Meet Oliver, our new Owner

You may have heard the news that the club is under new ownership. Well if you’re wondering who our new owner is and what his story is – here’s a small Q&A to get you some answers! Have more questions you want answered? Email Oliver@fitrev.net and he’ll be happy to discuss just about anything with you from crumpets to cricket. Okay… he’ll talk about the gym too.

1. So you’re from London, what made you want to buy a gym in New Hampshire?

Does my accent give it away? I have been working in this industry for a while in the UK and reached a point where I wanted to change things and follow some of my dreams. It may seem like a long way to go, but not to me. I have always enjoyed America, the culture and way of life here.

I attended a friends wedding (English) in NH last christmas and immediately liked the area. In pursuit of my dream of owning a gym I decided to send some feelers out in the US as well as the UK, which is when I came across FitRev. After a few back and forth messages I decided to come and visit the gym for myself and unfortunately fell in love with it . I also must add that i do enjoy the hot weather you get.

2. What are your immediate plans for the gym?

There are no immediate plans or changes that are going to happen. There are ideas and suggestions being discussed and thrown around but they will not be happening at this point. Things at Fitness Revolution are great at the moment, the only change is people will have to get used to seeing my face.

3. Is any of the other staff changing?

No there are no changes and Sonja is remaining on staff. I would like to welcome Beth to the FitRev team though.

4. Are you keeping the group fitness classes? How about small group classes?

Yes of course I am, these classes are the cornerstone of the gym. They are world class as are the dedicated instructors. SGT is also staying put as i think it gives members the chance to try something truly different and functional. I gurantee they will enjoy it. With the new scedule we also now have 32 classes running a week.

Drinking Water to Lose Weight?

While gulping water won’t burn calories, studies show that drinking water can aid in weight loss.

Drinking 2 8oz glasses of water before each meal can help you lose weight. Often times, the feeling of thirst can be mistaken for hunger. Drinking water will help cut back on portions which may help you lose weight and keep it off for at least a year, according to research presented at the annual meeting of the American Chemical Society, in Boston.

Dietitians have recommended drinking water to lose weight, but up until last year there was no research to support their recommendation. Brenda Davy, Ph.D. conducted a study using 48 overweight or obese men and women between the ages of 55 and 75 who were on a low-calorie diet (1,200 calories per day for women and 1,500 calories per day for men). Half of the people were instructed to drink 16 ounces of water before meals.

After 3 months the people who drank water lost an average of 15.5 pounds. The people who didn’t drink water before each meal? Just 11 pounds!

So what do you have to lose other than a little weight? Give water a try!

New Space Q&A

Since we know you’re all dying to know what the deal is with the move and what the new space is going to be like, we decided to put it in a place you guys can all see and share with your friends!

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The move: The contractors are working hard to get it done as soon as possible! We had hoped to be in there at the end of April, but as with any new construction we had some delays. Tile is going into the locker rooms this week, floors and ceilings are being installed… there is progress being made! So we don’t have a definitive date to give you, but check back on our Facebook page for updates. We will let you know ASAP!

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Onto the Q&A!

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Q: How many bikes will there be in the RPM studio? 

A: 20, same as we currently have!

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Q: Won’t there be an issue with sound between the RPM/Cycle studio and the GF studio?

A: Sound experts have ensured that this will not be an issue! Sound paneling is being installed to keep the noise from penetrating the walls.

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Q: Will the gym be bigger?

A: The square footage of the new place is slightly smaller, however the layout of the new gym is much smarter. We are making use of every inch and eliminating unnecessary walking paths and giant locker rooms.

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Q: How many showers will there be?

A: There are 2 in the womens and 1 in the mens.

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Q: I heard there’s only going to be one bathroom, is that true?

A: No, there will be 2 bathrooms, one for each gender.

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Q: WIll there still be child care?

A: Yes! Rev Kids is making the move with us.

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Q: Are you selling all of the cybex machines?

A: No. We are selling a couple of machines and replacing them with new, more functional machines! If you find that a machine you like is gone, please talk to the front desk staff to schedule a time for a personal trainer to show you exercises to replace those you used to do.

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Q: Is there going to be more parking?

A: YES! There are 40 more spaces than at the current location! YAY!

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Q: Is the Group Fitness Studio going to be bigger or smaller?

A: It’s about 100 square feet bigger and is laid out much better! The stage will be in the corner, eliminating dead

space from either side of the stage.

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Q: Are we taking all of the cardio equipment with us?

A: Most of it! We are getting rid of one stairmaster and getting a step mill instead. We will also be getting rid of one upright and one recumbent bike.

Eat Your Colors!

March is National Nutrition Month. Check out this awesome article from the American Dietetic Association:

If you thought all fruits and vegetables were created equal, think again. The wide variety of colors in fruits and vegetables we eat every day actually signify different phytochemicals. Phytochemicals simply refer to the wide array of substances that are naturally produced by plants. We commonly think of plants as merely a source of nutrients, but they are abundant in many other compounds that contribute to their taste, color, aroma, texture, and shelf-life. Use the color guide below to create a nutrient rich colorful plate at your next meal:

Red: Reds fruits and vegetables include tomatoes, pomegranates, beets, watermelon, and cherries. This group is rich in the powerful antioxidant lycopene and anthocyanins which are linked to cancer prevention, heart health, memory function, and urinary tract health.

Green: Green fruits and vegetables include foods such as kiwi fruit, honeydew melon, avocado, broccoli, spinach, celery, and asparagus.. Green foods are rich in lutein, zeaxanthin and indoles and are thought to help prevent cataracts and age-related macular degeneration.

Orange and Yellow: This category includes foods such as sweet potatoes, cantaloupe, grapefruit, mango, yellow peppers, and corn. This group is abundant in carotenoids, bioflavonoids and the antioxidant vitamin C in these foods promote a healthy heat, vision, immunity and reduced risk for some cancers

White and Tan: This group contains bananas, brown pears, dates, cauliflower, mushrooms, and onions.   Anthoxanthins, found in this group, may help lower cholesterol, lower blood pressure, and prevent heart disease. Another compound called allicin found in onion and garlic and selenium in mushrooms may promote heart health and reduce cancer risks.

Purple and Blue: Some of the foods found in this group are purple cabbage, blueberries, blackberries, black grapes, raisins, eggplant, plums, prunes and figs. These foods contain anthocyanins, phenolics, and resveratrol, which may reduce the risk of cancer, stroke and heart disease, as well as improve memory.

For more information visit the American Dietetic Association website at: http://www.eatright.org/nnm

 

Superbowl Food That Isn’t Super Fattening

It’s okay to treat yourself to something like a slice of pizza or a handful of potato chips, but make smart choices and stay on track!

The worst sub:

Quizno’s Large Prime Rib Cheesesteak (with cheese and dressing)
1490 calories
88 g fat (21 g saturated fat, 1.5 g trans fat)
2675 mg sodium

Eat This Instead!
Quizno’s Regular Roast Beef and Cheddar (without dressing)
500 calories
13 g fat (6 g saturated fat)
1,425 mg sodium

Worst Super Bowl Light Beer:

Bud Light (12 fl oz)
110 calories
6.6 carbs
4.2% alcohol

Drink This Instead!

64 calories
Beck’s Premier Light
4 g carbs
3.8% alcohol

to make sure you’re not feeling these the next day, drink a full glass of water in between each beer.

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Worst Chip Dip:

Lay’s Creamy Ranch Dip (2 Tbsp)
60 calories
5 g fat (2.5 g saturated)
240 mg sodium

Any cream based dip is trouble. Avoid it at all costs.

Eat This Instead!
Ortega Thick & Chunky Salsa (2 Tbsp)
10 calories
0 g fat
210 mg sodium

Worst Frozen Appetizer:

T.G.I Friday’s Mozzarella Sticks (3 pieces)
310 calories
18 g fat (6 g saturated)
840 mg sodium

Eat This Instead!
T.G.I Friday’s Cheddar and Bacon Potato Skins (3 pieces)
210 calories
12 g fat (4 g saturated)
480 mg sodium

Worst Frozen Pizza:

DiGiorno for One Pepperoni 
770 calories
35 g fat (14 g saturated, 3 g trans fat)
1,430 mg sodium

Personal pizzas are a no-go, whether they’re delivery or Digiorno. Furthermore, with a “For One” label, you may be more compelled to polish off this entire calorie and sodium trap.

Eat This Instead!
DiGiorno Ultimate Thin Crust Pizza Four Meat
390 calories
20 g fat (8 g saturated fat)
1,010 sodium

Worst Party Mix:

Chex Mix Traditional (2/3 cup)
130 calories
4 g fat (0.5 g saturated)
380 mg sodium

A party mix goes down fast and easy, so you’re bound to plow through 2 or 3 serving sizes without a second thought. Watch your portions, and grab a better option.

Eat This Instead!
Cheez-it Party Mix
120 calories
4.5 g fat (1 g saturated)
290 mg sodium

Worst Potato Chips:

Ruffles Cheddar & Sour Cream (~11 chips)
160 calories
11 g fat (1.5 g saturated)
230 mg sodium

Eat This Instead!
Baked Lay’s Original (~15 chips)
120 calories
2 g fat (0 g saturated)
180 mg sodium

 

New to the SGT lineup: CX30 and Tabata!

Tawhata? That’s what I said when Tiffany Nolan offered up the suggestion of adding Tabata to the small group training lineup. “It’s short bursts of intense activity – 20 seconds on, 10 seconds off.” Psh… 20 seconds is nothing right? Wrong.

The Tabata Protocol was created by Dr. Izumi Tabata and a team of researchers from the National Institute of Fitness and Sports in Tokyo, Japan. Their groundbreaking 1996 study, published in the journal Medicine and Science in Sports & Exercise, provided documented evidence concerning the dramatic physiological benefits of high-intensity intermittent training. After just 6 weeks of testing, Dr. Tabata noted a 28% increase in anaerobic capacity in his subjects, along with a 14% increase in their ability to consume oxygen (V02Max). These results were witnessed in already physically fit athletes. The conclusion was that just four minutes of Tabata interval training could do more to boost aerobic and anaerobic capacity than an hour of endurance exercise.

Woah.

 

 

 

Tiffany has been trained in the Tabata Protocol and can work with any fitness level. She will lead you through 6-8 different sets of 4 minute intervals to increase athletic performance, boost VO2Max, & decrease body fat.

 

 

 

 

Next on the lineup is something you won’t find at any other club in the area. It’s called CX30 and we are one of very few clubs in the world that has it. With only 54 days until spring you’re probably thinking about getting your body beach ready, right? Well, unless your abs look like this

What was I talking about again? Oh yeah…

CX30 is a 30-minute personal-training style class based on rigorous scientific research that provides core strength by targeting all muscle groups from your core. There are 6 intense tracks:

Warmup – connect to your core muscles and become aware of how we engage them

Core Strength 1 – Increase the challenge on the lower and upper abs and begin activating the muscular slings.

Standing Strength 1 – Train the gluteals, abs and sling muscles in standing and improve awareness of how these muscles function in daily activities

Standing Strength 2 – increase the demands on the gluteals.

Core Strength 2 – train the obliques in three patterns of movement. This is superset core training.

Core Strength 3 – Bring focus to the back muscles & improve trunk extension

Research shows that 30 minutes is the optimum length for you to achieve results. And let’s be honest here – 30 minutes out of your day to annihilate your core and get bikini (or speedo – we don’t judge!) ready? It just doesn’t get better. Core Training will help you live younger, leaner and stronger – regardless of your age or body type.

Resolution Time!

New Years Resolutions are an interesting phenomenon. January comes and the gym is packed with new bodies and people who decide that they’re going to start using their memberships again. So what does it take to stay motivated? Here are some tips.

Tell your friends

When you’re accountable to others for your resolution, you’re more likely to keep it. Even better, get a friend involved with you. Having a workout buddy is proven to increase your success!

Make your resolution realistic

Don’t set yourself up for failure by saying that you want to lose 30 pounds in 60 days. That’s not fair to yourself and let’s face it – this isn’t the biggest loser campus. This is real life. 1-2 lbs. per week is reasonable. You will have off weeks, the key is getting back on!

Try something new

If you hate the gym it might not be just because it’s painful. There are many programs and options built to help you succeed. We offer group fitness, small group training or the traditional cybex machines, free weights and cardio. If you feel like a hamster on the treadmill for a half hour, come try something like BODYVIVE and work muscles you didn’t even know you had while enjoying fabulous music. Ask the front desk about the small group training packages you can add to your membership for just $35 per month UNLIMITED! Working with a personal trainer in a small group setting will set your resolution on the fast track to success.

Throw away your scale

Body weight can fluctuate up to 5 pounds based on fluids throughout the day. Weigh yourself once a week at the gym where we have a regulated scale. Pick 1 time every week that you will weigh yourself and do it at the same time of day. Driving yourself crazy is not going to help.

Stay positive and committed! This is your year. We’re here to help you.

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Check out our Group Fitness and Small Group Training Schedule here more SGT classes on the way soon!!!

Are you ready for ski & snowboard season?

If the answer is no, or even if you think the answer is yes – we have the perfect program for you!

EXPERIENCE THE BEST DRY LAND SKI & SNOWBOARD TRAINING ON THE SEACOAST!

This 4-Week Winter Conditioning Program Is Ideal For Skiers & Riders Wanting To :

* Learn cutting edge training exercises

* Improve efficiency on slopes

* Power through the mogul

* Carve turns better

* Prevent Injuries

* Ski & Snowboard Stronger, Faster, Longer …

Ends with a ski trip with Putnams to SUNDAY RIVER! on Dec 11. Ski trip open to all members and guests. Each session incorporates ski and snowboard specific cardio, strength, agility, power, plyometrics, balance and flexibility training techniques designed to challenge your entire body. Equipment used includes: A variety of fun functional workout toys like free weights, BOSU, stability and medicine balls, plyo boxes and TRX.

TIMES: To be determined based on your needs.

FREE DEMOS WEEK OF NOV 8

Please reserve your spot!

Click to email getfit@fitrev.net or call 603.964.BFIT.

COST: Just $159 for 8 sessions! $189 for non-members

MEET OUR NEWEST TRAINER MIKE DALY.

EDUCATION: BA Sociology, University of Greenwich, London, UK;

Applied Anatomy & Biomechanics, UCLA, CA

CERTIFICATION: NSCA-CPT; NASM-CPT; HKC (Hard-style Kettlebell

Challenge) Instructor; TRX Suspension Training; FMS (Functional

Movement Systems) Certified.

 

REGISTER ONLINE TODAY! Non-Member Login or Member Login

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More love, less handles.

Joining a gym can be intimidating. There are machines – how do you use them!? There are classes – but you don’t know what you’re doing! Guess what? Nobody knows these things at first! Our trainers will help you learn. Knowledge is power and weight loss is powerful! We’ve been called the “cheers of gyms” because we’re not only committed to getting you fit, but we want you to have fun as well.

We offer a program called “Total Fitness 101″ which gives you the right information to help you reach your fitness goals. It’s a 45-60 minute interactive seminar that teaches you

-How to set realistic fitness goals
-The “Diet Myth”
-How much to eat and when
-How to recognize “power packed” foods
-What is Body Composition
-Target Heart Rate – What does it mean?
-Benefits of flexibility, strength & cardio training
-How to get the most out of your time on the gym floor!

We also have a wide variety of classes offered at various times to suit any workout style and lifestyle. Our instructors will meet and greet you before class and give you some tips to help you be successful. If you’d rather workout on the machines/cardio equipment, our trainers and staff will gladly assist you with any questions you have. Or book some personal training sessions with our certified personal trainers.

We’re here to help you succeed, to motivate you. We’re here for YOU.

Want to hear it for yourself? Check out what the fans are saying about us on Facebook and on our website

Leave a comment and let me know what keeps you from going to the gym? Or if you go… what motivates you?