January Happenings at Altitude
Peak Fitness
Dear Tiffinie,
Happy New Year! Don't just make a
resolution for 2008, make a lifestyle change.
The majority of resolutions end in
failure. At Altitude our programs are
designed to help you change your lifestyle and live
longer more adventurous lives.
Check out what's happening at
Altitude this month:
--Have you
been looking for a lower intensity fitness
camp? Sign up for Base Camp, a new fitness camp
designed to get you back into shape. Base Camp
meets 3 days a week from 7-8 p.m. starting January
14th.
--Self Defense
classes start January 15th.
These classes are taught using the principles of Krav
Maga and are focused on practical techniques that people
of all sizes and shapes will be successful in using and
remembering. Classes meet on Tuesdays from
7:00-8:30 p.m. Be Safe in 2008. Space
is limited reserve your spot today. You can't
afford not to take it, sign-up
now!
--Join us
Saturday, January 12th for
our next Altitude Ski & Ride Club
outing. The club is
free--campers, friends, neighbors, and
family are all welcome. We'll leave Altitude
(2151 Larimer St.) at 6:30 A.M. and also meet up at a
designated spot for apres ski. Check out our
website the day
before or sign-up for an email to
find out which resort we'll visit.
--Drop by for a
taste of fun and fitness on Wednesday, January
30th on Visitors and Veterans Day. If you
are not a current camper, but are curious about our
camps, come check us out. Veterans you are always
welcome for a refresher. Let us know
which camp you will be
visiting.
Start your
2008 work-out routine now and feel great in
2008! Peak Fitness classes are open for
enrollment now. Don't delay, Sign-Up Today! | |
| Who's Who: How Well Do You
Know Your Fellow Campers?
Jim Rice joined Altitude
this fall  as
one of our morning campers. Jim not only made it
to camp most mornings, he rode his bike each day.
Keep in mind this was our coldest camp of the
year. Jim's hard work paid off as he took to the
slopes this year minus the burn and on top of his
game. Another neighborhood merchant, if you
don't already know him you will definitely want to read
on...
What is your idea of perfect
happiness? Every time I
think I know the answer to this question, the answer
changes.
What trait do you most deplore in
others? Dishonesty.
What is
your favorite cocktail? When I'm not
drinking wine, its usually a vodka
soda.
Who is your favorite
professional sports team? I'm from
Illinois. So, I have to go with the Chicago Cubs.
When do you feel healthiest?
I feel healthiest when I combine healthy eating
along with a good workout regiment. However,
it seems like it is usually one or the other.
What is your
favorite Altitude workout? I like any of the
team competition work outs. The whole competition
thing definitely gets me going.
What is your
motto? The only shot you miss 100% of the
time is the shot you don't
take.
What is one thing other campers
would be surprised to find out about you?
 I own
a wine store in LoDo!
Yes! Shameless
self-promotion!
*Editor's note - Finally, a classy and
reasonably priced wine & spirits store that is
easily accesible in LoDo. Check them
out! |
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Chicken, Corn, and Black Bean
Tacos
Add a little
spice to the New Year with this easy, flavorful
dish. It is low in fat and high in protein.
Add a Mexican coleslaw and you have a full
meal.
2 T Oil
3 Boneless chicken breast halves, cut
in 2" by 1/4" strips
1 Red bell pepper, coarsely
chopped
1 Jalepeno chile, minced
2 t cumin
1 C fresh or frozen corn
kernels
1 (15 oz.) can black beans, drained
& rinsed
1/3 C fresh cilantro
chopped
8 (6 inch) flour tortillas,
warmed
Spicy salsa
1. Heat oil in large skillet
over medium heat until hot. Add chicken, red bell
pepper, jalepeno, and cumin; cook and stir 3-5 minutes
or until chicken is no longer pink.
2. Add corn and beans; cook and
stir 4-6 minutes until corn is crisp-tender. Stir
in cilantro.
3. To server, place warm
tortillas on 8 individual plates. Spoon 1/2 cup of
chicken mixture onto center of each, add salsa to
taste; fold or roll tortilla.
Nutritional Information
CALORIES 351; FAT 9.5g ;
PROTEIN 30.1g; CARBOHYDRATE 43.8g;
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Tips
from Tiffinie 
Fitness Myths
Myth #1
Crunches will help you lose belly fat:
You can't
pick and choose areas where you'd like to burn fat. The
truth is, when we exercise, we metabolize fat from all
regions, not just the abdomen. In order to
right this myth, include a balanced diet and total body
exercise program that will diminish all fat stores
including the fat in the abdomen, helping us achieve those
flat abs.
Myth #2 Strength-training will
make women too muscular:
Most women's
bodies do not produce enough testosterone to produce bulky
muscles. Instead it is important, particularly as women
age, to use heavier weights and increase strength to prevent
osteoporosis.
Myth #3 The more reps the better:
300 crunches a day will
not produce fantastic results if your form is not
correct. Many people do not have correct form on a
crunch and waste the majority of effort. Also, depending
on the desired results weight lifted is more important
than reps. In all cases, quality over quantity.
Myth #4
Exercise turns fat into muscle:
Fat and muscle tissue are composed
of two entirely different types of cells. You may lose fat and
replace it with muscle, but the two never "convert" into
different forms. Muscle is more dense than fat.
therefore 1lb of muscle takes less space than 1lb of
fat. The reason why you may lose inches and not pounds
once you start your fitness routine and yet you are still much
healthier.
Myth #5 You
have to sweat to have a good workout:
Sweat is the body's method of
cooling itself and not necessarily an indication of
exertion. Each individual reacts differently to exercise
and fluid levels also play a part in sweating. Monitor
heartrate as a more accurate
indicator. |
If you keep doing things
the way you've always done them,
you will keep getting the
same results you've always gotten.
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Peak
Trivia
Ski trivia was popular so here goes round
2: What Colorado ski resort has the highest
summit?
Be the first to give the correct answer and win the
prize.
______________________
Last month's trivia:
What currently operating Colorado ski resort was the
first to open?
Answer: Howelsen Hill, established
in 1914 and currently operating with 1 double chair and 3
other small lifts. Howelsen Hill is primarily known for
its Olympic ski jump. Find out
more...
Winner: Congrats
to Haley
Majewski! Haley wins a Big Head Todd and the Monsters gift package and a $25 coupon good for any Altitude Fitness
Camp. Tickets are on sale for their Red Rocks concert
now. Download their new album at www.bigheadtodd.com | |
