Vancouver Fitness Centre in Kitsilano Workout

Newsletter Volume 2

Summer 2006

Message From Leslie:

I’m very excited about the future of Kitsilano Workout. First of all, I want to thank all of our members for your support, your input and your encouragement over the past year. We have witnessed many changes as well as phenomenal growth.

Secondly, I want to address all of the rumors and concerns out there about the ownership of Kitsilano Workout. It is true that after the untimely passing of my business partner, Joe Gibb, that many people inquired about purchasing the company. The Gibb family looked at several options, but in the end, we decided the best outcome for Kitsilano Workout was to be 100% owned and operated by yours truly, Leslie Arnold. I am happy to say that I am thrilled to be the new sole owner, and I believe that the club will benefit from having one owner, one direction, one vision: to make Kitsilano Workout the best club in Western Canada, hands down. I know that would have made Joe happy, and I do miss working with him.

I have great plans for a future full of growth and member satisfaction. Member feedback is of utmost importance. Both the good and the bad! I am available for members every Monday through Thursday; 5-7 p.m. and I look forward to partnering with you in making Kitsilano Workout all it can be.

Great Workouts Everyone;

Cheers;

Leslie

Member Appreciation Day:

We are very excited to announce the first Annual Kitsilano Workout Golf Tournament!

Date: Sunday July 16, 2006

Time: Noon to 5:30 p.m.

Cost: $49.95 per player

Location: Musqueam Golf Course

3904 51st. Ave West

Musqueam Golf Course is an executive par 3 course located near the foot of Dunbar and SW Marine Drive. We will provide a light spread of salads and non-alcoholic drinks. Prizes will be awarded for the longest drive, low and high score as well as team scores.

50/50 Putting Contest will be held to support the Make A Wish Foundation.

We have several sponsors, including Callaway Golf, Cleveland Golf, GolfTown, Western Canada Fitness, and Woodway who will be providing prizes.

Please sign up at the front desk. Space is limited. Rules for Texas Scramble Format, as well as directions to the golf course will also be available at the front desk.

We look forward to seeing you all there!

Staff Profiles:

Lynne Kulcheski

As the senior member of the Member Services department, Lynne has been on the front line of customer care here at the club for over a year. Everyone, members and staff would like to thank Lynne for her help, dedication, and commitment to making Kitsilano Workout the place that it is, your club. Get to know a little more about your Member Services Rep. Lynne Kulcheski

New Staff:

We would like to welcome Charles, Katelyn, Andre and Lauren to Kitsilano Workout. More help, more friendly faces, more smiles to go around. We are gearing up for a powerful fall, full of new programs, new equipment and new energy!

Personal Trainer Profile

Charles Buchanan
Charles

Kitsilano Workout would like to welcome Charles Buchanan to our Personal Training Team. Charles joins us from Australia and brings with him a high level of professionalism and enthusiasm with a good mix of humour.

Charles holds a Bachelor of Sports and Exercise Science and has extensive experience in personal training for general fitness and health improvements.

If you are not getting the results you are looking for or would like the support of a trained professional, speak to Charles about how he can assist you in reaching your goals.

And remember,
Every morning in Africa, a gazelle wakes up. It knows that it must outrun the fastest lion or it will be killed.
Every morning in Africa, a lion wakes up. It knows that it must out run the slowest gazelle or it will starve.
It does not matter whether you are a lion or gazelle. When the sun comes up you had better be running.

Free Guest Fridays:

Every Friday, members may sign in a guest to try the club. Did your friend become a member? Don’t forget to receive your free referral month! We also have a gift for you every Friday. Yogurt covered raisins, gift packaged for you, on the front counter. Go ahead, just take one! We want to show you that we appreciate your patronage.

Dr. Ryan Iverach:

Dr. Ryan Iverach, the newest Chiropractor at Back 2 Health has been practicing as a Chiropractor and Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist for the past six years. Dr. Ryan prior to his joining Kitsilano Workout, lived in Portland, Oregon where he built a thriving practice which specialized in Sports Injury treatment.

Upon his return to Canada, he has been working at Kitsilano Workout as a Personal Trainer and Chiro Class Instructor for the past eight months. Chiro classes are taught three times a week and focus on strengthening the core muscles. These classes help to develop an awareness of the postural muscles that are typical contributors to upper and lower back pain. Dr. Ryan teaches Monday nights at 8:30 p.m. Check the aerobics schedule for all of the chiro classes and chiropractors available at the gym.

Kitsilano Workout members also receive a complimentary consultation and examination at Back2Health Chiropractic Clinic. Call direct at 604-742-0111.

Please inquire at the front desk if you are interested in booking a personal training session with Dr. Ryan. Maximize your health…and your performance!

Face lift for Kitsilano Workout:

Along with our massive $200k equipment purchase, we have been busy giving Kitsilano workout a makeover. New art on the walls, freshly painted Women’s Only, Spinning Room, and offices with new color schemes. The decks have been de-cluttered, with the addition of an umbrella out the south-east deck, and potted plants on the south-west deck. We want to thank our member Andrew Binks for all his hard work in the deck garden. The tulips this spring were stunning! To come: new carpeting in the men and women’s change rooms.

Cardio Theatre:

Along with 16 treadmills, (yes...you read correctly! 6 Life Fitness and 10 Woodway Desmo’s), we will be installing 26 15 inch LCD TV’s. There will be 10 in front of the cardio in the aerobics room, and 16, one for each treadmill, in the main room. Completion date on this project is September 30, 2006.

Picture I.D. cards:

Kitsilano Workout will finally be making the switch over to picture I.D. cards. We hope to have this process underway by August 1/06. We will attempt to process members as smoothly and painlessly as possible. Please be advised that once the picture I.D.’s are in full swing, that we will no longer have a “sign in” board. Members will be responsible for bringing their cards, or you will have to wait until the front receptionist enters you into the computer by hand. Please watch for notices for upcoming picture taking dates. We will give you lots of notice so that you may arrive a few minutes early for your workout prepared to have your picture taken. Thank you for your co-operation!

Equipment Update:

Delivered:

2 New Keiser Spin Bikes
6 New Stairmasters
2 New Cybex Arc Trainers
1 New Seated Row
20 New Reebok bands

What is a Cybex Total Body Arc Trainer? It is a new generation elliptical that acts more like a hybrid between an elliptical and a stepmill. The Arc Trainer offers you a way to adjust the incline of your gait, as well as resistance for your upper body. This machine won the Nova 7 Award for best product in 2004. Very impressive! Need a hand? Don’t hesitate to ask for help.

Arriving In August:

10 New Woodway Desmo Treadmills
New 3 piece circuit of Freemotion (www.freemotionfitness.com)
New rubberized free weights up to 60 pounds plus racks
New Reebok Risers
New Swiss Balls

Never heard of a Woodway Desmo? Top of the line. Only currently available in Vancouver at the Vancouver Canucks Training Center, and the UBC physiology department. Check out their website at www.woodway.com.

Summer Specials:

Our memberships have never been so reasonable. Since 2004, a one year term membership has been priced at $489.00. Now for a limited time only, for the same price, new members receive the second year at no charge.

Never before in our history have we offered a Month to Month membership. Our summer special now includes this option. $39.95 per month, no strings attached! No other fitness facility in Vancouver offers such a membership. Prices will go up in September, so spread the word!