March Happenings at Altitude Peak
Fitness
Dear Melissa,
Spring is here which means tank tops, shorts, and
swimsuits are soon to follow. Whether morning
or evening, find the camp that is right for you and get
in shape for all of your summer activities. Sign-up today and start
having fun while getting fit! Check out what's happening at
Altitude this month:
--Once again
we will celebrate the accomplishments and success of
another camp on Friday, March 28.
Join us at the
Meadowlark at 2701 Larimer St starting at
5:30 until whenever. The bar is on the NW
corner of 27th & Larimer downstairs from the
Meadowlark icon. Family and friends of Altitude
welcome.
--Join us
Saturday, April 12th for
our final Altitude Ski & Ride
Club event. We will head to the
beach of course, A-Basin, for a final
season celebration. We'll leave Altitude
(2151 Larimer St.) at 6:30 A.M. and rendezvous on
the beach (or close by) for some cold ones around
2:00 p.m. Don't miss out and let's say a
final farewell to winter.
--Check out the March issue of Mile Hi
Sports magazine for our contributing article on
Staying Fit in your 20's.
--Annual Memberships are now
available. Sign-up today and save
25% and look hot and sexy all year
long! Talk to an instructor today for
details.
--Anxious to enter the Colorado race season?
Running the Boulder Boulder? Maybe you are
attempting your first triathlon or half marathon.
Look for upcoming details on our Running
Clinic. We will provide training
techniques and tips to help you avoid injury, enjoy a
great cardio workout, and reach your goals. Contact
us to find out more
information.
--Curious about our
camps? Interested in checking out a class before
you register? No need to wait for the next
Visitor Day, just contact
us to let us know when is a convenient time for
you to visit.
--Spring camps start April
7th.
Don't be a Fool,
sign-up before April 1st and save 15% on
enrollments! Don't delay,
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| Who's Who: How Well Do You
Know Your Fellow Campers?
Tobin Bliss joined Altitude
as a participant in our first Base Camp this past
January. It was hard to tell whether Tobin's
commitment or comedy was most appreciated. He
captured the only perfect attendance award and kept
everyone smiling the entire camp. Fortunately,
Tobin continued into our February Base Camp (along
with many others) and took it to the next level with his
fun competitive spirit.
Read on to learn a bit more about Tobin. I'm
sure you will smile once or twice.
TOBIN
What is your
idea of perfect happiness?
Free Altitude Peak
Fitness boot camps for life!
What is your
greatest extravagance?
My new Vitamix blender.
I was convinced of purchasing the industrial blender at
an impromptu infomercial over several beers. It is
amazing; I will never eat another solid meal again!
What trait do
you most deplore in others?
Laziness--unless you
have an excuse.
What do you
consider the most overrated virtue?Cleanliness. Sometimes
it is ok to get dirty and not pick up after yourself.
Which talent
would you most like to have?
I have tried to learn
several musical instruments in my life to no avail. I
would love to be able to play the piano, guitar,
harmonica, and recorder.
What is one
thing other campers would be surprised to find out about
you?
I actually really enjoy
working out even though I complain about it often. It
keeps my head on straight.
What is your
greatest fear?
U p-downs! If you can avoid
them in your life consider yourself lucky because they
are a killer.
What is your
favorite Altitude workout?Bring a friend to boot
camp day. It is the one day in camp that your friends
can experience the muscle soreness that you constantly
complained about after your first day of camp.
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Smoothies
With the arrival of spring
the desire to cook diminishes. A smoothie can be a
healthy substitute. Homemade fruit smoothies
are packed with ingredients to help reduce your urge to
eat such as fiber from fruits, soy or whey protein,
essential fats, etc. For those of us on the go
they also provide a simple way to ensure you start your
day on target with a nutrient packed breakfast.
Check out these recipes below for healthy at home
recipes.
Mega Smoothie
1 Mango - peeled, seeded and
chopped
2 Bananas - peeled and
chopped
8 Large strawberries
2 Medium carrots -
chopped
2 Cups ice cubes
1Tablespoon honey
1Tablespoon soy or whey
protein
1 Cup non-fat plain
yogurt
In blender combine all ingredients and
blend until smooth. Yields 2
servings. .
Nutritional Information CALORIES 308; FAT 2g; PROTEIN
23.5g; FIBER
8g; CARBOHYDRATE
70g
Quick Start Breakfast
Drink
2 Cups Pineapple Juice
2 Bananas - peeled and sliced
2 (8 oz.) cartons vanilla yogurt
1 Cup fresh or frozen strawberries
1/4 Cup wheat germ
1 Tablespoon soy or whey protein powder
1 Tablespoon vanilla
extract
Combine all ingredients in blender
until smooth. Makes 4 servings.
Nutritional Information CALORIES 231; FAT 2g; PROTEIN
24g; FIBER
3.5g; CARBOHYDRATE
47g
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Tips from Tiffinie
Spring into Shape
Below are some tips to
maximize your workout while getting into shape for spring and
summer. Each of these will tips will increase the
difficulty of various exercises.
Increase the distance
to the floor: Don't allow your
range of motion to stop at the floor. Instead, when
doing lunges place your foot on a step or stability
ball. For push-ups elevate either your hands or feet.
Add a quarter:
From the
starting position of a push-up, squat, or lunge lower yourself
completely. When returning to the start
position only raise yourself a quarter of the
way. Lower yourself and return to the full starting
position.
Mini
Repetitions:
From the lowered position of a push-up, squat, lunge, or
raised situp, complete several mini repetitions. Each
time you will only lower and raise your body about an
inch.
Looking to tone that upper body and look great in your
summer tank?
The push-up is the
best all around upper body exercise. It requires no
equipment and works the chest, shoulder, tricep, and
back. Be sure to maintain a tight core to support the
back and ensure proper form. Move the hands wider
for a deeper chest workout and bring the elbows in next to the
sides to work the triceps.
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"Physical
fitness is not only one of the most
important keys to a healthy body, it is the basis of dynamic
and creative intellectual activity."
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Peak
Trivia
Test your decision making when it comes to
nutrition. Select the best choice from each pair:
1.) Bran Muffin or Ham, Egg, & Cheese on
an English Muffin?
2.) Turkey Burger or 7 oz. Sirloin
Steak?
3.) Granola Bar or 1 oz. Cheddar with
Triscuits?
4.) McDonalds Big Mac or Burger King
Whopper with Cheese?
5.) Bloody Mary or
Margarita? Be the first to answer all five correctly and win
the prize.
Last month's trivia:
How many cans of soda does the average American drink
each year?
Answer: 577 cans of soda is
consumed each year by the average American. That is
5,193 teaspoons of sugar or 108 cups.
No one had the correct answer last
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