SEPTEMBER 2018
What's up Windy City!
Summer 2018 is a wrap. That went fast! That said, lots to look forward to as we head into the fall. We've got a new 6 Week Kickstart Challenge beginning on the 10th; some solid September deals to begin the month; and, as always, a really cool AOM feature that we're excited to profile. As well... be on the lookout for announcements regarding an upcoming 6 week oly program, 'outside' workouts, and 'ask the doc' nights. All that and more below. Check it out!
Keep livin' BIG,
—Justin
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Please sign in at the kiosk before/after your workouts
We’ll be honest, we've been pretty lax about checking you in before your workout. But we need to make this mandatory so we can keep tabs on how full classes are in order for you to get the best experience at the gym. So starting today, please make checking in at the kiosk part of your workout routine. Thanks in advance for your cooperation!6 Week Kickstart Challenge:
Back and better than ever. Our 6 Week Kickstart Challenge is open to all -- members and non-members -- and includes individualized nutrition, accountability, and of course the quality training with excellent coaches you receive at Windy City. If you're looking to re-focus after a fun-filled summer, dial back in the nutrition, and be held accountable to making some real change...consider participating in the Kickstart Challenge. We have had some amazing success stories since January. Special member pricing is available. Reach out to Chris for more info and to get signed-up (chris@windycitycrossfit.com). Starts 9/7!Airrosti "Ask the Doc" Night:
Dr. Ashley Welch will be at Windy City Strength & Conditioning TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, from 4:30pm – 6:30pm, for an Ask the Doc Night offering complimentary injury assessments to any members suffering from pain or an injury. These 15-minute appointments will allow them to properly assess and diagnose the source of your pain while discussing next steps to ensure you don’t miss a beat in your workouts and day to day activities.WC30:
We've got some new programming up! WC30 is our 30 minute programming, designed for those who want to get in and out, or those looking for a little extra burn in addition to our daily WODs. Fast-paced, fun, effective... our WC30 sessions combine basic bodyweight, gymnastics, light lifting and monostructural (run, row, bike) movements. More info here!Windy City 1 Mile Run Challenge Day!
Join us on September 29th at 9am, and see if you got what it takes to get your name up on the Windy City Challenge Board!
Why 1 mile?
- It's short enough that you can really push yourself.
- It isn't long enough to impede your other training.
- It isn't chronic cardio.
- It's a good way to measure overall cardiovascular fitness and risk for cardiovascular disease.
- A mile is about as long as you'll ever have to run in a real life situation.
Click HERE to check out the Challenge Levels.
PS -- drinks after!
ATHLETE OF THE MONTH
Annie Banfich
“Training at Windy City helped pull me out of a bad slump. When I joined, I had just moved here and was burnt out from years of compounding work/life stress in NYC. I’ve been active my whole life, but at that time I’d hit a wall and lost the motivation to do much of anything. The more down I got, the less active I was, and the higher my weight climbed. In less than twelve months, I went from casually fit person to 50 lbs overweight and in need of a major life reset. Enter: Windy City...”
STAFF FAVE FOUR
Here's a list of what we're loving and learning this month:
Justin: Book I'm reading
"Deep Survival: Who Lives, Who Dies, and Why" by Laurence Gonzales—I'm a sucker for adventure content and how people survive certain situations (i.e. being adrift at sea)Paul: Show I'm watching
The Ranch—Gotta Love a “That 70’s Show” Remix.PJ: Shoes I'm loving
Crocs—Crocs n' Socks for life #ComeAsYouAre- Taylor: Habit I'm trying
I am trying more to not stress out on the small things and let things run its course. I can get over stressed and worked up, so by taking a deep breath, allowing things to just play out and remind myself everyday I am doing my best in work, training, and in life to be the best person I can be. It is helping me calm down and relax to enjoy life a bit more.
ARTICLE OF THE MONTH
An Ode to Being Old
On the harder-to-measure benefits of age and experience
A new study, conducted by MIT in conjunction with the U.S. Census Bureau, analyzed 2.7 million people who started companies between 2007 and 2014 and found that among the fastest growing tech companies, the average founder was 45-years-old at the time of founding. The researchers also found that a 50-year-old is twice as likely to have a massive success—defined as a company that performs in the top 0.1 percent—than a 30-year-old. “These findings strongly reject common hypotheses that emphasize youth as a key trait of successful entrepreneurs,” write the authors of the study. “The view that young people produce the highest-growth companies is in part a rejection of the role of experience.”
GET IN GEAR
InBody 270 Packages on sale through Sept. 14th.
- 12 pack for $120
- 24 pack for $200
Quick, easy and precise...with a 98% accuracy rate. With the InBody 270, there's no dunking, no pinching, no good on your skin. All you have to do is step up, hold on, and you'll get a full page print-out in 90 seconds. In addition to total body fat and lean percentages, the InBody breaks down each segment of your body. This helps you see imbalances; as well, gives an estimate for your total visceral fat by using the body fat percentage in your trunk and legs as an indicator. The reporting on intracellular and extracellular will give you an indicator of inflammation vs muscle building.
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Keep livin' BIG, my friend.