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I couldn't stand not to enjoy FUN Friday with everyone in the Cr8 Fitness Family. So we're bringing FUN Friday to your living room using Facebook Live tomorrow at 6:15am. You won't want to miss it.

It'll be "Home vs. Away" The Home team is our 6:15 crew that comes into the gym and those that join us virtually at that hour will be the Away team. Everyone will be wearing RED shirts for bonus points. We'll have prizes for everyone. (Coach Nancy's kind of prizes). 

Coach Nancy and I have been closely monitoring the news feeds and staying abreast of the latest recommendations and protocols. We are taking it one week (and really one day) at a time as far as the current training schedule goes, Yesterday we highlighted what we are doing in the gym to keep you safe, and this is a further update.

We have thought long and hard about how to maintain best practices while still providing service to you. For now we are staying open, but with some significant changes as follows:

9:00am Ladies, 4:00pm and 6:00pm training will be held outside. Early morning classes are invited to train in the afternoons without notifying us. I (Coach Dean) will be co-coaching with Coach Nancy when needed (such as a large class size) to keep you safe and training appropriately. We are well equipped to modify training for all levels and abilities. 

5:00am and 6:15 will continue to train indoors, but all windows and doors will be open. If you are uncomfortable being inside, come in the afternoon.

Important Notes:

1) Dress According to conditions. You might have to mess up that beautiful "do" and wear a hat and gloves. Layer clothing.

2) Parking. There is overflow parking across the street, to the RIGHT of the driveway in the grass. Please do not park to the left in the field. To the right is family property, to the left is not. Play nice.

3) Communicate with us. Please let Nancy know you are coming to an afternoon class if that is not your norm. She is extremely busy attending to many challenges, so a little help is appreciated.

4) This is the plan for the upcoming week only. We will monitor the situation and further alter from there. We may end up taking recovery week early.

More Thoughts:

The plan is to get you a complete two-week training schedule out by the end of the day tomorrow that you can do at home if you desire. Now is NOT the time to stop self-care. Exercise, eat well, get sleep, relax.

I am not averse to saying that Cr8 Fitness is better prepared to handle this than 99% of the fitness facilities out there (or more). 🙂 We have the facility, skills, and property to comply with recommendations from the government for best practices and social distancing when necessary. Even with that being said, we are counting on you, the Cr8 Fitness Family, to help us weather this storm. Businesses like ours aren't the ones that are going to be getting assistance - we are on our own. I am not too proud to say we need your continued support and patronage to get through this intact, and I thank-you for choosing to train with us and be part of the family.

If you have any questions, please let us know.

Coach Dean for Coach Nancy

As we head into the week, I wanted to communicate Dean and my action-plan with the continuing developments of COVID-19. I feel it's important to communicate what our current and future plans are. My goal is to be proactive, rather than reactive.
 
We continue to take extra steps to increase our cleanliness of the facility. We have increased our sanitizer and wipe stations, We have drastically increased our cleaning frequency. You have done a great job in wiping down the equipment and using the "needs to be cleaned" bin. Let’s all pitch in and do our part. We'll continue to follow this protocol as well as increasing our frequency of our deep cleaning.
 
As per the recommendation of the New Hampshire Center for Disease Control, it’s business as usual. We are not panicked, but we are prepared. There are many benefits of being a part of the Cr8 Fitness Family, but especially right now, more than ever before, it's important to keep your exercise routine up, and if you haven't been on one, it's a good time to start. Exercise is one of the best things you can do to keep your immune system strong. In addition to exercise, we recommend good sleep habits, stress reduction, and healthy eating habits. Although the efficacy is not out yet, supplements like Vitamin C, Vitamin D, Zinc, (Also known as ZMA at Cr8) & Probiotics certainly wouldn't hurt right now. If you had to pick only one product to take right now, I would suggest a high-potency multivitamin.  I take and recommend Fit Tabs from Beverly International.  Finally, it's important to note that our group personal training done in a large open, and ventilated space, with less than 20 people is probably the best fitness environment you want to be in for your exercise.
 
As we continue to monitor the rapidly changing events, we have a three-phase action plan:

Phase 1: This is what we have already done. We’ve increased cleaning to include sanitizing the equipment between each training time. The doors and windows will remain open as much as possible to circulate fresh air. We have asked those that have any symptoms to stay home.

Phase 2: Beginning immediately, we will provide you with a two week training should you have to self- quarantine. We strongly feel exercise is one of the best activities people can do right now. We will provide anyone who would like a two week nutrition coaching program to get your eating as healthy as it can be. We want you to support your body with proper nutrition. In the gym we ask you to use hand sanitizer as often as you need. Please don’t share equipment if possible.

To Your Best Health Always,

Coach Nancy and Dean

I've been so amazed, inspired, encouraged, loved, along with so many other emotions the last few weeks. As many of you know, cancer has hit my family. My sister and Dad struggle daily with the effects of this terrible disease. Your kinds words and actions bring a clear image of the what the Cr8 Fitness family is to me. When Jennifer from 4pm training told me about how she was helping to fight Cancer, I was all ears. 

Jennifer has been captain of a team for the Rock N Race for several years. This past year, 2019, she was the top fundraiser for the event. Her team 'Davis and Towle' (She works for Davis and Towle Insurance) earned "RockStar" status directly due to her hard work. 

The Rock N Race is a 5k walk/run done every May in downtown Concord. It is fundraiser for the Payson Center at Concord Hospital. The Rock 'N Race attracts upwards of 5,000 runners, walkers, area businesses, survivors, families and friends in a positive outpouring of support for people with cancer. Over $4.5 million has been raised to assure that thousands of people with cancer and their families are able to access life-affirming services at the Payson Center for Cancer Care’s HOPE Resource Center. Jenn has worked hard to do her part in helping others. 

While no one wants to deal with Cancer, we all know someone who either has it or has had it. Right now my fighting spirit gets angry when I hear the word cancer. I'm thankful Jennifer has had the time, ability, fight to put in a 'Good' fight with the Rock N Race. (By the way, Jennifer's last name is Good). 

The Rock N Race is going on again this May 14th in Concord. Help Jennifer fight cancer by joining this year's team. 

Fight the 'Good' Fight,

Coach Nancy

I’m a wife, a mom, and a Grandma. My three little ones call me, Gigi. Just like I’d do for my kids, I’d do anything for my grandchildren. When Jack had a possible diagnosis of Autism, I wanted to learn all I could. It led Dean and I to pursue education in the fitness business specializing in helping those with autism. Autism Fitness started as a gym designed to help people with autism. The founder soon decided to become a teaching facility in order to expand his reach. Dean and I both took his course.

In our excitement about how much this could help make connections to this increasing population we told others about the training available at Autism Fitness. Mae Lynn was one of those people we told. Having a son with autism and her love of fitness Mae Lynn took the course too. Her intention at first was to help her son even better. She asked if she could use Cr8 Fitness as his place for his training. It was the beginning of Right Fit Fitness.

Here’s where little things do make a difference.

Dean and I gave an open door to Mae Lynn so she could help her son. It was easy. Mae Lynn does all the work, she takes care of everything. I make sure the gym door is open, that’s it.

This is where it gets exciting. Mae Lynn has now started a new business. Under the helpful and wonderful watch care of Get Fit NH, Right Fit Fitness operates. She uses physical training to help young adults with autism. The impact of one open door is now reaching to others. She didn’t stop there though. Her desire is to reach more and more people. She knows teaching others all she knows is key to help more people dealing with autism. Together they've held classes for parents and educators. Her knowledge is being passed onto others to create a better connection with their autistic child. In January Right Fit Fitness and Get Fit NH brought in Autism Fitness to expand that reach into more of New Hampshire. Over 20 parents and school personal attended the course.

The reach goes on.

Lori N who has trained with Cr8 Fitness for almost 7 years just completed the Autism Fitness course with Mae Lynn.  Congratulations Lori!

Lori works in a private school for those with special needs. She also has a son with autism. Her desire is to use physical training to help her students, their families, and her son.

I am amazed at how this is growing from an open door to a new business to bringing fitness to schools.

How can you help this reach even further? I’m not sure. For starters visit Right Fit Fitness web page. If you know someone with autism, a therapist, or an educator pass this along to them. You just never know what a little thing can do. I just know if we keep our minds open to possibilities anything can happen.

Make it Happen,

Coach Nancy

Let’s face it, none of us enjoy being sick. With all the talk of Novel 2019-nCoV coronavirus, now is a good time to review some simple strategies to stay healthy. There are positive steps you can take everyday to boost the chances of avoiding sickness. Don’t accept the fact that “everybody gets sick” even if that just means a cold.

Boost your immune system with the following strategy:

1. Eat a nutritious diet full of vitamins, minerals and antioxidants, and remember that sugar suppresses your immune system.
2. Drink plenty of water
3. Get to bed early and get a good night sleep – consistently!
4. Exercise regularly. Your body produces antibodies when you train vigorously, boosting your immune system.

The CDC offers the following daily preventative actions:

• Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when you cough or sneeze. Throw the tissue in the trash after you use it.
• Wash your hands often with soap and water. If soap and water are not available, use an alcohol-based hand rub. We have a container in the gym.
• Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth. Germs spread this way.

Keeping your training space cold and flu free

We have consulted with commercial cleaning experts as to the best cleaners and disinfectants to use. This solution is used to mop the floors in our Epsom facility, as well as disinfect the bands and other equipment. Alcohol based hand rubs are available to use as needed and after training.

Sharing of yoga is a big no no. A good quality mat costs less than $25.00, so please purchase one for your own use if you prefer to train on one. Please write your name on your mat.

Here is what we do inside the gym.

• In between classes, I wipe down any visible dirt/sweat. There are gym wipes available for you to use on the equipment.
• Once a day a general cleaning and sterilization is done of the gym and the equipment. 
• This week I did a Spring cleaning. The deep cleaning just in case. 

Let’s all pull together and do what it takes to stay healthy this winter!

Make It Happen,

Nancy and Dean

Who doesn’t like a good “Top Ten” list?

Did you know?

All these things combined helped Dean and I to come up with Cr8 Fitness's tagline. 

"Eat Well. Exercise Smart. Enjoy life."

So there you go, our Current Top 10

Didja learn anything?

Make It Happen!
Coach Nancy

We are excited to announce some "upgrades" to the Cr8 Fitness Family page. Nancy and I were talking about how we can help you get even better this year - More Fit, More Happiness, and More Health. Who couldn't use a little more of those things?

Up to this point we have had a number of Facebook groups addressing the topics of fitness and nutrition, along with the family page. Starting today, we are consolidating all of those into one group, with the goal of growing it to 500 members this year. To do that, we need YOUR HELP! We are asking you to join, and to invite everyone you know (yes, even "him") to join the group. There is going to be some serious magic in there! For starters, every Monday through Friday we will be posting something new for you. 

• Monday: Challenge for the Week
• Tuesday: Quotables
• Wednesday: Recipes of the Week
• Thursday: Pro Health & Fitness Tips
• and end the week with Photo Fridays!

And we promise a lot of "extras" along the way to make it worth your while to come and play!

So here's how you can help us - Join the "Fit, Happy and Healthy" Group, and then invite all your friends, family and co-workers to do the same.

It's super easy - just click this link: https://www.facebook.com/groups/cr8fitness/ to ask for an invite, and once you are in, click the "invite members" on the right hand side of the page. 

Be there or be square (an oldie but goodie).

- DC