February 2024

We have been recertified as a Medical Fitness Facility!

It is with great pride that we announce that we have been recertified as a Medical Fitness Facility. As a certified medical fitness provider, the Center for Health & Fitness (CHF) offers physical activity, nutrition, chronic disease management programs, and health and wellness education as a method of preventing and treating lifestyle-related illnesses, injuries, and diseases. CHF is overseen by a Medical Advisory Committee composed of doctors and healthcare professionals who ensure the highest quality of services and programs are provided. In addition to fitness classes and programs, CHF offers certified personal trainers, massage therapists, personalized nutrition counseling and weight management programs are available through CHF. 

February Fitness Challenge - BINGO

It's time to play Fitness Bingo! When you get a Blackout, we'll enter you into a drawing for a CHF T-shirt. Start exercising now and don't forget to yell "BINGO!" when you complete your card. Visit the front desk to get your card. Good luck and have fun!

From Couch to 5k: How to start and finish your first race

Whether you're preparing for an upcoming race or just want to better your cardio routine, we've got a few tips to you might find helpful along the way. CHF Certified personal trainer, Jon Michaels, will get you on the right track in his blog post. 

Give the Gift of Massage



Treat yourself or someone you love to the relaxation, recovery, and wellness that only a great massage can provide. To purchase, please visit the front desk.

Small Group Training

This is the year to match your actions with your intentions by setting up external systems (like Small Group Personal Training) that hold you accountable and bridge gaps between intentions and actions to improve your personal well-being. Visit the front desk to sign up!

Check. Change. Control.

The program incorporates concepts of remote monitoring and online tracking to improve outcomes in hypertension management, physical activity, and weight reduction. No registration required. All are welcome!

250 and 300 Club Honorees

A big congratulations to our 250 and 300 Club honorees! For their dedication and commitment to their health and fitness, they deserve recognition for reaching these workout milestones.

Class Highlight



Over 80 group exercise and specialty classes are available at CHF each week, including these great classes! Sign up right now with the Mindbody app. You can also register through the CHF homepage.

Joining Offer

Get an extra day to work out and a CHF gym bag when you join by February 29. Click here to request your 3-day guest pass. Call today at 310-374-3426, Option 3.

Catching Kindness

Focus on gratitude to rewire your brain. Reports found that a greater sense of gratitude influences neural pathways to promote happiness and reduce anxiety, depression, and dissatisfaction.

Take advantage of the power of positivity by:

• Saying thank you to others

• Appreciating the little things

• Being kind to others

January Opportunity Drawing Winner: Stacy Wong

Welcome to the Team!

We are pleased to welcome Amber ValleLara to the CHF team as a new Massage Therapist. 

With 13 years of experience as a massage therapist, Amber is an expert in the field. Her work experience ranges from spas to chiropractic offices including Sports Rehab Therapy, Pregnancy, Deep Tissue, Swedish firm, and Trigger Point Massage.

Why Massage Therapy? "Bringing healing hands to open hearts, creating a unique experience in an expanding field. I've always been interested in working with people who are in need. After realizing blood makes me queasy, I looked into other careers and fell head over heels for what Massage Therapy is all about."

Available Hours:

Monday, Wednesday and Friday: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Saturday 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. (every other Saturday)

Book your appointment at the front desk. 

Positive Thoughts

The power of positivity can change your well-being and your longevity. Are you ready to get happy?

YOUR CHALLENGE

Practice the power of positive thinking by:

• Making a list of the blessings in your life.

• Being kind to others 24/7.

• Finding things you enjoy and do at least one of them every day.

• Trying meditation, yoga, or tai chi.