Tis' the season to enjoy one of Seattle's most delightful musicals at the 5th Avenue Theatre. This spectacular new production will delight you with its deliciously wicked wit, sparkling music, and heart of pure gold. It’s a holiday treat for all ages!

Just invite someone you know to become a member, and if they join, you will receive two free tickets to see the 5th Avenue musical performance of A Christmas Story: The Musical!

But that’s not all; you'll also receive a FREE month of dues!

For more information, details, and a complementary pass to the Club for your referral, please contact Lara Baca, Hallie Halferty or Tim Schoonover in the Membership Office.

Worried about holiday weight gain? Join Seattle Athletic Club’s 7 week “Double Down-weight loss challenge.” All you need to do is bring a dollar when you sign up, weight yourself every Monday at the club, and if you have lost the most body weight you will win the pot. If a majority of the participants maintain their weight or lose weight half way through the competition, the Seattle Athletic Club will double the pot! Top winners will also receive either a free personal training or Pilates session.

• Sign up and bet your $1 that you can lose the largest amount of weight in 7 weeks.
• Weigh-ins will be each Monday; all you need to do is find a front desk, wellness director or fitness staff to weight you in.
• Initial weigh in starts November 15th
  
• Half way through, if a majority of participants have lost weight from their initial weigh in, the Seattle Athletic Club will double the pot!!

The northwest is known for cold, wet weather during the winter months. Don’t let the weather be an excuse to avoid training. In fact, you can cure the winter blues and increase your energy by maintaining your workout routine during the winter months. In addition, moderate exercise can bolster your immune system, which means less sick time during flu season.

The best way to stay motivated to exercise is to choose activities that inspire you. Read More...

Sports Science Lab is an innovative, unique and all inclusive athletic training system. It is the only system that trains the most crucial part of the body: the feet. It also develops strength and flexibility at the same time with flowing, whole body, elastic movements. This not only improves athleticism but also heals and strengthens connective tissue. Sports Science Lab will rebuild you from the ground up as a strong, elastic, and healthy athlete.

SPORTS SCIENCE LAB: LEVEL 1
This class offers three tiers of workouts, starting with a Ballistic Ball Workout targeting core strength and flexibility; then Aquaologix puts you in the pool working on strength and increasing range of motion without the soreness; followed by Foot Strength where you try to improve your body as a whole by strengthening your foot and arch.

SPORTS SCIENCE LAB: LEVEL 2
This class offers two tiers of workouts, starting with Foundational Footwork where you learn to run and jump in every direction; then True Conditioning where you learn to move fast and fluid making you burn a lot of calories without a lot of stress on the body.

Curt Ligot has been at the SAC for about seven years. During this time he has been a cornerstone of the Fitness Department - continually learning the newest methods in fitness and sharing it with his clients and our members. One of Curt’s newest continuing education classes was a weekend long Sports Science Lab workshop. From this class he has brought two exciting Specialized Training programs to the Club.

If you have any questions about this class or what exactly Sports Science lab is please feel free to contact Curt Ligot.

Exercise video "Jump Rope Patterns" demonstrated by Personal Fitness Trainer, Jody Garcia.

Realize your personal motivation for working out and integrate personalized mental skills for exercise adherence and enjoyment.

As a Division I collegiate swimmer, Bergen Beck, realized the power of the mind in reaching peak performance. She earned her MS in Exercise Science with a specialization in Exercise and Sport Psychology from the University of Utah preceded by two bachelors in Exercise Biology and Psychology from the University of California at Davis. As a mental skills coach she enables athletes and exercisers to realize their full potential using their minds.

Come meet our newest Health Professional Bergen every last Tuesday of the month in the lobby from 5:30 - 7:00pm. If you have any questions about our Tuesday Night Health Professionals or how to get in contact with Bergen please speak to our Wellness Director, Emily Watson at 206-443-1111 ext. 294

Parent tot swimming lessons consist of either one or both parents in the water with their 9 month – 3 year old. This half hour group classes will teach parents how to work with their toddler in the water. This form of water introduction is a great way for your toddler to become comfortable in the water. Class will include lots of play time paired with group and individual instruction. Participants will learn fun songs that incorporate you and your child to make the appropriate movements in the water.

Classes will meet on Wednesday mornings from 9:30 – 10:00am beginning January 12, 2011. Class size needs to have 3-10 kids to run. Cost is $90.00 for 6 half hour lessons.

To register please contact Kelli Zappert at 206-443-1111 ext. 215.

Michaela began swimming competitively at age 6 in a summer league and continued to swim competitively through high school. Michaela began teaching swimming lessons 6 years ago and loves working with children of all ages. Now Michaela attends Seattle Pacific University where she is a member of the Varsity Track and Field team as a pole vaulter, and is pursuing a career as a high school mathematics teacher.

Michaela teaches the Youth Conditioning classes, lessons, and also Water Aerobics at the Club. Join her on Saturday for her Water Aerobics class at 9:30am, or bring your kids to her Sunday Youth Swim Conditioning class at 10:00am.

We would like to congratulate all of the kids who make up the Saturday Kids Karate class. On November 7th, they all passed their first test of the semester. Martial Arts Director Jody Garcia is very proud of their accomplishments and said "These kids are amazing! They continue to show me how motivated they are to learn about martial arts by attending my 1 hour class that includes phys. ed drills and martial arts skills."

Congrats to Alex, Alise, Simone, Charlie, Charly, Reese, Isabelle, Rene, David, Anthony, Daly, Jessica, Macenzi, Bodi, Bobbi, Luke and Rachid.