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We would like to welcome Andrea Wolfer to the Aspen Club and Spa fitness team! Andrea is from

Cincinnati, OH. She graduated from the

University of Tennessee with a Bachelors of Science –Exercise Science
Her certifications include:Balanced Body Pilates Reformer certifiedCertified by the ACSM (

American College of Sports Medicine) for Health

Professionals

Experience includes:

• Student athletic trainer for the University of Tennessee Men’s Athletic Department
• Group fitness instructor (spinning, kickboxing, abs, body sculpt, water aerobics, circuit training)
• Strength coach for the University of Tennessee Dance Team
• Triathlon training (swimming portion)
• Wellness Coach and Women’s Executive Coach with D1 Sports Training of Knoxville, TN
• Physical therapy aide; including assistance in clinic exercises, water therapy, and Pilates Reformer
• Pilates Reformer Instructor

Andrea has added the following Reformer classes to our class schedule:

Monday and Wednesday morning 9:30-10:30am Intermediate /Beginners Welcome

Monday and Wednesday afternoon 11:30-12:15pm Lunch Power Class

For a complete Pilates Reformer schedule and pricing please visit our website.

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Finding Flexibility - Is Likely the most neglected aspect of fitness, for most of us .We come into the gym and work out hard  but generally leave very little time to stretch and increase our flexibility levels.

Flexibility decreases risk of injury, increases blood and nutrients to joints , decelerates joint degeneration , ie . Osteoarthritis, boosts our coordination and reduces that muscle soreness , that we feel after a heavy workout session. So why do we not work on Flexibility ?  Most people believe that flexibility is some thing you have or you don’t.  Not True. The key is to finding flexibility, are in the way you train your muscles to respond when called upon and how consistently you  request them to work their potential. The more practiced you are at a particular exercise , the greater chance you will have to obtain flexibility from  performing it…So  your very commitment to achieving flexibility  is a strong factor in achieving it.!

Using  good breathing control is also the key to a sucessful stretch. Proper breathing  relaxes and warms by increasing blood flow, helping removing lactic acid and other by products  caused from exercise. Most importantly to achieve flexibility,  is that it requires strength to perform safely , so no sloppy movements .

To find the balance in your body between flexibility and strength is to focus on your core muscles.

We have great classes for finding your flexibility :

Pilates classes , Stretch class , and a variety of Yoga classes.

Guys you are very welcome too ! Click here for the schedule

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We are excited to announce that

Asia will be teaching Pilates Matt on Monday, May 21st and Wednesday, May 23rd from 5:30-6:30pm. Our group fitness schedule during the month of June offers Pilates Matt four times a week in the evening.

Asia will teach Tuesday and Thursday night 4:30-5:30pm and Sara K will teach Monday and Wednesday night 5:30-6:30pm. We are looking forward to seeing you in class! 

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We had such great feedback last Wednesday night when Sarah Kochins taught Strength Training place of BodyPump that we are excited to announce her class will continue this week as well. She will teach on Monday, May 21st and Wednesday, May 23rd. Sara’s class is a full body workout incorporating body bars, hand weights, and balancing discs to improve your stability. This is a fun high energy class sure to burn some calories and promote muscular strength! We look forward to seeing you at class! Jodie will be teaching the new release of BodyPump on Wednesday, May 30th 5:30-6:30pm.

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The Aspen Club would like to announce that we will not be offering group fitness classes over Memorial Day Weekend. This includes Saturday, May 26th and Monday, May 28th. We encourage you to take this time and enjoy a beautiful day hike with your family! See our blog concerning the Ute Trail for a wonderful hike near the Aspen Club!

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My Favorite workout music, Gabriel & Dresden. The up beat dance music will have you pumping during your workout. Turn it up!!

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Catherine Cussaguet is a Pilates instructor, PMA Gold certified. She has been teaching here at the Club for 11 years. Catherine is orginally from France but has been here at the club for 11 years. For more information about setting up a personal pilates session or finding out group class schedules call 925-8900.

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