September/October, 2013

                  

What a fabulous Summer it has been here at The Ranch! The exciting news of our facility expansion has been the talk of the town! As we move into Autumn, the buzz will be following the growth of our Club as we add new facilities, programs and features for the Fitness Center as well as the Spa & Salon. 

Our Open House Week in July was a tremendous success with new and returning fitness members all making a commitment to “get fit.” We welcome and appreciate each of our members. New members: Be sure to see one of our personal trainers if you have not had your fitness orientation yet. Current members: Our personal trainers are available if you need an equipment re-fresher or would like to change up your program. 


L to R – Personal Trainers: Linda Denno, Kelly Braley, Jonathan Sziplia

Back by popular request is our “Bring a Friend Monday!” During September and October fitness members may bring a guest on any Monday at no charge. This is in appreciation of the increasing word of mouth referrals from our great members. Any new member sponsored by an existing member will receive their first full month dues FREE and the sponsoring member will also receive one FREE month.

Do you need some extra motivation in your fitness routine? If so, please read the Fitness Happenings as two of our fitness members share their weight loss success stories. Michelle and Elizabeth are truly inspirational. May their success inspire you in your fitness goals, just in time as our “Get Fit Weight Loss Challenge” begins in October.   

Soon you will begin to see activity around the facility related to our expansion project. This is an exciting time for everyone at The Ranch. We appreciate your patience and welcome your comments.

We are pleased to announce that Wi-Fi service is now available at The Ranch. Enjoy your favorite music station on Pandora while getting in shape. Tweet about your favorite group fitness class. And while you are here, don’t forget to “check in” on Facebook. 

We are grateful to everyone in our fitness membership. You inspire us every day to bring you the best!

Dave Gibas, Facility Director


                  


September & October specials*

  • Mini Facial Special (30 min), $39
  • FREE Lip or Eye Brow Wax with a 60-min Facial
  • Try our wonderful 50-min Hot Stone Massage, now only $70 (normally $85)
  • 50% OFF any wet cut or cut & style (new customers only)

*Offers may not be combined with other discounts or specials


Click here for other spa packages




                  

Ranch Members Shine with Success...

Are you seeking motivation to lose weight and gain energy?!
Read on to receive all the inspiration you need through two
amazing weight loss stories. Elizabeth’s and Michelle’s powerful testimonials
will enlighten and uplift you. If these women can do it…you can, too!


Elizabeth Rice is a new Ranch member who joined in May of this year. Winning a basket of items from The Ranch Fitness Center & Spa, Elizabeth received a host of spa and salon products along with a free one month membership to the fitness center. When Elizabeth began to utilize the Ranch fitness center, she was already well on her way to her weight loss goal. She was diligently adhering to a nutrition program that had the pounds coming off. Elizabeth notes that when she partnered exercise with her nutrition plan, she experienced a boost in her weight loss success. Although Elizabeth has a home gym, she consistently comes to The Ranch to exercise because she loves the classes. She notes, “I could honestly say something positive about every instructor.”

When asked to what she attributes her success, Elizabeth beams with a big smile as if to reveal that she has discovered a secret; and she is quick to share that the ‘tools’ she has adopted have been instrumental in keeping her focused and on track. The most important of those tools being a structured nutrition program and regular physical activity. Elizabeth says that for her “the fitness classes are like having a personal trainer for free!” Along with the professional instruction, she attends classes for the social camaraderie and positive attitudes of her fellow class mates. Elizabeth’s dramatic ‘before and after’ photos are a testament to making healthy lifestyle changes that will help you look and feel like a new person. Way to go, Elizabeth! We look forward to seeing you in our group fitness classes.

 


Michelle Dubissette-Babb will soon be celebrating her one year anniversary as a Ranch member, but more importantly she is celebrating a weight loss of 106 pounds. Wow! Way to go, Michelle! Michelle has experienced a 64 pound weight loss during the nine months she has been working out at The Ranch. This translates into approximately 7 pounds a month which is a very healthy approach for long term success. There are a host of studies that demonstrate that there is a correlation between the amount of time it takes to lose weight and the length of time the weight remains off. This supports long term success and illustrates that healthy lifestyle changes regarding nutrition and exercise are likely to become permanent.

Michelle attributes her sustained success to her very supportive husband who helps with meal planning and her participation in the evening H2O Fit classes at The Ranch. Michelle noted that if it were not for the Ranch pool, she would have had to suspend her exercise which could have delayed her weight loss. The Ranch’s warm water pool enabled her to continue her workouts despite a knee injury. Michelle says, “The walking pool was a huge help in my weight loss and I could not have lost what I did without it. There are many exercises I could not have done on land, but now can do in water.” She noted that the Ranch staff has been very supportive and always has positive and encouraging words to share.

Michelle admits honestly to hitting the dreaded weight loss plateaus but adds, “the most important thing to do was push through and realize that weight loss is not a short term goal, but a lifestyle change.” Michelle makes an important point and notes that you should not focus only on the scale but things like having more energy and noticing that clothes are fitting looser. I love how Michelle calls these “non-scale goals” and made mention that they were important to her overall motivation in the long term.

Michelle’s advice is to have a good support system, take one day at a time and to remember that you won’t find success if you don’t persevere. She notes that there will be good days and bad days but you have to push through. In conclusion Michelle has some very wise words to share: “No matter what size you are, you are able to achieve whatever you put your mind to, and never say never. I am thankful for The Ranch because I have been in many gyms over many years, but this gym has actually changed my life. I could have never done it without them.”

If you are seeking some guidance and support for your personal weight loss goal,
you may want to participate in The Ranch Fitness Center’s upcoming
6-week ‘Get Fit Weight Loss Challenge’ October 5th through November 16th.
This program is based on weekly weigh-ins and support group meetings led
by a personal trainer. We give you the “tools” Elizabeth mentioned in her weight loss
story and help you to “persevere” as Michelle described. To sign up, stop by the front desk. The cost for the entire 6 weeks is only $20 and the money collected will be awarded to the winner of the challenge! The winner is the person who loses the greatest percentage
of body weight during the 6 weeks. For more information, call 854-8707 ext. 7532.

Click here for the latest fitness schedule.




                  

• Golf Conditioning Workshop – FREE!
Saturday, September 7th at 1 pm - 3 pm
Free for Ranch members and guests with a day pass


• 'Get Fit Weight Loss Challenge'
October 5th - November 16th: Meeting each Saturday at 12 pm



                  

Kelly Braley

A graduate of Bryan College, Kelly Braley possesses an Occupational Associate degree of Science in Advanced Health Fitness Training. Kelly holds an accredited Personal Training certification with the National Association of Sports Medicine and she is also a Corrective Exercise Specialist.

Kelly’s passion for wellness inspired her career change to become a fitness professional. She spent four years studying to attain her degree and fitness certifications.

Kelly is committed and dedicated to helping people improve the qualityof their lives and believes that everyone has the capacity to feel better, look better and function better.





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