Massage Therapy Overhaul

Scroll to the bottom to see how massage therapy has changed at One-to-1 Fitness!

Massage therapy is a very important aspect of your personal health and fitness program. Experts estimate that as much as 90% of disease is related to the effects of stress. (Physiological, physical and emotional) When combined with exercise and balanced consistent nutrition massage therapy can have a very dramatic effect on the reduction of stress of all kinds. Additionally, it has been well documented that specific physiological and chemical changes occur within the body following a massage treatment.

Some of the most common and immediate results of massage therapy include:

• Alleviation of chronic pain and an increased range of motion.
• Dramatic short term improvement to posture when combined with individualized exercise.
• A strengthened immune system through the stimulation of lymph flow.
• Significant increased physical performance in any activity.
• Increased health of the body’s largest organ, your skin.
• Increased joint health, stability and flexibility.
• Relief from symptoms of depression and anxiety.
• Promoting regeneration and healing, injuries heal with less scar tissue or stretch marks.
• Improving circulation by enhancing blood flow.
• Significant increase to weight loss and metabolic rate by encouraging hormonal cascade.
• Reduction of post surgery swelling.
• Relieve headaches and many forms of pain by encouraging endorphin release.

Research continues to show enormous benefit to the regular use of massage therapy and the medical community is beginning to actively embrace and promote its use. Below are more examples of situations where massage therapy has had a profound impact.

• No surprise, arthritis sufferers report a reduction in aches, pains and stiffness when regular massage therapy has been implemented.
• Asthmatics show better pulmonary function and increased peak air flow.
• Burn patients report that pain, itching and anxiety subside faster with regular massage therapy.
• High blood pressure patients have shown decreases in diastolic blood pressure and stress hormones.
• Women experiencing PMS have shown less water retention and cramping with regular massage.

Compliment your health and wellness even further with the synergism of Far Infrared Therapy.

One of the fastest growing health therapies in North America, Far Infrared Therapy (FIR) has strong synergism with the effects of exercise and massage therapy.

Far Infrared therapy expands capillaries which stimulates increased blood flow, regeneration, circulation and oxygenation. A powerful compliment to the similar effects from exercise and massage therapy.

An excellent method of detoxification. Scientists in Japan report that in the FIR treatment of clogged capillary vessels initiates the start of a process to dissolve hidden toxins. Far Infrared thereby promotes elimination of fats, chemicals and toxins from the blood: Poisons, carcinogenic heavy metals – toxic substances from food processing – lactic acid, free fatty acids, and subcutaneous fat associated with aging and fatigue – excess sodium associated with hypertension – and uric acid which causes pain. Furthermore, if sebaceous glands are activated, accumulated cosmetics in pores can be eliminated through the skin (sweat and oil glands) rather than by the kidneys. FIR also promotes the killing of many pathogenic (disease causing) bacteria, viruses, fungi and parasites.

Far Infrared stimulates enzyme activity and metabolism. One hour in the FIR cabin burns more than 900 calories by raising the metabolism and body temperature. In addition to burning fat calories FIR light waves have also been shown to break down cellulite.

A strong synergism also exists between exercise, massage and FIR therapy in the rebuilding of injured tissue. This is accomplished by having a positive effect on the fibroblasts (connective tissue cells necessary for the repair of injury). Furthermore, it increases growth of cells, DNA syntheses, and protein synthesis all necessary during tissue repair and regeneration. Excellent for healing burns, scar tissue and skin problems.

By stimulating increased production of white blood cells (leukocytes), Far Infrared strengthens the Immune system with its direct effect on the bone marrow and killer T-cells of the thymus.

Far Infrared therapy will further enhance cardiovascular fitness without additional cardio exercise. This occurs as an increase in heart rate and cardiac output and a decrease of diastolic blood pressure. Extensive research by NASA in the early 1980’s led to the conclusion that far infrared stimulation of cardiovascular function would be the ideal way to maintain cardiovascular conditioning in American astronauts during long space flight.

One-to-1 Fitness now offers early morning and evening massage appointments. Get in for a treatment before or after work with ease with booking starting at 6AM!

If you read the information above you no doubt see the value in regular massage and FIR therapy. Not only does One-to-1 Fitness now have the best massage availability we also have the best rates.

• 30 minute treatments for less than $32.00 and full hour treatments for less than $50.00!

• Infrared Therapy for as little as $14.00/month!

Online booking coming soon!

Tammy Cunnington – International Wheelchair Athlete

Tammy Cunnington is an international wheelchair athlete competing in triathlons and handcycle racing.  She was injured when she was six years old in an incredible accident where she was actually hit by an airplane! Tammy also downhill sit-skis, kayaks, boxes and participates in any other sport or activity that she can try, showing that the only impossibilities are the ones we create for ourselves.  By sharing her story she wishes to remind others that any obstacle can be overcome with some hard work and that the benefits are 100% worth it every single time!

You will be inspired!

When: Tuesday, March 2, 2010

Time: 7:30-9:00 PM

Where: One-to-1 Fitness – Group Exercise Room – 5580-45st

Cost: FREE

Space is limited, you may register online through our client login (Guests follow the prompts to create an account) or by calling 403-341-4041

• In her presentation she will discuss her incredible accident, painstaking recovery and subsequent rehabilitation. 
• She will explain the obstacles she had to overcome from the first day of her injury up until, and even including, today.
• She will inspire you as she explains how the rewards of choosing to overcome those obstacles are worth all the effort. 
• She will describe what can be accomplished in life once the choice is made to do it, not just in fitness but in others areas of their life too.  It may sound cliché but life is too short to spend it on the sidelines, the only place to live is right in the action.

Tammy’s One-to-1 Fitness Experience…

“I began training at One-1-Fitness in the spring of 2008.  At this point I had been training on my own for a few years and competing in sprint distances races but I was not improving.  Every year was the same thing, my speeds were the same, I could only lift the same weight, and my overall fitness was the same.  I turned to One-1-Fitness for help.  The team there has been super supportive and hugely helpful to me.  With the work they put me through I was finally able to achieve my goal of jumping from sprint distance to Olympic distance.  Up until joining One-1-Fitness this goal had eluded me.  The best part is that not only can I compete in an Olympic distance triathlon I can do it without suffering or struggling, I can finish strong.  My strength has increased so much and now I can climb almost any hill on my hand cycle.  In the past I could only register in races that were relatively flat because I was afraid I would not be able to climb the hills.  Now, I actively seek hills to train on to see if I can climb them and I find flat races to be unchallenging.  The strength increase has also really improved my skiing ability, now I actually downhill ski rather than downhill crash.  My injury rate has decreased and my km/hr has increased.  The strong work ethic and positive attitude of the team at One-1-Fitness has helped me reach my goals and I know they will continue to help me achieve the even tougher goals I have set for the future.”

One-to-1 Fitness Reaching For Over 19,000ft.

My mother always said I should aim high and reach for new heights; this might not have been what she had in mind… 

It`s hard to believe that in just six weeks from now I will leave everything familiar behind and embark on what will undoubtedly be one of the greatest adventures I`ve ever experienced. I will travel half way around the world, I will truly been an outsider, if that alone isn`t enough I will join a small team of committed individuals I`ve never met on a six day trek through jungle, desert, snow and ice. We will walk 100 kilometres, experience a 50 degree temperature change and climb to nearly 6000 metres. A daunting task for a guy who hasn`t slept in a tent for nearly a decade, never been in a sleeping bag below zero, and has no idea what it`s like to hike for miles or what oxygen deprivation is like. To say that I am intimidated by this coming experience and uncomfortable about not knowing what to expect is an understatement. Those fears however, pale in comparison to what it must be like to live each day with real fears of death and disease from things like typhoid, cholera, and E. Coli. These forms of illness are practically unimaginable for you and I. Or to think of how laborious it must be to carry water for miles every day for your family. Maybe on summit day the effects of high elevation will allow me to relate as I carry my 30lb, ergonomically designed to fit totally comfortable, day pack up those final steps, but then probably not really.

On March 1, 2010 my adventure begins. As a member of a 30 person team I will trek up the slopes of mount Kilimanjaro, Africa`s tallest peak. Collectively we will face this challenge in tribute to those that live with real fears and even more real daily challenges to maintain the most basic quality of life. Hopefully by now you are both fascinated and curious why myself, and 29 others like me, would travel half way around the globe to participate in something they never dreamed of doing. As it was with that same curiosity that One-to-1 Fitness client and local climb participant Glenn Moore inspired me to join this adventure and raised my awareness to an organization called The Water School. 

The Water School is a Canadian based organization that has a mission to share a very amazingly simple, inexpensive, and practical method of providing safe, clean water for the developing world. SODIS is a method of solar disinfection that requires only a simple plastic bottle, a piece of tin and some sunshine. Simple items that we throw in the garbage every single day can completely change the life of 100s, 1000s, likely millions. Living in Red Deer it`s difficult to imagine having to walk to Innisfail to fetch a pail of hopefully clean drinking water from a basic well each day, in fact just imagine going 24 hours without being able to turn on a faucet of any kind or flush a toilet, our way of life would seemingly cease to exist. If you are as interested as I was to know more about The Water School and SODIS visit www.thewaterschool.org. If you would like to know more about our Kilimanjaro climb or sponsor me in this crazy adventure please visit www.kili2010.com/cabel-mcelderry. 

See for yourself how we`ve been training for Kilimanjaro thanks to One-to-1 Fitness trainer Josh Neufeld. Kilimanjaro Training Program 

I challenge you… 

…to count how many times you turn on the faucet or flush a toilet in 24 hours. 

…I challenge you to count how many times you actively worry about dangerous bacteria or pathogens in any beverage you consume tomorrow. 

Do you think we take clean water for granted? I hope you’ll support my fundraising efforts at www.kili2010.com/cabel-mcelderry

Fred Sarkari, Professional Speaker and Best Selling Author

One-to-1 Fitness is delighted to welcome Fred Sarkari on February 16, 2010 at 7:30 PM. Come and learn why our personality often dictates why we succeed or fail at many of life’s challenges and why we relate well to some people and not others. Learn to identify your own personality and how to overcome the obstacles we create for ourselves or why we sometimes view things a certain way. Having heard Fred speak first hand I guarantee you will not only find this a fun and fascinating evening it will make you think for days each and every time you interact with someone at home, the office or social situations.

This will be a very popular event and space is limited, be sure to call or go online to register early.

When: February 16, 2010

Time: 7:30-9:30 PM

Where: One-to-1 Fitness – Group Exercise Room – 5580-45st

Cost: FREE

Space is limited, you may register online through our guest system or by calling 403-341-4041

Fred empowers passionate people around the world to be more effective in their professional and personal lives by creating a deeper sense of awareness.

Fred is considered an expert in human behavior.  He coaches, teaches and provides management consulting services to a broad range of organizations from start ups to some of the world’s largest organizations.

As a presenter, Fred’s unique approach combines vision with practical application, delivering a customized and personally tailored message to each audience member. This approach provides a compelling and practical message to audiences regardless of size and translates through to the programs he creates.

In addition to his popular course facilitation, Fred has written a Best Seller Book on the topic of Leadership.  This book titled “How the Top 5% Think! – Principles of Great Leaders” has been a tremendous success and has received rave reviews. 

Fred remains highly active in providing individuals with ongoing 1-on-1 coaching from goal setting to execution.

Fred has facilitated numerous workshops for employees of various companies including: Microsoft, Wells Fargo, BMW, Scotia Bank, Coca-Cola, Home Depot, CIBC, Royal Bank, North West Mutual Funds, Ceridian, Promotional Products Association, BMO Bank of Montreal, Genworth Financial, Hilton Hotels, Midas, Four Seasons Hotels and many more.

Fred Sarkari provides services to organizations internationally. For more information please feel free to visit www.fredsarkari.com or contact Fred Sarkari personally at fred@fredsarkari.com or by calling 1.800.742.2379.

Automatic Weight Loss: How Your Metabolism Really Works

On February 2, 2010 at 7:30 PM One-to-1 Fitness Co-Director and international athlete Pat Lessard will offer an educational seminar you can’t afford to miss. Have you tried multiple diets that don’t work? Have you tried to lose weight with no success? Do you feel tired all the time? Have you ever felt you are battling the symptoms of depression?

In our individual quests to lose weight and get in shape we’ve turned to many so called experts with unique plans that promise to be the answer. This seminar will take you right back to where every so called system MUST begin…your metabolism.

These practices of both understanding your metabolism, how it works, and how to alter its function comprise some of the core education and principles that have allowed One-to-1 Fitness to attain consistent success with our clients. Enjoy an educational evening and glean from over 40 years combined experience, the following topics will be discussed:

• What is your Metabolism and how does it work?
• Why eating less can make you fat. (Skip a workout, DON’T skip a meal!)
• Setting caloric targets for effective weight loss.
• How your choice of Macronutrients will affect your weight management program.

When: February 2, 2010

Time: 7:30-9:00 PM

Where: One-to-1 Fitness – Group Exercise Room – 5580-45st

Cost: FREE

Space is limited, you may register online through our guest system or by calling 403-341-4041

One-to-1 Fitness hosts the Chamber of Commerce

One-to-1 Fitness will host the January edition of business after hours for the Red Deer Chamber of Commerce on Tuesday, January 26, 2010. Stop by from 5:00-7:00 PM and meet local business owners and find out more about the products and services your community offers in this mini-trade show.

One-to-1 Fitness will also be featuring samples of our upcoming pre-prepared food line to officially launch sometime in 2010.

A little different than our day to day environment of 7 people at a time. Business after hours had an amzing turnout.

Double Your Dollars

Held Over By Popular Demand! Every Dollar is Worth Two!

Our Wrap Up Christmas promotion was so popular we’ve decided to hold it over for the entire month of January. Double your dollars and make 2010 the year you say, “I am in the best shape of my life!”

Through the Christmas season when you bought a gift certificate at One-to-1 Fitness you picked the amount and we matched every dollar you spent to double the amount.

Lose weight, feel great, enjoy more energy, relieve stress, be rid of aches and pains, maybe even lower blood pressure, cholesterol and receive magnificent praise from your doctor! One-to-1 Fitness has a proven track record for helping people just like you get the results they want; in fact it’s risk free with our money back guarantee.

It’s a clean slate and that time of year when we are ready to face challenge head on, you were thinking about joining a fitness program anyways you may as well see what Red Deer’s #1 choice for personal training (www.personaltrainingreddeer.com/almost) and weight loss can do for you.

Happy New Year everyone!

*Maximum purchase of $500 for a total value of $1000. Cannot be applied to exisiting training programs must be a new program or program renewal. May not be used for massage services or redeemed for cash.

Would you recommend One-to-1 Fitness to others?
“ABSOLUTELY! I know that I have received the most up to date training principles from all the trainers (due to all of them being trained using the same guidelines.) Knowing that you will never have to compete or wait for equipment is a huge plus!” -Shaun Richer

“Since becoming a member of One to 1 Fitness I have lost over 25 pounds. I have gained mounds of self-confidence and I notice that I tend to have a tonne more energy!” –Adam Risling

“Yes, since I started at One to 1, which was about 2 years ago, I can’t find a reason to quit. The trainers are awesome and the gym is set up nicely, which makes it very comfortable and relaxing. It’s nice to feel healthy again, everyone should feel this way. “ -Trevor Ransom

“I have lost 28 pounds and 3 inches off my waist. I have also gained strength, mobility and flexibility across my whole body! My seventeen year old son is now a member and attends three times a week. He has only attended for a month, but he is beginning to see similar results to mine. He has also been persuaded to make positive changes in his life; his trainer seems to be a better influence over my son than I have been, regarding his health.” –Craig Dore

For this promotion maximum purchase amount is $500 (or total value of $1000). Cannot be applied to existing programs, used for massage services or redeemed for cash. New programs or renewals only.

The New Year’s Resolution Solution

One-to-1 Fitness and Big 105 want to help you put your resolution for weight loss, better health, and improved fitness on cruise control.

Wouldn’t it be great if you had a team of professionals to show you the right way to finally lose that weight once and for all? Make this year the year you say, “I am in the best shape of my life!” It’s simple all you need to do is complete the form below and tell us your New Year’s Resolution.

Starting January 4, 2010 we’ll select 1 winner every day who will receive 1 month of our incredibly popular FIT Camp program.

On January 26, 2010 one lucky winner, selected from all the entries, will receive the red carpet treatment with One-to-1 Fitness. 6 months of One-on-one personal training with Red Deer’s largest and most experienced training team, full nutritional coaching, and access to our Far Infrared health cabin.

*Offer valid for new clients only.
Grand Prize Winner (6 months of personal training valued at $2995) – Lane Chesko

January 4 Winner – Kaitlyn MacKinnon
January 5 Winner – Lane Chesko
January 6 Winner – Lisa Leblanc
January 7 Winner – Rianna Guidolin
January 8 Winner – Leonard MacQuarrie
January 9 Winner – Paula Auger
January 10 Winner – Kerri Albert
January 11 Winner – Pam Swales
January 12 Winner – Nicole Buset
January 13 Winner – Ingrid Soanes
January 14 Winner – Angela McMann
January 15 Winner – Tracy Ferguson
January 16 Winner – Roanne Lyseng
January 17 Winner – Allison Klavano

“I feel strangely energized after my workout even after feeling tired at the start and during the workout. I have gained strength and muscle tone. I appreciate that my program is designed to fit my capabilities as a 78 year old woman with issues stemming from my scoliosis, other surgeries as well as counteracting the onset of osteoporosis. I like the clean facility, friendly staff, and the community spirit! (i.e. the fundraiser held recently for the food bank.)” –Colleen Graham

“I have been on the program 2 weeks and have already noticed a difference in my clothes, energy and eating habits – I am also very impressed with all your staff – everyone is very friendly and helpful.”
– Lynn Bateman

“I’ve noticed so many positive changes already and it’s only been a month. I can’t wait to see what 3 or 6 months has to offer. Thank you One to 1!” – Tracy Carter

Bringing the Gift of Fitness to Kids With Special Needs

One-to-1 Fitness was delighted to provide the children of the Oriole Park School Pathways program a Nintendo Wii and Wii Fit for Christmas. When we received the fundraising call from psychologist who consults for the program it really only took about 30 seconds for us to realize this was a cause perfectly aligned with our vision statement, and one that we had to support.

“Improve lives by increasing self-worth, vitality and well being.”

The Pathways program students are generally students that find it hard to engage in the activities of a typical physical education class. These students are often affected by sensory issues from lights, noises, and all the commotion of a busy class, or physical limitations that require a little extra time or accomodation to fully participate. It’s safe to say that regular fitness and activity can sometimes be a real challenge. Recent years have brought to the forefront that within our general population our children are not as active as they used to be. Child obesity and child diabetes are now very real concerns greatly on the rise.

School faculty Jesse Dodds explained that the use of technology fits well with the keen curiosity the students exhibit. The Wii and and especially the Wii Fit are motion or action based allowing that curiosity for technology and video games to set a habit of regular activity for the students. Because the software also tracks progress this can be used to help evaluate the student’s progress with regular activity and provide a reference for them as to how they are improving. It’s also hoped that having the Wii and Wii Fit will also increase positive interaction between classrooms and all the students of the school.

Adam Josh and myself had a great time visiting the school and getting the kids set up with the Wii. What was especially amazing was to see one of the students experience what running might be like for the very first time. (Pictured above) We would like to both thank and wish a Merry Christmas to Oriole Park School, the Pathways program and faculty for allowing One-to-1 Fitness the opportunity to bring the gift of fitness to your students, we look forward to hearing about your progress.

Stretch your Christmas budget.

 

 The perfect gift just got easier at One-to-1 Fitness. We’ll match you dollar for dollar* on all gift certificates for any of our fitness programs up to closing on December 23, 2009. There’s never been a better time to help someone get in the best shape of their lives!

Now you can round out your holiday shopping with the gift of the perfect body for someone you care about; and maximize your Christmas budget with One-to-1 Fitness.

*Maximum purchase of $500 for a total value of $1000. Cannot be applied to exisiting training programs must be a new program or program renewal. May not be used for massage services or redeemed for cash.

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