Want to wow your friends this bikini season?

BTB Advertiser Highline Athletic Club has this suggestion:

On Wednesday, March 10th at 6pm and Saturday, March 13 at 10am, Highline Athletic Club will be having an Open house at our Pilates Studio. Stop by to meet Instructors Scott Miller and Melissa Rutherford.

You can watch an excellent demonstration of the different classes we offer and have a chance to ask questions. It would also be a great time to ask our demo participants (all who have taken for at least 2 1/2 years), how they like what Pilates is doing for them.  Our studio is almost 3 years old and we want to show it off.  You don’t have to be a club member to come to our open house, nor to take Pilates Classes at the HAC.

Here are some of the benefits of Pilates, which has earned a featured spot in the world of fitness due to it’s effectiveness and it’s many benefits including:

• A healthy, supple spine
• Kinder, gentler conditioning
• Better balance, more coordination
• Less pain and stiffness
• Faster return to pre-pregnancy figure
• Sports performance & other benefits

Melissa will be doing a Pilates mat demonstration and Scott will be doing a demo with different Pilates apparatus. Also starting on the 17th of March, Melissa will be starting a new beginning mat class that is awesome indeed. Some of our other offering are as follows:

Private Apparatus Session:
One on one session on a reformer and other apparatus (Gratz Equipment). Generally a couple of sessions should be completed before advancing to semi-private lessons. This allows you time to get accustomed to the equipment and to be able to navigate through the exercises. 55 minutes

Semi-Private Apparatus Session:
2 clients work together. To ensure the best workout, it is important that you work with someone as close to your level as possible. Mix and match semi private sessions with privates and a mat to obtain the most complete weekly workouts. 55 minutes

Group Pilates Studio Wall Unit Class (Very Popular):
This is a class for 3 to 5 clients on the Pilates Studio Wall Unit. These units are versatile and allow for focused work on all of the target core areas. Ideal for group instruction and priced “just right” These classes run once a week for 4 weeks starting at the beginning of each month. 55 minutes

Private Mat Session:
One-On-One instruction. Some client may want private instruction in mat before going into a group setting. The Private Mat allows for guided, individual attention that is sure to get you prepared for level one. Or if you’d just like to schedule a mat class for your convenience, this is for you. These sessions can be done in a private or semi private workout.

Group Pilates Mat Class:
Mat class is divided into the following 4 levels.
Do you want to look and feel your best? Try Pilates!

We are conveniently located at 125th St and 1st Ave. inside the Highline Athletic Club. Hope to see you then!

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BTB Advertiser Highline Athletic Club has been serving the community for 22 years and is proud to have recently received two awards – here’s their latest news:

Highline Athletic Club wins BEST GYM in the health and fitness category in King 5’s Evening Magazine Best of Western Washington contest. We are proud to have won this great award and appreciate the votes from our members, staff and local community. We will continue to strive to be the BEST and provide our members with excellent facility and service.

Highline Athletic Club also wins BEST WORKOUT VENUE from Highline Times readers.  Thank you to our community for voting for us.  We appreciate the recognition and support.

ZUMBA comes to HAC!!  What exactly is ZUMBA?
ZUMBA is known to burn 500 calories an hour with this hot new workout! Well, the word ZUMBA is a Colombian slang meaning to move fast and have fun.  Are you in already?  This cardio workout is famous for its Latin-inspired dance steps, Salsa, Merengue, Flamenco, and Samba.  Although ZUMBA’S success stems from its Latin roots, you may also hear a little country, funk and rock & roll.  A variety of world influences are used we well, including Indian harmonies, and African Reggae tone.  The music enjoyed in this dance-based class offers something for everyone.  The class will be offered at Highline Athletic Club Wednesdays 6:30 PM with Patricia Vessey instructing.  ZUMBA dances its way into HAC beginning Wednesday, December 2nd. For more information on ZUMBA visit www.zumba.com.

Special Enrollment Fee Discount!
Highline Athletic Club wants your help in donating food to the hungry for Northwest Harvest during the month of November.  All food non-perishable food donations can be dropped off at Highline Athletic Club by November 30th.  If you are a non-member and are interested in joining the club simply bring in a bag of food for Northwest Harvest and your donation is also worth $50 off the current enrollment special. Below are the November enrollment fee specials & also what the enrollment would be if you donate to Northwest Harvest.  Great way to not only help others, but also your own health.

This promotion and food drive will end on November 30th, 2009.

What types of food does Northwest Harvest need?
 Northwest Harvest can use any nonperishable food or monetary donations. If you prefer to donate food, select shelf-stable food with the lowest saturated fats and refined carbohydrates (sugar, white flour). NW Harvest buys white rice and beans in bulk, so we encourage you to donate other items. Here are some suggestions:

General food items:

• Oatmeal
• Whole grain pastas
• Brown rice
• Tomato products
• Canned vegetables
• Canned fruit, especially with low sugar (but not artificial sweeteners)
• Canned fish or meat
• Shelf-stable milk
• Beef stew
• Chili and similar meals with low sugar and saturated fats

Infant and baby foods:

• Baby formula
• Canned milk
• Infant cereal
• Jars of baby food
• Powdered or canned milk
• Baby diapers also accepted

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It’s the time of year to move your outdoor workouts inside, and there isn’t a better time to get started than this week at BTB Advertiser Highline Athletic Club.

HAC members, as well as non-members are invited to join the “Group X” (that’s Group Exercise) team for a fun morning of classes this Saturday Oct. 24th as they showcase their new fall class releases. This means new music & inspiring routines.  Come try multiple 30-minute sample classes and get a great workout!

That’s right, you can experience the music and routines for FREE whether you’re a member or not.  Fact is if you’re not a member, now would be a perfect time to join!  There will be ZERO, NADA, NOTHING charged to join the Highline Athletic Club now through Saturday, October 24th.  Just mention “The B-Town Blog” when you enroll and everything that HAC has to offer will become yours.

In addition to GroupX classes, there’s basketball, pickle ball, swimming pool, steam, sauna, Pilates Reformer studio…you name it, and HAC has it.

Join during the week so you are ready to go on Saturday with the first class starting at 8am.  And as a bonus, all Group X participants will receive HAC’s First edition member/staff Fall Cookbook as a gift.

Here is the line up:

8:00-8:30AM If you can move, you can Groove! You’ll stomp, flick, wiggle, jiggle, hip, hop, snap, shimmy, shake, slide, glide, smile and laugh your way through this 60 minute fitness dance program. Experience a fusion of club, urban and Latin dance styles with motivating chart topping hits and retro classic tunes. Supportive, funky, easy going instructor’s help you Get A Move On! with Group Groove®.

8:00-9:00AM: Everyone finishes first in Group Ride®! Pedal in groups, roll over hills, chase the pack, climb mountains and spin your way to burning calories and strengthening your lower body. This 60 minute cycling program is geared for anyone that can ride a bike. Motivating music, awesome instructors and an inspiring group environment lets you Ride On!

8:40-9:10AM: Group Kick® brings it on! This electric 60 minute fusion class of martial arts and boxing movements will kick your cardio fitness to the next level while defining and shaping your body and self confidence! Energetic music, awesome instructors and a group environment will keep you punching, kicking and smiling! Group Kick will knock you out!

9:20-9:50AM: Group Power® is your hour of power! This 60 minute barbell program strengthens all your major muscles in an inspiring, motivating group environment with fantastic music and awesome instructors. Group Power is for all ages and fitness levels. Discover results, discover Group Power!

10:00-10:30AM: Redefine yourself with Group Centergy®! Grow longer and stronger as you explore this 60-minute journey of yoga and Pilates movements. Positive uplifting music, group dynamics and supportive instructors will enable you to center your energy, reduce stress and even smile. Discover Group Centergy!

To repeat, all you have to do to take advantage of this fall special is:

• Before end of business this Saturday, Oct. 24th, mention The B-Town Blog and your enrollment fee will be ZERO!
• This Saturday, Oct. 24th, test out the club by trying out a free GroupX class listed above.
  
• Enjoy your newfound savings and health club!

Highline Athletic Club is located at 125 South 156th in Burien, and their phone number is 206-246-9000.

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EXCLUSIVE: Now this is special – you, your business or your family can join BTB Advertiser Highline Athletic Club for ZERO enrollment fee. All you have to do is get yourself over to the club and say “I saw it on the B-Town Blog!” and the friendly folks at HAC will sign you up for NO CHARGE!

That’s right – ZERO enrollment fees now through the end of September when you mention the blog. Swing by HAC today at 125 South 156th, or call Christina in Membership Services at 206-246-9000, or email membershipservices@highlineathleticclub.com with the Subject Line “I saw it on the Blog!”

Depending on the size of your membership, you can save up to $200 with the special blog-only offer.

The Highline Athletic Club is open 5am-10pm Monday-Friday; 7am-8pm on Saturday; and 8am-8pm on Sunday.

When you join Highline Athletic Club, you’ve chosen the only full-service gym in the Burien area. With its pool, basketball court, pickleball court, and state of the art Pilates Studio you’ll find workouts that other gyms just don’t offer. You’ll also be able to choose from 50 group exercises HAC calls ‘Group X’, including Centergy, Groove, Power, Ride, Step, Active to name a few.

If swimming is something you’re interested in, know that the climate controlled pool (always 84 degrees) offers lap swimming and water aerobics

Also as a new member you’ll receive three sessions with a highly trained instructor to learn how to work the equipment as well as to create a personalized fitness regimine based on needs and goals.

No more excuses…join today for zero enrollment just by mentioning The B-Town Blog.

But hurry…you only have til’ September 30th to act on this special offer.

The B-Town Blog would like to welcome its latest Advertiser: Highline Athletic Club!

You know how lucky we are to have the Highline Athletic Club in Burien? It’s just been named as #10 on About.com’s Top 10 Athletic Clubs in the Seattle area, and guess what readers: #s1-9 are in Bellevue & Seattle. As a matter of fact, after 21 years in Burien, HAC is still the only club that has a pool (heated to 84 degrees) and a gymnasium where members can play basketball or the very popular pickle ball. It also has a Pilates Reformer Studio, which you won’t find in the south end, except of course at the Highline Athletic Club.

BTB recently sat down with General Manager Dona Forrester to find out what’s so special about HAC. Dona’s been with the club for 16.5 years and GM for 10.5 years. She drives in every day from Maple Valley…so you know she’s gotta love her job at the club. Why? Because HAC has fantastic owners, great staff & clientele and offers a first-class facility.

Dona, an avid marathoner, has run in 12 marathons – 4 of them being the Boston Marathon. That’s why it makes sense for Dona to train prospective marathoners for the upcoming June Rock ‘N’ Roll Seattle Marathon. Training for the ½ marathon & full marathon will begin in February. This program is available for members and non-members. For more information email her at dona@highlineathleticclub.com. Haven’t heard of this marathon? It will be held on Saturday June 27th and will become a SeaFair signature event and will help kick-off this summer festival. The route starts in Tukwila and will feature 70 live bands and finish at Qwest Field. Will Dona be running? The verdict is still out.

In the BTB tradition, we ran through a personal exercise routine with personal trainer Karen S. on some of the equipment—after stretching, of course. Luckily for us, each new membership comes with three sessions with a personal trainer. This particular session focused on the outer body (joint and leg and arm muscles), next we’ll work on those (hopeful) washboard abs, or the inner body.

If the equipment doesn’t suit your needs, there are over 50 “GroupX” classes. These Body Training System classes have been carefully designed to deliver simple, fun and effective social exercise experiences independent of barriers like gender, age or fitness levels.

At Highline Athletic Club, Dona and her staff are continually creating new ways to help members gain a lean and healthier body. New this January (starting January 19) is “4 Weeks 4 Ways” which is a diet and exercise program meeting once each week for four weeks. Participants will explore four popular diet plans. They will take the “best of the best” from each diet and exercise program that fits their lifestyle needs. Expect to receive recipe tastings, recipes, weekly plan education and personal calorie and exercise calculations.

For more information, contact Deb at debbie@highlineathleticclub.com or call the club at 206-246-9000. This program is available to members and non-members.

If you feel that time has come to join a gym, Dona feels that before you make the decision check out what the club provides:

• Is the location convenient?
• Is it clean?
• Does it offer everything you want?
• Are you comfortable in the environment?
• Is the staff friendly?
• Are the trainers educated?
• Do they offer assistance in getting you started?
• How busy are the areas you want to use during your workout time?
• Does it have a variety of amenities to choose from like a gym, swimming pool, steam/sauna, Jacuzzi, indoor running track, showers and lockers?

To visit the Highline Athletic Club, simply stop in and they will be happy to show you the facility, located at 125 South 156th in Burien (see map below). If you’d like to set up a specific time or would like to try the club on a free guest pass email Dona at dona@highlineathleticclub.com to set an appointment.

Join by the end of January for ZERO enrollment fees (regularly $140-$200). Dues are month to month, no contract, no sales pressure.

This is an exceptional offer from the friendly folks at HAC – stop by and see them, or click their Ad to check out their website.

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