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August was a beautiful month in our great state.  We hope that you all got to get away and experience happiness and health outdoor.

We were fortunate enough to be invited sailing by one of our awesome clients!  What a great/ physical sport.  The pros make it look so easy, take it from me, its not!

We always appreciate referrals.  Our business runs on them.  If you know someone who is looking to make a positive change in their habits and improve their mental and physical health, please mention us.  If you have had a positive experience with us, please let them know that too!

We applaud you for making fitness and health a priority.  We look forward to seeing you and hearing all about the camping, boating, golfing and vacationing stories that make living in Michigan Pure…

Thank you all for trusting Smart Strength with your health and wellness.  We appreciate each one of our customers.

We have added 2 new members to the Smart Strength family in the month of August (Myler, Alex).   Welcome! 

We now have 57 active keycard memberships and 25 small group training members.

**For new members- Treadmill Code is 1277.  iPad passcode is 302302**
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.  

The expectation is that if a client and trainer are working together, they will control the music selection.  Otherwise, if you would like to change the music, just ask or pick up the iPad from the office.
Please return it to the charger when you leave 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.  

**If you are no longer a member but have a keycard, can you please consider returning it to us.  You can drop it off at the front door mailbox or bring it inside and leave on the desk.  No hard feelings, we appreciate your business and hope you will consider us in the future if things change. **

 August Recap

-We completed 204 total sessions for the month of August. PR!!  (105 total for August ’22)
-We averaged 51 sessions per week.
-We are averaging 160 sessions per month YTD. 
-4,788 total training sessions have been completed at SS since opening in November 2020.
-1,345 sessions 2023 YTD.  1,725 Sessions were completed 2022 YTD.  *Compared 1,718 sessions in 2021 YTD.
–Erin sessions: 79 for the month of August *** 524 sessions YTD.

Thanks to Freyja for inviting us to the beautiful Crystal Sailing Club for a sailing lesson.  We enjoyed our time learning and taking in the beauty that Michigan has to offer.

We are committed to excellence.  That is why for the next 3 months, Alex and Erin will be attending Dale Carnege leadership training.  We ask our clients to push their comfort zone every day, and we are doing the same.

We will never stop learning and growing, all in an effort to be the best trainers possible for YOU!

Curious, ask us about the course and we will be happy to share what we are working on and what we are learning with you!

We are putting the Smarter in Smart Strength!

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.

$200 for an assessment, 6 training sessions and your personalized workout plan.  It might just change your life…

SS Times

“World class expertise, hometown connection.”

SS Times

October is a wonderful time of year.  The natural beauty and crisp in the air have a way of slowing down even the most chaotic of times.

With that being said, we had a wonderfully busy October.  We had an amazing turnout for the ribbon cutting on October 6^th.

https://www.facebook.com/luree.wardgean/videos/1232397784289442

We have added 12 new members to the Smart Strength family (11 keycards and 1 training membership)in the month of October.

We now have 43 active keycard memberships and 18 small group training members.

We have Lunchtime yoga (M,W,F @ noon), Cardio Drumming/ Pilates (Wednesday @ 4 30pm) and 8 week Challenge/ HIIT class (Tu, Thr @ 6pm)

We are blessed with amazing clients, and I thank you all for committing to Smart Strength as a brand and supporting us.

We will work tirelessly to make sure you get the top-notch experience and results you are looking for.

Schedule update

Check out our new website.  www.smartstrengthprogram.com

Big thank you to all the clients that helped with this project.  Thank you to BSM for all their work.  Neha and Steve did a wonderful job.  Special thank you to Bill Dobbins for his help and support of top-notch marketing in collaboration with Brick Street Marketing!

Please see attachments for Class information and Staffed hours.

Staffed hours are for prospective members to sign up, or a time to address customer service issues.

We are excited to have Sofiya join our team!! Be sure to stop and say hi and introduce yourself.

**We are accepting new clients.  If you know someone that would be a great member of the Smart Strength family, please provide a referral.  Thank you.

If you have any questions at all about products or rates, please let me know and I would be happy to answer.

DROP IN MEMBERS!! Be sure to check out the whiteboard as you enter through the back door.  ERINS AMRAP is becoming legendary!! 

As always, thank you for trusting Smart Strength with your health and wellness.

We appreciate your business and look forward to serving you into the future.

If we can do anything to make your training just a little bit better, please do not hesitate to let us know.

To recap the month

-We completed 136 total sessions for the month of October.

-We averaged 34 sessions per week.

-We are averaging 125 sessions per month YTD.

–3,035 total training sessions have been completed at SS since opening in November 2020.

–1393 Sessions have been completed 2022 YTD.  *Compared 1,387 sessions in 2021 YTD.

–Erin sessions 38 for the month of September.  78 sessions YTD.

Moving Forward

Wonder if training is for you?  Ask about our 21 day trial!  It’s the best way to experience the smart strength difference with no risk! 

Staffed hours

For all your customer service needs

For membership questions & signing up please visit us during staffed hours:

Wednesday 4-7pm

Thursday 4-6pm

Saturday 10am-noon

Smart Strength Class schedule

Tuesday/ Thursday – 6pm to 7pm

8 week challenge/ HIIT training with Erin

$10 per class, comes with accountability group

Monday/ Wednesday/Friday- Noon to 1pm

Lunchtime Yoga, presented by Peloton

$6 per class OR

Punch card options available

5 classes for $30 or 10 classes for $50

Wednesday- 4:30pm to 5:30pm

Cardio Drumming & Pilates with Sherii

$10 per class

Online Resources

Included links- online sample program/ online 5 min at home workout/ nutritional information

Please check these out and feel free to use this while in the facility to help guide your workouts.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=89x1gGw2qdw

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rsx27sfKyI0

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=36vGuLwKWzc

Online review

***One of the best ways you can help support Smart Strength is with an online review.  If you have not done so yet, please take a few minutes to leave one here.

As always, if anyone has any suggestions or feedback, please shoot me an email, or let me know during our next session.

Your Trainer,

SS Times

“We deliver an exquisite experience, every time.”

SS Times

September represents a changing of the seasons.  The days become shorter, the weather gets crispy and clear, and your thoughts begin to change.

Many of us try to spend the fleeting good weather days outside soaking it up, but in the back of our minds we are preparing for the long cold winter.

Have no fear because Smart Strength is here!  We will be here all winter long to provide you with accountability and the best exercise experience possible.

Some of the things we have been working on to make this the most productive winter yet include:

-Staffed hours for new sign ups and membership questions

-Introducing our new Intern! 

-Ribbon Cutting Ceremony, Thursday October 6^th at NOON

-Launching a new website

-Creating an online presence and sharing our online training resources

-Sponsorship of community events including the Greater Albion Chamber of Commerce golf outing and Forks 5k Run Albion series

-Holiday fun runs!

-Launching our very first 8 week challenge!

-A return of Cardio Drumming/ Pilates on Wednesday’s at 4:30 pm

-Lunch time YOGA, brought to you by Peloton

-Partnering with Mehl Training Systems

We are blessed with amazing clients, and I thank you all for recommitting to Smart Strength as a brand and supporting us.

We will work tirelessly to make sure you get the top-notch experience and results you are looking for.

Schedule update

Classes are coming to Smart Strength!!!

-8-week challenge Starting October 17^th!  Fitness classes Tuesdays & Thursdays @ 6pm.  You DO NOT need to be a member to enroll!

-Cardio Drumming and Pilates- Wednesdays from 4:30- 5:30 pm  Classes are already underway and you DO NOT need to be a member to participate!

September brings a return to a normal schedule for most people, and if you would like to create a lasting fitness plan, we are here for you.

**We are accepting new clients.  If you know someone that would be a great member of the Smart Strength family, please provide a referral.  Thank you.

If you have any questions at all about products or rates, please let me know and I would be happy to answer.

**Erin is filling her book of business and will be accepting new assessments and clients!  If you want a great workout, Erin is your Gal! *** 

DROP IN MEMBERS!! Be sure to check out the whiteboard as you enter through the back door.  ERINS AMRAP is becoming legendary!! 

With the addition of staffed hours (Wednesday 4-7pm / Thursday 4-6pm / Saturday 10am – noon) that will effect the trainers schedules so just keep that in mind.  We will announce the starting date of staffed hours later.

As always, thank you for trusting Smart Strength with your health and wellness.

We appreciate your business and look forward to serving you into the future.

If we can do anything to make your training just a little bit better, please do not hesitate to let us know.

To recap the month

-We completed 113 total sessions for the month of September.

-We averaged 28 sessions per week.

-We are averaging 114 sessions per month YTD.

–2,899 total training sessions have been completed at SS since opening in November 2020.

–1257 Sessions have been completed 2022 YTD.  *Compared to 1101 sessions in 2021 YTD.

–Erin sessions- 42 for the month of September

Moving Forward

The Run Albion Series wrapped up the September, and what a great 2022 it was!  We had beautiful weather and even set a few Personal Records at the Forks 5K.  Thank you to all that participated, we had a record number of runners for the race!

Online Resources
Included links- online sample program/ online 5 min at home workout/ nutritional information
Please check these out and feel free to use this while in the facility to help guide your workouts.

Online review

***One of the best ways you can help support Smart Strength is with an online review.  If you have not done so yet, please take a few minutes to leave one here.

As always, if anyone has any suggestions or feedback, please shoot me an email, or let me know during our next session.

Your Trainer,

8 Week Wellness Challenge

October 17, 2022

127 N Superior St., Albion, MI 49224

SS Times

“We believe fitness is medicine, for the mind, body and community.”

SS Times

August was a beautiful weather month for us here in Michigan, and that makes it very hard to find time to come inside and workout.  That is no secret.

August also presents a lot of “last minute” summer activities including planning for back to school, the last chance to vacation up north or visit relatives or have a wedding or baby shower.  The list is endless.

We at Smart Strength have been utilizing this slower season to work on things behind the scenes and are excited to roll them out as we turn into fall.  Some of the things we have been working on include:

-Staffed hours for new sign ups and membership questions

-Scheduling a ribbon cutting ceremony and increasing our marketing efforts

-Launching a new website

-Creating an online presence and sharing our online training resources

-Sponsorship of community events including the Greater Albion Chamber of Commerce golf outing and Forks 5k Run Albion series

Thank you all for your patience.  Thank you to all the clients that have remained with us faithfully through these last few months.

We are blessed with amazing clients, and I thank you all for recommitting to Smart Strength as a brand and supporting us.

We will work tirelessly to make sure you get the top-notch experience and results you are looking for.

A special thank you to our head trainer Erin & associate Lexi.  They have committed to the Smart Strength team and have bought into the vision.  We are lucky to have them.

Schedule update

Smart Strength welcomes Mehl Training Systems to our facility. 

Coach Mehl is a true Strength & Conditioning professional with over 15 years’ experience working with college athletes.  If you see Coach Mehl around say hi and introduce yourself. 

Classes are coming to Smart Strength!!!

**We will be offering a combination of cardio drumming and core work/ Pilates coming this fall.  Sheri is a phenomenal instructor and will be looking to fill her class soon, more information to follow!!

In addition, would anyone be interested in a morning class?  (Tuesday morning 5:30am-6:15am?)  This class could be either a Pilates Yoga or Weight training with cardio bursts? IF this interest you, please respond in an email or let me know in person.  I have a wonderful instructor lined up to teach this class.

September brings a return to a normal schedule for most people, and if you would like to create a lasting fitness plan, we are here for you.

**We are accepting new clients.  If you know someone that would be a great member of the Smart Strength family, please provide a referral.  Thank you.

If you have any questions at all about products or rates, please let me know and I would be happy to answer.

**Erin is filling her book of business and will be accepting new assessments and clients!  If you want a great workout, Erin is your Gal! *** 

Be sure to check out the whiteboard as you enter through the back door.  ERINS AMRAP is becoming legendary!! 

With the addition of staffed hours (Wednesday 4-7pm / Thursday 4-6pm / Saturday 10am – noon) that will effect the trainers schedules so just keep that in mind.  We will announce the starting date of staffed hours later.

As always, thank you for trusting Smart Strength with your health and wellness.

We appreciate your business and look forward to serving you into the future.

If we can do anything to make your training just a little bit better, please do not hesitate to let us know.

To recap the month

-We completed 105 total sessions for the month of August.

-We averaged 26 sessions per week.

-We are averaging 115 sessions per month YTD.

–2,786 total training sessions have been completed at SS since opening in November 2020.

–1102 Sessions have been completed 2022 YTD.  *Compared to 1101 sessions in 2021 YTD.

Moving Forward

* Run Albion Series- https://runalbion.com/registration/

The next race on Friday, September 16^th!  The Forks 5K!  It will be a great time.

Register NOW!  It is a great Friday night vibe.  You get to see all the amazing things happening in our town and get a great workout in!  Winning!

Smart Strength is proud to partner with Run Albion and will be creating a “Talk with the Trainer” video series.  The first edition of Talk with the trainer series is now finished.

Check out the link below for some helpful running/ success tips!

https://www.facebook.com/albion5krace/videos/1006974166578569

Look for our Ribbon Cutting ceremony with the Greater Albion Chamber of Commerce soon!  I invite anyone and everyone to join us on that day to help celebrate!

The new website will be launching soon, and it is a very nice addition to the Smart Strength brand and will help position us further as the premier fitness facility in the state of Michigan.  I am very excited to see the finished product and look forward to making your Smart Strength experience even better as a client!

Online Resources

Included links- online sample program/ online 5 min at home workout/ nutritional information

Please check these out and feel free to use this while in the facility to help guide your workouts.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=89x1gGw2qdw

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rsx27sfKyI0

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=36vGuLwKWzc

Online review

***One of the best ways you can help support Smart Strength is with an online review.  If you have not done so yet, please take a few minutes to leave one here.

As always, if anyone has any suggestions or feedback, please shoot me an email, or let me know during our next session.

Your Trainer,

Its not selfish…. its Smart!

SS Times

“We are obsessed with your individual needs and progress.”

SS Times

What a beautiful summer we are having.  You simply cannot beat Michigan in the summer!  I hope you all have been enjoying yourselves!

I am very happy with the way things are shaping up at SS 2.  We are putting the finishing touches on the facility (signage, blinds, paint and linen services).

Summer time is traditionally a slower time in the Gym industry..  but we are still growing at a healthy clip, and that makes me very proud.

Managing growth is always a challenge for a new business and can be especially challenging in the “off” season.

Despite this, we have added 4 new training members this month (Jack, Marlo, Anne-Marie, Faith) and have signed up 8 new keycard memberships!  Simply amazing!

Thank you all for your patience.  Thank you to all the clients that have remained with us faithfully through these last few months.

We are blessed with amazing clients, and I thank you all for recommitting to Smart Strength as a brand and supporting us.

We will work tirelessly to make sure you get the top-notch experience and results you are looking for.

A special thank you to Erin & Lexi, as they have committed to the Smart Strength team and have bought into the vision.  We are lucky to have them.

Schedule update

Classes are coming to Smart Strength!!!

**We will be offering a combination of cardio drumming and core work/ Pilates coming this fall.  Sheri is a phenomenal instructor and will be looking to fill her class soon, more information to follow!!

In addition, would anyone be interested in a morning class?  (Tuesday morning 5:30am-6:15am?)  This class could be either a Pilates Yoga or Weight training with cardio bursts? IF this interest you, please respond in an email or let me know in person.  I have a wonderful instructor lined up to teach this class.

August marks a return to School and a shift back to reality.  We will be here for you and look forward to welcoming you back into a regimented fitness routine.

**We are accepting new clients.  If you know someone that would be a great member of the Smart Strength family, please provide a referral.  Thank you.

Price rates and product offerings are attached to this email, please share as needed.

If you have any questions at all about products or rates, please let me know and I would be happy to answer.

**Erin is filling her book of business and will be accepting new assessments and clients!  If you want a great workout, Erin is your Gal! ***

As always, thank you for trusting Smart Strength with your health and wellness.

We appreciate your business and look forward to serving you into the future.

If we can do anything to make your training just a little bit better, please do not hesitate to let us know.

To recap the month

-We completed 118 total sessions for the month of July.

-We averaged 29.5 sessions per week.

-We are averaging 125 sessions per month YTD.

–2,681 total training sessions have been completed at SS since opening in November 2020.

–997 Sessions have been completed 2022 YTD.  *Compared to 979sessions in 2021 YTD.

Moving Forward

* Run Albion Series- https://runalbion.com/registration/

The next race on Friday, September 16^th!  The Forks 5K!  It will be a great time.

Register NOW!  It is a great Friday night vibe.  You get to see all the amazing things happening in our town and get a great workout in!  Winning!

Smart Strength is proud to partner with Run Albion and will be creating a “Talk with the Trainer” video series.  The first edition of Talk with the trainer series is now finished.

Check out the link below for some helpful running/ success tips!

https://www.facebook.com/albion5krace/videos/1006974166578569

Assessment Results 2^nd Quarter

AMRAP (Rounds)

-Joe 9 ^1/3

-Caroline 8 ^2/3

-Doug 8 ^2/3

-Alexa 8 ^1/3

-Jamie 8 ^1/3

-Jess 7 ^1/3

-Jewell 7 ^1/3

-Anne-Marie 5 ^2/3

-Jack 5 ^1/2

-Marlo 4 ^1/3

5 min Row (Meters)

-Joe 1290

-Ian 1142

-Caroline 1134

-Doug 1120

-Jamie 1116

-Alexa 1090

-L.P. 1090

-Jess 1027

-Anne-Marie 1019

-Dick 998

-Tom 969

-Nick 952

-Jewell 934

-Dawn 862

Online review

***One of the best ways you can help support Smart Strength is with an online review.  If you have not done so yet, please take a few minutes to leave one here.

As always, if anyone has any suggestions or feedback, please shoot me an email, or let me know during our next session.

Your Trainer,

SS Times

“We believe engaging your brain allows the body to follow.”

SS Times

June has brought change.  Not only are we now into the heat of summer, but we are now operating daily at SS2.

We have officially made the move and are training exclusively out of the new location.

Thank you all for your patience.  I have a new level of respect for moving and taking on construction projects.

We are blessed with amazing clients, and I thank you all for recommitting to Smart Strength as a brand and supporting us.

We will work tirelessly to make sure you get the top notch experience and results you are looking for.

Schedule update

**We will be opening to the public soon and are accepting new clients.  If you know someone that would be a great member of the Smart Strength family, please provide a referral.  Thank you.

Price rates and product offerings are attached to this email, please share as needed.

If you have any questions at all about products or rates, please let me know and I would be happy to answer.

**Erin is filling her book of business and will be accepting new assessments and clients when we open SS2!

As always, thank you for trusting Smart Strength with your health and wellness.

We appreciate your business and look forward to serving you into the future.

If we can do anything to make your training just a little bit better, please do not hesitate to let us know.

To recap the month

-We completed 132 total sessions for the month of June.

-We averaged 33 sessions per week.

-We are averaging 133 sessions per month YTD.

–2,563 total training sessions have been completed at SS since opening in November 2020.

–879 Sessions have been completed 2022 YTD.  *Compared to 834 sessions in 2021 YTD.

Moving Forward

* Run Albion Series- https://runalbion.com/registration/

The next race on Friday, September 16^th!  The Forks 5K!  It will be a great time.

Register NOW!  It is a great Friday night vibe.  You get to see all the amazing things happening in our town and get a great workout in!  Winning!

Smart Strength is proud to partner with Run Albion and will be creating a “Talk with the Trainer” video series.  The first edition of Talk with the trainer series is now finished.

Check out the link below for some helpful running/ success tips!

https://www.facebook.com/albion5krace/videos/1006974166578569

Online review

***One of the best ways you can help support Smart Strength is with an online review.  If you have not done so yet, please take a few minutes to leave one here.

As always, if anyone has any suggestions or feedback, please shoot me an email, or let me know during our next session.

Your Trainer,

SS Times

“We care about your quality of life, for the full ride.”

May has brought change.  Not only are we now into summer, but we are now operating daily at SS2.  We have officially made the move and are training exclusively out of the new location.  Thank you all for your patience.  I have a new level of respect for moving and taking on construction projects.

We are blessed to have been able to work with such great teams and I want to take a minute and thank them.  This has been a very smooth and efficient project- we could not have done it without you!

-Smart Strength 1 clients.  Your business and support have made this dream possible, each day.

-Bill & Karen Dobbins

-Jim & Staci Stuart

-Joe & Emily & Ian Verbeke

-ACE investment properties

-MD Construction

-Home State Electric

-North Woods Plumbing

-Sanford Flooring

-John Oakes and his crew

-Lammers HVAC

-Justin Powell & Corey, IT support

-Nick Hernandez and Brick Street Marketing Team

-Mick Adkins

-AMT & CCI, especially Chris, Jerry & Paul

-Erin & Trevor Markovich

-My friends & family for putting up for 31 years chasing crazy dreams

-God, Faith, Country

If I have forgotten someone, please forgive me and be sure to let me know who needs to be added to the list.  I am grateful for everyone’s help, big and small to get this project to where it is.

Come in and check it out for yourself, I think you will like their work!

Schedule update

**We are only training existing clients for the first week in the new facility.  We will be opening to the public soon and are accepting new clients.  If you know someone that would be a great member of the Smart Strength family, please provide a referral.  Thank you.

I will be out of town on Monday, June 13^th, other than that we are fully available, still able to schedule through Zen Planner.

**Erin is filling her book of business and will be accepting new assessments and clients when we open SS2!

As always, thank you for trusting Smart Strength with your health and wellness.

We appreciate your business and look forward to serving you into the future.

If we can do anything to make your training just a little bit better, please do not hesitate to let us know.

To recap the month

-We completed 104 total sessions for the month of April.

-We averaged 26 sessions per week.

-We are averaging 133 sessions per month YTD.

–2,431 total training sessions have been completed at SS since opening in November 2020.

–747 Sessions have been completed 2022 YTD.  *Compared to 678 sessions in 2021 YTD.

Moving Forward

* Run Albion Series- https://runalbion.com/registration/

The next race on Friday, June 24^th!

Register NOW!  It is a great Friday night vibe.  You get to see all the amazing things happening in our town and get a great workout in!  Winning!

Smart Strength is proud to partner with Run Albion and will be creating a “Talk with the Trainer” video series.  The first edition of Talk with the trainer series is now finished.

Check out the link below for some helpful running/ success tips!

https://www.facebook.com/albion5krace/videos/1006974166578569

Anniversary list- NA.    We are getting close to having a 2-year anniversary list… Stay tuned 😊

Online review

***One of the best ways you can help support Smart Strength is with an online review.  If you have not done so yet, please take a few minutes to leave one here.

As always, if anyone has any suggestions or feedback, please shoot me an email, or let me know during our next session.

Your Trainer,