September Class Schedule
August 31, 2010 by Jenny Neighbour · Leave a Comment
Fall is the perfect time to start a NEW fitness routine. Often we get out of our regular routine during the summer months and September offers us the perfect opportunity to RE-GROUP and put our priorities in order.
We all know we should exercise often but sometimes we let other things get more of our attention. CLASSES can offer a wonderful variety for us. Our class schedule for September is full of some of your FAVORITES…like Drums Alive and Dance options as well as some NEW options like Balletone and MAX.
All of these classes are designed for all fitness levels and will allow for you to workout in a FUN, and SAFE environment alongside other men and women working toward a healthier spirit, mind, and body.
Remember that our classes are FREE with your monthly membership dues and that you do NOT have to pre-register for our classes…simply show up and be ready for some fun!
September Class Descriptions 2010
August Exercise Classes
July 28, 2010 by Jenny Neighbour · 1 Comment
CrossTrain Fitness continues to offer a great summer line up of fitness classes for all fitness levels!
Join us in the month of August for a variety of classes that are sure to help you take your fitness routine to a whole new level!
We are very excited to offer our MAX class for FREE to our members in the month of August – see our Class Descriptions for more details!
Click here to download the August Class Schedule
Click here to download the August Class Descriptions
July Exercise Classes
June 29, 2010 by Jenny Neighbour · Leave a Comment
Happy July!
Join CrossTrain for some fun classes this month. There is something for everyone in our summer schedule…no matter your fitness level…we have aa class for you!
Click here to download July Class Descriptions
Click here to download the July Class Schedule
June 2010 Exercise Classes
May 31, 2010 by Jenny Neighbour · 1 Comment
We are thrilled about our CLASS schedule for the month of June! CrossTrain offers a wide-variety of classes designed to work with all fitness levels…all shapes and sizes…men and women alike.
June Class Descriptions:
Drums Alive is unique and different from every other workout you have ever tried before! It captures the essence of movement, rhythm, and combines it with fun while delivering real results. This class will help you burn fat, improve physical and mental fitness, improve cardiovascular health, release stress, and will even work your brain! Plus…it is tons of fun!
Cardio Pumpwill be a combination class giving you intervals of cardio and strength training for a total full body workout. Although this is a challenging class, all fitness levels are welcome and modifications will be given when necessary.
Tight & Tone offers a low-impact style and is designed for the person that needs soft, slow movements. This class will focus on strength, stretching, breathing, and overall body toning. We will offer a lot of variety in this class and promise to offer you a safe environment too.
MAXIMUM- this class is offered for summer only. If you are looking for an early morning or evening option that will push you out of your comfort zone and get you some awesome results…then MAX is for you! This class is $25/month and spots are limited so please pre-register soon.
If you are above the age of 60 and want a class environment…then our SENIOR classes might be right for you. Our seniors meet on T/Th at 8:30am. They work hard on strength, balance, flexibility, range of motion, and cardio endurance. We have a lot of fun too! This class is free with your membership.
Click here for the June 2010 Class Schedule
May Exercise Classes
May 5, 2010 by Jenny Neighbour · Leave a Comment
May is here…the sun is out…Spring has sprung and summer is right around the corner! Fitness classes are a great way to have some FUN while shaking up your fitness routine. Look below for class descriptions as well as a current calendar with days & times listed.
See you in class!
Click here to download May Class Descriptions
Click here to download the May Class Schedule
Easter Prayer
March 31, 2010 by Jenny Neighbour · Leave a Comment
He was despised and rejected by men, a man of sorrows, and familiar with suffering. Like one from whom men hide their faces he was despised, and we esteemed him not. Surely he took up our infirmities and carried our sorrows, yet we considered him stricken by God, smitten by him, and afflicted. But he was pierced by our transgressions, he was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was upon him, and by his wounds we are healed. Isaiah 52: 3-5This is holy week. The week where we are to remember how God gave his one and only son to die for our sins. I don’t know about you, but this concept really blows my mind. I just completed a wonderful study at my church that looks at the last 24 hours of Jesus life on earth. It details his suffering, mockery, and ultimate crucifixion.
I am now looking at Easter a little differently this year. I am reminded that Jesus knows all about suffering. He endured unimaginable pain, disgrace, and humiliation…for me. It somehow gives me comfort to know that when the storms of life come my way…Jesus is always going to be able to understand my pain…my suffering. I know that I truly can do ALL things with Him by my side.
I pray that you know how much you are loved by our Heavenly Father! He understands your pains and hurts better than anyone. He is waiting to hold you in His mighty arms and give you comfort, understanding, guidance, and ultimate healing. If you are hurting right now, or if you are seeking a renewed spirit this Easter, perhaps the scripture above and the prayer below will offer you a little peace this Easter season.
Dear Heavenly Father,
Thank you Lord, for your Son Jesus, the Savior of my life. You loved this world so dearly, Father, that You sent Your Son to die so that we, Your children, might have eternal life. I am so grateful for that priceless gift, and want to let the love of Jesus be reflected in my words, my thoughts, and my deeds. Let me always count Jesus as my dearest friend, and let me share His transforming message with a world in desperate need of His peace.
Amen
April Exercise Classes
March 30, 2010 by Jenny Neighbour · Leave a Comment
Spring is here and we have some great classes for you! Remember that our fitness classes are FREE with your membership and there is no need to pre-register!
Click here to download the April Class Schedule
Class Descriptions:
Yogilates: This class will offer wonderful “Pilates” inspired moves as well as deep “Yoga” stretches and light toning. This is a low-impack classs and perfect for all fitness levels. Bands, weights, balls and other fitness equipment will be added for variety!
On Core: This class is all about your CORE! This 30 minute class will get your tummy ready for swimsuit season!
Bottoms Up: This class is all about firming and toning your back side. This 30 minute class will get your bootie ready for short season, and you will have the best gluteus maximum you have ever had!
Cardio Pump: Cardio Pump will be a combination class class giving you intervals of cardio and strength training for a total full body workout.
Drums Alive: Drums Alive is unique and different from every other workout you have ever tried before. It captures the essence of movement, rhythm, and combines it with fun while delivering real results! This class will help you burn fat, improve physical and mental fitness, improve cardiovascular health, release stress, work on cognitive education for right and left brain activation, and above all…will be FUN!
Doga: Learn Doga, or how to perform yoga moves for you and your dog. This class will be held outside if weather permits. Bring a blanket or mat. All dogs participating must be leashed, well mannered, socialized and friendly to other dogs and people. You can participate without a dog!
Dealing with Stress
March 16, 2010 by Jenny Neighbour · Leave a Comment
We will experience STRESS in our lives…even good things in our lives can cause stress so we need to be able to handle STRESS when it hits!
Here are some “reminders” of how to handle STRESS:
Mental Stress:
Say NO more often – that’s right…”just say no”!
Eliminate Clutter – clean that house, clean that desk, clean that closet! Get rid of “messes” that cause you stress.
Regulate – Create some “routine” in your life…a little structure goes a long way!
Recover – REST…RESTORE…take some BREAKS in your day.
Physical Stress:
Eat Healthy – our body needs nutrition. When we are eating sugars and tons of preservatives…our body gets tired!
Exercise – regular exercise with VARIETY can help keep your body feeling good.
Sleep – our body requires approximately 7 hours of sleep a night…are you there?
Avoid self-medicating with FOOD – do you reach for sweets, coffee, pop or junk food to relieve stress?
Decrease those Toxins – maybe it is time for a cleanse???
Visit the Doctor on a regular basis – make sure you are seeing the Dr. for routine exams.
TURN TOWARD GOD to alleviate STRESS:
Believe in God – Don’t just believe that He exists; believe that He is in complete control! We want to be the center of our world and what we need to realize is that GOD is in charge and that He has a perfect plan for our lives. If we simply trust in Him…we will have a great life…after all…that is what He wants for us!
Be in God – Live in the present moment with God. Spending too much time on the past or the future can lead us in the wrong direction. God wants us NOW.
Talk to God – Pray often…there is no perfect way to pray…what is YOUR way? Is it listening to praise and worship music in the car or home? Is it writing out your prayers? Is it sitting in the quiet for a few minutes each day? Is it talking out-loud to God? Whatever way you talk to Him is OKAY WITH HIM.
Look for God – God is all around us…He is in our day to day routine and He wants you to seek Him. Look at your life for the blessings that God has given you and look around for the miracles that He is performing every day!
Act – Peace can only come when we actively seek a relationship with God. This makes us responsible for how we act in response to people and events around us. We cannot change others but we can sure control OUR actions. Seek God in those rough times when working with others is difficult.
Seek a church home – find a church if you don’t have one already. Church can offer fellowship and a bond with other Christians that can lead to a fuller life. There are many churches to choose from…visit them and soon you will find the one that God has picked out for you.
Again, stress WILL ENTER our lives so we simply need to learn and re-learn how to know when we are over-stressed and then remember how to deal with it when it occurs. Turning to GOD is always the right answer! Turning to false God’s such as food and other addictive things will never lead us to freedom. God Bless!
This information was taken directly from the CrossTrain Total Health Book. This book can be downloaded from our website for FREE if you are a CrossTrain Fitness member. If you liked the information on STRESS, I encourage you to read the entire e-book. There is a ton of great information about leading a balanced and Christ-centered life!
March Exercise Class Schedule
February 26, 2010 by Jenny Neighbour · Leave a Comment
Click here to download MARCH CLASS DESCRIPTIONS
Click here to download MARCH 2010 CLASS SCHEDULE
March 2010 offers some great NEW classes to CrossTrain Fitness!
You will enjoy some “old favorites” such as Repeat the Beat and Drums Alive combined with some NEW classes such as Pilates Plus and Step/Interval class!
Our classes are perfect for ALL fitness levels and promise to be motivating and FUN for all ages!
Acts of Kindness
February 5, 2010 by Jenny Neighbour · 1 Comment
This morning, my 16 year old had an issue with her car. Now keep in mind that she is a NEW driver and a little nervous on the snowy roads. She ran over a plastic bag that got STUCK underneath her engine somehow. I guess it made a weird sound and gave off a “burning-type” odor as well. This scared my daughter and since her dad was at work…she came to me!
I couldn’t reach the bag so I told her to go to the local BP Amoco station owned by a great guy named Tim. Deb and I know him well and I just knew that they would take good care of her! My frightened and extremely SHY girl went to the gas station and do you know what they did for her?
They put that car up on blocks…got the bag out…torched the remainder of the bag off of the engine so it wouldn’t smell…and sent her on her way with a smile on their face. They treated her with the highest respect and didn’t even CHARGE her for the service. Can you believe this???!!!
I went over to the station after I got off of work to thank them and to see if I could pay them. They acted like it was no big deal and would not take any money! I am pretty much a SAP but sitting in Tim’s Amoco with tears in my eyes was pretty embarrassing! I was so proud to be a member of this community! I was so happy that my daughter was well taken care of and that she was able to SEE first hand, what it feels like to be on the receiving end of kindness.
Another act of kindness…JUST TODAY! After teaching my Drums Alive class this morning, I found out that one of our precious members named Wreta, actually SWEPT the exercise floor before our exercise class. She said the floor needed swept so she grabbed a broom to take care of it. She didn’t want anything in return…she just did it out of the kindness of her heart! (I did give her a HUG, however!) Also…before class…3-4 sweet ladies helped set up for the class for me! I didn’t even ask them to do so…they just DID IT on their own!
Look around you. What can you do to offer a little bit of kindness to someone else? Who knows…maybe if we all actually LOOK around for something nice to do…we can make this world a better place. The thing is…it doesn’t have to be big…even the smallest of things can make someones day a little brighter!
Let’s give this a try! Let’s join the ranks of Tim, Wreta, and the Drums Alive girls today…join the KINDNESS team and spread a little JOY!
God bless!