Start 2011 with a 60 day DASH to a better YOU.....

The 60 Day DASH starts January 10th and ends March 10th. You can register starting NOW for the 60 day DASH up until the end of the day on January 10th. You can register by calling the studio at (801) 486-1122, emailing us at info@dashfitnessstudios.com, or coming into the studio (2005 E. 2700 S.) during our hours of operation which is any scheduled class time.

Buy In: Members $20.11 Non Members $75.00 (this gives you full member access)

Non Members can join as a 1 or 2 year member of DASH and get the first month FREE (save $30-45). Initiation Fee is only $1.11 (save $98) Your first 30 days is a risk free trial!!!

This weight loss competition will be based on a points system. The contestant with the most points at the end of the 60 day DASH will be the 1st place winner! There will be a second and third place winner that is also based on the 2 and 3rd highest amount of points earned. In the case of a tie the person with the highest percentage of weight loss will take the top spot. We will have 1 initial weigh in at the start of the competition and only one other final weigh in that must be done by March 10th. Again this is only for the purpose of a tie for 1st, 2nd, or 3rd place.

1st place will be given a GRAND cash prize

2nd place and 3rd place will be given cash prizes and gifts

Each contestant will be given a DASH card to track their points once they have paid the buy in fee.

The DASH card will have weekly requirements. If the requirements are met they will receive a stamp for each task completed. There will be bonus points offered through out the contest. Bonus points can be earned from team challenges that will be performed every 3 weeks (each person on the winning team will earn an extra 2 points for that challenge). Referring a friend that joins DASH will also be a way to earn extra points. Adding nutrition guidance and committing for the 60 days will be an additional way to earn points. DASH card requirements consist of....

a DASH of Power (Obsidian)

a DASH of Fierce (BODYCOMBAT)

a DASH of Energy (BODYSTEP)

a DASH of Strong (BODYPUMP)

a DASH of Pretty (BODYVIVE, Yoga, Mind-Body Barre)

a DASH of Fun (Zumba)

All contestants that enter the 60 day DASH will be divided into 4 teams. You will be given a colored bracelet to represent the team that you are on.

Determination= Black

Attitude=Purple

Strength=Silver

Heart=Red

Each team will be led by a DASH instructor that will help guide you and keep you committed for the full 60 days! This is a great way to kick off 2011 and making it the best year yet!

The journal Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise states that individuals are more likely to lose weight and keep it off if they exercise (a combination of strength training and cardio) for at least 250 minutes per week. We will help you get all 250 minutes in and more each week!

Everyone deserves to start 2011 with a DASH of health and happiness!!!

A little over 2 weeks to go of the Holiday Obsidian challenge! While most people gain through these winter holidays the people below have LOSING weight! Anything could happen in 2 weeks! Stay committed! You have almost survived the challenge!!! We are posting everyone that has a chance in contending since we seen amazing things happen the last 2 weeks of previous challenges...

Weight loss percentage to date:

Amanda Locke 3.0%

Brie Barrett 6.7%

Catherine Sterling 4.4%

Coco Peterson 3.0%

Daniel Morath 8.0%

Eric Morgan 3.3%

Heather Kelly 10.5%

Jade Nygren 3.3%

Jen Parrish 4.4%

Julie Pos 6.9%

Katie Barnard 4.5%

Lane Nygren 4.2%

Lena Gibb 4.7%

Mariann VanWagoner 8.3%

Melissa Reily 5.1%

Nicole Handy 3.5%

Robb Dengg 2.9%

Steve Parrish 2.6%

Susan Astle 7.9%

Taylor Smith 3.1%

Any ones win with the holidays in full swing!!!

Holiday Schedule

Christmas Eve

8 am Obsidian with Pat ( level I & II) reservation required

8am 90 minute BODYCOMBAT

CLOSED Christmas Day

New Year's Eve

6am BODYPUMP

7am Obsidian (reservation required)

9am BODYCOMBAT

New Year's Day

8am Obsidian w/ Erin & Lacey (reservation required)

8am BODYSTEP

9am BODYPUMP

10am ZUMBA

One holiday down and 3 to go....

We are now 1/3 of the way through the challenge and we have had some promising challengers! We usually list the top 5 contestants but this far into the challenge we have a tight race between quite a few people. Highest percentage of weight loss in 4 weeks:

Heather Kelly 7.8%

Marianne VanWagoner 5.65%

Susan Astle 5.19%

Stephanie Strasburg 5.16%

Daniel Morath 4.76%

Julie Pos 4.65%

Brie Barrett 4.47%

The next hurdle is Thanksgiving!

Join us Thanksgiving morning to burn those extra holiday calories...

7:30 AM BODYVIVE (sneak preview)

8:30 AM 90 minute BODYCOMBAT

(all other classes canceled)

NO CLASSES FRIDAY, November 26th!

Essential Fatty Acids....

Make sure you get the adequate amount of

omega-3 fatty acids each day (250 milligrams or more).

84,000 deaths a year are contributed to not getting enough of this nutrient.

Essential fatty acids help prevent heart disease, which is the number one killer of women in America.

women's health, December 2009

"Tis the SEASONing....

Spice up your holiday cooking with these spices instead of limiting yourself to sweet treats like pumpkin pie, gingerbread, and eggnog! These spices can add flavor with out adding extra salt, fat, or sugar and as a bonus they each have their own health benefits!

Ginger

Ginger can help reduce inflammation that causes muscle pain and arthritis.

USE IT: Cut sweet potatoes lengthwise and cover the flesh with ground ginger, then bake as usual

Cinnamon

Cinnamon enhances the natural sweetness of foods, so you can cut back on sugar while still satisfying your sweet tooth. It may also help control blood sugar levels.

USE IT: Toss some nuts with a bit of oil, sea salt, and cinnamon and back for 10 minutes for a delicious snack. Also sprinkle over baked apples and peaches for a fruit side dish.

Nutmeg

Another natural accompaniment to both salty and sweet dishes, it tastes like cinnamon with a touch of nuttiness. Compounds in nutmeg boosts mood

USE IT: melt a touch of butter,m add some nutmeg, and then saute spinach in it.

Women's Health December 2009

Holiday Obsidian Challenge......

Did you know...

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The average American gains 1-2 lbs during the next 3 holiday months. That weight accumulates and never comes off according to the New England Journal of Medicine. What's worse? If you are already overweight you are more likely to gain 5lbs during the holiday and yes that's weight that will stay with you for a lifetime. Most midlife weight gain can be explained by holiday eating!

We have a great group of people who have committed to not only avoid the holiday weight gain but get a jump start on their New Year's resolution and take the Holiday Obsidian Challenge! They will endure 12 weeks of intense training with weely weigh ins and measurements to keep them on their toes through the next 3 months.

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Obsidian Challengers.......

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Aimee McConkie

Amanda Locke

Amy Palmer

Andrea Webber

Brie Barrett

Catherine Stirling

Coco Peterson

Daniel Morath

Emilee Morgan

Eric Morgan

Hanna Kratochvil

Heather Kelly

Heidi Hackett

Jade Nygren

Jen Brewer

Jen Parrish

Jenna Pratt

Julie Pos

Katie Barnard

Lane Nygren

Lisa Sandoval

Liz Vawdrey

Lena Gibb

Marianne VanWagoner

Matt Steenblik

Melissa Reily

Nicole Handy

Noel Nielsen

Rachel Sykes

Robb Dengg

Sandra Stanger

Sarah Beesley

Shellie SImpson

Stephanie Strasburg

Steve Parrish

Susan Astle

Taylor Smith

Whitney Vanleewen

Chicken and Brown Rice Salad

Dressing:
1/2 C rice vinegar
1/3 c vegetable oil (olive oil or canola healthier option)
1 T Dijon mustard
2 large garlic cloves, minced
1/2 t each salt and pepper
1/4 t sugar

Salad:
1 C whole grain brown rice
4 C chicken broth (low sodium)
1/2 lemon, juiced
2 whole chicken breasts, cooked and cubed
1 bunch green onions, minced
6-8oz snow peas, ends trimmed and cut into thirds
2 ripe avocados, chopped
1/2 C pecan pieces or slivered almonds, toasted (optional)

*Combine Rice, chicken broth, and lemon juice in a saucepan. Bring to a boil and reduce heat.
Simmer, covered for 1 hour, or until rice is tender. Drain off liquid if any is left.

*Add green onions, snow peas and dressing to rice. Chill for 2 hours or more. Add avocados and toasted nuts just before serving.

Yum!!!~From Grace Rock, author of Favorites Recipe Book

No Bake Protein Bars

2 Cups of quick cooking oats

1/2 C peanut butter

4 scoops protein powder (vanilla or cookies and cream works best)

1 TBSP ground flaxseed

1/2 C water

*Knead all ingredients in a bowl

*Line square pan with wax paper

*Spread dough into pan using a spatula

Optional Spread a thin layer of peanut butter on top

Freeze 30 minutes

230 calories, 15 grams of protein per serving

~Robyn Pugmire

Obsidian Challenge #2

4 weeks down and 8 to go......

The Obsidian Challenge is officially underway! We have seen some amazing results in just 4 weeks. We can't wait to see what happens in the next 8. Everyone is very dedicated and working hard to reach their goals and it's starting to show! Keep up the good work ;)

Here are the top Challengers:

1. Joni Hemond 8.5%

2. (tie for 2nd)

Patrick Roeder & Toni Polich 7.2%

3. Angie Detmer 6%

4. Annette Prickett 4.5%

5. Christina Youngberg 3.8%

As one challenge ends another begins!!!

Our first Obsidian has challenge has come to an end. It was s huge success! So many people got amazing results in just 12 weeks! The total weight loss of the challenge was over 200 lbs and even people shed even more in inches! We are so proud of everyone that worked really hard. This was not an easy challenge since it took place mainly over all the holidays starting with Halloween!The top 6 contestants were so close in both losing inches and weight! 1st and second place winners were based on their average weight loss percentage and 3rd place went to the most inches lost! The winners:
1st place Lucy Borg lost: 19.5lbs

Before:12 Weeks after the Obsidian Challenge

2nd place Christina Youngberg lost: 22.5lbs

3rd place Becky Olson lost 22.5 inches

We also wanted to acknowledge the extremely hard work and dedication that these people gave

Doreen Braun who lost 19.5 inches

Before:

Nicole who lost 16.5 lbs

Before:Zac Miner who lost 28.5 lbs

Our 2nd Obsidian Challenge started this week! The Contestants are:
Angie Detmer

Annette Prickett

Ashley Griggs

Becky Olson

Brooke Curtis

Christina Youngberg

Debbie Stratton

Grace Rock

Jamie Harker

Jenni Lopez

Jennifer Musial

Jill Swenson

Jill Vanleewen

Joanna Ewthington

Jolynne Snelgrove
Joni Hemond

Joy Corpus

Kara Cody

Karen Hoggan

Karin Cook

Karlee Adams

Krisa Stewart

Kylee Snelgrove

Leslie Larsen

Lizeth Kent

Maegan Webber

Morgann Mckenna

Morgann Kesler

Nicole Handy

Patrick Roeder

Robyn Pugmire

Sara Green

Tanira Goins

Tara Tolbert

Tess McClure

Timmie Kent

Toni Polich

Kathy Chase

Joy Corpus

Jenni Lopez

Nicole Handy

Joni Hemond

Joanna Ethington

Lizeth kent

Cathy Gelwix

Angela Bowels

Wish them all luck as the challenge begins!!!!

One Week To Go.......

We are down to the wire!!!! 1 week to go before the Obsidian Challenge comes to an end! Make sure you eat clean and get your Obsidian workouts in!!! Here are the weight loss stats for all the contestants to date.....

Annie Burbidge 5.05%

Kate Van Wagner 6.7%

Dorren Braun 4.78%

Nalissa Dunford 1.1%

Becky Olson 8.5%

Christina Youngberg 10%

Jolynn Snelgrove 3.59%

Nicole Handy 10%

Heidi Hackett 1.3%

Maegan Webber 4%

Brecken Chapman 4.14%

Jennifer Musial 2.27%

Laura Bruschke 1.8%

Kristi Hale 4.7%

Lucy Borg 10.7%

Zac Miner 8.2%

Joanna Ethington 5.35%

Jade Silva 4.47%

A lot of you have surpassed your personal weight loss goals. So many of you have done an AMAZING job. Hang in there everyone! You are almost to the goal line!

FYI.....

"According to a study at Colorado State University, our daily sugar intake is 189 grams - about 47 teaspoons - hidden or not so hidden in cereals, sodas, cookies and other foods. Before the Industrial Revolution, daily sugar consumption was less than 15 grams." An eating plan that restricts sugar intake to 15 grams a day while allowing six servings of carbohydrates (about 120 grams) creates a balance which keeps the body's insulin levels low, which leads to a thinner waist. - Tim Talevich and Jorge Cruise.