Biggest Loser Rules!

Victory Lady Team — Thu, 10 May 2012 20:58:13 +0000

Thought about getting motivated to lose weight? Worried this Summer might be another Summer where you might gain weight? Please look into Victory Lady Fitness Biggest Loser Contest! Lots of workouts to choose from and fun!

Open Enrollment starts Monday May 21st, weigh in from June 1st – 9th! Contest begins June 9th!

Winner WINS $600.00. 4 other prizes will also be up for grabs! One of the prizes is a “Fresh Water Pearl Necklace”! Wow how cool is that??

See you in the Gym very soon!

Wendy

More Biggest Loser Information!

Victory Lady Team — Tue, 08 May 2012 19:06:21 +0000

Open Enrollment for Biggest Loser Contest Kicks off Monday May 21st!

Victory Lady Team — Tue, 08 May 2012 15:24:49 +0000

It is that time again to have our Biggest Loser Contest! Kicks off Monday May 21st, contest runs from June 9th to August 31st! Winner wins $600.00! Other prizes too!

Cynthia M. A Body Challenge 2 Time Graduate talks about her experience…..

Victory Lady Team — Sat, 05 May 2012 21:08:34 +0000

WOW! What a great season of boot camps! Although my heart is rather sad that the “training” sessions have ended, I know that they can not continue forever and that you (Ruth) must be as exhausted as I have felt at the end- much more so. I know that I have said much of this before, but Ruth, you are such a positive force and dedicated instructor as you desire all those you work with to succeed and to challenge themselves to push outside of their comfort zones. Some how we all learn to just suck it up and rise to meet the challenge you provide. I apologize for not always sucking it up, but appreciate your patience when I am sure that all my moaning and complaining was enough to push you over the edge .
Ruth , you, Wendy, Scott, and Aaron have dedicated a lot of energy and time, and as I have sat and listened to many participants, it is all so very much appreciated by everyone who has enrolled in the boot camps this year. I understand now why so many who have participated in previous years, sign up in following boot camps offered. Your intense personal commitment is highly commended and appreciated dearly. Ruth, thank you for all that you have taught us- as you encouraged and challenged us and for each instructional opportunity that you supported us through. I continue to be amazed by what I have learned during boot camp and am so glad I made the decision to continue with the BCBC lite program on Southside. Not only did I pick up on more refined techniques, step moves and kickboxing skills (okay that is still a work in progress), things that I thought were really hard the first boot camp did not seem as difficult as the BCBC lite program progressed. I knew that the SS program would differ slightly from the WE program with a different blend of participants, however I so enjoyed utilizing the SS gym and meeting a larger and more diverse group of women. I thoroughly enjoyed getting to know many of the Southside ladies that were the regular participants in all the special training sessions and floor exercises. I have been so blessed to meet so many new people who also share a love for exercise and desire to personally challenge/push ourselves and to develop our own effective exercise routines. I know that many of these friendships will continue long after the boot camp has ended. With such a great core group, I look forward to using what I have learned to hopefully inspire, encourage and challenge others as I continue on my own personal journey of weight loss and improved health.
As for my results this go ‘round, I had high hopes that my weight loss would be more significant and that my inches would have dropped more, but I still have continued to lose while on my journey. I have dropped about 5 ¾ additional inches and have lost 9 additional pounds since the start of the BCBC lite program. So…my total inches lost during both boot camps has been 23¼ inches. I actually began my weight loss journey before the first boot camp began so even though my weight loss from the second boot camp was only 9 lbs, I actually have lost a total of 30 ½ lbs. Although I still struggle with being so over weight and with all my insecurities associated with my weight, I am thankful that the numbers are still decreasing. I have all the tools I need and a great group of exercise partners that help keep me focused and challenged, so I will continue on this slow journey. My hope is that by next year when boot camp rolls around again, that I will be closer to my goal of losing 100 lbs.
I have so enjoyed all the classes, the varieties, the mixing up and changing up all new intervals and basically using most every part of the gym. One can not possibly get bored with those kinds of workouts! Flexagility classes were probably my most favorite but running a close second with all the intervals rounds we would do with TRX/Weights/Cardio drills. I loved how those who were committed gave it their all each time they were present- this alone was encouraging and inspiring! As for changing anything I didn’t like? I still wouldn’t change a thing! I loved each boot camp- they were different, yet challenging and filled with a great bunch of ladies who pushed themselves and inspired others. Personally and physically, I, of course would have changed not having a new injury to add to my long list of ailments. Until the MCL heals and the meniscus is fixed, I won’t be planning another surgery on the left knee until perhaps next summer. So…Life is good!

Thanks again! I hope these special programs will continue from time to time but most importantly that we all will continue to use the tools given to set and achieve our personal goals of weight loss, fitness, toning, or just plain stress-reduction and fun! Cynthia

Starting A New Fitness Routine

Victory Lady Team — Wed, 02 May 2012 20:49:57 +0000

So you’ve decided it’s time to start on a new exercise routine – you’re on the way to a healthier and happier you! You may be feeling excited, nervous, or a bit unsure about how much you’ll actually enjoy this new habit, all of which are normal. So what are the keys to finding and maintaining that inner motivation?

Create a schedule and stick to it. When you put working out into your calendar and plan accordingly (i.e. bring the proper clothes to work and avoid scheduling other appointments during that time) you’re more likely to follow through with the plan.

Make a list of reasons you’re starting this routine. It can be helpful to reference this list on days you aren’t feeling quite as excited about working out. Hang it on your refrigerator, put it on your desk, or set a reminder that pops up with these encouraging words on your phone or computer!

Find an activity you enjoy. People who choose an activity they enjoy are much more likely to be motivated to do it regularly and to create long-lasting goals. When you’re first starting out, try different activities to gain exposure to new means of exercising and new people too!

Create healthy incentives for reaching milestones. Treat yourself to a massage, an appointment with a personal trainer, a healthy cooking class, or an afternoon of relaxation when you reach milestones. For example, you can celebrate weight, distance or # of days per week exercising milestones!

Ride the roller coaster. Remember, it can take 28 days to create a habit, and it may not be smooth sailing the entire time. If you have an off day – emotionally or physically – remember that the following day can be completely different. Make a commitment to get up and go to your workout regardless and remember that each day you keep to your schedule you’re inching closer to creating that new habit. It may not always be easy, but it will be well worth it!

Victory Lady Fitness & Members Raise $2600.00!!

Victory Lady Team — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 12:27:10 +0000

Victory Lady along with help from our members raised over $2600.00 for the The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. In just 3 short hours on Sunday April 29th from 1-4pm, the contributions came rolling in! Thank you VL Members and the Richmond Community!

Please join us today from 1-4 @ Westend Victory Lady

Victory Lady Team — Sun, 29 Apr 2012 11:04:39 +0000

Do you have someone in your family that often wonders what you do when you go to Victory Lady to workout?? Perhaps that someone is of the male persuasion that under normal circumstances conveniently cannot come in and workout along side of you to actually know how cool Victory Lady is?? WELL….this fundraiser is the perfect avenue to get these folks into the club with you to not only help raise money to support a very important cause, but as well help to show them what you actually do and how hard you actually workout at Victory Lady! So mark your calendars to bring all of “doubting Dan’s” with you on Sunday, April 29th from 1:00-4:00 p.m.. Just a donation of $10.00 per person (Children $5.00) will give and your tag-a-long friends 3 hours of AWESOME workouts! AND–Kids are welcome too, they are only $5.00! We will even have a special Yoga for Kids class just for them!! It’s going to be great fun for all, so PLEASE make plans to attend and support a great cause!!

It’s Back! Our popular $10.00 a month promotion starts May 1st 2012

Victory Lady Team — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 21:52:54 +0000

Celebrating Affordable Fitness Since 1989 and 10,000 members strong!

Because we have always made fitness affordable and attainable to Richmond’s women!
Because we have many lines of general fitness equipment, free weights and cardio machines–the latest and best available!
Because we design our own Group Exercise Classes–and we design them to be fun and results-oriented!
Because we offer free personal training that produces awesome results!
Because we change members’ programs when needed and offer the motivation to get the job done!

Victory Lady has always made fitness affordable and attainable to Richmond’s women! We have many lines of general fitness equipment, free weights and cardio machines–the latest and best available! We design our own Group Exercise Classes–and we design them to be fun and results-oriented and offer free personal training that produces awesome results! We have changed the lives of thousands of Richmond women.

Visit us today and we can change yours!

“Enter to Win 500″ Results!

Victory Lady Team — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 21:42:48 +0000

We drew our Winners on Party Day April 21st! Congratulations to our $500.00 Winners! I am sure that Victory Lady will have a new contest starting soon.

Fitness Challenge 2012 Winners!

Victory Lady Team — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 21:32:13 +0000

Victory Lady Fitness Centers runs a contest from January 1- March 31st. Members have 90 days to workout as many days that they can! Our members find this promotion very motivational! Saturday April 21st we picked our Winners for 3 categories, 90Workouts, 70 Workouts & 50 Workouts. This is just many fitness promotions that we do and our members love us for it. One of the wonderful reasons we have been “Providing Affordable Fitness to the Women of Richmond Since 1989″ Would you like to join?