as you. to a better choice. Give yourself a month trust the process. I didn't see changes You need a customized diet and an to gradually reach the nutritional set- in some muscles until I was over two explanation of the science behind it. points that are your targets. Ultimately, months in. Oh, and abs are 100% made Trust the process, trust your trainer, stay you will be better able to deal with the in the kitchen! I probably do ab focused, eat clean 24/7, and never give changes in your diet on a gradual basis exercises only once a week. up. You can accomplish anything you want rather than all at once. Getting in better shape is not just in life if you want it badly enough. Fitness: Start slow on the cardio, and go about what you do in the gym. It's Whether you are 19, 29, 49, or 79, light on the weights. If you are injured, about what you do when you leave the getting in the best shape of your life is the fitness part of your program ends gym. I'm talking about your diet. I possible. until you recover. As you gradually never ate well. I didn't eat a lot but I increase cardio and weights, your fitness wasn't eating healthy food or eating the OK, so you are ready to put in the work and strength levels will position you to right way. Yes, there is a right way to and make the commitment to change better deal with the new levels. eat! I would blame work a lot: \"I work your life, but you have no idea where to Training: Connect with a trainer who will long hours with no breaks\"… \"I don't begin. The next step is to find an amazing educate you, who blends well with your have time to sit and eat a healthy trainer. This year for Christmas I asked personality, and has a clear understanding meal\"… \"There’s always junk food and my boyfriend to get me a trainer instead of your goals. Amy has been all of these baked goods at work.\" Willpower baby! of jewelry (little did I know my life would things for me. She has made a huge How badly do you want it? If there's a forever change). My trainer is the difference and is the primary reason for will, there's a way. I thought the idea amazing Amy Llinas Lynch. I call her my my success. Many times before I have of eating 5-6 times a day was crazy! Fairy Godmother because every single dieted and exercised, only to stop How could I possibly do that working thing Amy has told me has come true. She somewhere along the line and revert to two jobs and traveling on the knows everything from what to do, how old habits. Amy has provided (and weekends? In life, we make time for to do it, why you need to do it, and how continues to do so) the necessary the things we want most. I now stay up you will feel during all of it. One of the professional support I need. I am an extra hour on Sundays and cook my things I love most about Amy—she takes confident that I can continue to succeed food for the week. I no longer order the time to explain why you need to eat and improve going forward. pizza with my co-workers. I no longer every 3 hours, why certain foods are good eat the homemade brownies a co- or bad, what muscles each exercise is I am so blessed to have met Victoria worker brings in. If I don't have time to targeting, and so on, and she does it all Gonzalez. She is just as beautiful eat a meal, I'll drink a protein shake. with encouragement and a smile. I trust on the inside as she is on the You can live in the gym, work out for everything Amy tells me (heck, she's been outside. Working with her has been hours every day, but if your diet is not there time and time again, winning such an invigorating experience. on-point you won't see much change in several World Titles!). It is important to She has gone above and beyond in your body. I'm not talking about eating have someone who is educated and has accomplished the goals you are strivingVictoria her quest toward reaching her Summer 2014 FIT to Print for. How can someone teach you how to personal fitness goals. Victoria's recount make a cake if they have never made one of her fitness journey and progress thus themselves? Amy knows literally far is motivating, inspiring, and everything about fitness, about diet, and empowering to say the least. As Victoria about becoming a fitness competitor. puts it best, “You just have to be Having competed for 10+ years there isn't consistent and trust the process.” anything she hasn't experienced. I never doubted anything Amy told me but was Trust The Process still always amazed at how accurate How badly do you want it? The answer to everything she said was. this question will equal the results you see. Transforming your body isn't This has been by far the most easy—even if some people make it look rewarding experience of my life. I that way. Almost 4 months ago I decided have loved every part of this it was time to fulfill a lifelong dream of journey, the ups and the downs. From becoming a bikini competitor and getting pushing myself to get to the gym after a myself into the best shape I could. I 10-hour work day to having the willpower wanted a healthier life. I wanted changes to resist a holiday dessert cooked by my that would last a lifetime and not just mom. I now love preparing my own food, two weeks of “eating clean.\" I am a 29 eating healthfully, and the feeling I get year-old physical therapist from Long after a good workout. It's definitely not Island, and I work two jobs (averaging easy—in fact it's very, very hard, about 55 hours per week) and travel out physically and mentally. But it's 1000% of state on the weekends. How was all worth it! I did this for me. I am so proud this going to be possible? of myself, and it is such an amazing First of all, this is not an overnight or feeling. 24 Amy Llinas Lynch is a certified Personal Trainer and a two-time NBF All-natural World Figure Champion

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What’s the Difference? friends! We're not surprised that these sisters share the same amazing work ethic! continued from page 5 Diane is the flash that you may see moving at lightning speed through the gym withNow For Something Completely Different: Diane Vacuums the Ceiling her vacuums, mops, dusters and ladders. Yes, ladders! She’s the one climbing up themaybe even sick of it. You lose motivation improving your experience and your ladder to dust the ceiling or the vents! Sheand you need to make changes. When that fitness level. You can choose from power sees everything and works to maintain thetime comes for you….you won't have to classes, fusion classes to plain old clean environment that is so important tolook far. The choices are right in front of cycling. Don't be intimidated, just give us all. She takes cleaning to the nextyou. Just do it! All it takes is your decision it a try. We would love to introduce you level, and it shows. Some gyms have noto try something new, and your choices are to the program and add another flavor cleaning program at all and some contractvirtually endless. In addition to managing to your fitness menu. And again, it's all cleaning services for an unsupervised hourour class schedule, Kelly, Cor and the class right here! or so after closing. At FI, it's a full timeinstructors continue to raise the fitness job—15 hours a day. We think FI's cleaningbar for everyone. You are no longer It's no secret that the proper way to and maintenance staff is second to none,challenged as you were yesterday, last good health and fitness results is to and it certainly is a defining differenceweek, last month, or last year, but the bar follow a well balanced fitness program amongst gyms! After all, it's easy to beis raised continually so you are getting in combination with a nutritionally clean when you're new, but how manybetter and better all the time. No plateaus sound eating plan, so you can totally gyms stay clean?here!! dismiss programs or gyms that advise fad diets. Enter Eat Smart and Rachel Although I can't possibly elaborate onAnd what can we say about Dina?? Ezelius, R.D.. No gimmicks here, just every single FI trainer, the PT staff at FI isOmmmmmm! But seriously, she's a great the real deal, a NYS registered dietitian, also second to none. They are a variedyogi, and she runs an amazing yoga and Rachel Ezelius, helping you to achieve group of experts, athletes, champions,Pilates program right here in our facility. It your weight loss, reduce health risks and professionals who share a passion forsatisfies the flexibility component of a well and attain your fitness goals not just for helping you achieve your fitness goals.rounded fitness program, but it can bring the short term but for the rest of your Another distinguishing feature of FI isso much more to your life. All you need to life. It's all about a healthy and Incentives, the organic spa and salondo, to understand the breadth of our successful fitness and eating lifestyle- located within the gym. Ask anyone who'syoga/Pilates program is to just try a class Eating Smart! It's here, and it's available been there—the staff is simply amazing!and you will realize how much better your when the need arises and you want Chiropractic care, massage, facials, laserlife can be. We are proud of the variety, some professional support! hair removal, acupuncture, a hair salon, aintegrity and expertise of FI's yoga/Pilates nail salon and more are all right at yourprogram and the tremendous effort Dina Let me combine Linda Bornholdt and fingertips. Any service you want, we've gotcontributes to it. So it's not necessary for Diane Tinnerello into one paragraph; it. Talk about one stop shopping!you to leave your home gym to find a yoga after all they are sisters! If you need thestudio when you decide to add yoga or nursery services at FI, then of course But when all is said and done, the mostPilates to your routine. Just move to the you know Linda Bornholdt. She's the one defining difference between FI and othernext classroom! We have it all! who heads the nursery and is busy gyms is our members. Yes, you. OurNow on to Carmella…..What can I say taking great care of your children while members are not typical gym members.about Carmella that hasn't already been you take care of yourself! Sure the They are steadfast, dedicated andsaid? You know her; she's the “quiet one” nursery is convenient, clean, well-run, motivated. And not just during the monthwho heads up the Cycle Studio. A joint and newly renovated, but it's also more of January, but every month throughouteffort by Ken and Carmella has resulted in than a nursery. As the gym becomes the year, each and every year after year.the new Cycle Studio and Cycle program in your home away from home, Linda and They understand the importance of fitness2014. It's all part of your membership so if the nursery staff become the caring, and work hard at it, but also make sure toyou have yet to try cycling, it's time. New loving people you entrust with your find the fun in it. They want the best, andtechnology, new classes and a whole new children's care. They become even more to be surrounded by people who share“wow” environment contribute to than that, they become trusted their enthusiasm. This generous spirit defines the community that is Fitness26 Summer 2014 FIT to Print Incentive. They (you!) drive us—the FI family—to aspire to an unsurpassed level of personal service. Consider for a moment, a perspective home buyer going to a real estate agent and looking at dozens and dozens of possible houses. Which house has the potential to become not just their house, but their “home?” Each house needs the “must haves” to even be considered, but it's the emotional connection that makes a house a home. It's the people in that home that make a family. It's much the same thing when it comes to gyms. Which gym has the potential to become your second home and your extended family? We believe we've got the market cornered!! Laurie Gilfedder is the Manager of Sales and Customer Service at Fitness Incentive. She is also a Spin and Aerobics instructor.

Mind Body Spirit create a challenge that strengthens not only my core, but my entire continued from page 6 muscular/skeletal body! I have become more flexible and notice a hugeGoing to the Mat: Fran Capurano, Sheryl Dowd & Kathleen Maiolo difference through my hips. I am also much more attuned with my body andme. Well, I have my own mat now and I Novice category at the tender age of feel much stronger overall. I love, love,know the rows and the props, and I am 50! love Dina's instruction of the class…it'snow a Pilates “lifer”. THANKS Dina and the perfect blend of her knowledge,Susan xoxo I have been at Fitness Incentive from challenge, direction, concern and their humble beginnings on Grove personality that makes her the Best atSusan Daniels Place and am currently enjoying the what she does! Spin program with my favoriteI have been doing Pilates consistently 3x instructors: Jourdan (who is a Sheryl Dowdper week for the past 6 months. I have powerhouse just like her mom), Mary Kbeen a fitness enthusiast most of my life (D.J. Queen) and my soul sista I have been a member of Fitnessand have been a Personal Trainer, Sara…who all contribute to keeping me Incentive since 1985. I have been doingaerobics and Spin instructor. My fitness in great cardiovascular shape. I Pilates consistently for approximately 3journey all began with taking aerobic recently added Pilates to my fitness years. I have always worked out asclasses over 30 years ago that led to my mix to increase core strength and long as I can remember…Jazzercise,becoming an instructor and giving classes flexibility. I believe it is important to aerobics, weights etc. My mentality hasat a dance studio in Centerport. The two incorporate all components that always been “the harder the better”.other women I taught classes with increase your fitness level…which has That worked okay for me through mydiscovered a fabulously amazing led me to Dina! I decided to give mat twenties and part of my thirties. When Iinstructor in Babylon at the Fitness Pilates class a try after hearing from reached my 40's, my body started talkingIncentive. I'll never forget how excited Francesca Capuano how fabulous Dina's to me. With all of the high impactthey were telling me about their classes are and seeing the amazing jumping, etc. I ultimately injured myexperience. Corinne was the instructor, transformation it has had on Fran's knee and lower back. I started to realizeand I couldn't wait to go take her class body. I tried yoga but was never able it was time for me to look into otherafter hearing how they raved about her. to be consistent so that is what means of staying fit. It took me a whileThat was absolutely the greatest class I ultimately led me to try Pilates. I had to abolish my “harder the better” mindhad ever taken and I have been a fan of my spin and weight training but was set. After physical therapy for my knee,Cor's ever since! I ran with Cor for many looking for something more that would I knew I needed to add stretching to myyears as well, although I am glad to be help me with core strength as well as regimen. I tried Yoga, but could neverdone with that as it is hard on the hip opening and flexibility. Pilates is tap into that “yoga head”. I tried Pilatesskeletal body. I became a certified quite a challenging workout, one I and I really liked the way it made mePersonal Trainer after years of training, never would have imagined, especially feel. I always had posture issues andand I became certified to teach Spin after all my years of fitness and Pilates made me more aware of them. Iafter falling in love with the Spin training hard and heavy! It is the do not do conventional abdominalprogram at Fitness Incentive. I then met perfect blend of strength, form, exercises any more and my core hasthe greatest trainer, bar none, Jim alignment and stretch that has taken never been so strong. My lower back painCordova, who guided me with his wealth my fitness to a new level. It is a is virtually gone. I have learned to enjoyof knowledge of nutrition, form and challenge without the heavy weights! the feeling of not going in and breakingmuscular development, to the greatest Pilates has given me a greater my butt to the point of strain and stilltransformation my body has ever known! understanding of my body's natural getting an amazing workout! I haveWith his guidance I competed in a fitness alignment which helps me to make the recently added Pilates jumpboard classescompetition and took first place in the necessary corrections to my form and which gives me a great cardio workout without the stress on the joints. In Summer 2014 FIT to Print addition to my past injuries, there have been some stressful changes in my life lately Pilates moves works better with the phase my body is in now. I come to Pilates and I leave feeling better…inside, outside and all around. These heartfelt testimonials prove that Pilates works for anyone. People of all backgrounds, all fitness levels and all ages. I want to thank everyone for the kind words, and I also want to note that this particular article features testimonials from females…stay tuned to future Fit to Print Newsletters for testimonials from our Pilates MEN! If you have not tried Pilates yet….don't wait another day! See you in class! Happy Summer! Dina Voigt is a certified Pilates, yoga & spin instructor, as well as a certified Personal Trainer. She manages the Mind, Body & Spirit program at FI. Questions? Contact her at: [email protected] 27

Cycle Studio By Iris Greco Cure 4 the Common CoreStronger, Leaner, Happier!Stop Snoozing and Start Cycling @ FIRiders enter the cycle studio for the bodies and work within the parameters Move with Me for Fluency Tuesday 6:00 am class. Some at which they will continue to improve rushing in to make sure that they without causing injury to themselves. The Common Core State Standardsget on their favorite bike while others Form and proper technique is of utmost Initiative is an education initiative inslowly meander in as if surprised to be importance and never neglected. the United States that details what K-awake and moving at such an early hour. 12 students should know in English Why indoor cycling you may ask? A language arts and mathematics at theThe music begins as I greet this group of survey by the American College of end of each grade. Whether you're adedicated athletes who return week after Sports Medicine shows that people who parent, educator or student, thisweek despite the challenging and regularly practice indoor cycling are in initiative has set off a level of anxietysometimes grueling training sessions I put less danger of being attacked by heart in each of you. Well, I'm here to help!them through. disease.” A study conducted by Iris I will be bringing my program “Move Greco proves that people who regularly with Me 4 Fluency to FI this summer.During the warm-up I describe the details practice indoor cycling at the Fitness Approved by both Nassau and Suffolkof the workout ahead. Mixed in with the Incentive Cycle Studio are in less danger County BOCES, this math andmusic you may hear groans and perhaps a of being attacked by dogs or angry movement program is designed to helpsuggestion that Iris has lost her mind yet motorists. students in grades K-2 strengthen theiragain. math skills with exercise, song, dance Training sessions are held rain or and noncompetitive game play. InAs the session progresses and the shine…snow or ice. Fifty minutes often other words, kids will learn their mathchallenges grow the riders rise to the feel like twenty, and thirty seconds facts while HAVING FUN! Studies haveoccasion and climb the hills, push big sometimes feel like an eternity. This is proven that movement is the only thinggears on the flat roads, run out of the all part of the FUN of indoor cycling. that unites all brain levels andsaddle to overtake riders ahead of them integrates the right and leftand even sprint to the finish line. Indoor cycling training sessions also aid hemispheres of young learners. So with in managing stress as the brain releases this concept, a fun program has beenYes, this is an indoor cycling class at the endorphins which creates a general born! It is a 45 minute program andFitness Incentive Cycle Studio and not a sense of well being and leads to will be offered on Wednesday morningsroad race or an outdoor training session. happiness overall.At the end of a session this summer in the Yoga Room. YourThe training sessions are designed based you feel energized and ready to face children will have so much fun, thaton real riding techniques and movements whatever comes your way. they won't even realize that they areto progressively improve performance learning. But you will! Please visit thethrough greater cardiovascular capacity, And if that isn't enough motivation to front desk for additional information ormuscular strength, bone density and a start riding; the calories burned during a contact Linda Waltman athealthy body composition. training session will help you to achieve 4fl[email protected]. Be sure to check your weight loss goals and eat more (the out the information video on You Tube:Each participant is an ath-lete: a person real reason why most of us exercise! http://youtu.be/Ui8WFH0trMswho is trained in or good at sports, games Wink)or exercises that require physical skill andstrength (better known as Fitness As the ride comes to an end, mixed inIncentive members). with the music you will hear sounds of satisfaction and perhaps a suggestionThese athletes are encouraged and that Iris has most definitely lost herexpected to perform at the best of their mind. The training session ends with aability on that day. They are also cool down, stretching and a littleexpected and encouraged to listen to their discussion about proper hydration and nutrition.28 So next time you wake up at 5:30 in the morning and think about hitting the snooze button for a few extra minutes of sleep THINK of the athletes in the Cycle Studio getting stronger, leaner and happier, and perhaps you will turn off the alarm and join us for a ride. Iris Greco is a Certified Spin Instructor and Linda Waltman is a the creator of Move with Me 4 Fluency. a Certified Personal Trainer at Fitness Incentive She is certified in Kids' Fitness, Mat Pilates, Group Instruction, Zumba and CPR/AED Summer 2014 FIT to Print

Spa & Salon BooEvtoclavmedp continued from page 4See what Jackie’s customer have to say... were so happy with her work that we continue to use her for other special occasions. We highly recommend her and think she is fabulous! —Jen Carrick Ask Margaret Killin’ IT: Caresse Ventiera, Cindy Angoporti & Co. Sue Brunjes Q: This traditional limited enrollment small time of group program. This means that every\"My husband Jay and I have been married year the Killin' IT session is, in a sense, a fullalmost 11 years. Looking back on our question I and complete workout for eachwedding pictures reminds me of how get asked individual person on that given day.special our day was. It also solidifies the most is You complete each Killin' IT classfact that I wouldn't have changed a thing \"Should I feeling empowered, never defeated.”about that day including my choice of continue The 'Fitness Incentive Philosophy' asmake-up artist. Jackie did an excellent my peels mentioned by Carol is as old as FIjob of making me look like me...only through thebetter! She was professional and really summer?\" Killin’ IT, too: Janet Engel, Michelle Walzvedra & Co.understood that I wanted to look naturalbut flawless. I think she did exactly A: Yes, if Margaret Rose-Duffy itself. It is something that everyonethat. Thank you for being part of my who passes through our doorsspecial day!” you are serious about anti-aging. Many experiences, and is perhaps best summed up by a slogan from our —Sue Brunjes of my clients (as well as myself) peel earliest days…one that is as relevant now as it ever has been: “Building Jen & Diane Carrick all summer long. You just have to take Bodies That Last.” It can be read as a mission statement. Whatever the class,Last summer I got married and of course a few precautions. SUN BLOCK! SUN or the program, Fitness Incentive hasjust like every girl I wanted to look and been guided by it—this idea that fitnessfeel like the most beautiful bride in the BLOCK! SUN BLOCK! It's ok to enjoy the is something we do for life…all ourworld. However, I have always had very lives.sensitive skin and been prone to severe summer warmth but be diligent aboutacne breakouts. I was very nervous Another Tough Sledder: Janet Engelabout how my skin would look on my protecting your skin from damaging UVwedding day so I turned to Jackie. Paul Smith is the manager of marketing andJackie is a fabulous esthetician and rays. During the summer, sun block communication for FI.make-up artist here at IncentivesOrganic Spa and Salon. Jackie did both should be applied in the morning, then 29mine and my mother’s make-up the dayof the wedding. Jackie was able to make if you are headed outdoors RE-APPLYboth of us look natural and flawless. We every 2 hours. My choice for the best summer time block is PCA active broad spectrum SPF 45. It contains zinc oxide, has a light sheer finish, and is water resistant making it perfect for anyone with an outdoor lifestyle. Match that with PCA total strength serum twice a day to help address aging concerns, including reducing loss of elasticity, strengthening skin structure and increasing collagen production! Total strength serum includes a potent mix of antioxidants, epidermal growth factor (EGF) and hyaluronic acid. If you combine these two products about 30 minutes before heading out into the sun and reapply sunscreen every two hours you will go a long way toward keeping your skin protected and looking great through the summer! Have a question for Margaret? Email her at [email protected] Heidi Manzo manages Incentives Organic Spa & Salon Summer 2014 FIT to Print

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We’ll Try Anything Once! endurance...they inspire you. They inspire you to be like them at some point. continued from page 17 AP: Fitness Incentive has changed my life for the better 100%. If I go back just 10 orTgreat hahpeprineeasrseanthdobseenienfitt.heThFaItf'sawmhilyyI, families who get to know one another in 12 years ago, when I was in high school, ways that transcend the immediate and I think about how I would skip gymand all owf huos,reliaklely,acnaunmsabyertroufthofuurlly, \"We demands of the workout. People get to class, and couldn't run a mile, was not veteran members, can correctly know each other better, and look out for active at all and would scoff at the idea of identify themselves as having one another. exercise, and then contrast it with today...I AP: There's also much more of a family exercise every day and feel badly if I miss abeen here since the very beginning. The atmosphere of Fitness Incentive. You day. I absolutely love it. I've made the best never get the sense that you are in a friends. Fitness Incentive has definitelydifference is that for some, “the \"meat market\" or muscle-head become my lifestyle and I expect it to environment. Nor have I found a clique- remain my lifestyle going forward. And forbeginning” means not just the beginning ish, catty environment either. A lot of that I'm super thankful. families—whole families—moms with of the gym, but also the children, brothers and sisters, husbands and wives…they are all here, often I call this place \"The Cocoon\". It's like this place apart where people come and are transformed. beginning of their lives! together. And even the guys here seem to be mostly husbands, and fathers, andMari For most kids, this brothers…not meatheads but regular, decent people! It's definitely refreshing meant an hour or two a knowing that you can work out comfortably and relaxed without having day in the nursery while to be concerned about being ogled in your tight spandex pants while you're mom worked out. But bending and stretching. FV: I used to belong to a lot of different for Erin Boyle, Jourdan gyms where the population was kind of dominated by meathead-type guys, and Brown and Kelsey Fitness Incentive is absolutely nothing like that. I never feel intimidated here; Peacock, whose parents never feel like I'm being “checked out.” MN: By the same token, even though the were employees of FI, population is mostly women, it isn't as though they are out there lifting \"girlie growing up “fitness” weights.\" The women who are out on the floor lifting—a place where you might was their life. They feel intimidated at other gyms—are really pushing heavy weight. They're spent hours everyday at serious about what they're doing, but the environment is never one of judgment, the gym together, but one of empowerment. This has always really impressed me. You just alternating between don't have the sense that there are, sort of, \"territories\"—spaces for men and the nursery and their separate ones for women. Fitness Incentive women are tough! moms. Bonds like that The four of us work out together often. We all do Power X Fit together, Amanda are not easily broken, and I are partners in Jump and Drill, Fran does jump and drill... and the “Three Amigas” DP: We work out together as a small group, but will also pair off, with twoDave remain like sisters to doing one thing and two doing another... this day: FV: We'll come in and take a class together or do strength training together.Frances Jourdie: My earliest AP: And we've taken this group concept into this year's Fit for Summer contest. memory of the gym Mari and I were in a previous contest together— definitely occurs while DP: —and by extension so was I, because they were eating so healthfully that I had we were still on Main no choice but to eat that way too! FV: I call this place \"The Cocoon\". It's Street. This was before like this place apart where people come and are transformed. I'll bring my mom there had been any here and my stepmother, who are both fairly active, and they will be, like, \"Oh expansion. The gym was my gosh. This place is amazing!\" All these women…a lot of them are mothers, a lot still very basic with of them have been doing this for many years, and they are just so amazingly fit. visitors entering and Such tremendous strength and seeing the wall with theAmanda clothing, the little desk, the big room, and the nursery in the back, which has to be where my earliest memory occurs. We were there probably 8 hours a day, every day, with maybe 1/2 hour away from the room for lunch. What I remember most is theconstant planning and plotting of ourescape from the nursery. Each day waslike an episode of Rugrats. And one ofthe main destinations of our plans forescape was the bathroom, which wasattractive because it was anywhere butthe nursery itself... Like we were gonna’somehow flush ourselves out to freedom.After a while, they just stopped lettingus go to the bathroom. They put a limiton trips to the bathroom. They caught onto the fact that our constant bathroomrequests were just excuses to get out ofthe nursery.Erin: The bathroom, and the MassageRoom, too. We would escape there. Summer 2014 FIT to Print 31

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