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 is now registering for the Biggest Loser contest! Start the new year off healthier and on your way to a new level of improved fitness.

Here’s more info from our friends at HAC:

Come join a team, and compete to lose the most weight in the next 10 weeks. Choose the time that works best for you with one of our three nationally certified trainers.

The cost is $400 for HAC members and $550 for non-members, payable at sign-up. The price covers the kickoff, final assessment and two 90-minute team training sessions per week. Sessions will include workouts and discussions on nutrition and exercise. Non-members will also have access to the club for workouts at anytime for the ten week contest.

Our kick-off is Saturday morning, January 16 at 10:00 a.m. Wear your workout clothes as we will take assessments and do some fitness testing to prepare for future workouts.

Numerous prizes include: 6 month membership, 3 month membership, massages, personal training sessions, and the list goes on!

Dates:

• January 16 through March 27, 2010.

Trainers and Times:

• Chris Knight, AFAA Certified Personal Trainer 6:00 am to 7:30 am Tuesday and Fridays
• Amy Rebmann, NSCA Certified Personal Trainer, 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm, M/W
• Jan Roegner, ACSM Certified Personal Trainer, 10:30 am to Noon, TTh

Read trainer bios on our Web site: www.highlineathleticclub.com

Register at the front desk.

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by Chris Knight
Trainer, Highline Athletic Club

Have you wanted to lose weight, increase your energy levels and get in amazing shape before the holidays this year? If you’re like many people, this year has slipped away from you and here we are in the holiday season again. There is no reason to resign yourself to the idea that it is ever too late to lose the weight you want before the holiday parties.

Something you can do to kick start your progress today would be to keep a food journal. Keeping a food journal not only helps you consciously focus on what you are eating but it also helps you build a subconscious mindset to stay on track with your goals. You can either carry a notepad or email yourself so you can write it down in your journal later. There are also software programs that will help you track calories. Another simple thing you can do is make sure to stay hydrated by consuming 55% of your body weight in ounces of water. Even mild dehydration will slow down one’s metabolism as much as 3%.  For example: a 100 pounds person would consume 55 ounces per day (100 pounds multiplied by 0.55 = 55 ounces.)

If you would like additional tips and ideas I am here to help. If you have decided this is the year that you will improve the health of yourself and your family, I have a program that will get you to that goal. I am one of the elite trainers at the award winning, “BEST GYM by King 5’s Evening Magazine” Highline Athletic Club located at 125 South 156th in Burien. I have been servicing the members of HAC and the Burien community since 2001. I offer fully customized Meal Planning that is family-friendly and easy to use. I have delivered hundreds of meal plans to busy moms and professionals over the years. My plan is not a diet; it’s a dietary lifestyle change using foods that you and your family already eat.

You can look your best and feel terrific this holiday season. When you’re stuck in a rut and going at it alone, things seem so much more impossible. I can give anyone the ability to consistently lose 1-2 pounds every week. To give you an idea of how fast you will notice the results, imagine the size of a small grapefruit. Now, realize that a pound of body fat is approximately the volume of this same small grapefruit. It’s never too late, but the sooner you schedule an appointment the more you can lose before the holidays.

Get started before the New Year & start reaping the rewards.  A great food program paired with an effective exercise program will have you looking and feeling great in no time at all.  Stop by Highline Athletic Club to check out our great facility and full service offerings.

For more information about starting your personal food program contact me, Chris Knight at cell: (206) 551-4501 or Chris@HighlineAthleticClub.com.  I will be able to answer any of the questions you may have regarding this service.

SPECIAL OFFER: Mention The B-Town Blog and get ZERO ENROLLMENT FEES at Highline Athletic Club through December 30th (makes a GREAT GIFT)!

• Address: 125 South 156th Street, Burien, WA  98148
• Website: www.highlineathleticclub.com
• Phone: 206-246-9000

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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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You only have until this Wed. Sept. 30th at 5pm to join BTB Advertiser Highline Athletic Club for ZERO enrollment fee.

As in Nada. Zilch. Zero.

All you have to do is get yourself over to the club by end of business (5pm) on Wednesday 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 this special blog-only offer.

The Highline Athletic Club is located at 125 South 156th Street, and is open 5am-10pm Monday-Friday; 7am-8pm on Saturday; and 8am-8pm on Sunday.

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.

BTB Advertiser Highline Athletic Club has been serving the Burien community for 21 years, and they’d like to share this update:

“We know there are many choices when it comes to fitness and we’d like to invite you to visit our facility so we can introduce ourselves to you. We believe that we have the best club in the area, with the most attentive and knowledgeable staff, great members, equipment and services that sets us apart from all other fitness business, and a club that is truly a clean and comfortable place to work out. We understand that making a decision to commit to working out can be difficult and picking the right club for you may even be harder. Will I like the gym? Will I like the members? What services do they offer? Will I be able to get help with a workout program?

Your health is your best investment and Highline Athletic Club offers something for everyone. We are a full service facility that offers a workout in a non-crowded and non-intimidating environment. If you have shopped other clubs in the area you will note that we are one of the more expensive clubs in town. We do this by choice. To us, poor service, unclean facilities and lack of service all go hand in hand with being the cheapest club in town. You simply cannot be the best and the cheapest at the same time in any service business. If you appreciate quality, then we are the club for you.

We do offer a full service facility, and a few of the services that Highline Athletic Club offers that differentiate us from other clubs in the area is our swimming pool, Pilates Studio, Body Training System Group Exercise classes, Full gymnasium including an indoor running track, basketball, pickle ball, racquetball and squash courts, and member social events.

Our state of the art Pilates studio is celebrating its 2nd anniversary. We offer top notch instructors, private, semi-private and group instruction on Pilates apparatus as well as mat classes. We are offering the following Pilates anniversary special:”

“We’d also like to share a recent testimonial from one of our members:

Wow! I can’t believe a year has gone by so quickly. I began at the HAC just over a year ago and it has been such an awesome experience. Everyone has been so nice and I have made many friends, I feel right at home.

I have always been active and came to the HAC because I was struggling with injuries from running. I knew that I needed to work on other areas to resolve and prevent more injuries.

I started with Autum twice a week and immediately began to get results. Autum has been wonderful, I have learned so much from her. My injuries are gone and I have competed in multiple events this year. I feel stronger, look better, and run faster. I recently entered my first Triathlon; I never learned to ride a bike as a child, so this was a big deal for me. As I rode my bike in the Tri, I was thanking Autum for giving me the strength to ride the bike. I am not very competent at shifting the gears on the bike so I powered though much of the ride. I can’t say enough about my entire experience at the HAC, I enjoy it very much.

I owe it to myself to continue to train with Autum and work out at the HAC. I am very glad I joined and would like to thank all of you (especially Autum) for the perfect work out experience.

I really didn’t convey how welcome and at ease I feel at the HAC. It really is a great place for a work out and to build your self esteem. Autum is a gift and I am proud of my self, I am 51 and getting better and stronger with her help.

- Michele, HAC Member”

For more information, please visit Highline Athletic Club’s website here.

BTB Advertiser Highline Athletic Club has launched a “Fit Camp” that is an “out of the gym” experience that will utilize various parks, stairways, sidewalks, and more in Burien.

Chris Knight, certified fitness specialist, coach and nutritional counselor, looks forward to changing your life by giving you back the freedom to stop dieting and start attaining the goals you’ve imagined so many times before. What is different this time versus all the other times?

“Now you have me on your team. I have dedicated my life to giving people the health they deserve” says Chris.

Whether it’s playing with your kids, walking a flight of stairs without being winded, or preparing for an athletic event, Chris can help you get there.

“I believe everyone has the ability to attain their goals; sometimes people just need the right team to guide them. This is where FitCamp fits into your life. FitCampT is not ‘just another class’, it’s a team of people wanting the same thing…success from one another. With me as your trainer & wellness coach, and the rest of your FitCamp Team as your additional support team you are guaranteed success” explained Chris.

Your new team will meet for 60 minutes twice a week on a month to month basis. At the end of 3 weeks you’ll notice a difference, around the same time everyone else will notice a difference, and in 3 months your life and health will amaze you. Join the FitCamp Team today so you can achieve the results you desire.

Space is limited to 10 teammates and classes fill very quickly so don’t wait (please note that there is a minimum of 6 teammates needed in order for classes to start running).

Now you have the solution to get the results and motivation you want!

Classes will utilize various parks, stairways, sidewalks, and more in Burien. You will receive a schedule in advance as to the next location of your class. All locations will be within aproximately five miles of Highline Athletic Club.

General Manager Dona Forester tells BTB that “We are getting a lot of interest in registration so make the commitment to yourself and sign up today.  Space is limited to 10 people per class. If you aren’t able to  reserve your spot before the roster is filled we can put you on the waiting list for a teammate opening to become available.”

Details:

• FitCamp: Started July 6th
• Monday, Wednesday and Fridays at 6:30am, 8am & 5:30pm
• Non-member rates:
  • $120 a month for 2 classes per week
  • $156 a month for 3 classes per week- save
• HAC members receive a 10% discount
• Daily drop in rate available for members and non-members for only $20 per class (*fees listed above do not include local sales tax).

Call or email questions to:

• Chris Knight – FitCamp Instructor
• Email: Chris@HighlineAthleticClub.com
• Cell: (206) 551-4501

Register at the Highline Athletic Club, which is located at 125 S 156th Street, Burien 206-246-9000.

Do you want to get in shape but don’t know how to get started or have failed in the past?

Do you have a high school reunion coming up that you want to look your best at?

Do you want to achieve maximum results for the time you invest in your workouts?

Do you need help attaining your fitness goals and sticking to an exercise program?

BTB Advertiser Highline Athletic Club has Personal Trainers who will design a personal program for you based on your individual needs.  They can help you target the areas you want to work on and provide the right combination of machines & free weights and the right combination of cardiovascular activity and weight-bearing exercise.  They will show you how to achieve maximum results and how to lose fat and gain lean muscle.  Lean muscle from weight training increases your metabolism and you will burn more calories throughout the day.

Highline Athletic Club is proud to present its top notch Personal Training Team.  Personal Training is available for both members and non-members.  We offer a variety of expertise in our trainers so that we can cater to all types of individual needs.

AUTUM – B.S. EXERCISE SCIENCE & WELLNESS, Bastyr University – A.C.S.M. CERTIFIED HEALTH FITNESS SPECIALIST
Autum has a great passion for optimal health and wellness.  Growing up watching most women in her family struggle with obesity, she knows first-hand the daily challenges of choosing to walk a different path; & the importance of nutrition and exercise in maintaining a healthy mind and body.  Autum is a firm believer in living a balanced life, yet she also knows the value of reaching deep within oneself to achieve higher goals.  She will empower you with tools to feel better everyday and show you how applying focus and quality, coupled with a positive mindset, will produce the results you are looking to achieve.

FERETI – FITNESS & PERSONAL TRAINER – IFPA ADVANCE PERSONAL TRAINER CERTIFICATION – ACE CERTIFIED PERSONAL TRAINER
Fereti has been a successful lifestyle and fitness consultant since 1994 specializing in weight loss management, functional training and body sculpting. He has an extensive international fitness background, having worked at the “Les Mills Club” in Auckland, N.Z & the “Recreation Health Club” in Melbourne, Australia. Fereti is passionate about creating a positive experience for each client based on their individual goals. He believes that consistency is paramount in achieving a balanced and healthy lifestyle.

JAN –  AMERICAN COLLEGE OF SPORTS MEDICINE CERTIFIED PERSONAL TRAINER; ENHANCE FITNESS INSTRUCTOR & B.A., M.S.:  BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
Jan believes strongly that “exercise is medicine”.  Her goal is to help others get into and stay in shape so that they can enjoy an excellent quality of life and health into a “ripe old age”.  As an older adult, Jan understands the numerous benefits that can be reaped from a regular exercise program, and how important these are to leading a life that is active and fun.  She is an advocate of programs with variety that are tailored to the individual so that people are attaining new levels of fitness while engaged in activities they enjoy and can maintain.  In the past few years, she has added resistance training to her workouts to increase her cardiovascular health, bone density and strength to get another 20 yards out of those golf drives!

KAREN – FITNESS TRAINER, Ashmead College & MINDFUL & STRESS RELEASE ASSOCIATE
Karen is passionate about fitness and living a well balanced life.  She has been involved in fitness for 15 years and a personal trainer for the past 4 years.  Karen understands the emotional side of obesity as well as its challenges, having lost 85lbs herself and has kept it off for 10 years.  Karen is also a type II diabetic and has dealt with the ups & downs of this disease and knows what it takes to stay healthy nutritionally.  She believes that “making a lifestyle change” is the key to health & wellness and does this with understanding, her personality, and making fitness fun!  She approaches personal training with “Functional Training”, a program based upon every day living such as dealing with balance, stability, core, mobility & flexibility.

RUEBEN – N.S.C.A.  CERTIFIED PERSONAL TRAINER
Rueben has been involved in the fitness industry since 1989.  He worked for 8 years in a medically based fitness center with services such as cardiac/pulmonary rehab, physical therapy, diabetic rehab, sports medicine clinic, and weight management classes.  He enjoys the challenge of working with different people.  Rueben believes that you should never stop learning about all aspects of “optimal” health and that exercise can and should grow into a fundamental expression of ones’ zest of life and passion for fulfillment.

SCOTT – ACE PERSONAL TRAINER & U of W SPORTS MED.  & HUMAN PERFORMANCE CERTIFICATION
Scott has been involved in the fitness industry since 1984 & personal training for more than 15 years. Whether he is working with athletes seeking that competitive edge, or individuals interested in improving their quality of life, his passion is evident in the results that his clients experience.  He provides tools, guidance and positive support to help individuals reach their goals. But it takes a clients desire to learn and work hard to get the results. By setting short and long term goals trainers can help individuals to recognize the overall benefits of their efforts.

KIMI – B.A. UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH FLORIDA & N.S.C.A. CERTIFIED PERSONAL TRAINER & BTS CERTIFIED: Group Ride, Group Power, Group Groove
Achieving your desired level of health can seem like an overwhelming pursuit.  By integrating fun fitness and positive practices into your busy life, inspiring you to do your best, and uncovering the mental and physical tools you need to succeed, Kimi will help you attain your goals.  Kimi believes that total health is a life-long investment that includes not only physical strength, but also strength of mind and a balanced life.

CHRIS – HEALTH & FITNESS TECHNOLOGIST/Renton Vo-Tech & AFAA PERSONAL TRAINER CERTIFIED
I have been a certified fitness specialist since 2001. What I’ve learned is that when goals are taken on with pride and ambition, you can accomplish anything. Changing your life can happen at any age and level of ability if you have the will power. Your willpower coupled with my passion, enthusiasm and expertise will get you to a place you’ve never envisioned possible. I believe that a healthy workout program should not only make you strong and lean, but also focus on reducing pain, improving posture and increase mobility. I’m driven in my career as a fitness specialist for one main reason, to see the smile on a clients face when they’re bodies change and goals are accomplished. Simply, it’s what I absolutely love to do!

The good folks at Highline Athletic Club would love to help you get started and to achieve your fitness goals – come by and see them or email dona@highlineathleticclub.com and she will be happy to assist you in getting started.

It’s “Spring Training” time at BTB Advertiser Highline Athletic Club, which is celebrating this Saturday, April 18th with an incredible one-day grand slam of a special – NO ENROLLMENT FEES!

On Saturday, the HAC basketball court will be taken over for a FREE launch of GroupX (that’s Group Exercise), spring music and routines.

That’s right, you can experience the music and routines at no charge whether you’re a member or not. Fact is if you’re not a member, Saturday would be a perfect time to join, because there will be ZERO, NADA, NOTHING charged to join the Highline Athletic Club this Saturday only.

Here’s what you have to do get this amazing special:

1. Show up Saturday, April 18th and take one of the free demo GroupX Classes (schedule below)
   
2. After class, just enroll and everything that HAC has to offer will become yours (in addition to GroupX classes, there’s basketball, pickle ball, swimming pool, tanning…you name it, and HAC has it).

The schedule is as follows. Get there early and enjoy several classes, swimming or Salsa. The fun starts at 7:30am and runs ‘til 10:40am:

7:30-8:30am: 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 normally 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!

8:00-8:35am: 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!

8:45-9:20am: Group Power® is your hour of power! This normally 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!

9:30-10:00am: Discover new heights with Group Step®! Utilizing the step in many positions and heights, this compelling normally 60-minute cardio program strengthens and shapes the lower body one step at a time. Energetic music and motivating instructors create this spunky group experience. Step this way with Group Step.

10:10-10:40am: Redefine yourself with Group Centergy®. Grow longer and stronger as you explore this regularly 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!

And for good measure Highline Athletic Club has included two additional, very popular group classes: Salsa and Aqua Lite:

7:30-8:00am: Salsa lets you boogie to a Latin beat, while providing a solid cardio workout with a Latin flavor. Steps are broken down for all fitness and coordination levels.

8:00-9:00am: Aqua Lite is a great way to get an aerobic workout and tone muscles in a non-impact environment. Foam dumbbells and other devices are used to add resistance and intensity. Please advise your instructor if you are not a swimmer. The pool is 4.5 feet deep.

To repeat, all you have to do to take advantage of this grand slam of a special is:

• This Saturday, April 18th, take one free GroupX class listed above
  
• March over to the reception area and enroll/signup for membership
  
• Say you’re there because you read about the Zero initiation fee on The B-Town Blog (not required but hey, why not give us a plug?)
  
• 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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by Janet Grella

Everyone here at The B-Town Blog stretches out and gives a big welcome to our latest Advertiser: PilatesBurien.com!

It’s a website, a blog and an instructor that’s all about Pilates. Founder Scott Miller is a dynamo of a man who has a mission in life – to get everyone in B-Town and beyond to enjoy the many benefits of Pilates.

To attract newcomers (and non Highline Athletic Club members) Scott and HAC are offering member rates to non-members. That’s a savings of over $100, depending on your class level and length of classes.

Just mention you heard about the offer on The B-Town Blog when registering.

When able, this writer likes to participate in what I’m writing about; some even call me “Georgia Plimpton.” Therefore PilatesBurien Instructor Scott Miller invited me to try a private Pilates session at HAC. Dressed in my workout clothes, we entered a state-of-the-art, fully equipped Pilates Studio at the club. He introduced me to all his weird-looking “friends” (aka equipment) including Gratz equipment like:

• Reformers (the centerpiece of Pilates)
• Cadillac
• Barrels
• Wunda Chairs
• Electric Chair
• Ped-o-Pul
• Magic Circles
• Wall Units
• Foot Corrector
• Mats

For the purpose of my workout we used the Reformer–to warm up–and the Cadillac to pull me every which way but loose. Seriously, the Cadillac worked my core and legs, and Scott told me that the trapezey-thingy would tighten and sculpt my sagging arms (move over Michelle O!). Nice thing about a private lesson is the amount of personal and professional attention I received from Scott. As a matter of fact, Scott told me that in order to get into semi-private or group classes the student should first have 10 private sessions.

Great thing to me about the workout was that the next day I knew I’d had some exercise, but I wasn’t hurting! Under Scott’s tutelage I was guided through each exercise slowly, carefully and correctly. Scott helped me build confidence with every move! You can check out the testimonials here to see what his students think of Scott as an instructor.

From the Highline Athletic Club website, Pilates has earned a feature spot in the world of fitness due to its effectiveness and its 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

Meet Scott Miller, Pilates Instructor, Pilates Promoter, Pilates Devotee:

Scott has played sports from the age of 8. At the age of 18 he began his dance career in Washington DC. After two years he moved to New York City where he was on scholarship at the Martha Graham School and the Alvin Ailey School. He also studied at the Merce Cunningham Studio, Finis Jung Ballet Studio and danced with the June Lewis Dance Company as well as other New York area artists. He is a martial arts enthusiast and has studied kung fu and kickboxing.

Scott is also a Licensed Massage Practitioner who is the vice chair of the Washington State Board of Massage and chairs the nominating committee for the Federation of State Massage Therapy Boards. He has been in the massage business for 13 years. Scott started and completed his Pilates certification when he met Dorothee VandeWalle co-owner of Metropolitan Pilates and a world-class teacher/trainer who could help refine and strengthen his skills as an instructor as well as challenge his abilities as a practitioner. He has taught at Metropolitan Pilates, Momentum Dance Academy and at the Sonia Dawkins Studio. He is the director and lead instructor at Highline Athletic Club Pilates Studio in Burien Washington.

Scott tells BTB that thanks to Pilates, he is in better shape now (at 52 years young) than he was as a young dancer in New York. He also shared with us that he loves Salsa dancing, and he will soon become a mentor to students at Franklin High School in Seattle.

Pilates seems to have burst on the scene out of nowhere in the last 10 years. After decades as the workout of the elite, Pilates has entered the fitness mainstream. Today, over 10 million Americans practice Pilates, and the numbers continue to grow.

What’s the fascinating story behind how Pilates began, and why the recent “overnight success”? To learn how Pilates was developed, as well as Joseph Pilates and the History of Pilates, click here.

If you are interested in including Pilates in your exercise regime, please give Scott a call at 206- 696-2161 or click on his Ad in the right sidebar (you can also check out www.highlineathleticclub.com. You can also read Scott’s blog here.

The Highline Athletic Club has been part of the Burien community for over 20 years, and now would be an excellent time to try them as well as PilatesBurien.com.

You’ll find them at 125 South 156th Street (map below).

For more information, call 246-9000.

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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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