17-Day Beach Body Challenge – This was so popular in April that we decided to squeeze it into a 17-day Challenge so it will lead you right up to Memorial Day weekend! Join us on May 4th to get started! Do YOU have what it takes to get really serious for 17 days? Some of our April participants have lost 10+pounds during their first 10 days! Here is how you get started: Come to our nutrition lecture on Friday, May 4th at 7:00 p.m. so you don’t just receive the diet outline, but you learn how to decrease body fat, increase lean muscle, improve energy levels and achieve optimal health. After the 40-minute informative lecture, we offer a “tasting” so everyone can try some of the healthy recipes. Then we do a private weigh-in, and we take your body measurements so we can track your progress. We provide you with a helpful tracking calendar so you know exactly how to succeed, and we invite you back for weigh-ins to keep you accountable. The last full day of the diet is on Wednesday, May 23rd with your final
weigh-in being Thursday, May 24th. You will be ready for Memorial Day weekend on Friday, May 25th!!!! For pricing or to register, call us at (908) 428-7978. We offer a discount if you are already a client at !MPACT Training.
FREE TRAINING for young athletes Friday, May 18th: Hillsborough Schools are closed that day, so we are offering this FREE hour of training to help make our young athletes stronger and faster. Training for teens/tweens (boys and girls ages 12-17) starts at 11:00 a.m. and concludes at noon. Training for kids (boys and girls ages 7-11) starts at 1:00 a.m. sharp and concludes at 2:00 p.m. We will not only teach proper running technique for speed, but the kids will also participate in a strength and conditioning circuit using cutting-edge equipment like TRX Suspension Training, TRX Rip Trainers, weighted ropes, Core-Tex Trainers, medicine balls, plyo-blocks, etc. REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED: “first come, first serve” — space will be limited to ensure there is enough room for everyone to train (908) 428-7978.
Bring a friend in May and SAVE!: We are offering BIG savings to those who register (with a friend) for our Unlimited Group Training or Personal Training. Get in the best shape of your life and SAVE. We’ve started a NEW Referral Program as a way to thank our clients. If you sign up for one month of Unlimited Group Training (or a 10-Pack of Personal Training Sessions) AND you bring a friend that also signs up for Unlimited Group Training (or a 10-Pack of Personal Training Sessions), you will BOTH save a whopping $25! Please call us for more info (908) 428-7978.
!MPACT Menu: Trying to find a local restaurant where you can get a healthier bite to eat? Hillarie Scannelli, owner/!MPACT, and Antonio Ruffa, owner/Caffe Piazza, have come up with the solution! This !MPACT menu is really helpful when you are trying to make a healthier choice, and it is extremely helpful for busy families who are on-the-go and don’t have time to cook. Tony at Caffe Piazza uses protein-enriched pasta & lean meatballs and offers a “baked chicken parm” instead of the traditional fried version. The portions are calorie controlled and just right. These menu items are perfectly balanced with proteins and carbs, and if you want something a little lower in carbs, their Cajun shrimp or chicken over mixed greens is perfect! Stop in to visit Caffe Piazza today – 649 Route 206 in Hillsborough (in the same strip mall with Stop-N-Shop). When you call your orders in, be sure to mention you want the !MPACT Menu: (908) 359-9494
We bake every Saturday for you at !MPACT Training: Yes, you heard that right . . . it’s a little incentive to get up early. Come for our Total Development Bootcamps (6:00 or 7:30 a.m. on Saturday’s) and you leave with a healthy sweet treat and a nice cup of coffee. This is an easy way for us to thank our clients who train with us on Saturday mornings. Sometimes we bake from scratch – other times we choose a healthier brand of muffin or cake mix (brands that do not contain high-fructose corn syrup) AND THEN, we add some Designer Whey Protein Powder along with MILA seeds. Just so you know, the perfect treat after a workout has a balance of proteins, carbs and fats. There are carbs in the muffin/cake mix – and the Designer Whey is a great protein source. Also, the MILA seeds are an excellent “super-food” that contains 3,000 mg of Omega 3s! We love teaching our clients how to achieve “balance” and this is just one way! Join us for TD Bootcamp this Saturday.
Congrats Michael!: Co-Owner, Michael Scannelli, who manages !MPACT Training with Hillarie, just received his Group Training & Bootcamp Certification so he could be even more hands-on here at !MPACT. Way to go Michael! Some clients are calling him “Military Mike” and the kids we train are excited Coach Mike will also be on deck as their trainer.
Best Spot to Train – Hillsborough Patch Blog: Wasn’t so sure this was a good thing . . .but it got people talking about us! Let’s start by saying we didn’t really ask to be part of this blog, but once we saw we were included, we were kind of excited. The blog was entitled “What’s the hottest spot to train in Hillsborough?” At first we were delighted that so many people were voting for !MPACT and were writing nice comments. Not only were so many of our clients voting for us, but we also received votes from the sports teams we’ve trained with their families – and even our Facebook friends were showing their support. Unfortunately, some of the bloggers from other local gyms were seeing this as a way for us to “stack our votes” in order to win. Of course, we were disappointed with those negative comments, but we didn’t bother responding to the blog since we don’t believe in lowering ourselves. And we also didn’t think it was necessary to try to explain ourselves to anyone.
So it turns out !MPACT won for the most votes, but Powerhouse Gym had the most positive comments so based on some type of a “point system” they turned out to be the winner (with us in 2nd place) which was fine. This was just a silly blog – a silly contest. What we found out was that there is no such thing as bad press. The hits on our website after the blog were unbelievable, and we had at least 5 new clients who said they came to us after reading the blog in the Hillsborough Patch! It’s all good! Thank you to Laura at the Hillsborough Patch for including !MPACT Training in that blog! And to be really honest, there are lots of great places to train in Hillsborough. We all offer something different – and everyone has different needs. So it’s great everyone can choose something that works for them. Try !MPACT Training, and let us inspire you and help you discover your own greatness!
Do you want your kids to be ready for fall sports? That’s why we are offering SPORTS PERFORMANCE CAMP in July! We are offering two weeks of this camp from 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. (week of July 23rd and week of July 30th) – for boys and girls ages 10-17. This is perfect if your child or teen who needs to be ready for their football, lacrosse, cheerleading or soccer season – since most of these sports start their practices in August. We work on speed, agility, quickness, strength and conditioning. We start with a light Cardio warm-up and Dynamic Stretches to condition the muscles and joints to prep them for movement. We then move into strength training (using age appropriate weights) to develop a strong CORE and upper & lower body. Next on our agenda is a strength & conditioning circuit (using cutting-edge equipment). We have a brief snack time – and we incorporate Sports Nutrition discussions at this time. Then we work on speed & agility drills –and even include an endurance run (on certain days – outside – in our development. We provide motivational coaching throughout the day to help bring out the best in every athlete! We finish off with a cool down & stretch with the inclusion of some yoga-like moves to enhance flexibility and reduce risk of injury (even pro athletes do this!). The cost for this ½ day camp is $175 per child ($10 discount for siblings). Please call for registration forms (space is limited): 908-428-7978.
Grand Opening Video: We want to share the creative works of Videographer, Kristyna Barbella. Not only did we have an awesome turnout on March 31st, but we had a great time! To contact Kristyna regarding video work, photography or web design (yes, she did !MPACT Training’s website!) contact her at [email protected] Watch our video – totally professional and extremely entertaining!: http://youtu.be/50j6pfjtgBY
!MPACT Training has a monthly drawing for those who enter their email address at the bottom of our home page on our website – and they win BIG discounts on group training! . . . We picked two winners this month – and we will pick two more towards the middle of May)! Ellen Mauer: Won $25 Gift Certificate to use towards Unlimited Group Training or towards a 10-Pack of Personal Training sessions. Colleen Adams: Won $25 Gift Certificate to use towards Unlimited or towards a 10-Pack of Personal Training sessions. Congratulations Ellen and Colleen!
Trying to make an !MPACT where families need it most: We want to find lots of ways to give back to our community and other non-profit organizations so for starters, we gave away several gift certificates for FREE training to our local schools to help them raise money during their basket-auction season this spring. We also offered a FREE Family Fitness Night to families from Woodfern Elementary where our children go to school. At this event, families were able to have a fun workout and also learned about healthy eating. On May 18th, we are offering FREE training to Hillsborough kids – ages 7-17 (read our newsletter to learn more about this event). And we plan to offer some FREE form of training & Sports Nutrition to our Jr. Raider Football Players (grades 3rd – 8th) this summer like we did last year — but this year we will have it @ !MPACT – yahoo!
Well, in continuing to look for ways to give back and help others, we decided to choose a charity that means something to us. We have a special place in our hearts for EMBRACE KIDS and have decided to give this worthy organization half of the proceeds from our t-shirt sales. We (Hillarie & Michael Scannelli/Owners of !MPACT Training) live in the Rohill development in Hillsborough, and one of our neighbors was diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia when she was 12 years old. Sara Sbeiti is a very special girl, as is her family, and we couldn’t be happier that Sara is in now in high school and is also in remission. EMBRACE KIDS helped the Sbeiti family through her treatments that lasted four long years. You can only imagine what Sara and her family went through during this time, and it is wonderful to know that EMBRACE KIDS was there every step of the way. They help with everything from family counseling to ironing out finances, medical coverage issues, fundraising and more.
When we decided to sell some t-shirts at !MPACT after our Grand Opening, we knew we wanted to donate a portion of the proceeds to a charity or non-profit organization. We feel that it is important to give back – even if you are struggling when your business is still in “start-up” mode. We’re delighted to give EMBRACE KIDS half of everything we earn so this wonderful organization can continue to help families in need. The t-shirt orders will be arriving the first week of May, and we should have about $200 to donate to EMBRACE KIDS . . . We’ll keep trying to make an impact!
When is Family Fitness Night this Month?: Come out for a great night for Fitness and Fun — May 11th from 7:00 p.m. sharp till 8:30 p.m. Registration is required so we have enough room for everyone! Family Fitness Night is awesome! We warm up as a group and then kids train with one trainer, parents train with another – then we play some family dodge-ball together. We finish off our evening with a scoop of vanilla ice cream to show that hard work is worth a sweet treat! This night of fitness and fun is priced cheaper than going to your local chain restaurant on a Friday night for dinner. Have a nice light meal and head over to !MPACT for fitness (and dessert). Call us to register your family for May 11th: (908) 428-7978.
Shake and Bake — By: Dan Del
Guercio, Certified Personal Trainer, ASCM, NCSF
SHAKE AND BAKE! This phrase does not just pertain to processed seasoning packets and Ricky Bobby’s on-track antics. It is also related to fitness. If you shake up your workout plan you can burn more fat and build more muscle. If you are a person that stays current, you have probably heard the term “muscle confusion”. This is a concept that subscribes to the idea that you can avoid or surpass fitness plateaus by constant modification to your workouts.
The general consensus is that in order to diversify your workout plan, you need to completely revamp your regimen. Contrarily, subtle changes also prove to be very effective for people – including myself – that prefer to stay loyal to their favorite exercises. One approach you can use is making a small adjustment to the exercise itself. The bench press is a perfect example because it is one of the most popular exercises worldwide, and there are many variations to it. If you are used to a barbell bench press try switching to a dumbbell press. The different mechanics – same form and joint actions as barbell press except there are dumbbells in its place – will force you to engage each pectoral individually. This can help build equal strength of your chest, and can help unmask any instabilities or weaknesses you might have.
The same concept can be used for other exercises such as the squat. Squats are one of the most effective techniques for building size and strength in your legs. However, there are variations to the squat that can prove to be just as effective and give your legs (primarily quadriceps and gluteal muscles) a new challenge to overcome. One variation of the squat is the sumo squat. To execute the sumo squat simply spread your feet wider than shoulder-width apart and point your feet away from your body. With the sumo squat you are getting the same joint actions (knee/hip extension), but you are targeting your hip adductors (inner thighs) as well. With squats – along with other leg exercises – adjusting the angles of your feet can help activate muscles that were previously inactive.
The bent-over row – an additional age-old classic – is another exercise that lacks neither popularity nor diversity. An excellent way to modify the bent-over row is to switch to a one-arm dumbbell row. To perform a dumbbell row place one hand and knee – start with left knee/left hand then switch the right side – on a bench, keep the other foot on the floor, and row a dumbbell up using your right hand. Similarly to the dumbbell chest press, the one-arm row forces you to isolate the muscles (predominantly the latissimus dorsi and rhomboids) individually.
Ultimately, in order to build muscle you need to break it down first. If you change the way you approach the exercises you know and love you will recruit different muscle fibers. Alongside of recruiting more muscle fibers you will be challenging your body in a new way. These new challenges will force your body to work harder and you will burn more calories as you build muscle.
Local Business Plugs:
You might be looking for a particular service – so let me refer one! These are all business I (personally) use and would highly recommend! I’ll continue to add a few more – so be sure to take a look – I label them as “new” for two newsletters. Thanks, Hillarie
New One: New Generation IT – Thomas Liu, IT
Consultant I had computer virus and almost lost everything on my laptop that was only a few months old! Tom was able to clean out my computer and all my data was saved! Keep his number handy (848)565-5269 or email: [email protected].
New One: CATERING SERVICES & PRIVATE HOME
COOKING DEMONSTRATIONS – JDA Catering: J. Daniel Alfaro – Executive Chef: Do you need a caterer for a special event? Or maybe would you enjoy an elegant home cooking demonstration with friends? Maybe you you’d like to plan a romantic anniversary dinner for two cooked at your own home by a professional chef? If you need anything like this, look no further . . . Chef Danny is a sophisticated, executive chef who will turn an ordinary event into something spectacular. Danny catered our Grand Opening Party and even the breakfast table looked chic with beautiful yogurt parfaits in champagne flutes. You can see some of the pictures of his food displays by going to our home page – click on MEDIA then click on PHOTOS. You can e-mail Danny @: [email protected] or call him: (708) 426-8526
New One: UPPERCASE LIVING: Betsy Toland If you love all the inspirational quotes and pictures on the walls at !MPACT, contact Betsy. Uppercase Living brings the incredible expressiveness of words into homes, transforming them into more wonderful places to live. Not only does Betsy provide a professional installation, but she also makes great suggestions with regards to colors and size. These make beautiful accents for your home! Wanna have an Uppercase Living Party at your home to get discounts on your own purchases, drop Betsy an
email [email protected]
NORZ HILL FARM: Support your local farmers! Many Thanks to Norz Hill Farm for the wonderful job they did at our Grand Opening. They set up a tent in our parking lot and everyone who stopped by could plant seeds to grow their own healthy salad – and they left with the greatest little set of pots to plant. Thank you Deb and Rich you’re your kids too!) for helping make our day a huge success. Check out their website to learn more and to find out their hours of operation: www.norzhillfarm.com
VIDEO PRODUCTION: Kristyna Barbella – she’s unbelievable! Kristyna has been doing
all my video work (even the latest one for our Grand Opening). She is so creative and professional, and you will love your finished product. She also does web-design work. Check out her website: www.kbarbella.com
IN-HOUSE MASSAGE: You can have a wonderfully, relaxing massage right in the privacy of your own home. References available upon request – and I can say “I” am one of her satisfied clients – the hot stone massage is incredible! For info or an appointment, call Meg Shelton, Certified Massage Therapist at 908-369-9352.
PRINCETON ORTHOPEDICS: Luke Ryan – Physician’s Assistant will get you the help you need. I have several personal training clients who have had multiple shoulder issues and tennis elbow – and they received the most unbelievable treatment from Luke at Princeton Ortho! Please call and ask for Luke 609-924-5044
ARBONNE International: Have you heard of a great line of skincare products from Arbonne International – and you weren’t sure how to get your hands those products? Reach out to Independent Consultant, Margaret Janaszik, and she will be happy to show you these incredible products. I love the RE9 skin care products (for more mature skin – like mine!). You will find a notable difference in 24 hours after trying these products. Host a party, and you will get some free items – or you can become an Arbonne representative and receive discounted prices every time you shop — totally worth it! Contact Margaret at [email protected] – cell: 732-735-6254 (If shopping on-line, Margaret’s ID# is: 18826855). All products patent pending and chemical free – formulated in Switzerland and manufactured in the US. Awesome skin care line!
Childcare services – Hillsborough, NJ: Jenie Van Cleef is a young energetic mom of three children, and can provide your toddlers and children with a fun and safe environment @ her Hillsborough home. Please call Jenie if you would like to obtain references or speak more about her availability. You can email her at: [email protected] or call her at: (908) 829-0363
SPORTS PHYSICAL THERAPY: This is a great place to go for any type of physical rehab – and boy, they did a great job on my lower-back pain! They handle everything from ligament sprains to arthritic pain. I have always had a strong core and lower back, but I guess my age (47), my strenuous training routine/6 days per week, and the long hours I spend on my feet every day as a trainer can often take a toll on my lower back. Every now and again, it just tightens up and I am in a lot of pain. I heavily rely on the physical therapists at Sports Physical Therapy to get me mobile and pain free again! They have multiple locations, and one of the partners, Jeff Erickson, was a neighbor of mine – great guy! Can’t say enough about what an awesome facility this is! Hillsborough location: 908-359-8800, Princeton (609) 419-0455, Somerset (732) 565-5455, Flemington (908) 806-2000.
INTERIOR & EXTERIOR RENOVATION & BUILDER CO.: Pro Builders Plus, Hillsborough — Walt handles everything from roofing and siding, to interior renovations, and additions, etc. – quality work at competitive prices: Walt has done work for everyone in my neighborhood! References available: Call Walt at 908-369-7562 (references are available!).
REALTOR: Are you looking to buy a new home or sell your current home? You really need
someone who understands what you want and isn’t going to waste your time. Melissa is not only professional to deal with, but understands that families are the most important thing and so is the home they live in. Call Melissa Martin of Weichert Realtors — cell: 908-656-4070 or email: [email protected]
FRANKLIN MEDICAL GROUP: Dr. Steven DelMaestro (MD, Internal Medicine) of Hillsborough, NJ was approached to head up Franklin Medical Group – a new medical practice
affiliated with Somerset Medical Hospital. Before taking on this new venture last year, Dr. DelMaestro had his own practice for 22 years, operating out of his offices in New Brunswick and North Brunswick (NJ). So . . . when is the last time you had a complete physical? Your health is
so important – and so is finding a doctor who cares and actually takes the time to get to know you and your health history. Maybe you are presently getting medical care from a practice that is so
huge – with so many different doctors that you feel it lacks that personal touch. Make your health a priority: 908-685-2526 (located @ Franklin Commons, 454 Elizabeth Avenue, Suite 210, Somerset, New Jersey).
DRAGONFLY.COM: Do you have a new business or a growing business that needs a “face-lift”? Log on to get more info: www.dragonflyds.com. Dragonfly Design Studio will create your business identity, logo design, business cards, invitations and stationary, brochures & mailers, letterheads, and photo retouching & manipulation.
WILLS: Do you presently have a will? It may sound like something you can put off, but wouldn’t you like to make sure your family is taken care of – just the way you want? Tiffany Moore, Esq. can help simplify the process so you can rest easy, knowing everything is outlined properly – and she’ll make sure you don’t forget anything or anyone. And we are not just talking about monetary issues – what about guardians for your children or your pets in the unfortunate event something happens to you? Everyone should have a will — Don’t put it off another day . . . Gain piece of mind: Call Tiffany @ (908) 797-3198 or email her @: [email protected]
HILLSBOROUGH VACUUM: OK – Let’s get ready for summer – let’s do some SPRING CLEANING. Call Hillsborough Vacuum to help! Besides selling vacuum cleaners and central systems, and servicing & repairing vacuums, did you know that they have an array of services including carpet cleaning, tile & grout cleaning, hardwood restoring, and more?! They are a local and trusted company for over 10 years! Please check out their informative website. www.hillsboroughvacuum.com
LIA SOPHIA JEWELRY: Contact Becky Regan @ [email protected]. If you are interest in purchasing anything please send Becky an email! ALSO, if anyone is interested in hosting a party, Becky will be donating $50 per party to Shelter Survivors Animal Rescue of Bridgewater.
TRANQUILITY ACCUPUNCTURE: Denise Janiec-Domino is a Certified Acupuncturist and can be reached at (908) 874-8344 (located in Hillsborough and Lebanon, NJ). Denise provides great relief to those with back pain and migraines – and can help in so many other areas (weight loss, fertility issues, etc.). Treat yourself to great things in 2011 – and consider making acupuncture one of them!
PLUMBER: J. Johnson Plumbing & Heating, LLC. Licensed and Insured (great guy – very
reasonable – and reliable). Call “J” at 908-874-6619
Check out this great website: http://hillsborough.macaronikid.com/
This website lists all upcoming events and happenings for kids in our communities throughout New Jersey. Log on to see the fun local happenings.
IN-HOUSE PERSONAL TRAINING: Anne Finetto, Hillsborough, NJ. Unfortunately, I no longer have availability to do in-house training. Therefore, I am happy to recommend a
colleague and friend, Anne Finetto (trainer & fitness director for Rutgers University). Anne will come to your home to provide “in-house training”. She can assess your present home-gym equipment or make affordable suggestions for basic equipment you will need — and she has some early morning timeslots and some other hours available for training! Anne has a dynamic personality and a passion for fitness — as I do – which is why I love her! You can reach her via email: [email protected] or via cell phone: 732-735-9835
PODIATRIST: Dr. Brandon Zuklie, LLC – Podiatrist: Treats any and all issues of the foot
and ankle, from warts to stress fractures and all other athletic injuries. Treats children as well as adults, and accepts most insurance plans. Address: 1161 202N Branchburg (in the same strip mall near Phil’s Pizza and Texas Liquor — by Imclone and Chubb). Other offices in Piscataway and Monroe, NJ – for more info: www.drzuklie.com
In Motion Meals: Fitness by Hillarie & !MPACT Training supports and promotes “In Motion Meals”!! Whether you are an elite athlete who needs quality calories or someone who is simply trying to reach your fitness and weight-loss goals, then In Motion Meals is for you. Some of you have such a hectic schedule with your career or with your family (carpooling to a variety of
sporting and social events for your kids), and you might be struggling each week to make healthy meals that can help you reach your fitness goals. I try to do a fair amount of cooking on a Sundays so I have leftovers to use for dinners during the week or for lunches during the week. But even that can be hard if you have a busy calendar on the weekends. In Motion Meals is a New Jersey based company that makes delicious (calorie conscious) meals that are balanced with proteins and carbs and made fresh (with no preservatives)– and then they use a special flash freezing process so these meals can be delivered to your door All the calories have been counted for you and are listed on the menu. All the proteins and carbs have been balanced for you – and the meals are home-cooked meals that are convenient and will help
you stay on track with your diet plan. If you want to learn more about this great service, just log onto their website: www.inmotionmeals.com. If you decide to order some meals, please let them know that Fitness by Hillarie sent you. On the order page, just enter fitnessbyhill and you will receive a special discount. You must hit the validate button under the referral code box for the pricing to change.