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Group Fitness in Amherst  (Updates: Tabata at noon on Fridays!)
  

Schedule an assessment with a trainer

During these 30 minute sessions you meet with a trainer, get a new body composition test, and chat with your trainer about your progress. Whether you have met with a trainer in the past or have never received personalized guidance, you can benefit from this time!

Have you identified your fitness goals? Do you need help achieving them? Do you know your body weight or body fat percentage?

 

Call us to book an appointment with a trainer today! 203-2060 or email us at [email protected]
Members with the most visits in May                  
(Each member will save $5 off there next month's dues)  
Alaina Engerman in Easthampton with 29 visits
(Second month in a row!)
Pat Lamb in Amherst with 20 visits
Who will be our June winners????
                   
                    
Many health insurance companies offer rebates for their members towards health club memberships. To request receipts and contracts for insurance rebates, log into the member portal.

Step 1: Log into the member portal.
Step 2: Go to My Account.
Step 3: See the left side navigation for Payment History.
  
If you need a copy of your contract:
Step 1: go to My agreement Information on the left side navigation
Step 2: Click on Documents


BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD

Your Fitness Benefit could save your family up to $150 per year in health club membership dues or exercise class fees. You can claim your $150 Fitness Benefit once you've belonged to a health club and have been a BCBSMA member for at least four months (in a calendar year) if your company has added this benefit to your plan. Please check with BCBS or your employer to find out if you are eligible. Click here for more information!


HARVARD PILGRIM

If you're a member of Harvard Pilgrim, and belong to a qualified health and fitness club for four consecutive months, and Harvard Pilgrim will reimburse up to $150 for you or your dependents covered under your plan. Click here for more information!


TUFTS HEALTH PLAN

Just complete at least four consecutive months of membership in Tufts Health Plan and at a qualified fitness center. Submit the Fitness Rebate Form, along with proof of fitness center membership and proof of payment, and Tufts Health Plan will reimburse up to $150 of your fitness club fees for the year.
Many other providers provide some sort of deduction, ask your health insurance provider today!


EXERCISE RX TAX DEDUCTION

Are you working out because your doctor prescribed exercise for a specific health issue? If so, you will be happy to know that your physician-prescribed exercise program can now be considered a tax-deductible "qualified medical expense" by the IRS. Please ask a club manager for more details.


REQUEST A RECEIPT

We'd be happy to provide you receipts for your insurance reimbursement or tax deduction. To request receipts and contracts for insurance rebates, please email ([email protected]
m) us and include your first and last name, your membership ID number (found on your membership agreement) and the date range for your request.
Healthy Go To Summer Side

Here's your healthy, go-to summer side.
Total Time:
Prep:
Level: Easy
Serves: 2

Ingredients

  • 2 large zucchini, sliced into rounds (or into thin strips)
  • 1 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 tsp. garlic powder
  • 1/4 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1/2 tsp. lemon zest
  • kosher salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/4 c. balsamic vinegar

Directions

  1. Preheat grill on high. In a large bowl, toss zucchini with olive oil, garlic powder, red pepper flakes, and lemon zest. Season with salt and pepper.
  2. Once grill is hot, carefully use tongs to rub an oiled paper towel over grates to clean.
  3. Using tongs, place zucchini on grill. Cover and cook, 2 minutes. Flip and continue cooking on high, covered, 2 minutes more.
  4. Reduce heat to low, flip zucchini, and brush lightly with balsamic vinegar. Continue cooking up to 1 minute, uncovered. Serve warm.

Do you want to try a teamTREAD session?      

 

FREE team TREAD demo this coming Thursday at 4:30 pm with Geneva in our Easthampton location.

 

Signup sheet is in the club. Space is limited so sign up soon in the club or respond to this email.             
  

teamTREAD is the most effective way to improve your cardiovascular efficiency, scorch calories and increase endurance. teamTREAD trainers will have you scorching calories and blasting away fat, with high intensity cardiovascular intervals paired with total body strength and conditioning training. Cardio circuits involve sprints, gradient drills and endurance intervals. All fitness levels welcome.