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Magnolia Women’s Strength Training Class Spring 2010

Hey Ladies!

My Women’s Strength Training Class is starting back up on Wednesday, April 7th in Magnolia. I have room for a few more women. Please join us for a circuit training class where you will get stronger and more fit, burning bunches of calories and having some fun along the way. This class will have you squatting and lunging into your shorts this Spring! Here are the details:

WHEN:
Wednesdays, April 7 – May 26th
6:30 – 7:30 pm

WHERE:
Fitness By Design
3139 West Government Way
Seattle, WA 98199

COST:
$160 for 8 week series

Register today before class is full!

Sync NewsFlash: When To Buy Organic

If you’re like me and you try to buy organic produce in Seattle, you may feel a little frustrated by the extra cost involved in making such an effort to be a healthier, more conscientious consumer.  Hello, should one really have to work overtime to afford good produce?  So here’s the nitty gritty on organic produce:  some of it is WELL worth the extra cost.  BUT, some produce carries such a low pesticide risk it is really not necessary to buy organic (although PCC and Whole Paycheck, I mean, Whole Foods, may try to convince you otherwise with their beautiful produce displays.)  Also, remember, especially at this time of year – it’s always better to BUY LOCAL!  In Seattle, we are super lucky to have so many local farmer’s markets to choose from.  Take full advantage of them!  Here’s your guide to the Dirty Dozen and the Clean 15.  PS – you can download this list as an iPhone app at: http://www.foodnews.org/.)

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DIRTY DOZEN (in order of highest pesticide levels):

1.  Peaches

2.  Apples

3.  Bell Peppers (a nurse practitioner friend told me pesticide levels are so high on peppers that if you can’t get them organic, you shouldn’t buy them at all!)

4.  Celery

5.  Nectarine

6.  Strawberries

7.  Cherries

8.  Kale

9.  Lettuce

10.  Grapes (Imported)

11.  Carrots

12.  Pears

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CLEAN 15 (these are so low in pesticide levels, you can save your money for cute shoes instead):

1.  Onions

2.  Avocado

3.  Sweet Corn

4.  Pineapple

5.  Mango

6.  Asparagus

7.  Sweet Peas

8.  Kiwi

9.  Cabbage

10.  Eggplant

11.  Papaya

12.  Watermelon

13.  Broccoli

14.  Tomato

15.  Sweet Potato

Open Registration for Bootcamp 2009: Spring Edition

You’ve all been waiting for it… BOOTCAMP IS BACK!  Sync Fitness is pumped to announce the details for BOOTCAMP 2009: SPRING EDITION.  This will be the  place to get your rear in gear for Summer in Seattle.  Here’s the nitty gritty:

Bootcamp will take place at Wallingford Playfield (RAIN OR SHINE!)  Class format will vary from session to session but will maintain a focus of moderate to high intensity, with high calorie burning exercises.  BURN BABY BURN!

This class will accommodate all levels of fitness.  However, if you have any joint problems (bad knees, for example), please check in with Sara before registering.

Where:

Wallingford Playfield

4219 Wallingford Avenue North

When:

Tuesdays and Thursdays

May 5 – June 25

6:30 – 7:30 pm

Cost: 

$320 for 8 week series

 

Registration:

 

Email sara@syncfitness.com to register today!  Class size is limited. 

 

Fine Print: You are not registered until your payment has been received.  I am no longer reserving spots in class without payment!

 

BOOTCAMP CONFERENCE!

OH. MY. GOSH.   

I spent the weekend at a bootcamp conference.  Yes – two whole days of learning the latest and greatest about running bootcamps and similar classes.  SO MUCH FUN!  Needless to say, my body is sore all over after trying out tons of new drills and techniques.  The best part was we got to play with so many toys: kettle bells, agility ladders, medicine balls, dinosaur eggs, foam rollers, swiss balls, slosh bars and slosh balls….  My mind is reeling with excitement!

And how will this benefit you, you ask??  I will be using bringing all the fun to you in my current Resolutionaries Class in Wallingford, my next indoor circuit class (in Wallingford or Magnolia) and then this Spring in a GREENLAKE OUTDOOR BOOTCAMP!  So, if you’re up for some fun, contact me about checking out one of my current classes or let me know you want to be added to my email roster to be invited to future classes. 

Watch out Seattle – Sara Dean is ready to kick your booty!