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MEETTHE ATHLETE Fitness Concierge A N N A D E L A PA Z Wellness Manager Tamela Thomas is helping those who are new to fitness or just getting back into a routine. Her expertise, impassioned enthusiasm and guidance will help you chart an appropriate course. Share your fitness goals and preferences, and Tamela can recommend the appropriate athletic service or program. If you or someone you know could benefit from this unique service, contact Tamela at 206.464.4639 or tamelat@wac.net. Rugby star By Naomi Thalenberg Miles Craigwell, 27, always had an itch to play professional sports. He just didn't always realize rugby was his calling. After playing football at Brown University and in the NFL, Miles landed a spot on the U.S. men's national sevens rugby team in 2010. The Kibble & Prentice sales executive currently trains with the Serevi Selects international team and the Old Puget Sound Beach Rugby Club, and he hopes to make the 2016 U.S. Olympic team. How did you move from football to rugby? Rugby kind of chose me. I found myself in a diner grabbing breakfast and the men's national sevens collegiate rugby championships were playing on the TV. I was immediately blown away by the athletes. I contacted my agent that day and told him to get in touch with the team's coach. What has rugby introduced you to that other sports didn't? The camaraderie of my teammates and opponents is superior. Also, rugby fans are by far the craziest fans on the international stage. In the next few months, you'll compete in Las Vegas, New Zealand, Japan, and Hong Kong, to name just a few. What's a typical training week look like? I work out with teammate Mike Palefau. We generally work out in the weight room at the WAC. Once or twice a week we meet with the Club's trainers. We work on a combination of exercises to increase mobility, strength, explosion and fitness. Aside from the 2016 Olympics, what keeps you motivated? My motivation stems from my immediate family members. All of my family and most of my relatives have participated in either collegiate athletics or professional athletics, so sport has always been a huge structure in my life. lengthen and improve alignment, coordination and balance. Beginners are encouraged to attend the Monday 12:10 pm class. M onday/Wednesday/Friday: 7–8 am, 12:10–1 pm Tuesday/Thursday: 5:10–6 pm Sunday: 12–12:50 pm See Pilates section for apparatus instruction Pilates Flo Pilates-inspired workout moves from pose to pose to develop overall strength and flexibility. Fridays: 7–8 am RIP–Flex–TRX Challenge your strength, core stability and balance from all angles with the RIP trainer along with TRX and free-weights. T uesday/Thursday: 1:30–2:30 pm Sunday: 8:45–10 am Sculpt Circuit A highly efficient workout utilizing a variety of fitness tools in a circuitstyle format to elevate the heart rate and burn more calories. T uesday: 6–7 am Step & Sculpt Includes step and resistance training. M onday: 5:30–6:30 pm Thursday: 6–7 am Total Body Conditioning A music-driven, fast-paced strength and cardio workout. M onday/Wednesday: 6–7 am 48 | Washington Athletic Club Magazine | JANUARY 2014