Hello!

I hope the weekend was as good for you as it was for us! A lot of things
happening for Lions Gym. Leah and I are very excited about all that is
going on. We have a calm in the storm - the storm being this crazy economy
and the calm being the grace of God that guides us through the struggles
that come with it. We hope that you can also find your calm in this crazy
storm. The last time I checked, prayer is still free! And yes, exercises
like jogging, dancing, and even sit-ups are not in recession! But please,
DO NOT let it overcome you so much that you neglect to tap into the valor
within you and ride the storm.

The Tip for this week is a very strong reminder. The homework you are
supposed to do when you are not on your strict workout regimen. Your
homework is the extra crunches that carry you over to the next work out.
These I strongly recommend being done at home when you are watching TV or
even just waiting for the laundry to dry up.

Another reminder is to watch what you eat. Cut the big sugar loads- snacks
that conjoin your meals. Get creative and let us indulge in a little bit
more healthier snacks.

And last but not least, get the rest and stretching that you need! Always
stretch when soreness follows the next day. Stretch the part that is sore
to get the accumulated lactic acid that is paralysing you. Get rest means
unless the soreness is too much, give the part that you worked out at
least 48 hours to get some good recovery. That is what muscle needs in
order for good growth.

And now, for a special announcement... Mark Saturday, Feb. 21 on your
calendars!  Lions Gym will be having a GRAND OPENING! Please share this
with your friends and family! We would love for you to join us on this
ground breaking day!

Now that my friends is your Tip Of The Week...