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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. itness Advantage: F $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 30th Annual WAC Handball Classic January 17–19 The WAC Handball Classic stands as one of the most recognized tournaments in amateur handball. More than 100 players from around the country, including many from the Northwest, will serve it up during this three-day event, this year celebrating its 30th year. Everything about this tournament—the play, the hospitality, the location—combines to create one of the best handball events anywhere. Spectators are always welcome. If you've ever wanted to see what world-class handball looks like, this is your chance. For more information, contact Athletic Programs Manager Darin Barr at dbarr@wac.net or 206.464.3074. Tri/Cycle Club Kickoff Thursday, January 23 Meet WAC members of the Tri/Cycle Club and discover the benefits of membership. Lecture by sports psychologist and club coach Julie Vieselmeyer on how to get started training for your first triathlon. For more information, contact tricycleclub@wac.net. 6 pm Xcelerate Open House Saturday, June 28 Check out new equipment and sample the WAC's newest strength and conditioning workout. Try a 30-minute sample workout. Free Xcelerate power smoothie to the first Barre A lively fusion of ballet conditioning, Pilates and yoga. 10 people who sign up for each session: 5:30 pm, 6 pm, and 6:30 pm. At 7 pm, enjoy an Athlete for Life talk in Hagerty's Clubroom. Raffle for three free months of Xcelerate and other prizes. Reserve with Fitness Manager Megan Usui at musui@wac.net. T uesday/Thursday: 7–7:50 am, 11 am–11:50 am, 6–6:50 pm Saturday: 12–12:50 pm; Sunday: 1–1:50 pm Boot Camp Intermediate/Advanced strength conditioning. Tri/Cycle Tour of Corsica Members of the WAC Tri/Cycle Club will participate in a bike tour of beautiful Corsica on June 8–22, 2014. The tour is being organized by Erickson Cycle Tours, headquartered in Seattle and one of the most experienced bike tour operators in the world. This tour is open to riders of all abilities with distance options each day. Non-riding companions are welcome to stay with the group and rent a car for excursions. Visit ericksoncycletours.com/tour/corsica for more information or contact Glenn Erickson at glennebike@comcast.net. Tour open to all WAC members. Tri/Cycle Club membership ($40) affords a trip discount. Beginner's Triathlon Program Have you ever wanted to complete a triathlon? Here's your chance to prepare with a group of your favorite training buddies at the WAC. This 16-week beginner's triathlon program targets the Seafair Triathlon and starts in April. Includes a training program designed by coach Julie Vieselmeyer, biweekly workshops on training-related topics, weekly group workouts, and a practice triathlon. When you register for this program you'll also receive a gear package, including a transition bag, race belt, chip strap, Yankz shoelaces, water bottle, nutrition products, and more (a $150 value). To sign up or for more details, contact Julie at tricoachjulie@gmail.com, or call 206.859.9881. $600; 20 percent off when you register by January 1, 10 percent off when you register by February 15 GROUP CLASSES M onday/Wednesday/Friday: 1:30–2:30 pm; Note: Aqua boot camp held 10:45–11:45 am on Fridays in the pool Boxing Conditioning Train like the pros without the black eye. Class includes work with heavy bags and focus mitts as well as light sparring and jump rope exercise. Gloves available or bring your own. T uesday/Thursday: 12–1 pm Wednesday: 6:30–7:30 pm Sunday: 3:30–4:30 pm Cy–TRX Back to back intervals of cycling and TRX. M onday/Wednesday: 10:45–11:45 am Friday: 12–1 pm Dance Cardio A mix of hip hop, Latin, and funk to challenge your cardiovascular endurance. Friday: 11 am–12 pm Saturday: 12–1 pm Endurance Cycle A 60-minute cycle class that incorporates measuring RPMs and wattage to build endurance and burn calories. T uesday/Thursday: 7–8:15 am (finishes with 15 minutes of core), 10:45–11:45 am, 5:30–6:30 pm Saturday: 7:30–8:30 am Energy Cycle & Core Forty-five minutes of cycle to get your heart pumping and calories burned, followed by a 15-minute corestrengthening workout. M onday/Wednesday: 12–1 pm Tuesday/Thursday: 5:45–6:45 am Groove Cycle A music-driven calorie burn. Tuesdays: 6:30–7:30 pm All classes are $10 and are held in the 4th Floor studios unless otherwise noted. Please check the schedule posted outside the studios for class location. Group fitness classes are free to Fitness Advantage holders. Juniors may attend these classes with instructor permission—all fees apply. Kalorie Killer A nonstop step aerobics and muscular endurance class. S aturday: 8:45–10 am Pilates Mat Strengthen abdominals, gluteals and lower back muscles as you JANUARY 2014 | Washington Athletic Club Magazine | 47