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Fitness News

The New York Times
HEALTH / FITNESS & NUTRITION April 23, 2009
Personal Best: Want to Go Faster? You Need a Trainer
By GINA KOLATA
Exercise physiologists and coaches say most people who want to improve in almost any sport do not appreciate what can be accomplished with training nor know how to do it.



Laurie Wood, Director of Fitness
lwood@jccpgh.org
(412) 521-8011, ext. 260

Personal Training and Sports Conditioning
One on One Private workout

The Personal Training Team at the JCC is a group of dedicated fitness experts with various experience and expertise. All trainers are either professionally certified or hold advanced degrees in a health related field. It does not matter what your goal is, we can design a program to help you achieve it. Your trainer will motivate you, keep you on track and make sure your workouts are safe and effective. For more information, call Laurie Wood, (412) 521-8011, ext. 260.

Sports Conditioning to improve performance, one or more participants: Sailfish Swim Club Conditioning Program Basketball Strength and Conditioning Call Matt Proskin, (412) 521-8011, ext. 231

Our Trainers

Nutrition Programs

Babysitting

Shortstop Babysitting - For ages six weeks to 5 years old.

Complimentary Babysitting - Monday through Thursday, 6-8 p.m. for group exercise participants only.

Rehab

  • Staywell group training program provides supervision and guidance on proper use of exercise equipment; physician's approval is required. Call Matt Proskin, (412) 521-8011, ext. 231, to register. Tuesdays 11 am-1 pm; Fridays, 1-3 pm.
  • The Healthy Heart - Phase III Cardiac Rehabilitation: With a physician's approval, exercise at the JCC. Mondays and Wednesdays, 8:30 am-12:30 pm; Fridays, 8:30 am-1:30 pm. Call Laurie Wood, (412) 521-8011, ext. 260.

Assessments

Call Matt Proskin, (412) 521-8011, ext. 231
  • Blood Pressure Screening
  • Body Composition Analysis
  • Bio/Analogics Fitness Assessment and Personal Training Session

Equipment Orientation

Get acquainted with cardiovascular, free weight, Nautilus and Trotter equipment, and learn basic exercises. Required for youths ages 13-15 to use weight room. Call Ray Rosario, (412) 521-8011, ext. 187.

Massage Services

Sports and Theraputic massages available for men and women.



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