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22 Salem Village Square,

Newark, DE 19713

 (302) 738-6876

Voted #1 Health Club 2003, 2004 & 2005

by The News Journal Readers Choice

The new year is under way and with it many people make New Year's resolutions to lose weight, get in shape or to become healthier.  The important thing is to stay focused on an attainable goal.  Set small reasonable goals for yourself and plan how to reach them. 

Here are some starter suggestions:

I recommend you make a written contract with yourself to do whatever is necessary to reach your goals.  Spell out what you are planning to do and how often you will exercise.  Then, actually schedule into your daily routine the times you will work out. Like anything else if you plan and make an appointment with yourself, you are more likely to exercise.

Try to find a workout buddy to exercise with you at least part of the time.  Occasionally, you just don't feel like going to the gym, if you know you will be meeting someone there, you are more likely to roll out of bed and go because you don't want to let them down.

Begin keeping a log of everything you are eating and drinking and when.  This will allow you to see where you may need to adjust your diet. (Often we don't even realize exactly what we are eating until it is down on paper.)  Are you consuming too much sodium, calories, or junk food?  Are you drinking enough water?

I hope you are successful with your life changes! Remember, at the Beach, we are here to help you reach your fitness goals.

Some announcements:

On Saturday, February 18th from 9-2pm, there will be *FREE Spinal Assessments performed by Spinal Specialists of Delaware by appointment only. Please schedule your appointment at our front desk. (*For members only)

We have a NEW class on Sundays from 11:00 am -12:00 noon called Shape Up for Summer Sundays.  This class will help get you in shape for swimsuit season which is fast approaching.  First class will begin on Sunday, February 19th.                

Sincerely,                                                                                 De Culik                                                                               Manager

Looking forward to seeing you all soon!

Check out the new membership price list with more options than ever before, including specials for students, teachers and seniors. (Students, Teachers and Seniors must show proper ID. Seniors must be minimum of 60 years old)       Auto-billing is now better than ever with no signup fee and easy monthly payments, some as low as $27 a month.

All year long Gift Certificates are available in any dollar amount. Whether you have a person that you want to give a $5.00 gift certificate or $500.00 gift certificate to, the Beach Fitness Center can help. The gift certificates can be used for memberships, beverages, supplements, clothing, personal training, and heart rate monitors. Stop by the front desk today to purchase your gift certificates!

Peak Physique also has massage gift certificates available. To purchase gift certificates for massages please call Tim @ 738-8638.

(Works Pectoralis Major and Minor, Anterior Deltoid, and Triceps)

Sit on an incline bench with dumbbells.  Use a forward palm grip.  Begin with dumbbells out to the side just above shoulder level with arms bent.  Keep your elbows directly under the weight.  Press the dumbbells up and towards each other, extending your arms fully, being careful never to fully lock out your elbows.  Top position is dumbbells directly over your chest.  Return to starting position.  (Complete desired number of reps and sets.)

*Never allow dumbbells to go lower than the level of your shoulders as this puts unnecessary stress on the joints. Keep back flat on bench and feet flat on floor.

 Also, if you have any comments or suggestions please feel free to fill out a suggestion card at the front desk. Or, if you prefer e-mail us at: bchfitness2@aol.com