Mt. Rainier Cardio Contest Winner

It's official! Mt. Rainier has been summited, by not just one, but 3 people. It was close right up to the end. If not for an ill timed vacation, the results would have been different.

Congratulations to our finishers for all their hard work:

1st: Rich
2nd: Verne
3rd: Ada


The only award still up for grabs is the team prize. However, team 7 has a commanding lead and should hold onto the lead as we finish out week 6. Great job by all involved!

Mt. Rainier Cardio Contest: Week 5 Standings

After 5 weeks, the first group is looking to summit the mountain while team 7 is running away with team portion. We expect the winners to finish the beginning of week 6. Everyone else needs to keep pushing hard up the mountain through the final week.

Here are the standings after Week 5.

Team 7: 121 pts (Verne, Frank, Rene, Don)
Team 1: 88 pts (Keith, Megan, Bridget, Victoria)
Team 9: 79 pts (Ada, Richard, Antoinette, John C)
Team2: 73 pts (Rich, Aili Dee, Veronica, Tony)

Mt. Rainier Cardio Contest: Week 4 Standings

After 4 weeks, we have one team that is dominating and 3 individuals who are challenging everyone to catch them. Team 7 has taken a commanding lead with their consistency as we head into the final two weeks of the competition. Ada has laid down the challenge, but can she hold it till the top. The first person to summit should happen this week.

Team 7: 93 pts (Verne, Frank, Rene, Don)
Team 1: 70 pts (Keith, Megan, Bridget, Victoria)
Team 9: 64 pts (Ada, Richard, Antoinette, John C)
Team2: 61 pts (Rich, Aili Dee, Veronica, Tony)

Despite the summer weather, keep hitting the cardio not only for your team, but your health. Stay tuned for results of this furious finish!

Fitness Tip - Healthy Popsicles

We all scream for ice cream in the summer heat! A great way to cool off when it gets above 70 degrees here in Seattle without compromising your healthy lifestyle, is with a refreshing protein popsicle. It’s really quick and easy….

Protein Popsicle: (Makes about 8 popsicles)

2 cups frozen fruit (berries, mangoes, banana, pineapple, etc)

4 scoops of vanilla protein powder of your choice (preferably low-carb). (A great brand is called Energy First sweetened with Stevia, a natural sweetener. It can be purchased on-line at energyfirst.com)

¾ cup of water –can add more or less for various thickness

Blend in a blender until smooth.

Pour into popsicle molds and freeze overnight.

If you have a great healthy recipe, send it our way! We would love to add it to the future FT cookbook! Enjoy!

June Client of the Month - "Everyday Ada" Rodriguez Brown

Since joining Fitness Together, Ada has become a fixture in our studio. If she is not in for strength training or nutrition consults, she is in for her cardio workout. We deemed her "Everyday Ada" since we don't go a day without seeing her. Ada's consistency is paying off with the changes she was looking for and is an inspiration for other members. She is leading the Mt. Rainier cardio contest, pushing everybody else to try and catch her. Way to go Ada!

"I joined Fitness Together in January of 2009 to get rid of the lard I was walking around with and to get into shape. At 23, I already felt that my best years were behind me. I have shed many tears of frustration when it comes to my body and my capabilities. I am shocked at every session by how far I've come. The clothes from the back of my closet now fit. I am no longer intimidated by the Seattle hills. The nutrition and training sessions have transformed my relationship with food. I am more concerned about having enough energy for my workout, than the convenience of my meal.

FT is the best investment I've made in myself and I truly regret not starting earlier. I feel like a new woman with endless possibilities. I am a difficult client and want to thank the FT Team for dragging me, kicking and screaming, through the last four months. I think I ♥ working out."

Mt. Rainier Cardio Contest: Week 3 Standings

The race is on between Ada, Verne, and Rich. No slip ups as Ada is setting the pace for the boys.

Team 7 has taken a commanding lead. With Don back from vacation, the added points have vaulted his team out in front. There is a heated battle for 3rd and 4th place. Here is how the team standings are shaping up.

Team 7: 67 pts (Verne, Frank, Rene, Don)
Team 1: 53 pts (Keith, Megan, Bridget, Victoria)
Team 9: 46 pts (Ada, Richard, Antoinette, John C)
Team2: 44 pts (Rich, Aili Dee, Veronica, Tony)

The winner of the team competition will be the one that has the most participation. Get those teammates involved.