NEW SCHEDULE - NEW YEAR - NEW YOU -

THE SKINNY CHALLENGE IS BACK FOR SEASON II -

That's right roll up your sleeves for Macon's most published and blogged about Boot Camps! In trying to build upon last years success and a desire to raise the bar of the challenge some changes are taking place. This year we will raise the stakes and turn a leaf to a program that started it all.

- Cost $250

- Price includes - health screening before and after the competition, 2 fit/boot camps per week, and 1/30 minute training session.

- The Skinny Challenge will be limited to 12 competitors.

- Challenge last 12 weeks from January 2 through - March 27th

- Competition will last 12 weeks - starting January 2nd and ending March 27th

- Each week a mandatory weigh in will be held to determine each competitors weight lost. The person with the lowest % weight lost will be eliminated from the challenge. While the competitor might be eliminated from the challenge they may continue with training at no additional charge.

- Grand Prize $500+ in cash and prizes

- Will have runner up prizes for 2nd place and the eliminated person who looses the most weight out of competition.

Schedule - Choose 1 camp from the regular schedule listed below during the week. Saturday will host a special Skinny Challenge Camp from 10-11a.m. Personal Training session will be determined between the competitors and trainer Rick Cain.

Standard Fit Camp Schedule -

- 6 week program

- Cost $100 for 3 classes per week or $150 for all access pass to all classes - THAT'S ONLY $5 per class. Single class drop in rate of $8 per class.

SCHEDULE-

Monday/Wednesday/Friday - 5:30-7a.m.

Tuesday/Thursday - 5:30-7p.m.

Saturday - 8:30-10a.m.

MACON'S ONLY FIT/BOOT CAMP THAT DEDICATES THE TIME IT TAKES FOR A PROPER WORKOUT!

Not up for the entire 1 1/2 hr class or if your schedule doesn't allow or if you aren't ready for the true challenge that comes with a longer workout, just drop in for a hour.

-INTRODUCING MOTHER/FATHERS MORNING OUT BOOT CAMP -

This is brand new for 2010 and I hope that for those that have schedules that rotate around your children or live life on a different shift other than 9-5 this will be your chance to join me for a great mid-morning boot camp!

-Cost - $8 per class or $10 per week! or 42 classes for $175

-Schedule - January - May 27th

-Tuesday/Thursday - 9:30-10:30a.m.

-INTRODUCING SPIN TRAINER CYCLING CLASSES

This is another brand new class for 2010! Some of you might know that a few years ago I instructed Spin classes here in Macon. My classes centered on trying to teach non-cyclist the pleasure of what it was like to train as a REAL cyclist. This way of training is back for those of you looking to change up your training or just keep on the bike through the cold winter months.

There will be several stationary bikes available but this class will focus on people with bikes and stationary trainers that they can bring in. Storage for trainers will be available for those that are not interested in lugging their trainers around.

- Cost $8 per class, $10 per week, or all 24 classes for $100

- Schedule - January - March 31st

- Monday/Wednesday 6:30-7:30p.m.

Show up early to set your bike up and get that crucial warm up in!

For more information or questions about any of these classes contact:

Rick Cain - cainisable@yahoo.com or 478-501-3844

Jones Clinic offers Home to fit camp until January

Without going into deep detail of what happened with my former employer, we will just say we had a difference of opinion that couldn't be reconciled and in that my employment was terminated. With that in mind and thanks to my great friends Dr. Tom Jones, E. Jones, and Steve and Lori Parker at The Jones Center for offering Trained By Cain and all fit campers use of the cardio space located at their offices.

The Jones Center

265 Sheraton Blvd.

Suite 100

Macon, Ga.

Schedule for the remainder of December:

Thursday 12/17 5:30-7pm

Saturday 12/19 8:30-10am

Monday 12/21 6-7pm

Tuesday 12/22 6-7pm

Wednesday 12/23 6-7pm

Monday 12/28 6-7pm

Tuesday 12/29 6-7pm

Wednesday 12/30 6-7pm

SATURDAY JANUARY 2nd - NEW LOCATION AT 419 CHERRY STREET!!!!!!!

Email or call for more details or directions:

Rick Cain

cainisable@yahoo.com

478-501-3844

NEW SCHEDULE FOR NEW YEAR!

HOLIDAY BOOT CAMP!

You had your reasons why you couldn't make it to the Kick the Turkey Boot Camp, well it's time
you stopped making excuses and started thinking about your health. Most Americans gain weight during the holidays that they struggle to ever loose and this weight ads up year after year until it starts causing health problems. Don't let this happen to you! The time is now to keep moving through the holidays and through winter so you can leave the cold and that weight behind in the Spring! Decembers Special Boot Camp starts next week 11/30

SCHEDULE: 11/30-12/31 Classes will be out for both Christmas/New Years holidays.

Monday/Wednesday 6-7a.m.
Tuesday/Thursday 5:30-7p.m.
Saturday 8:30-10a.m.

Drop in rate of $8 per class or $70 for unlimited access for the entire month!

Email me if you have any questions:

cainisable@yahoo.com
478-501-3844

I may not know what the cure for cancer is but I sure do know what prevention looks like.

This past weekend I participated in the Susan G. Komens Race for the Cure. My way of participating is in volunteering and helping out any way I can and in fact this was my 6th year helping out with a Susan G. Komens event. Over the years I have had many different titles and jobs that have introduced me to some incredible people all affected by cancer in their own very personal ways.
Being a personal trainer has me on the front end of the battle against cancer in the form of making healthy choices in life style and eating habits. Like many things it is easier to do all you can to prevent something from happening than waiting for it to put you at deaths doorstep searching for a cure. Obesity and sedentary lifestyles are 2 common threads that transcend all forms of cancer and an endless stream of health and quality of life issues.
Above you will see what my form of prevention looks like in my personal life. It's in the form of a running streak that I started back in April and an endless line of worn out shoes. Now here I am 204+ days of continuous running and somewhere around 1,250 + miles. I didn't really keep track of shoes but thanks to an awesome client/friend and local Grasshopper, I just received a brand new pair of much need shoes. So in my mind I see a great friend passing a gift on to me that very well might prevent some horrible health issue.
So in that same thought I began to think of ways I could pass that way of thinking onto the event that has become such an integrated part of my life and here are a couple of things I would like to do:

1. Find a way that allows more volunteers and core personal affiliated with the race a way to practice what they preach and participate in the event and be active and healthy on a regular basis.
2. Eliminate all the nasty snack food, candy, and pizza brought in for volunteers. I feel sure there will be some kicking and screaming but we have to learn to practice what we preach and lead by example. So there has to be a way to eliminate these horrible food choices and replace them with appropriate smart choices.

That brings me to my final thought when it comes to diet and what is available to the hard working people of downtown. As you probably saw on my facebook page today I decided to break down one eating establishments lunch special. This is going to become a weekly thing for me and while I don't think I can change the world with a blog or on facebook, I just might help some of you make some better decisions and encourage some accountability. So the plan is to hit a restaurant once a week and break down their special or most popular items.

Until then be active, manage your portions, and encourage others to get up and get out and exercise,

Ricky

Special offer to Labor Day Road Race Participants and RUN FIT SPORTS CLIENTS!

ARE YOU RUNNING IN THE LABOR DAY ROAD RACE?

or

ARE YOU A CUSTOMER OF RUN FIT SPORTS?

If so, bring in your race number or customer card to take advantage of a 50 % off personal training or $10 off fit camp special from Rick Cain and Gateway Fitness Studio. This special offer applies to regular rates and can not be used with any other specials or discounts. Time and space is limited so don't waste time debating something that is sure to help you run faster!

For more details email me at cainisable@yahoo.com or call 478-501-3844

Thanks and enjoy the holiday weekend!

Challenge yourself this week start a streak!

No, not that kind of streak but more the type that centers on you finding time to exercise every day. During my life beyond spending time with my son, I find most of my bliss cycling, running, or something outdoors each day. To go a day without exercise is like going a day without coffee, the day just doesn't feel complete. So here's the challenge to you all - START AN EXERCISE STREAK! The rules are very simple:

1. You have to exercise each day for at least 30 minutes.

2. Get outside as much as possible. We live in a great city that has limitless opportunities for outdoor

activities. Make a point to use this as a reason to explore

all of Bibb Counties parks and green spaces.

That's it! After a week we will see who has decided to take back control of their lives and put health on the front burner of happiness.