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atHletic Programs Fitness Classes 206.839.4781 ��� Aquatics 206.464.3086 ��� wac.net/athletics Fitness Advantage Fitness Advantage is your all-access pass. Enjoy the Coed and Men���s or Women���s Fitness areas and attend any regularly scheduled Group Classes or Get Fit classes. Fitness Advantage: $60/month, first adult member $32/month, juniors or each additional family member Please contact Men���s or Women���s Fitness to sign up for Fitness Advantage. Men���s Fitness: 206.464.3091 Women���s Fitness: 206.464.3080 Please note: Daily use fee without Fitness Advantage: $14 SpeciAl eventS Meltdown challenge March 4���May 31 Commit to get fit! The member who loses the most inches from their waist will win one year of complimentary Fitness Advantage (a $720 value). Plus, earn tokens every week for pounds lost for the chance to win more prizes. To sign up, email ptcoordinator@wac.net or visit the Coed Fitness desk on the 4th Floor. Kids indoor triathlon training March 30; April 6, 13, 20 12���2 pm During this four-week training ���camp,��� junior WAC members who plan to participate in the WAC���s Kids Indoor Triathlon on April 27 will prepare for personal and athletic success. We���ll emphasize the importance of trying our best and focus on personal achievement rather than winning. Taught by a WAC personal trainer and swim instructor, kids will learn the mechanics of a triathlon as well as safety tips, stretching techniques, and the importance of pacing. They���ll also learn how to maintain a training schedule and keep a workout log. During each session, participants will practice on bikes and the track for one hour and then swim for 30 minutes. Most important, we���ll reinforce the importance of being active and staying fit and confident���all while having fun and meeting new friends. Intended for ages 6���14. For more information and to register, call 206.622.7900, ext. 4086. Eight participants minimum. $60; gather in Coed Fitness (4th Floor) Kids indoor triathlon Saturday, April 27 The WAC Kids Indoor Triathlon is a great way to teach your junior WAC member healthy fitness habits. In a fun atmosphere, participants will ride stationary bikes, run on the track, and finish with a swim in Helene Madison Pool. Children will be separated into age groups, with the first group beginning at 9 am. Competition rules and spectator information will be given out upon arrival. All participants will receive a bib number, T-shirt, water bottle, swim cap, and snack. The event will close with a pool party with the infamous WACness Monster and an awards ceremony. Each participant will be given a finishers��� medal. The top placers in each age division will be awarded prizes. Race distance will vary. Ages 6���8: 1-mile bike, quartermile run, 50-yard swim; ages 9���11: 2-mile bike, half-mile run, 75-yard swim; ages 12���14: 3-mile bike, three-quartermile run, 100-yard swim. Registration forms are located at the Helene Madison Pool. Forms can be dropped off at the pool or in the Athletics Office. For more information or to register, call 206.622.7900, ext. 4086. $40; register by April 6 Women���s Weight-loss Group Dinner Discussion tuesday, April 30 A weight-management support group for women. Learn and laugh as WAC trainer Mona Caravetta teaches you the key American Red cross lifeguard certification course Upcoming session: April 8���11 (5���9 pm) & April 13 (10 am���7:30 pm); 6th Floor Pool; $220 members, $260 guests (all materials included) brian francis For ages 15 and up. The American Red Cross Lifeguarding Program prepares people to be effective lifeguards. Upon proper completion, participants will receive lifeguard, first aid, CPR, and automated external defibrillator (aka AED) certification. Prerequisites: Must be able to swim 300 yards nonstop using a combination of front crawl and breaststroke; must be able to swim 20 yards to retrieve a 10-pound brick from the bottom of the pool and swim 20 yards back with the brick in 100 seconds. Register by March 18. Call Aquatics Supervisor Jennifer Mesler at 206.464.3086. Must have five participants for the class; limited to 10. Break a sweat with boot camp. MARCH 2013 | Washington Athletic Club Magazine | 43