Atlas Personal Trainers

1000 Pound Club

2013-05-17T18:35:00.000-04:00

Arthur Powell

Mike Wilt

Atlas Personal Trainers would like to congratulate Arthur Powell and Mike Wilt on making the 1,000 pound club! In order to be members of this exclusive club, they each had to lift a combined total of 1,000 pounds in one personal training session. Arthur lifted a combined total of 1,020 pounds, while Mike lifted a total of 1,355 pounds! Congratulations, Arthur and Mike!

Happy Hour Postponed

2013-05-16T16:19:00.000-04:00

Due to scheduling conflicts, this month's happy hour will be post-posted to June 28. We will notify you with an established time and date in the near future.

Zumba Breakdown Class - Samba

2013-05-15T10:00:00.003-04:00

TONIGHT!!

ZUMBA WITH CHANTAL

30 min SAMBA BREAKDOWN
6 pm...$2...

Then, at 6:30 pm... $5 Zumba!

Yoga Classes

2013-05-13T14:43:00.002-04:00

Yoga on Tuesday and Thursday mornings has been cancelled for the month of May. Feel free to join us on Saturday and Sunday mornings as well as Monday and Thursday evenings!

Atlas Yoga Workshop - Sign Up Now!

2013-05-09T13:35:00.001-04:00

Massage Therapy at Atlas

2013-05-03T17:25:00.003-04:00

Zumba - Salsa Breakdown

2013-05-01T12:28:00.003-04:00

TONIGHT!!

ZUMBA WITH CHANTAL

30 min SALSA BREAKDOWN
6 pm...$2...First 5 students free...on me
Then, at 6:30 pm... $5 Zumba!

2013-04-26T17:48:00.002-04:00

Don't forget to join us tomorrow, April 27, at 5pm for Atlas Happy Hour at Bateman's in Perry Hall! The night will be filled with friends, fun, and giveaways! Who knows, we may even see Mike break it down on the dance floor! See you tomorrow!!!!

Boot Camp April 27th

2013-04-26T14:26:00.000-04:00

BOOT CAMP - We will be meeting at the parking lot behind Kobe's. Doing a timed 5k. We may start at 7:30. Call Beth to find out details! 443-632-8430

USBF Fort Meade Show Results

2013-04-25T15:52:00.001-04:00

On Saturday April 13, Allison Lorence and Nicole Backert of Team Atlas competed in the USBF Maryland Natural 2013 Pro Qualifier. Allison placed fourth in both of her divisions, Women’s Short Novice and Women’s Short Open, while Nicole ranked fifth in the Women’s Novice and Women’s Open divisions. Congratulations, Allison and Nicole!

Saturday Boot Camp April 20 Location

2013-04-18T11:28:00.002-04:00

Saturday Bootcampers (for Saturday, April 20, 2013)

A message from your friendly Atlas Boot Camp instructor, Beth:

We will meet at 8:00am at the corner of Eastern Ave and Rt. 43 (Park in the train station).

If it rains (and I mean downpour -- not a little sprinkle) we will meet at 8:30 at Atlas. Call me if uncertain, 443-632-8430. Our workout will consist of jogging a bit, stopping for drills, jogging a bit more, stopping for more drills, jogging a bit more, stopping for more drills.....I think you get the picture ! If jogging is an issue and you are saying to yourself I am not coming because I hate to run......bring a bike, or let me know and I can bring you a bike. Rt. 43 has a path and it has subtle hills so you WILL get a workout still....plus we can share the bike so you can jog as much as you want and then ask for a bike and that person can jog !!!

It will be worth it.............. calories will be burned and SUMMER is right around the corner.... no, SUMMER IS HERE !!! LET'S DO THIS PEOPLE !!!

It's only $8 if you want to give it a try and when you find you love it and can commit to 10 consecutive sessions, the price drops to $5.00. Those 10 sessions put you at the end of June........hmmmmmm.......10 weeks of calorie-burning, fat- torching workouts... think of what you will look like for the July 4th parties !!

See you all there...........DON'T BE SCARED.....

Traveling Boot Camp

2013-04-10T09:07:00.002-04:00

SO here's the skinny for this weekend (April 13 & 14)......

Saturday - 8:00 a.m. at parking lot behind Kobe's steakhouse at the Avenue in White Marsh (it's right across from LA Fitness which used to be Bally's). I am hoping everyone can do 8:00? We can only do 8:00 a.m. if we are outside due to other obligations at Atlas (Yoga !!)

Sunday - We are meeting at the Meadowood Regional Park (10650 Falls Rd Timonium, MD 21093) at 8:30 a.m. We can all meet and carpool if you want - just let me know. This is for the Special Olympics Inspirational Walk/Run.....I plan on us all running together as a team doing 5K -- piece of cake for you guys so NO WORRIES !!

If you would like to join Beth and Atlas's Boot Camp on Saturday or Sunday, just send Beth a note, send Atlas a note, or call Atlas at 410-256-3662 sometime before Saturday to get further details!

Guest Instructor for Fit-4-Fighting (Muay Thai)

2013-04-10T08:43:00.000-04:00

Join guest instructor, Emanuel, this Saturday for Fit-4-Fighting. Emanuel is trained in Muay Thai and will be incorporating some basic techniques of this combat sport from Thailand. Participants are welcome with a $10 drop-in fee. No prior experience is needed! Class begins at noon.

Warrior Dash: May 18-19

2013-04-05T18:43:00.002-04:00

The Maryland Warrior Dash will take place on May 18 and 19 at Budd's Creek in Mechanicsville. Warrior Dash is the ultimate event for thrill-seeking athletes. Warrior Dash is a 3.16 mile race that is filled with intense obstacles and MUD.

Warrior Dash donates all profits to St. Jude's Children's Hospital.

Please visit the Warrior Dash website for registration and event details.

April Fitness Center Calendar

2013-04-05T17:24:00.002-04:00

Boot Camp on Saturday, March 30

2013-03-29T16:31:00.002-04:00

This Saturday, March 30, Boot Camp will be held at Parkville Middle School (Avondale Road and Hiss Avenue). Class will begin at 8:30am at the Hiss Ave. side of the school. The drop-in fee is $8 (cash only), no obligation required! Come get that last workout in before Easter Sunday!

Classes on Easter Sunday

2013-03-22T18:14:00.002-04:00

Atlas Fitness Center will not be holding classes on Easter Sunday, March 31. Classes will resume, as scheduled, on Monday, April 1. Happy Easter!

Spring Fever Zumba® Party

2013-03-14T19:15:00.001-04:00

It's time to shake off those winter blues and spring into action with Zumba®!

Come join Atlas on Sunday, March 24, for our Spring Fever Zumba® Party with Chantal!The party will kickoff at 1pm with shirt cutting, followed by Zumba® from 2-4pm. Zumba® shirts will be available for purchase ($8-$15 price range); however, you are more than welcome to bring your own shirts to cut/decorate.

The party will be held on the side parking lot outside of Atlas (weather permitting) and the cover charge is $10. Don't miss out on this fun, high-energy dance party!

Client Spotlight

2013-03-07T18:07:00.000-05:00

Atlas Personal Trainers would like to congratulate Ernie Ragogini on becoming February's Client of the Month! Ernie has been working with Atlas trainer, Joe Elardo, for over one year. Ernie is a professional pianist and a professor of music with a very busy, but flexible schedule. Despite his work commitments, he is always willing to make time to get into the studio and work with Joe.

Ernie's determination and willingness to better himself has improved his strength, flexibility, balance, and endurance level. His dedication and positive attitude continues to inspire others to work hard and achieve their fitness. Congratulations, Ernie!

Thursday Evening Zumba®

2013-03-07T17:47:00.003-05:00

Atlas Fitness Center is now offering Zumba® with Chantal on Thursday evenings at 5pm. The drop-in fee is only $5, no obligation or membership required!

Boot Camp on Saturday, March 9

2013-03-07T17:14:00.006-05:00

This Saturday, March 9, Boot Camp will meet at Loch Raven Reservoir to run*. Beth will be meeting those interesting in carpooling at 7:45 am at the Harford Road and Jomat Avenue Park and Ride down the road from Atlas. (If you are going to try to meet up at the reservoir, go to Loch Raven Drive and Morgan Mill Road.) The drop-in fee is $8 (Cash only).

*Weather Dependent: If it is snowing or raining, Boot Camp may take place in the Fitness Center. If you are unsure of the location, call Beth: (443-632-8430)

Boot Camp Take Off!

2013-03-01T16:47:00.003-05:00

Come join Atlas instructor, Beth Jones, on Saturday at 8:30am for Boot Camp! This class incorporates both cardiovascular and strength training exercises for a high-intensity and rewarding workout. The drop-in fee for Boot Camp is $8 per class. Boot Camp is held every Saturday at 8:30am, rain or shine!

Health and Balance

2013-03-01T16:20:00.000-05:00

From webmd.com

The Health Benefits of Yoga

Yoga has been practiced for more than 5,000 years, and currently, close to 11 million Americans are enjoying its health benefits. Yoga can hardly be called a trend.

Most Westernized yoga classes focus on learning physical poses, which are called asanas. They also usually include some form of breathing technique and possibly a meditation technique as well. Some yoga classes are designed purely for relaxation. But there are styles of yoga that teach you how to move your body in new ways. Choosing one of these styles offers the greatest health benefits by enabling you to develop your flexibility, strength, and balance.

Yoga and Flexibility

When some people think of yoga, they imagine having to stretch like a gymnast. That makes them worry that they're too old, unfit, or "tight" to do yoga. The truth is you're never too old to improve flexibility.

The series of yoga poses called asanas work by safely stretching your muscles. This may release the lactic acid that builds up with muscle use, which may cause stiffness, tension, pain, and fatigue. In addition, yoga increases the range of motion in joints. It may also increase lubrication in the joints. The outcome is a sense of ease and fluidity throughout your body.

Yoga stretches not only your muscles but all of the soft tissues of your body. That includes ligaments, tendons, and the fascia sheath that surrounds your muscles. And no matter your level of yoga, you most likely will see benefits in a very short period of time. In one study, participants had up to 35% improvement in flexibility after only eight weeks of yoga. The greatest gains were in shoulder and trunk flexibility.

Community Yoga With Olivia

2013-03-01T16:12:00.005-05:00

Come join Atlas instructor, Olivia, every Monday at 8pm for community yoga! This class incorporates a variety of stretches and movements that are perfect for weight loss, muscle building, balance, cleansing, and relaxation. Olivia provides individual assistance and guidance to ensure that participants are practicing safely and getting the most out of their workout. The drop-in fee for community yoga is only $6 per class, not obligation or membership required!

Saturday Morning Yoga With Jen

2013-03-01T16:06:00.000-05:00

Come join Atlas instructor, Jen Allen, for morning Yoga this Saturday from 7:30-8:15am in the Fitness Center! This class will give you a great workout and energy to start your weekend! The drop-in fee is only $8, no obligation or membership required! Yoga mats, water, and towels will be available, but feel free to bring your own!