Alisa Blanchard

Alisa has been in the health and fitness industry for the past 24 years. She has traveled the U.S. working in wellness facilities, cardiac rehab, group exercise, personal training and sports conditioning for young athletes. She has extensive experiences working with all ages, all fitness levels,special populations (Seniors, Juniors, Pre-Post Rehab) as well as elite athletes in groups or on a individual basis. She has managed and taught Group Exercise and holds certifications from Cycling, Pilates, Yoga, Bosu, Zumba to Step and Kickboxing.

She is a BOSU Master Trainer and Faculty for ACE (American Council of Exercise). She, herself is a former National Aerobic Champion (1996).

Her credentials include:

• B.S. Physical Education/1985/University of West Florida
• Health Fitness Specialist Health Fitness Instructor/1992-Present
• Johnny G Spinning Certified/1996
• Heart Zones Blue Jersey Certified/2003
• Heart Zones Green Jersey Certified/2006
• Revolutions Cycling Certified/2003
• YogaFit Level I/2001
• YogaFit Level II/ 2002
• Stott’s Pilates Beginner Reformer Training/2003
• Stott’s Pilates Intermediate-Advance Reformer Training/2003
• PhiPilates Reformer Training/2006
• BOSU Instructor Training/2003
• Step Reebok/1992
• Slide Reebok/1992
• AFAA Primary Group Exercise/1990-1997
• AFAA Personal Training/1996
• NRG Kickboxing Certified/2001
• ACE Group Fitness Instructor/1994-2000
• Nike East Coast Regional Demo Team 1993-1994
• Reebok Product Evaluator 1992-1998
• (NAC) National Aerobic Championship Regional Gold Medalist/2005
• (NAC) National Aerobic Championship National Silver Medalist/2006
• YMCA Foundations of Group Exercise
• YMCA Foundations of Group Exercise Trainer/February 2007
• BOSU Master Trainer/2006
• American Council of Exercise (ACE) Faculty/ 2007

Alisa Blanchard
Fitness Director
(904) 387-1653
ablanchard@thefloridayachtclub.org

Fitness News

FOUNTAIN OF YOUTH?…. EXERCISE!
Everyone I meet wants to stay young and healthy but not everyone wants to stay committed to working out. The NO PAIN, NO GAIN philosophy is not the way to get in shape or stay in shape. Actually, the key to becoming a fit individual is quite simple: be consistent, cross-train by incorporating different types of exercise into your weekly regimen and make simple lifestyle choices with nutritional habits. Some of the little choices add up to make the biggest difference in whether you reach your fitness goals. Now that April is here many of you have tried to “get in shape” or “lose weight” on your own or have “already given up and fallen off the wagon.”

Here are a few exercise tips that might help you get back on track:
1. JUMP START YOUR METABOLISM: You need at least two or three 30 minute weight training sessions each week. You lose muscle mass of 3-5% every decade from your 20’s-50’s and 5-7% or more in your 60’s-80’s. The good news is that you can reverse this through weight training. You can improve your metabolism through weight training. Did you know you can burn FAT up to 2 hours after a weight training workout!

2. YES to YOGA: If you are not stretching, you are missing the icing on the cake. Oh, I shouldn’t use that analogy should I? Yoga will improve flexibility, balance, strength, core and range of motion of your joints. Why wouldn’t you include one Yoga class in your weekly workouts. It’s the feel good to working out!

3. NO SWEAT? You really don’t have to sweat to get a workout. If you have only 15 - 30 minutes, then this is better than nothing but do it everyday! Don’t get me wrong, those who do sweat can achieve faster results but something is better than nothing!

4. CROSS-TRAIN: You cannot make “apple pie” with just apples. (There I go again using the wrong analogy, well it could be made with Splenda instead of sugar?) Anyhow, you need many things to BE FIT. For Example, try one Yoga class a week, two resistance training classes or workouts each week and three walk or runs a week. This will complete all the ingredients to becoming FIT, (flexibility, muscular strength and endurance training and cardiovascular training.)

5. FIND AN EXERCISE PARTNER: This can help you stay with your program. It makes working out fun and a social event. It makes personal training more affordable. It makes you feel guilty if you let your buddy down if you do not show up. It provides an element of motivation and competition to your workout. So do your best friend a favor and ask them to be your workout partner!

6. STICK TO IT: Research shows that individuals who participate in group exercise classes or have a personal trainer have a 60% likely chance of adhering to their fitness regimen, not to mention reaching their goals. Get involved in classes, challenges, buddy training sessions, etc.

The Florida Yacht Club fitness offers classes for all ages, fitness levels and interests. Our trainers are available to train one on one, with small groups and they can also design a workout program just for you if you are self motivated. My advice, don’t delay, get started today!

LOSE BIG 2011 NOW IN SESSION

We have 15 members participating in the LOSE BIG. It is a great way to get back in to your fitness routine and get the results you want. Plus, LOSE BIG is has a competitive element to it which make it fun!