Simply complete this 2 question survey at the link below and we will let you know the results shortly!

Survey link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/TJTGPXT

Thanks in Advance!

So, by order of date, the following members are the winners of this years 12 Days of Christmas!

Day 1…Uxbridge Shoes – $150.00 Gift Certificate ………Winner – Steve Bush

Day 2… Subway Sandwiches – 20 X 6 inch subs………… Winner – Bruce Brandon

Day 3…Roane’s Paint and Wallpaper – $150.00 Gift Certificate……. Winner – Mary Mooney

Day 4… Monique VanWel Designs – $150.00 Gift Certificate……..Winner -  Lance Brown

Day 5…Cutie Pies and Cakes – 2 X $50.00 Gift Certificates…….Winner – Dennis Milenov

Day 6… Elevate Therapeutic Services – 2 X 45 min. Massages…… Winner – Brian Busby

Day 7… Haute-Ville Spa – $150.00 Gift Certificate…… Winner – Leanne Layzell

Day 8… Foxbridge Golf Course – 4 weekday Green fees ($140.00 value)……Winner – Ed Kellett

Day 9… Okami Kai – Private class, Unifiorm, 2 week trial ($99 value)…… Winner – Mike Heggie

Day 10… Arbonne Spa Gift Basket – $120.00 Value……. Winner – Sandy Cadieux

Day 11… Body Fit Santa Sack of Toys (3 month membership – $189.00 value) …….Winner – John Miller

Day 12…. Body Fit Annual Membership!! ……… Winner – Sandy Cadieux

Congratulations to everyone who won and we wish everyone all the best in the coming New Year.

Day 1…Uxbridge Shoes – $150.00 Gift Certificate ………Winner – Steve Bush

Day 2… Subway Sandwiches – 20 X 6 inch subs………… Winner – Bruce Brandon

Day 3…Roane’s Paint and Wallpaper – $150.00 Gift Certificate……. Winner – Mary Mooney

Day 4… Monique VanWel Designs – $150.00 Gift Certificate

Day 5…Cutie Pies and Cakes – 2 X $50.00 Gift Certificates

Day 6… Elevate Therapeutic Services – 2 X 45 min. Massages

Day 7… Haute-Ville Spa – $150.00 Gift Certificate

Day 8… Foxbridge Golf Course – 4 weekday Green fees ($140.00 value)

Day 9… Okami Kai – Private class, Unifiorm, 2 week trial ($99 value)

Day 10… Arbonne Spa Gift Basket – $120.00 Value

Day 11… Body Fit Santa Sack of Toys (3 month membership – $189.00 value)

Day 12…. Body Fit Annual Membership!!

To win all you have to do is have a current membership and work out!  Every day starts fresh….only those ballots entered that day are eligible for that day’s prize.  All ballots entered over the 12 days will be entered to win the final Grand Prize of an Annual Membership at Body Fit!

Good Luck and Merry Christmas!

Santa has also confirmed that he will be paying a visit AND he is bringing a little something for the first 100 children!  This is also a great opportunity to get their photo taken with Santa without fighting the crowds at the mall.

While the event takes place on one evening, the food collection takes place over a few weeks.  Admission to the event is simply a non-perishable food item.  Donating is as easy as bringing in a food item to Body Fit Health Club and putting it under the Christmas tree.  All food and money raised go directly to the Loaves and Fishes Food Bank in Uxbridge.

This years holiday wish list includes:

So come on out and bring the kids!  It’s a great event.

A few years ago, about the time that I wrote that letter for Jumpstart, I saw this commercial.

This Saturday, September 3rd, come out and participate in our first annual Mudnewton trail run in support of Jumpstart.  Remember, every dollar that is donated to Jumpstart in Uxbridge, stays in Uxbridge.  The course is set and it’s totally awesome.

Register here: www.mudnewton.com until midnight tonight or come out and register on race day.  All the details are on the web site.

I really hope to see you there.

Thousands of kids sign up for house league sports and the parents happily write a cheque.  It’s like clock work.

But not for all.

I’ve been coaching youth baseball in town for a few years now and 2 summers ago I was approached by one of my players parents.  I was asked if I could write a letter on their behalf so their child could play hockey.

I knew the family outside of baseball and was aware that money was always tight.  Paying for their child’s registration fees would have been a real struggle without the help of this one particular charity that has flown under the radar….at least for me.

I am referring to the Canadian Tire Jumpstart Program.

Twice per year Canadian Tire Jumpstart provides a grant up to a maximum of $300 per qualifying child per session (i.e., spring/summer, fall/winter) to the non-profit or charitable organization coordinating the sport or recreational activity. Since each child’s financial needs are unique, Canadian Tire Jumpstart’s grant goes towards equipment, registration and/or transportation costs.

The money to provide the funding comes from many sources including private donations, special events and in-store fund raisers.  But what really inspired me to want to help was that all the money that is raised in town stays in town.

Anyway, I was very happy to write the letter and even happier that I was introduced to the program.

Since then I am pleased to say that we are putting our support behind the Jumpstart Progam and here is how we are doing it:

1) From the sale of every small bottle of water at Body Fit, 50 cents will go directly to the program.

2) A portion of the proceeds from Mudnewton will also go to Jumpstart.

The water needs no explanation but I really want to encourage local participation in the first annual Mudnewton trail run.  Both myself and my very good friend Erin Bennett, also from Uxbridge, are co-promoting Ontario’s newest trail run.  Some may remember a cross country ski facility called Woodnewton which is located on the 6th concession just south of Wagg road.

For many years thousands of local and out of town skiers made their way around some of the most well designed trials on private property.  The resort closed in the early 80′s but the trails are still there.

Since Erin acquired this beautiful 200 acre parcel of land it has been his vision to revitalize the trails and share them with the public.  Due to the restrictions of the Oakridges Morraine Act and other limitations this can only be done a couple times per year.

Last year the property hosted the Ontario Mountain Bike Championships promoted by Chico racing.  Participants came from all over Ontario to ride this spectaclar venue and they were not disappointed.  This year a second race was held which drew even larger crowds.

On September 3rd, 2011 Woodnewton will be hosting it’s last event of the year…Mudnewton.  Erin and I have choosen to donate a large portion of the proceeds to the Canadian Tire Jumpstart Program.

Knowing that every dollar donated from Uxbridge stays in Uxbridge, we really want to encourage local participation in this super fun 5 or 10km trail run that will be littered with cool and challenging obstacles.   Our registration fees are very low compared to other similar races and if you enter the Promo code BODYFIT you will receive an additional discount.  If you refer friends, you get in for FREE!

So,  spread the word and register at www.mudnewton.com or you can also make a donation directly to our Jumpstart event here.

You can expect a high intensity program that will condition you mentally as much as physically!  We privilege work capacity above all else.  No wimps!

So if you like to coast, float, and cherry pick, please don’t waste my time or your money.  Stay at home.  Better yet, come see who will be kicking your ass next season.

You decide: Do you want to be the hammer or are you going to be the nail?

Camp begins August 2nd, and will run from 6:30-7:15pm on the following dates:

Week #1: Tues Aug 2, Wed Aug 3, Fri Aug 5

Week#2: Mon Aug 8, Tues Aug 9, Wed Aug 10

Week #3: Mon Aug 15, Wed Aug 17, Fri Aug 19

Week #4: Mon Aug 22, Wed Aug 24, Fri Aug 26

The discounted price is only $199 (for Body Fit members).  Availability is limited.  Sign up today!  Don’t lose out on this opportunity!

Last month, we had a tremendous response with a sold-out camp, as 15 folks (12 ladies and 3 guys) took up the challenge. If that’s any indication, spaces will fill quickly for this unique opportunity.  We have added a morning class, as it has been something people have been asking for as well as a 3-Day a week option.  Registration Deadline is June 30th!

You now have 2 Choices:

Evening Unlimited Classes

• up to 5 days per Week (Mon-Fri) at 6:30pm-7:15pm
• $249*

NEW! Morning Classes

• 3 Days per Week (Mon, Wed, & Fri) at 6:30am-7:15am
• $177*

* Price subject to HST, Non-members of Body Fit add $40.’

Here is just a sample of what some current members of Athletes Only Boot Camp had to say:

Starting on May 30th, Dale will take enlisted campers through 4 weeks of  some of the best workouts in the industry, using specialized (and some not-so-specialized) equipment designed specifically to get you results.  By using progressive programming, this means that no matter what shape you may be in right now, every work out will be scaled to your individual needs.

Don’t let the name intimidate you!

There is an athlete in all of us and as long as you DO THE WORK, Athletes Only Boot Camp will be able to help you.

To find out more, to register or to try-before-you-buy, click here:  Athletes Only Boot Camp

COMPTETITORS WANTED!

It seems more and more of today’s individuals are working harder to become stronger and healthier. These individuals are constantly working to improve their activities by increasing their flexibility, strength, endurance, and power.  However, very few if any begin strength and conditioning or rehabilitative programs by determining if they have adequate movement patterns.

The innovation of the Functional Movement Screen (FMS) is a proactive approach for determining who is at risk for injury, and then assigns corrective exercises to increase movement efficiency, and hopefully improve performance while decreasing injury potential.  In recent years, the FMS has been used with many organizations, including the Montreal Canadiens, Toronto Blue Jays, Indianapolis Colts, and even the United States Military, just to name a few.  According to physical preparation coach Dale Andrew, one of fewer than 100 FMS certified specialists in Canada, the purpose of the Functional Movement Screen is:

1. Safety: Identify individuals at risk, who are attempting to maintain or increase activity level.
2. Evaluation: Provide systematic tool to monitor progress and movement pattern development in the presences of changing fitness levels.
3. Corrective Strategies: Assist in program design by systematically using corrective exercise to normalize or improve fundamental movement patterns.
4. Standardization: Create a functional movement baseline which will allow rating and ranking movement for statistical observation.

For young and old alike, it adds another perspective of human movement that could potentially help clarify problems as well as improve performance and resistance to injury.  And, as Coach Dale says, “More is not always better.  Better is better.  And, superior programming will always produce superior results.”

Whether you are just beginning an exercise program, or whether you’re an avid exerciser, or athlete and you would like to be movement screened, contact dale@bodyfit.ca.  (Special group rates apply for teams and organizations.)