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SS Times 58th edition

SS Times

 

Happy Holidays!  The gift of health and wellness is perfect for everyone.  Consider purchasing a keycard or 21-day trial for that special person in your life.  

November was a busy month with travel, thanksgiving and some flu bugs making their way around.  No worries, we remain committed to our schedules and our clients.  Feeling out of whack after the holidays?   Come see us and get your routine back in order!

Keep in mind we will have short training weeks the last 2 weeks for the month.  Taking Thursday and Friday off (the 25th, 26th and the 1st and 2nd of January).  Thank you for understanding.

Please remember to rack weights and pick up after yourself.  Failure to do so may result in fines and/ or expulsion.
THANK YOU!

We have added 1 new member to the Smart Strength family in the month of November (Welcome Justin).  

Thank you to our corporate wellness sponsors.  If your company is interested in starting a program, please just let us know and we will provide a detailed quote and scope of service.

We now have 36 active keycard memberships and 16 small group training members.

Treadmill Code is 1277.

If you ever have questions about equipment or Pelotons, please let us know so we can give you an orientation.  

REMINDER***  We have a 24 hour cancellation policy.  If you cancel within 24 hours of your session, you will be charged.  

 November Recap

-We completed 132 total sessions for the month of November.  (154 total for November ’24)
-8,798 total training sessions have been completed at SS since opening in November 2020.
-1,580 total sessions for ’25 season 
-We finished the 2024 season with 1,811 total sessions   *2,116 sessions 2023 YTD.  *1,725 Sessions were completed 2022 YTD.  *1,718 sessions in 2021 YTD.
-Erin sessions:  32 for the month of November *** 2,186 sessions Total.

 

Are you someone that needs direction in the weight room?
Do you need a plan?
Do you need the accountability of an appointment?
Do you want to develop a lasting routine?

Our 21 day trial is right for you. 
If you or someone you know needs to get healthier, we are the place for you.

$300 for an assessment, 6 training sessions and your personalized workout plan.  It might just change your life…
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SS Times 57th edition

SS Times

Happy Halloween!  This October has been all treats and no tricks!

MFA (Michigan Fitness Association) update- It was a nice / small conference.  The MFA is still in its infancy as an organization.  This was just their 2nd ever conference.  Topics included- state of the industry and how close we are to taking insurance as reimbursement for physical training (sadly, not even close, but we have a start), the motivation of physical activity, exercise as a multiplier and best practices from other fitness facilities around the state.  It was nice to hear what others are doing in much larger markets.  Rest assured, we are still an industry leader right here in Albion!

Marshall Chamber opportunity- Smart Strength is the newest member of the Choose Marshall/ Chamber of commerce.  We look forward to serving a new market that is full of growth and excitement.  With an influx of 1,200 jobs, we hope some new families will decide to “work Smarter, not harder!”

4th annual Smart Strength Open hosted by Duck Lake County Club was a success.  Seven brave lads showed up to fight the wind and rain and make sure our “tradition unlike any other” remains strong.  Looking forward to the 5th annual next year.

Summer is wrapping up.  Have you thought about your winter routine?  

Please remember to rack weights and pick up after yourself.  Failure to do so may result in fines and/ or expulsion.
THANK YOU!

We have added 3 new member to the Smart Strength family in the month of September (Welcome Becca, Kayla, Mark).  

Thank you to our Corporate wellness sponsors.  If your company is interested in starting a program, please just let us know and we will provide a detailed quote and scope of service.

We now have 39 active keycard memberships and 16 small group training members.

Treadmill Code is 1277.

If you ever have questions about equipment or Pelotons, please let us know so we can give you an orientation.  

REMINDER***  We have a 24 hour cancellation policy.  If you cancel within 24 hours of your session, you will be charged.  

 October Recap

-We completed 127 total sessions for the month of October.  (153 total for October ’24)
-8,666 total training sessions have been completed at SS since opening in November 2020.
-1,448 total sessions for ’25 season 
-We finished the 2024 season with 1,811 total sessions   *2,116 sessions 2023 YTD.  *1,725 Sessions were completed 2022 YTD.  *1,718 sessions in 2021 YTD.
-Erin sessions:  40 for the month of October *** 2,154 sessions Total.

 

Are you someone that needs direction in the weight room?
Do you need a plan?
Do you need the accountability of an appointment?
Do you want to develop a lasting routine?

Our 21 day trial is right for you. 
If you or someone you know needs to get healthier, we are the place for you.

$300 for an assessment, 6 training sessions and your personalized workout plan.  It might just change your life…
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Why steady state exercise is good for your Brain.

Cardio is hard.

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Whether it is climbing on the bike, lacing up the shoes for a run, jumping in the pool or strapping into the rower, it takes motivation and discipline to load up for a long bout of huffing and puffing.

Many people need a distraction to overcome the barrier to entry into the hell hole that is cardio… But before you reach for the earbuds, let me tell you about the golden opportunity you have.

The mundane/ repetitive nature of long duration exercise, especially at a low to moderate intensity (technical speak for Cardio) lends itself to thought work.

This is because your brain is NOT needed to do this type of exercise.  It literally is free to think, imagine, create, visualize, story tell and play.  IT does not need to think about picking one leg up and putting it down.  It just does it… AMAZING.

CPG – Central pattern generators are to thank for this amazingly often overlooked skill

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Essentially, this great mechanism allows us to exercise without the stimulus/ message having to reach the actual brain. CPG’s are housed in the spinal cord.  They take in the stimulus and craft a response without the message moving up to the Brain.  Beautiful!

Check out this video. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gZkKiZ7lOVE

This cat has had its brain disconnected from its spinal cord.  Poor Kitty!

Yet it is still able to walk and even run on a treadmill.  This was the discovery of CPG’s and their function.

So here we have evidence that you are free to think and use your brain however you would like during your next long cardio session.

**My challenge to you is do not take the easy way out, do not plug in and drop out, use your cardio time to imagine, create and visualize.  You must exercise your brain just like your heart and muscles.

Cardio is vital for your body and your MIND….

“Work Smarter, not harder.”

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SS Times 56th edition

SS Times

It is officially Fall season!

The weather has been beautiful and I hope you are getting all your activity in.  We all know what comes after this…. so enjoy, stay active and don’t forget about your strength training routine!  Cheers to a great October!

This month the MFA (Michigan Fitness Association) is hosting their yearly conference in Lansing.  Stay tuned for updates on the industry and how the push to bring training into the healthcare delivery system is shaping up!

Summer is wrapping up.  Have you thought about your winter routine?  

Please remember to rack weights and pick up after yourself.  Failure to do so may result in fines and/ or expulsion.
THANK YOU!

We have added 2 new member to the Smart Strength family in the month of September (Welcome Jennifer and Brian).  

Thank you to our Corporate wellness sponsors.  If your company is interested in starting a program, please just let us know and we will provide a detailed quote and scope of service.

We now have 35 active keycard memberships and 16 small group training members.

Treadmill Code is 1277.

If you ever have questions about equipment or Pelotons, please let us know so we can give you an orientation.  

REMINDER***  We have a 24 hour cancellation policy.  If you cancel within 24 hours of your session, you will be charged.  

 September Recap

-We completed 136 total sessions for the month of September.  (135 total for September ’24)
-8,539 total training sessions have been completed at SS since opening in November 2020.
-1,321 total sessions for ’25 season 
-We finished the 2024 season with 1,811 total sessions   *2,116 sessions 2023 YTD.  *1,725 Sessions were completed 2022 YTD.  *1,718 sessions in 2021 YTD.
-Erin sessions:  40 for the month of August *** 2,114 sessions Total.

 

Are you someone that needs direction in the weight room?
Do you need a plan?
Do you need the accountability of an appointment?
Do you want to develop a lasting routine?

Our 21 day trial is right for you. 
If you or someone you know needs to get healthier, we are the place for you.

$300 for an assessment, 6 training sessions and your personalized workout plan.  It might just change your life…
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SS Times 55th edition

SS Times

Hello September!  Nice to see you again.

Cooler temps and Labor Day weekend mean 1 thing…
Get out there and make some memories this weekend.

Summer is wrapping up.  Have you thought about your winter routine?  

Please remember to rack weights and pick up after yourself.  Failure to do so may result in fines and/ or expulsion.
THANK YOU!

We have added 0 new member to the Smart Strength family in the month of August.  

Thank you to our Corporate wellness sponsors.  If your company is interested in starting a program, please just let us know and we will provide a detailed quote and scope of service.

We now have 35 active keycard memberships and 16 small group training members.

Treadmill Code is 1277.

If you ever have questions about equipment or Pelotons, please let us know so we can give you an orientation.  

REMINDER***  We have a 24 hour cancellation policy.  If you cancel within 24 hours of your session, you will be charged.  

 August Recap

-We completed 129 total sessions for the month of August.  (150 total for August ’24)
-8,403 total training sessions have been completed at SS since opening in November 2020.
-1,185 total sessions for ’25 season 
-We finished the 2024 season with 1,811 total sessions   *2,116 sessions 2023 YTD.  *1,725 Sessions were completed 2022 YTD.  *1,718 sessions in 2021 YTD.
–Erin sessions:  40 for the month of August *** 2,114 sessions Total.
Want unlimited access to the premier fitness facility in the state of Michigan?

Our keycard membership is right for you.

**** 6 month and year long specials for keycard memberships!  **** Ask us about it now, or purchase for a gift!

Save your basement and garage from becoming a storage shed for dated workout equipment and mismatched dumbbells.  Let us do the work.

In addition*** Keycard/ Drop in memberships include UNLIMITED access to Peloton Bikes and Treads!  A $2500 value!
Are you someone that needs direction in the weight room?
Do you need a plan?
Do you need the accountability of an appointment?
Do you want to develop a lasting routine?

Our 21 day trial is right for you. 
If you or someone you know needs to get healthier, we are the place for you.

$300 for an assessment, 6 training sessions and your personalized workout plan.  It might just change your life…
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SS Times 54th edition

SS Times

Thank you to all our clients and supporters for allowing the staff to take 4 days off.  We truly do live in Paradise here in Michigan, and we were able to enjoy it.  Mental health and recharging the battery is just as important as taking care of our Physical health.  Take a few moments and enjoy the gifts we have been given.

Get out there and make some memories this weekend.

Being in shape will only help you live your best life this summer.  Remember to hydrate and play hard!

**THE LIONS ROAD TO THE SUPERBOWL STARTS NOW***  heard it here first folks!

Please remember to rack weights and pick up after yourself.  Failure to do so may result in fines and/ or expulsion.
THANK YOU!

We have added 2 new member to the Smart Strength family in the month of July (Dusty, Ariana).   Welcome! 

Thank you to our Corporate wellness sponsors.  If your company is interested in starting a program, please just let us know and we will provide a detailed quote and scope of service.

We now have 63 active keycard memberships and 32 small group training members.

Treadmill Code is 1277.

If you ever have questions about equipment or Pelotons, please let us know so we can give you an orientation.

REMINDER***  We have a 24 hour cancellation policy.  If you cancel within 24 hours of your session, you will be charged.  

 July Recap

-We completed 139 total sessions for the month of June.  (140 total for July ’24)
-8,274 total training sessions have been completed at SS since opening in November 2020.
-1,056 total sessions for ’25 season 
-We finished the 2024 season with 1,811 total sessions   *2,116 sessions 2023 YTD.  *1,725 Sessions were completed 2022 YTD.  *1,718 sessions in 2021 YTD.
–Erin sessions:  42 for the month of July *** 2,074 sessions Total.
Want unlimited access to the premier fitness facility in the state of Michigan?

Our keycard membership is right for you.

**** 6 month and year long specials for keycard memberships!  **** Ask us about it now, or purchase for a gift!

Save your basement and garage from becoming a storage shed for dated workout equipment and mismatched dumbbells.  Let us do the work.

In addition*** Keycard/ Drop in memberships include UNLIMITED access to Peloton Bikes and Treads!  A $2500 value!
Are you someone that needs direction in the weight room?
Do you need a plan?
Do you need the accountability of an appointment?
Do you want to develop a lasting routine?Our 21 day trial is right for you. 
If you or someone you know needs to get healthier, we are the place for you.$300 for an assessment, 6 training sessions and your personalized workout plan.  It might just change your life…
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SS Times 53rd edition

SS Times

Happy July and thank you June!  What a great month and we finally got the lake weather we all love in the summer!

Smart Strength will be closed JULY 23-27.  **Keycard members will still have access but there will be no training sessions.  The staff is headed Up North!  Thank you and please plan accordingly with your trainer.

I hope everyone has a chance to enjoy the summer and make great memories.  Being in shape will only help you live your best life this summer.  Remember to hydrate and enjoy!

Please remember to rack weights and pick up after yourself.  Failure to do so may result in fines and/ or expulsion.
THANK YOU!

We have added 2 new member to the Smart Strength family in the month of March (Kendall & Grant).   Welcome! 

Thank you to our Corporate wellness sponsors.  If your company is interested in starting a program, please just let us know and we will provide a detailed quote and scope of service.

We now have 62 active keycard memberships and 32 small group training members.

Treadmill Code is 1277.

If you ever have questions about equipment or Pelotons, please let us know so we can give you an orientation.  

REMINDER***  We have a 24 hour cancellation policy.  If you cancel within 24 hours of your session, you will be charged.  

 June Recap

-We completed 144 total sessions for the month of June.  (140 total for June ’24)
-8,135 total training sessions have been completed at SS since opening in November 2020.
-917 total sessions for ’25 season 
-We finished the 2024 season with 1,811 total sessions   *2,116 sessions 2023 YTD.  *1,725 Sessions were completed 2022 YTD.  *1,718 sessions in 2021 YTD.
–Erin sessions:  42 for the month of June *** 2,032 sessions Total.
Want unlimited access to the premier fitness facility in the state of Michigan?

Our keycard membership is right for you.

**** 6 month and year long specials for keycard memberships!  **** Ask us about it now, or purchase for a gift!

Save your basement and garage from becoming a storage shed for dated workout equipment and mismatched dumbbells.  Let us do the work.

In addition*** Keycard/ Drop in memberships include UNLIMITED access to Peloton Bikes and Treads!  A $2500 value!
Are you someone that needs direction in the weight room?
Do you need a plan?
Do you need the accountability of an appointment?
Do you want to develop a lasting routine?

Our 21 day trial is right for you. 
If you or someone you know needs to get healthier, we are the place for you.

$300 for an assessment, 6 training sessions and your personalized workout plan.  It might just change your life…
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SS Times 52nd edition

SS Times

Longest May ever!…  But no complaints.  We have been able to enjoy the green growth and lush fairways with almost no bugs and many sweater weather days… Not too bad:)

*A special shout out to all our members who are currently serving or have served our country!  Thank you, Happy Memorial Day!
*Thank you to all our mothers out there!  Happy Mother’s Day and thanks for your patience.

Sometimes this business can be depressing, with so much churn in clients, and not being able to serve more/ work with more people and help everyone feel and look better.  But this month we received several nice comments from clients.  These are always appreciated, and we are grateful to have such a wonderful clientele.  You guys and gals ROCK and are the reason we keep coming back, almost 8,000 sessions later.  THANK YOU!

Please remember to rack weights and pick up after yourself.  Failure to do so may result in fines and/ or expulsion.
THANK YOU!

We have added 2 new member to the Smart Strength family in the month of March (Maddie, Kasey).   Welcome! 

Thank you to our Corporate wellness sponsors.  If your company is interested in starting a program, please just let us know and we will provide a detailed quote and scope of service.

We now have 63 active keycard memberships and 32 small group training members.

Treadmill Code is 1277.

If you ever have questions about equipment or Pelotons, please let us know so we can give you an orientation.  

Overall, I have been very pleased with everyone’s cleanliness and respect for the facility.  Cheers!  Keep up the good work.

REMINDER***  We have a 24 hour cancellation policy.  If you cancel within 24 hours of your session, you will be charged.  

 May Recap

-We completed 142 total sessions for the month of May.  (144 total for April ’24)
-7,991 total training sessions have been completed at SS since opening in November 2020.
– 773 total sessions for ’25 season 
-We finished the 2024 season with 1,811 total sessions   *2,116 sessions 2023 YTD.  *1,725 Sessions were completed 2022 YTD.  *1,718 sessions in 2021 YTD.
–Erin sessions:  51 for the month of May *** 1,990 sessions Total.
Want unlimited access to the premier fitness facility in the state of Michigan?

Our keycard membership is right for you.

**** 6 month and year long specials for keycard memberships!  **** Ask us about it now, or purchase for a gift!

Save your basement and garage from becoming a storage shed for dated workout equipment and mismatched dumbbells.  Let us do the work.

In addition*** Keycard/ Drop in memberships include UNLIMITED access to Peloton Bikes and Treads!  A $2500 value!
Are you someone that needs direction in the weight room?
Do you need a plan?
Do you need the accountability of an appointment?
Do you want to develop a lasting routine?

Our 21 day trial is right for you. 
If you or someone you know needs to get healthier, we are the place for you.

$300 for an assessment, 6 training sessions and your personalized workout plan.  It might just change your life…
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SS Times 51st edition

SS Times

This Spring has been a rocky one.  Start & stop of the weather has trees and flowers and birds and bees all tripped up.  But we have finally made the turn!  Allelujiah.

I hope everyone had a blessed Easter and got to be with friends and family.

Please remember to rack weights and pick up after yourself.  Failure to do so may result in fines and/ or expulsion.
THANK YOU!

We have added 2 new member to the Smart Strength family in the month of March (Reese, Aiden).   Welcome! 

Thank you to our Corporate wellness sponsors.  If your company is interested in starting a program, please just let us know and we will provide a detailed quote and scope of service.

We now have 62 active keycard memberships and 32 small group training members.

**For new members- Treadmill Code is 1277.

If you ever have questions about equipment or Pelotons, please let us know so we can give you an orientation.  

Please be sure the door latches closed behind you when leaving the facility.  

Overall, I have been very pleased with everyone’s cleanliness and respect for the facility.  Cheers!  Keep up the good work.

REMINDER***  We have a 24 hour cancellation policy.  If you cancel within 24 hours of your session, you will be charged.  

 April Recap

-We completed 168 total sessions for the month of April.  (186 total for April ’24)
-7,849 total training sessions have been completed at SS since opening in November 2020.
– 631 total sessions for ’25 season 
-We finished the 2024 season with 1,811 total sessions   *2,116 sessions 2023 YTD.  *1,725 Sessions were completed 2022 YTD.  *1,718 sessions in 2021 YTD.
–Erin sessions:  62 for the month of April *** 1,939 sessions Total.
Want unlimited access to the premier fitness facility in the state of Michigan?

Our keycard membership is right for you.

**** 6 month and year long specials for keycard memberships!  **** Ask us about it now, or purchase for a gift!

Save your basement and garage from becoming a storage shed for dated workout equipment and mismatched dumbbells.  Let us do the work.

In addition*** Keycard/ Drop in memberships include UNLIMITED access to Peloton Bikes and Treads!  A $2500 value!
Are you someone that needs direction in the weight room?
Do you need a plan?
Do you need the accountability of an appointment?
Do you want to develop a lasting routine?

Our 21 day trial is right for you. 
If you or someone you know needs to get healthier, we are the place for you.

$300 for an assessment, 6 training sessions and your personalized workout plan.  It might just change your life…
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***SS Times 50th edition***

SS Times

The SS Times has hit the 50-month milestone!  WoW it’s hard to believe we have been doing this for over 4 years now.  It is all due to YOU!  The client is the lifeblood of our business, and I want to say thank you for investing your time and money with us.  It is a great honor and privilege to work with each of you weekly.

March madness is one way to describe it.  Beware the Ides of March is another…

The weather was anything but stable, ending the month with a massive wind/ thunderstorm that ravaged Albion and other small towns all across the state!

I hope everyone is safe and healthy and got to enjoy some “spring break” time with family and friends.

We were lucky to have a long weekend up north.  It was almost a reverse spring break in a lot of ways, the weather was back to winter, but it gave us time to think and create memories!

Please remember to rack weights and pick up after yourself.  Failure to do so may result in fines and/ or expulsion.
THANK YOU!

We have added 1 new member to the Smart Strength family in the month of March (Jaquita ).   Welcome! 

Thank you to our Corporate wellness sponsors.

We now have 63 active keycard memberships and 32 small group training members.

**For new members- Treadmill Code is 1277.

If you ever have questions about equipment or Pelotons, please let us know so we can give you an orientation.  

Please be sure the door latches closed behind you when leaving the facility.  

Overall, I have been very pleased with everyone’s cleanliness and respect for the facility.  Cheers!  Keep up the good work.

REMINDER***  We have a 24 hour cancellation policy.  If you cancel within 24 hours of your session, you will be charged.  

 March Recap

-We completed 144 total sessions for the month of March.  (153 total for March ’24)
-7,681 total training sessions have been completed at SS since opening in November 2020.
– 463 total sessions for ’25 season 
-We finished the 2024 season with 1,811 total sessions   *2,116 sessions 2023 YTD.  *1,725 Sessions were completed 2022 YTD.  *1,718 sessions in 2021 YTD.
–Erin sessions: 60 for the month of March *** 1,771 sessions Total.
Want unlimited access to the premier fitness facility in the state of Michigan?

Our keycard membership is right for you.

**** 6 month and year long specials for keycard memberships!  **** Ask us about it now, or purchase for a gift!

Save your basement and garage from becoming a storage shed for dated workout equipment and mismatched dumbbells.  Let us do the work.

In addition*** Keycard/ Drop in memberships include UNLIMITED access to Peloton Bikes and Treads!  A $2500 value!
Are you someone that needs direction in the weight room?
Do you need a plan?
Do you need the accountability of an appointment?
Do you want to develop a lasting routine?

Our 21 day trial is right for you. 
If you or someone you know needs to get healthier, we are the place for you.

$300 for an assessment, 6 training sessions and your personalized workout plan.  It might just change your life…