Dear Friends:
As spring rains fall to give life to flowers, trees and the green grass that is starting to grow, Capital Fitness hopes that you, too, are preparing for a busy spring and summer!

Once the sun comes out to melt the ice, many gym-goers head outside to run, walk, cycle and play. They often don''t return until the sky is clouded over and you need more than a tank top to keep you warm. Many forget the benefits of cross training in the gym, not only for performance, but injury prevention and overall fitness.

It is easy to focus on one outdoor activity. It''s especially easy living in Wisconsin where the sunny summer weather seems to come as soon as it goes. Coming into the gym for resistance training workouts can enhance outdoor endeavors, even if it is once a week. Hitting the weights can prevent and/or rehab injuries, combat overuse syndromes and keep you motivated.

Cross training, which is maintaining a fitness routine that involves multiple forms of exercise, can help you improve areas of weakness. You can specifically target strength, endurance, flexibility, balance and agility. Improving these areas can greatly boost your performance outside.

To learn more about enhancing your fitness with cross training, set up a consultation with a personal trainer today!

The Mind and Body Transformation Contest winner is Matt Johnson!

Over the last eight weeks, participating members competed to see who could meet their fitness goals. Competitors were awarded points for various fitness ventures including, body fat loss, muscle mass gain, personal training, class attendance and facility attendance.

Matt''s prize is a makeover at Elevation Spa and Salon, a value of $300. His prize includes a customized facial, a seaweed body wrap, a spa manicure and pedicure, a haircut and style. Way to go, Matt!
Second place was awarded to Beth Brining . Her prize is a $100 BOP gift certificate. Third place was awarded to Emily Rumsey . Her prize is a $75 Movin'' Shoes gift certificate.

Jessica Gundlach and Mary Batt were awarded $75 Capital Fitness Personal Training gift certificates. April Trickel and Susan Sylvester were awarded a $75 Capital Fitness Pilates Personal Training gift certificate. Lisa Checkai was awarded a $50 Elevation Spa and Salon gift certificate. Adam Bennett was awarded one month free to his Capital Fitness membership. Becka Robbins was awarded a customized hair kit from Elevation Spa and Salon. Kate Fletcher, Andrew Katz, Shari Holstein and Zach MoneyPenny were awarded a $25 Elevation Spa and Salon gift certificate. Ross Bagurdes, Deb Jarret and Erin Ogden were awarded a semi-private pilates class. Stacy Lettow and Katie Plona were awarded three protein shakes.

Overall, the participants lost a total of 133.5 percent fat and gained 64.9 percent lean muscle. Nineteen out of 28 participants completed the competition.

Becka Robbins had the highest gym attendance with 53 visits. Lisa Chechai had the highest class attendance with 59 classes.

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