Sorry for the late notification as we were unable to process this in quicker time suspense.

Due to Instructor illness the 11:30 Boot Camp class has been cancelled for today.

JFKFFC Group Exercise Class Changes:

Week of 2-13-12
Thursday, Feb 16, Zumba cancelled.  Lisa will teach Beginners Tone Class at 12:35

Week of 2-20-12
Tuesday, Feb 21,  Kickbox cancelled. Rami will teach a 45-min Zumba at 12:00om
Friday, Feb 24, 20/20 cancelled.  Video class available

Introducing the JFKFFC Member Referral Incentive Program:

JFK Federal Fitness Center current members are now eligible to receive free incentives for simply helping someone in your life become a new JFKFFC member.  We believe you should be rewarded for being loyal to the JFKFFC and for referring co-workers, and friends to our convenient, cost-effective and inviting facility.

When you have helped someone enroll into our JFKFFC membership program – Your Choice – $10 gift certificate to one of the following: Amazon, CVS, or Dunkin Donuts.

To Qualify:  The referral form must be attached to the membership application. Download a referral form from the JFKFFC website (www.jfkffc.com).  We will not accept referral forms submitted after the member has enrolled.

Excuse of the Week: I’m nursing a (Valentine’s Day) heartache!

Song of the Week: It’s A Heartache – Bonnie Tyler
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V0CG4eN8SUQ

Quote of the Week: Expectation is the root of all heartache. William Shakespeare

Exercise of the Week: The Best Cardio Workouts You’ve Never Tried
http://www.menshealth.com/fitness/best-new-cardio-workouts?cm_mmc=ABSNL-_-803916-_-02062012-_-dek#axzz1lnlUas6E

Sleep Tip of the Week: 8 Ways Winter Affects Our Sleep
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/01/19/winter-sleep_n_1215136.html?ref=mostpopular

Resiliency Tip of the Week: The Science of Heartache
http://www.womenshealthmag.com/sex-and-relationships/heart-hurts#axzz1m5W23yqD

Nutrition Tip of the week: Heart Healthy Breakfast
http://my.clevelandclinic.org/heart/prevention/askdietician/ask11_01.aspx

Article of the week: 7 Ways Exercise Heals Heartache
http://www.diet.com/dietblogs/read_blog.php?title=7+Ways+Exercise+Heals+Heartache&blid=9563

Quiz of the Week: Can You recognize a Heart Attack?
http://www.heart.org/HEARTORG/Conditions/HighBloodPressure/AboutHighBloodPressure/Can-You-Recognize-a-Heart-Attack_UCM_303318_Article.jsp#.TzaNyNW3r6M

Dr Bruce

Sorry, the 11:30am BOOT CAMP Group Exercise Class has been canceled for today, Thursday February 2.  Despite the Groundhog predicting 6 more weeks of winter – do not go into hibernation today – come on down to the fitness center and take a video class or hop on the elliptical!

Locker Room Reminders: Recently, members have lost a few personal item from the locker room.  Remember to lock your personal items in your gym locker and do not leave them unattended.  Leave valuables at your office desk.  Members please bring items left behind to the fitness center office.

Excuse of the Week: It’s SNOW good to exercise in this inclement weather!

Song of the Week: Carole King – Snow Queen (Live)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T1akbiPXyDU&feature=related

Quote of the Week: Advice is like snow – the softer it falls, the longer it dwells upon, and the deeper in sinks into the mind.  Samuel Taylor Coleridge

Exercise of the Week: 18 Exercise Upgrades for More Muscle
http://www.menshealth.com/mhlists/muscle-building-exercise-upgrades/

Sleep Tip of the Week: Why you can’t sleep when you’re in pain
http://thechart.blogs.cnn.com/2012/01/17/why-you-cant-sleep-when-youre-in-pain/

Resiliency Tip of the Week:
Making Resolutions That Stick In 2012
http://www.npr.org/2011/12/30/144485208/making-resolutions-that-stick-in-2012

Nutrition Tip of the week: 14 Restaurant Survival Strategies
http://eatthis.womenshealthmag.com/slideshow/14-restaurant-survival-strategies?cm_mmc=ETNTNL-_-754512-_-12272011-_-dek

Article of the week: Exercise and cold weather: Tips to stay safe outdoors
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/fitness/HQ01681

Quiz of the Week: The Scoop on Snow Shoveling Safety
http://www.wsm.ca/files/www/Athletes_Edge/shovel.pdf

Website of the Week: Natural Medicines Comprehensive Database
http://naturaldatabase.therapeuticresearch.com/home.aspx?cs=s=NDAspxAutoDetectCookieSupport=1

Dr Bruce

The JFKFFC will be closed on Monday, January 16 in honor of Martin Luther King, JR.

Excuse of the Week: Oh! I was waiting til the Chinese New Year to start my exercise program!

Song of the Week: The Waiting is the Hardest Part – Tom Petty
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uMyCa35_mOg

Quote of the Week: Life was always a matter of waiting for the right moment to act. Paulo Coelho
 
Exercise of the Week: The 9-9-9 Workout:
http://www.menshealth.com/fitness/9-9-9-workout?cm_mmc=DailyDoseNL-_-727734-_-11092011-_-body

Sleep Tip of the Week: Lack of Sleep Hurts Your Looks
http://www.webmd.com/healthy-beauty/news/20101213/lack-of-sleep-hurts-your-looks

Resiliency Tip of the Week: How to Boost Your Willpower
http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2007/12/06/how-to-boost-your-willpower/
 
Nutrition Tip of the Week: Most Effective Diets 2012
http://xfinity.comcast.net/slideshow/news-mosteffectivediets2012/?cid=hero_media

Article of the week: Stop Making Excuses and Learn How to Be Healthy
http://www.realage.com/health-tips/how-to-be-healthy-and-stop-making-excuses?eid=1010656959&memberid=21471881

Quiz of the Week: Health News & Quiz
http://thechart.blogs.cnn.com/category/health-quiz/

Websites of the Week: LiveStrong New Year Resolutions
http://www.livestrong.com/new-years-resolutions/

Gym-Pact
http://www.gym-pact.com/

Dr Bruce

JFKFFC Updated Group Exercise Class Schedule & Descriptions: Note corrected time for Thursday classes:

http://jfkffc.com/index.php?option=com_docman&Itemid=7

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CARDIO BOOT CAMP BLAST: Thurs 11:30

This hour-long class is sure to kick your workout up a notch.  This conditioning class alternates between cardio and strength training intervals to give you the total body workout that will really challenge your body and keep it guessing

ZUMBA: Thurs at 12:35 – NEW!!!

Zumba fuses easy to learn dance moves with cool Latin beats to create a great workout that feels anything but.  Come join the party and burn major calories! No previous dance experience necessary
 

HAPPY & HEALTHY NEW YEAR!

JFKFFC will be closed for New Year’s Eve, Monday, January 3.

NEW Classes for FY2012:
Wednesday: CORE FUSION at 11:30 – Instructor: Lisa NEW!  Dynamic mix of mat work along with Pilates floor work will be used to give you the feeling of fusion – the complete workout.
Class Descriptions/Schedule: http://jfkffc.com/index.php?option=com_docman&Itemid=7

Excuse of the Week: I’m waiting for the birth of Baby New Year before resolving to change!

Song of the Week:U2 – New Year’s Day – War version
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1gBSKB-3n7s&feature=related
http://www.songmeanings.net/songs/view/36784/

Quote of the Week: A New Year’s resolution is something that goes in one year and out the other.  ~Author Unknown

Exercise of the Week:The Best Cardio Workouts You’ve Never Tried
http://www.menshealth.com/fitness/best-new-cardio-workouts?cm_mmc=PTNL-_-753790-_-12272011-_-dek

Sleep Tip of the Week: Planning to Lose Weight in the New Year? Experts Say, "Think Sleep"
http://thyroid.about.com/cs/dietweightloss/a/blsleep_2.htm

Resiliency Tip of the Week: New Year’s Resolution Makeovers
http://www.webmd.com/food-recipes/features/new-years-resolution-makeovers

Nutrition Tip of the Week: 10 Tips to Help You Achieve Your New Year’s Health Goals
http://www.fitday.com/fitness-articles/nutrition/10-tips-to-help-you-achieve-your-new-years-health-goals.html

Article of the week: Top 10 New Year’s Resolutions
http://pittsburgh.about.com/od/holidays/tp/resolutions.htm

Quiz of the Week: Resolutions: Focusing on Your Goals A self-discovery quiz
http://www.babyzone.com/mom_dad/fitness_nutrition/quiz/resolutions-focus-on-goals

Websites of the Week: Start A Resolution
http://www.startaresolution.com/

Popular New Year’s Resolutions
http://www.usa.gov/Citizen/Topics/New-Years-Resolutions.shtml

Dr Bruce

JFKFFC Closed Monday, Jan 2

HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

JFKFFC will be closed for New Year’s – Monday, January 3.

Group Exercise Class Schedule:

Tuesday: 12-27-11 @ 12:15, 20/20/20 – Joanne
Wednesday: 12-28-11 @ 11:30, Zumba – Rami
Wednesday: 12-28-11 @ 12:35, YOGA – Lauren
Thursday: 12-29-11 @ 11:30, YOGA – Lola
Thursday: 12-29-11 @ 12:35, Zumba -Rami
Friday: 12-20-11 @ 11:30, 20/20/20 – Joanne

http://jfkffc.com/index.php?option=com_docman&task=cat_view&gid=9&limit=5&limitstart=0&order=date&dir=DESC&Itemid=12

Excuse of the Week: Santa did not bring me any workout gear – ho! Ho!! HO!!!
Workout Gear
http://www.menshealth.com/cda/store.do?tab=workout.gear&cm_mmc=ETNTNL-_-754512-_-12272011-_-moreon9

Song of the Week: YMCA - village people
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CS9OO0S5w2k&ob=av2e

Quote of the Week: Many people look forward to the New Year for a new start on old habits.
Anonymous

Exercise of the Week: Consumer Reports: Experts’ advice on exercise includes some do’s and don’ts
http://www.washingtonpost.com/national/health-science/consumer-reports-experts-advice-on-exercise-includes-some-dos-and-donts/2011/10/07/gIQA2lXq4N_story.html

Sleep Tip of the Week: Consequences of lack of sleep
http://www.lakenewsonline.com/features/x1138518900/Health-Consequences-of-lack-of-sleep

Resiliency Tip of the Week: 8 Winter Health Excuses, Busted
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/11/09/winter-health_n_1083278.html

Nutrition Tip of the week: How Coffee Can Galvanize Your Workout
http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/12/14/how-coffee-can-galvanize-your-workout/?src=me&ref=general

Article of the week: Intrinsic exercise: Learning to Love Physical Activity
http://www.fitwoman.com/support/fitbriefings/intrinsic-exercise/

Website of the Week: Sleep Council – UK
http://www.sleepcouncil.org.uk/

Dr Bruce