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Couch Workout #2

Today's workout is from Brookline Village Manager and Master Trainer Will Campbell.Reach out if you have any questions! wcampbell@beaconhillathleticclubs.com
Protocol:

1️⃣ Rear foot elevated split squats - 1.5 reps - x8-10 each side 2️⃣ Eccentric push-up to hand release explosive push-up x8 3️⃣ Alternating V-Ups x10 each side 4️⃣ Foot elevated (on foam roller or other small hard object) single leg bridge - isometric hold x :20-:30s each side ✅ Repeat 4-5 rounds, rest as needed.
Exercises:
1️⃣ Rear foot elevated split squats
Regressions:
Air Squat, Alternating Lunges, Static Lunges Progression:
Add Load 2️⃣ Eccentric push-up to hand release explosive ....
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Couch Workout!

While our clubs are temporarily closed in an effort to stop the spread of COVID-19, we want to continue helping all of our community be their healthiest self. We'll be bringing you a series of free at-home workouts planned by our very own BHAC trainers. Each workout is about 30 minutes and is scalable: choose between three different difficulty levels for each exercise. No gym equipment required - just your couch, living room floor, and a little bit of creativity!* Intensity is going to be low because lack of load, but the idea behind this is just to get everyone moving, relieve some stress and stave off regression Check out our first workout below, led by North Station manager ....
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Temporary Gym Closure

At the Beacon Hill Athletic Clubs, our primary concern is the health and well-being of our membership.For the past few weeks we have been doing everything possible to keep our facilities open and available for those who wish to use them while keeping the health risks to our members as low as possible. Following the most recent edict of the Governor’s office, however, we must now close all our facilities effective the end of business this evening, March 16.
Here is a link to the entire press release: https://www.bizjournals.com/boston/news/2020/03/15/gov-baker-announces-aggressive-new-measures-to.html . All Accounts will befrozen during this time
In our 31-year ....
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Holiday Season Hours of Operation

Brookline Village: 12/24/19 8am-2pm 12/25/19 CLOSED - Merry Christmas! 12/26/19 8am-4pm 12/31/19 8am-2pm 1/1/20 8am-4pm Please check online schedule for classes: http://beaconhillathleticclubs.com/blog/73003/Brookline Cleveland Circle: 12/24/19 6am-2pm 12/25/19 CLOSED - Merry Christmas! 12/26/19 8am-4pm 12/31/19 6am-2pm 1/1/20 8am-4pm Please check online schedule for classes: http://beaconhillathleticclubs.com/blog/73002/Cleveland-Circle East Boston: 12/24/19 8am-2pm 12/25/19 CLOSED - Merry Christmas! 12/26/19 8am-4pm 12/31/19 8am-4pm 1/1/20 8am-4pm Please check online schedule for classes: ....
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Thanksgiving Holiday Hours

Brookline Village: 11/27/19 6am-6pm 11/28/19 CLOSED - Happy Thanksgiving! 11/29/19 8am-4pm Please check online schedule for classes: http://beaconhillathleticclubs.com/blog/73003/Brookline Cleveland Circle: 11/27/19 6am-6pm 11/28/19 CLOSED - Happy Thanksgiving! 11/29/19 8am-4pm Please check online schedule for classes: http://beaconhillathleticclubs.com/blog/73002/Cleveland-Circle East Boston: 11/27/19 6am-6pm 11/28/19 CLOSED - Happy Thanksgiving! 11/29/19 8am-4pm 11/30/19 8am-4pm 12/1/19 8am-4pm Please check online schedule for classes: http://beaconhillathleticclubs.com/blog/73827/East-Boston North End: 11/27/19 6am-6pm 11/28/19 CLOSED - Happy Thanksgiving! ....
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Labor Day Weekend Hours

Brookline Village: 8/31/19 8am-4pm 9/1/19 8am-4pm 9/2/19 8am-12pm Please check online schedule for classes: http://beaconhillathleticclubs.com/blog/73003/Brookline Cleveland Circle: 8/31/19 8am-4pm 9/1/19 8am-4pm 9/2/19 8am-12pm Please check online schedule for classes: http://beaconhillathleticclubs.com/blog/73002/Cleveland-Circle East Boston: 8/31/19 8am-4pm 9/1/19 8am-4pm 9/2/19 8am-12pm Please check online schedule for classes: http://beaconhillathleticclubs.com/blog/73827/East-Boston North End: 8/31/19 8am-4pm 9/1/19 8am-4pm 9/2/19 8am-12pm Please check online schedule for classes: http://beaconhillathleticclubs.com/blog/73001/Waterfront North Station: ....
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4th of July Hours

Brookline Village: 7/3/19 6am-6pm 7/4/19 8am-12pm 7/5/19 8am-4pm Please check online schedule for classes: http://beaconhillathleticclubs.com/blog/73003/Brookline Cleveland Circle: 7/3/19 6am-4pm 7/4/19 8am-12pm 7/5/19 8am-4pm Please check online schedule for classes: http://beaconhillathleticclubs.com/blog/73002/Cleveland-Circle East Boston: 7/3/19 6am-6pm 7/4/19 8am-12pm 7/5/19 8am-4pm 7/6/19 8am-4pm 7/7/19 8am-4pm Please check online schedule for classes: http://beaconhillathleticclubs.com/blog/73827/East-Boston North End: 7/3/19 6am-6pm 7/4/19 8am-12pm 7/5/19 8am-4pm Please check online schedule for classes: ....
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Memorial Day Weekend Hours

Brookline Village: 5/25/19 8am-4pm 5/26/19 8am-4pm 5/27/19 8am-12pm Please check online schedule for classes: http://beaconhillathleticclubs.com/blog/73003/Brookline Cleveland Circle: 5/25/19 8am-4pm 5/26/19 8am-4pm 5/27/19 8am-12pm Please check online schedule for classes: http://beaconhillathleticclubs.com/blog/73002/Cleveland-Circle East Boston: 5/25/19 8am-4pm 5/26/19 8am-4pm 5/27/19 8am-12pm Please check online schedule for classes: http://beaconhillathleticclubs.com/blog/73827/East-Boston North End: 5/25/19 8am-4pm 5/26/19 8am-4pm 5/27/19 8am-12pm Please check online schedule for classes: http://beaconhillathleticclubs.com/blog/73001/Waterfront ....
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New Trainer - Brookline Village - Sue Abu-alsaoud

Sue has been an American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) Personal Trainer for five years. Her certifications include ACE group exercise, TRX, Livestrong, and Diabetes Prevention Coach. She specializes in muscle hypertrophy (growth), strength training, fat loss, and increasing range of motion with individuals that suffer from arthritis. She is especially satisfied working with under served, at-risk populations and those who find it difficult to maintain a healthy lifestyle. She is the creator and founder ofREVIVE, a health and wellness program held here at Beacon Hill Athletic Clubs in Brookline Village. From Sue: "Fitness is my passion and I love helping others become ....
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Goal Setting - Focus on the Process

As a Personal Trainer, when I meet with someone who wants to start changing his or her life for the better, the first question I ask is, “What are your goals?” I hear some really great goals -
Losing weight

Getting stronger

Running faster

Building muscle

Even just being healthier or mixing up their routine
I do my damnedest to plan and teach workouts that help work towards individuals’ specific goals. Here I am going to discuss how we can dig a little deeper into these goals. The goals listed here are awesome and they are what drive us to take action. These are known as “outcome goals” - what we wish to achieve in ....
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