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Tai Chi is a moving meditation of simple movements that are easy to learn. The movements are slow, gentle and can be easily done by anyone, regardless of age or physical condition. The emphasis of Tai Chi is self-awareness, well-being and energy flow. It provides excellent preparation for spiritual work, meditation, yoga, massage, running or any sport.

This class is open to all ability levels. If you’ve never tried Tai Chi before this is a great introduction to a lifetime spiritual journey. The class will be held in the warming room beginning June 2 on Monday and Wednesday mornings from 8-8:45am. A great way to begin the day and Springtime in the Rockies!

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The Learn to Swim program begins again in June on Monday and Wednesdays between 10am and 2pm on a space available basis. Lessons are 30 minutes and all ages and abilities are welcome. The program follows the American Red Cross method and certificates are awarded at the completion of each Level. Call the club or Joyce directly 274-3303 to make an appointment.

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The month of June on Monday and Wednesday mornings (7-7:45am, Yawn!) Joyce will be leading a class emphasizing swim stroke improvement, technique and speed. You must be able to swim to participate and space is limited. You can sign up at the front desk or by calling Joyce at 274-3303. This is a great way to prepare for the next Aspen Club Triathlon and get in shape for summer. The class is offered free to all members.

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Click here to learn all about The 1st annual Aspen Club Triathlon

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February was one of the best months ever at the Aspen Club and Spa. The Spa was busy, the fitness department was rocking and Membership saw a lot of action. Erin Robinson played a huge role in making that happen. She is out there daily talking up everything we do here at the Club. Congratulations Erin on being our February employee of the month.

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Endurance Coaching Rates

Triathlon:

• $400 per month for a weekly personalized training plan and coaching, no hourly sport performance sessions

 

Swimming, Cycling (road or mountain bike), or Running:

• $300 per month for a weekly personalized endurance sport training plan and coaching, no hourly sport performance sessions

 

Personal Trainer/Sport Performance Analysis (swim, bike, run, weights, etc.)

• $90 per hour charge $100
• Six Pack (6 sessions at $85 per hour) ($95)
• 12 Pack is ($80 per hour) ($90)

 

2008 Schedule of Endurance Classes

 

Week of          Event                                                                                      Location         

1/28                 Running Clinic (Free see pg. 2 for details)                                  TBD

2/4                   Cycling Clinic (Free see pg. 2 for details)                                  TBD

2/11

            Strength Training for Endurance (Free see pg. 2 for details)       TBD

2/18                 Training for Multisport (Free see pg. 3 for details)                     TBD

2/28                 Swimming for Endurance (Free see pg. 3 for details)     TBD

 

3/3 – 5/2          Spring Triathlon Classes (see pg. 4)

 

5/5 – 5/9          Aspen Club Super Sprint Triathlon (see pg. 5)

 

5/12 – 8/15      Summer Triathlon Classes (see pg. 5 & 6)

 

8/16                 Aspen High County Duathlon/Triathlon              Aspen Rec. Center

 

Running Clinic 1/31  6:30-7:30pm

 

This clinic is for endurance athletes of all levels looking to improve their running form and train properly. Whatever distance or event you are planning to do, this class will help you prepare for the upcoming season. Bring your running shoes or just listen along.

 

We will cover:

• Stretching to improve flexibility and prevent injury
• Proper running form for maximum efficiency
• Drills to improve running form and joint strength
• Determining your running pace for training and racing
• Using weights to build muscle strength
• Running injuries and how to overcome them

 

Cycling Clinic 2/7

 

This clinic is for endurance athletes of all levels looking to improve their cycling mechanics and train properly. Whatever distance or event you are planning to do, this class will help you prepare for the upcoming season. We will cover:

 

• Stretching to improve flexibility and prevent injury
• Proper cycling mechanics for maximum efficiency
• Drills to improve cycling efficiency
• Determining your cycling pace for training and racing
• Using weights to build muscle strength
• Cycling injuries and how to overcome them

 

 

Strength Training for Endurance 2/14

 

This clinic is for endurance athletes of all levels looking to improve their muscle strength and prevent injuries. Whatever distance or event you are planning to do, this class will help you prepare for the upcoming season. We will cover:

 

• Properly warming up before strength training
• Stretching to improve flexibility and prevent injury
• Correct form during exercise
• Lower body exercises
• Upper body exercises
• Core and hip exercises

 

Training for Multi-sports 2/21

 

This class is for athletes just getting involved in multi-sport endurance events. Whatever distance or event you are planning to do, this class will help you prepare for the upcoming season. We will cover:

 

• Picking an event
• Training cycles
• Train the weakest sport
• Determining your pace for training and racing
• Overtraining
• Injury Prevention

 

Swimming for Endurance 2/28-Pool

 

This clinic is for endurance athletes of all levels looking to improve their swimming form and train properly. Whatever distance or event you are planning to do, this class will help you prepare for the upcoming season. Bring your swim trunks or just listen along. We will cover:

 

• Stretching to improve flexibility and prevent injury
• Proper swim form for maximum efficiency
• Drills to improve swim technique and joint strength
• Determining your swim pace for training and racing
• Using weights to build muscle strength
• Shoulder injuries and how to overcome them
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Spring Group Training for Aspen Club Triathlon

 

$400 per client, member

$40 Drop-in Rate, member

$50 Drop-in Rate, non-member

$550 non-member

 

Early Bird discount-15%  sign-up by February 22, 2008

Refer a friend (training partner)- Both you and your friend will save 15%

Dates: March 4, 2008 – May 8, 2008

Includes:

• USA Triathlon professional coaching
• Personalized training plans
• Aspen Club tri shirt-sarah will order
• 18 group classes/workouts
• Free fuel at every workout- Talk to Mark
• Aspen Club Tri Race- 3 stations(bikes, treadmill, laps in the pool)

Date	Day	Time	Location	Workout
3/4	Tue	6:00 PM	TBD	Endurance Training
3/6	Thurs	6:00 PM	TBD	Injury Prevention
3/11	Tue	6:00 PM	TBD	Swim Clinic
3/13	Thurs	6:00 PM	TBD	Strength Training
3/18	Tue	6:00 PM	TBD	Run Clinic
3/20	Thurs	6:00 PM	TBD	Cycling Clinic
3/25	Tue	6:00 PM	TBD	Swim Clinic
3/27	Thurs	6:00 PM	TBD	Running Workout
4/1	Tue	6:00 PM	TBD	Nutrition
4/3	Thurs	6:00 PM	TBD	Cycling Workout
4/8	Tue	6:00 PM	TBD	Swim Clinic
4/10	Thurs	6:00 PM	TBD	Run Workout
4/15	Tue	6:00 PM	TBD	Swim Workout
4/17	Thurs	6:00 PM	TBD	Bike/Run Brick
4/22	Tue	6:00 PM	TBD	Swim Workout
4/24	Thurs	6:00 PM	TBD	Bike/Run Brick
4/29	Tue	6:00 PM	TBD	Race Prep
5/1	Thurs	6:00 PM	TBD	Swim Workout
5/5-5/9	Tue	6:00 PM	TBD	Aspen Club Tri

 

 

Aspen Club Tri Week

 

Super Sprint Distance

• 400 Yard Swim – 20 lengths of 20 yard pool (5 to 15min)
• 6 Mile Bike – on a trainer (15 to 40min)
• 2 Mile Run – on a treadmill (10 to 25min)

 

Groups of 3 participants race at the same time

 

$70 for all racers except those enrolled in the spring classes, limit to 50 participants

 

Athletes must schedule time for the event during the week of May 5 to May 9, Times TBD

 

No timed transitions, everyone gets 10 min recovery between the swim and the bike (enough time to towel off and walk safely to the bike and put on shoes), and 5 min recovery between the bike and the run (enough time to change shoes if needed and walk safely to the treadmill). The athlete can start whenever they are ready, but the clock for the next event starts after the allotted recovery time or when the athlete starts exercising, whichever is first. If the athlete takes more time than the recovery allowed, the clock for the next event starts whether they are exercising or not and is included in the total time.

 

Awards:

Aspen Club membership, massage, personal training- ect.

Results will be posted.

 

Aspen Club employees are encouraged to participate, but in exchange they must volunteer on one of the scheduled days. They can oversee the swim, bike, or run to make sure the athletes go the correct distance and record the time.

 

Summer Group Training for Aspen High Country Duathlon/Triathlon

 

$500 per client for Tri, member

$400 per client for Du, member

$40 Drop-in Rate

$?, non-member

Dates: May 12, 2008 – August 14, 2008

Class Includes:

• USA Triathlon Professional Coaching
• Personalized training plans
• Aspen Club tri shirt
• 28 Group Classes/Workouts

Free fuel at every workout

Date	Day	Time	Location	Workout
5/13	Tue	6:00 PM	TBD	Endurance Training
5/15	Thurs	6:00 PM	TBD	Injury Prevention
5/20	Tue	6:00 PM	TBD	Swim Clinic
5/22	Thurs	6:00 PM	TBD	Strength Training
5/27	Tue	6:00 PM	TBD	Run Clinic
5/29	Thurs	6:00 PM	TBD	Cycling Clinic
6/3	Tue	6:00 PM	TBD	Swim Clinic
6/5	Thurs	6:00 PM	TBD	Running Workout
6/10	Tue	6:00 PM	TBD	Nutrition
6/12	Thurs	6:00 PM	TBD	Cycling Workout
6/17	Tue	6:00 PM	TBD	Swim Clinic
6/19	Thurs	6:00 PM	TBD	Run Workout
6/24	Tue	6:00 PM	TBD	Bike Workout
6/26	Thurs	6:00 PM	TBD	Bike/Run Brick
7/1	Tue	6:00 PM	TBD	Swim Clinic
7/3	Thurs	6:00 PM	TBD	Bike Workout
7/8	Tue	6:00 PM	TBD	Bicycle Repair
7/10	Thurs	6:00 PM	TBD	Bike/Run Brick
7/15	Tue	6:00 PM	TBD	Swim Workout
7/17	Thurs	6:00 PM	TBD	Bike/Run Brick
7/22	Tue	6:00 PM	TBD	Transitions
7/24	Thurs	6:00 PM	TBD	Bike/Run Brick
7/29	Tue	6:00 PM	TBD	Swim/Bike Brick
7/31	Thurs	6:00 PM	TBD	Bike/Run Brick
8/5	Tue	6:00 PM	TBD	Race Prep
8/7	Thurs	6:00 PM	TBD	Swim/Bike/Run Brick
8/12	Tue	6:00 PM	TBD	Swim Workout
8/14	Thurs	6:00 PM	TBD	Swim/Bike/Run Brick
8/16	Sat	8:00 AM	TBD	Aspen High County Tri

 

 

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It comes as no suprise that people in the fitness world often converse about the fitness levels of other people. However, there are particular characteristics and accomplishments that make one “fit for Aspen.” It takes a certain mindset and enjoyment of self torture to be Aspen fit. Not to mention competitiveness and determination to reach goals.

Here are some characteristics and accomplishments that go into becoming Aspen fit. First of all, everyone likes nice weather but in order to be Aspen fit you have to be able to handle all elements to survive a grueling all-day hike or to hit the slopes on a frigid January day. Next, you never quit until your tank is empty. By this I mean you don’t go halfway up Aspen Mountain because you are not in the mood to continue. You go until you have nothing left. Another key to being Aspen fit is recording your personal best times, number of runs, heaviest lifts, etc. In other places it’s great just to go for a bike ride. In Aspen you try to go farther or beat your previous time. It isn’t enough to just get out there.

In many other places people go to the gym to simply work out. They may have a small goal in place or feel the need to live healthfully but the majority are not training with a purpose. To be Aspen fit, you go to the gym to better yourself for all the other activities you do. Lifting weights to be stronger on the mountain or faster on your bike. This is why so many of us get up early or come in late to work out before or after we ski. Out-of-towners often say, “I bet it is quiet in here in winter because people would rather ski for their work out.” Yeah right, maybe where you are from?

It is definitely true that Aspen has a lot to offer besides the beautiful outdoor recreation and active lifestyle. But to truely be Aspen fit you don’t mind going to the gym on Saturday after being out all night on Friday. You find time to stay in shape during the rigors of the Holiday season. You opt for the healthy meals on the menu when out with friends. Being Aspen fit isn’t for everyone…but I sure am gald for those of us who embrace this crazy, yet rewarding lifestyle.

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