We have all said it… “You know how good I could look if I just would focus a bit more on my workouts and nutrition?”
Well we have just the thing for you coming up at NSS…
We are hosting our first ever TRANSFORMATION CONTEST.
It will kick off with a Fat Loss and Introductory Seminar on Saturday February 4th from 9 -10 a.m. at NSS. At the kickoff we will be laying out clear expectations on the official rules, going over eating healthy with a busy schedule as well as set up and tutorials of MyFitnessPal for anyone looking to track their nutrition. Along with this all weigh ins, measurements and pictures will be taken.
The TRANSFORMATION CONTEST will run from
Monday February 6th through Monday March 19th. (6 weeks)
Upon completion one male and one female winner will be chosen and each receive a prize pack valued at over $200 dollars. The prize pack includes a $50 gift certificate from NSS, $65 bike tune up from Jake’s Bikes, a 60 minute massage from Emily at Relax and Unwind, a $25 gift certificate from BeeActive Boutique, and a $20 gift certificate from The FireStation Bar and Grill.
The cost to participate is only $25
….but wait, along with your shot at the prize package you also get access to ALL NSS classes during the contest for absolutley FREE! (over a $50 value)
Monday 12:10-12:50 pm BootCamp
Wednesday 5:30-6:15 pm Yoga
So if you are ready to put a laser focus on all of your hard work talk to one of the training specialists at NSS today to get signed up!!
First of all, the meet on the 14th was phenomenal, and it would not have been that way without the lifters, volunteers, and supporters who put so much time and effort into making this event awesome!!! So to all of you, THANK YOU!
The sign in, gear check, and weigh in all went smoothly and lifting started about 10:15. The meet started with the women’s division, proceeded through all three squat attempts, and then moved on to the men’s division. There were some very impressive squats on both sides of the aisle! The biggest squat of the day in the female division was a 245 lb. squat by Adri Acosta, and our biggest squat of the day in the male division was a 440 lb. squat by Anthony Acosta. Yep, brother and sister competing together. Pretty awesome!
Bench press was next. Unfortunately, much of our video did not turn out for bench press, but it was a great event. Alison Triebenbach came out of nowhere and clinched the heaviest female bench with a 205 lb. bench! It was something to see! I think we’ll be seeing more from her, especially in this lift. Anthony Acosta also clinched heaviest male bench press with a 285 lb. bench, just missing at 330 lbs. on his 3rd attempt.
Deadlift is where the meet got truly exciting. The croud started to get more stirred up as the 1st and 2nd attempts were being completed. This lift lends itself to such sheer willpower and brute strength as well as some mind-bending poundages, that you can’t watch without spiking your adrenaline! The women’s division was clinched by Ashley Carlsen with a personal record deadlift of 310 lbs.! The lift came off the floor so fast I almost missed it! Ashley had to fight it the last few inches, but it was pretty clear she wasn’t letting it go. The men’s division once again was clinched by Anthony with a massive 570 lb. lift. He missed his final attempt at the knees with 600 lbs.!
This was such a great experience, and it was so fun to see everyone getting so pumped for the lifters as well. The support was amazing. We had some incredible lifters, many of whom had never even competed! I included footage of every lifter’s best squat and deadlift (again, my apologies for the missing bench press) so you can see just what kind of intensity these athletes are generating. I am so proud of all the competitors and cannot wait to do it again!
Here are the totals and best lifts in no particular order:
Here at NSS we were able to kick off the New Year absolutely on the right foot! There were 11 brave souls who took to the streets of Alexandria on Sunday morning, fighting the wind and icy streets, to participate in the 3rd annual NSS New Years Day Run. (see all the photos here)
We met at 9:15 a.m. here at NSS for a quick warm-up and overview of the run course.
At 9:30 everyone was ready to roll and we headed on our way. We had a great variety of runners along for the day, ultramarathoners, an IronMan finisher, “newbies” and even one runner whose goal is to run EVERY day in 2012. All this variety lends itself to a better run because everyone is able to get to know each other along the route and share their own, different experiences.
Weather wise we had a good day on the thermometer with temps in the mid 20′s however the wind played a factor in our comfort levels. Just like last year there were 2 spots along the course where we were blown around pretty good. Just after fighting up to the top of Victoria Drive (the biggest hill on the route) and along the intersection of Hazel Hill road and McKay there were pretty extreme wind gusts that caused us to put our heads down and push on in hopes of getting to some cover quickly.
All in all the run was spectacular. I was able to meet a few new people who I hope to continue to train with throughout 2012, every single participant looked good and finished strong, and I can speak for everyone in saying that we truly did hit the new year running!
Do you know someone who would benefit and enjoy training at Noonan Sport Specialists?
Want to show off how strong you are?
How about all those friends with a fitness based New Years resolution?
Well we have the perfect thing for you. The first week of January (2nd-6th) is
BRING A FRIEND WEEK
at Noonans.
We will be welcoming friends/family members of current clients in for a free training session. This is a no obligation opportunity for someone to have a FREE first hand look at what we do here at NSS. Talk to your trainer today about this great opportunity.
This is an open invite to you to start this New Year in the best way I know possible. A few years ago I was introduced to the concept of starting the New Year off on the right foot…literally – - – - – with an energizing NEW YEARS DAY RUN!!
Last year we played off of the 1-1-11 date (see last years photos here). With this New Year being not nearly as catchy we are planning on hitting the same 11 K (6.8 mile) saunter through Alexandria. For those of you interested in a shorter loop there will also be a 5.5K (3.4 mile) option. This will go along with the New Years Day 11K, (which leaves at 9:30 a.m.) and start on a similar course. The 5.5K participants will turn off and head back to NSS sooner than the 11K runners. Anyone is welcome to come out and start their 2012 with us pounding the pavement.
Maybe you are planning on this year to be your best endurance season ever, or maybe 2012 is the year to get back into shape…well you can’t start the year in any better fashion!
We are meeting at the Noonan Sport Specialists facility (503 Hawthorne St.) in downtown Alexandria at 9:15 a.m., with the run starting at 9:30 a.m. on New Years day. All experience levels, abilities, and speeds are welcome to come and join!
Please dress appropriately for the weather,(last year was -2 degrees with a nasty 20+ mph wind! – again see pictures here) with layers and good hand and face protection. The average high for January 1st is 17 degrees with the average low being 0. Plan for snow, sleet, ice, wind…anything a MN winter can throw at us. The rougher the weather, the more memorable the run!
Please bring your own water and nutrition to carry with on the run.
There is no fee for participation in the New Years Day 11K.I am planning on a casual run with a group of others who are looking to hit the New Year running…
In my early 40′s, I had settled into a sedentary lifestyle. I had the typical “desk job”, didn’t do a lot of physical activity, felt OK, and was moving through life. After a fall on the ice in 2009, I had injured my lower back. After many months of traditional medical treatments, that brought only temporary relief, it was recommended that I start to exercise and strengthen my back.
I visited with Dustin about my situation, and immediately saw the passion in him, to want to help me. We set goals around strengthening, flexibility, and injury prevention. (I thought i would try this exercising thing for a couple months and then i would be back to normal and could stop). I started working with Dustin the following week.
After the first couple of sessions, which were very well tailored to my condition. I noticed a decrease in pain and discomfort. After a few months, i was totally pain free, and starting to do things i hadn’t since my injury. I was starting to feel stronger, and actually started looking forward to going to my sessions, as after each one, I always felt better!
I have just celebrated my 1 year anniversary of “working out”. I am physically stronger, more confident in being physical,
and am far more resistant to fatigue, than I was in my 30′s!
We are now focusing on my diet, and continuing to work towards a more healthy and physical lifestyle.
What Dustin and the Noonans team has taught me:
Age is not limiting factor in deciding to start exercising.
The only thing standing in your way of improving your physical condition is YOU.
I was spending more time and money maintaining my vehicles, than maintaining myself.
I am extremely thankful to Dustin and the Noonans team for guiding, and supporting me on my road to physical health!
