A Stronger and More Confident Realtor

Submitted by admin on Tue, 2017-10-17 19:59

Over the next few weeks, we’re going to introduce a few of our clients.  We want to share the who and why of Smugs Fitness-  WHO we train and WHY they choose to train with us.  First up…

Allan Minter

A senior sales associate with Dorsey Alston, Allan has negotiated more than $100 million in career sales volume in his 16 years in real estate. He's received many awards and his list of accomplishments is long, but, more importantly, he's established life-long relationships with clients.  Allan sees his clients through first-home purchases, expanding families, and downsizing.  Allan is very hardworking and loyal, and his clients continue to choose him to handle their real estate needs as their lives change.  

Allan credits much of his success to his daughter, Stella, and wife, Ana. He spends his free time reading, running the Beltline, playing records, taking photographs and taking in live music.  He has also been actively involved in dog rescue since 2005 and is an avid supporter of Habitat for Humanity. Besides being an active-duty father, some of his more proud moments in life stem from placing foster dogs with their permanent families and handing over the keys to Habitat Families.

When asked WHY he chooses to train with Smugs Fitness, Allan explains, “Because I can see and feel the results.  Kory listens to me.  She knows what I want to accomplish, and she produced a game plan to accomplish it.  I feel stronger and more confident because of her.”

If you're interested in learning more about how you can become stronger and more confident like Allan, CONTACT US.  

Order Your New Smugs Gear Today! Deadline TOMORROW!

Submitted by admin on Tue, 2017-10-17 13:15

NEW GEAR!

The fall weather is here, and it’s time for us to place our fall/winter order for Smugs Fitness apparel.  We’ve designed a few new items, and we’re very excited about our selections! Please follow the link below and complete the form to place your order.  We’ll bill your Smugs Fitness account once the order arrives, or you may pay via cash or check.  We can’t wait to see everyone in the new shirts!

The order deadline is tomorrow, 10/17.

 
Online Order Form:
 
Contact Kory with questions.

ABtober Challenge 2017: Week #3 Workouts!

Submitted by admin on Sun, 2017-10-15 16:46

MONDAY AB-tober #16:

2 Rounds each person!

1 minute of Partner Leg Throwdowns

(No partner, no problem…do 1 minute of Leg Lifts instead!)

TUESDAY AB-tober #17:

60 seconds Plank, 30 seconds REST

30 seconds Side Plank (right), 30 seconds REST

30 seconds Side Plank (left), Done!

WEDNESDAY AB-tober #18:

1 minute T-Plank Rotations

1 minute MAX Rep Situps

THURSDAY AB-tober #19:

45 V-ups

FRIDAY AB-tober #20:

2 Rounds:

1 minute Bird Dogs

1 minute Dead Bugs

SATURDAY AB-tober #21:

3 rounds:

30 Mountain Hoppers (each leg is 1/2 rep)

30 seconds REST

SUNDAY AB-tober #22:

For 3 minutes, alternate between the following two exercises

30 seconds Windshield Wipers (Floor)

30 seconds Glute Bridges

The Amazing Clients of Smugs Fitness

Submitted by kory_muehlhauser on Sun, 2017-10-08 15:55

Our Focus

Our clients are everything to us, the reason we do what we do.  We have a very special and unique gym family at Smugs, and we’re going to spend the next few weeks introducing some of the members that make up our Smugs Fitness community.  

Look for our first member spotlight on the blog later this week.  It could be any of the following—

Vet
Teacher
Heisman Trophy Winner
College Professor
Realtor
Professional Dancer and Choreographer
Attorney
Parent 
College Athlete
Non-profit Exec
Student
Small Business Owner
Nurse
Teen Athlete
Pharmaceutical Industry Exec
Psychiatrist
IT Professional
Sales Director
Acrobat 


And, the list goes on.  
We can’t wait to share more about this special group and why they love Smugs Fitness.

Interested in learning more about Smugs Fitness?  Contact us.

ABtober Challenge 2017: Week #2 Workouts!

Submitted by admin on Sun, 2017-10-08 15:06

Woodward North knocking out some ABtober last week!

MONDAY OCTOBER 9th:

50 Situps

TUESDAY AB-tober #10:

4 minutes TABATA (Work 20 seconds, Rest 10 seconds)

Plank

WEDNESDAY AB-tober #11:

Complete as many rounds a possible in 3 minutes

4 X-Situps (2/side)

8 Situps

THURSDAY AB-tober #12:

Accumulate 100’ of Traveling Plank

FRIDAY AB-tober #13:

Accumulate 3 minutes of Hollow Body Hold

SATURDAY AB-tober #14:

3 rounds:

25 Suitcase Crunches

10 Plank Jacks

SUNDAY AB-tober #15:

For 4 minutes, alternate between the following two exercises

30 seconds Glute Bridges

30 seconds Flutter Kicks

Smugs Fitness is Bringing Wellness to the Workplace

Submitted by admin on Wed, 2017-10-04 12:44

Corporate wellness programs are growing in popularity.  An aging population, increasing healthcare costs, and a trend towards improving work-life balance are driving companies to seek fitness, nutrition, stress-reduction, and overall wellness programs for their employees.  Smugs Fitness has been providing fitness and education programs for several organizations in the Atlanta area for the last eight years.  Our education programs range from one-hour lunch and learn programs to multi-day wellness sessions.  Our group fitness programs are mostly on-site group classes led by a Smugs Fitness coach.  We currently provide these services to organizations of varying sizes and in a wide range of industries.  We also offer a corporate wellness group fitness option at our Smugs Fitness location in Kirkwood.

Smugs Fitness corporate wellness programs were started by owner Sam Mugavero.  After being a two-sport athlete in college, Sam continued to foster his passion for fitness while working on his doctorate at the University of South Carolina. After completing his degree in 2007, he moved to Atlanta with his wife and spent 5 years teaching science and coaching tennis while spending his early mornings and evenings instructing fitness and strength training. While a teacher, Sam started an employee fitness program for faculty and staff at Woodward Academy in College Park.  Sam has continued to grow the Smugs Fitness corporate wellness programs over the last several years, and we are now expanding our services throughout the Atlanta area. 

If you’re interested in learning more about what Smugs Fitness may offer your employees, please contact us.  We are able to tailor our programs to fit both large and small companies and a wide range of locations.  As mentioned, we offer both education programs and fitness instruction.  We’re able to provide many different types of workouts—from general fitness to kettlebell instruction to yoga.  We will help your business determine the most beneficial program for your employees.

ABtober Challenge 2017: Week #1 Workouts!

Submitted by admin on Sun, 2017-10-01 17:14

SUNDAY OCTOBER 1st:

20 seconds StrongFirst Plank

MONDAY OCTOBER 2nd:

Complete as many rounds as possible in 3 minutes:

5/5 Sit Throughs

10 Situps

TUESDAY OCTOBER 3rd:

60 seconds Pushup-to-Plank

WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 4th:

For 4 minutes, alternate between the following two exercises

30 seconds Superman Hold

30 seconds Hollow Body Hold

THURSDAY OCTOBER 5th:

25 V-ups

FRIDAY OCTOBER 6th:

Accumulate 3 minutes of T-Plank Rotations

SATURDAY OCTOBER 7th:

3 rounds:

20 Leg Lifts

30 seconds REST

SUNDAY OCTOBER 8th:

For 4 minutes, alternate between the following two exercises

30 seconds Windshield Wipers (Floor)

30 seconds Pushup-to-Plank

The ABtober Challenge starts 10/1/2017! Who's in?

Submitted by admin on Wed, 2017-09-27 22:37

ABtober 2017!

The warm weather is subsiding, pumpkin spice is all the rage and jack-o-lanterns are starting to spring up on doorsteps! For Smugs Fitness enthusiasts, the month of October also means something very special…It’s ABTOBER CHALLENGE time!

AB-TOBER CHALLENGE RULES/INFORMATION

During the month of ABtober, there will be a short, core -focused workout to be completed everyday in addition to the Free Daily Workout posted each day. Don’t worry if you miss a day or two. You will have the entire month to get them all completed.

Each Sunday night in October, the ABtober Workouts for the whole week (Sunday – Saturday), will be released via the Smugs Fitness Blog. (http://smugsfitness.com/blog). We’ll track your progress via a Google Sheet once you are signed up for the challenge.

To sign up, email Coach Sam, Coach Kory, or Coach JoAnna. You can sign up at anytime during the month.  

*NOTE to Woodward Academy Employees:

Please sign up through the Cooleaf website  (www.cooleaf.com) and I will extract your information and get you set up on the Google Sheet. You’ll receive 2 Cooleaf points for each AB-Tober Workout you complete AND as an added bonus, if you complete all 31 workouts, you’ll receive an additional 50 points!

THE INCENTIVES

1. You will build a STRONGER MIDSECTION!

2. You will improve your stability when performing other movements!

3. Everyone who completes all thirty-one (31) AB-Tober workouts will be entered into a random drawing to receive one (1) of two (2) Smugs Fitness Swag Bags filled with Smugs Fitness gear including the newest Smugs Fitness T-Shirt, Hoodie, and Smugs Fitness Headband/Beanie/Trucker Hat (your choice), to name a few items.

(Please note: Hoodies, Headbands, and Beanie Hats are also available for purchase via Pre-order)

4. You will become STRONGER!

To get you primed and ready to rock some October Abs, here are the first two ABtober Workouts!

SUNDAY OCTOBER 1st

20 seconds StrongFirst Plank

MONDAY OCTOBER 2nd

Complete as many rounds as possible in 3 minutes:

5/5 Sit Throughs

10 Situps

Looking forward to a great month with you all!

The Smugs Fitness Coaches!

Ten Minute Workouts

Submitted by kory_muehlhauser on Mon, 2017-09-11 11:16

Even the most dedicated gym-goers have busy days.  Despite careful planning, there are times at which sick children and flat tires derail our best laid plans.  Sometimes we need a short, intense workout to make up for a missed day in the gym or just to take a break from the stress of unexpected hassles.  Below are ten workouts which will fit into even the busiest schedule.  Most can be completed almost anywhere and with little equipment. 

Kettlebell swing EMOM

Equipment Needed: Kettlebell

Level: Intermediate

Demo: Kettlebell Swings

Instructions: Every minute for 10 minutes, perform 15 kettlebell swings.  Rest until the next minute begins.  If your bell is light, consider doing single-arm swings.  If it’s heavy, reduce the number of swings to 10. 

Bodyweight Blaster

Equipment Needed: None

Level: Beginner

Demo: Broad Jumps

X-Situps

Crawl

Instructions: Complete as many rounds as possible of 15 broad jumps, 10 X-situps, and a 20M crawl in 10 minutes.

Manmaker AMRAP

Equipment Needed:  Pair of dumbbells

Level: Intermediate

Demo: Manmakers

Instructions: Complete as many Manmakers as possible in 10 minutes.

Push and Carry

Equipment Needed: Weighted sled and pair of kettlebells or dumbbells

Level: Beginner

Demo: Farmer’s Carry

Instructions:  Alternate between 30M sled pushes and 30M farmer’s carries for 10 minutes.

Dumbbell Blaster

Equipment Needed: Pair of Dumbbells

Level: Intermediate

Demo: Dumbbell Floor Press

Dumbbell Front Squat

Renegade Row

Dumbbell Reverse Lunge

Instructions:  Complete as many rounds as possible of 8 floor presses, 8 front squats, 8 renegade rows, and 8 reverse lunges.

Super Strength Session

Equipment Needed: Pull-up Bar and weight for pistols, if needed

Level: Advanced

Demo: Pullups

Pistol Squat

Instructions: Complete as many rounds as possible of one weighted or bodyweight pull-up and one weighted or bodyweight pistol per leg.

Thruster and Carry AMRAP

Equipment Needed: Dumbbells

Level: Beginner

Demo:  Dumbbell Thrusters

Farmer’s Carry

Instructions:  Complete as many rounds as possible of 25 dumbbell thrusters and a 30M farmer’s carry.

TGU EMOM

Equipment Needed: Kettlebell or Dumbbell

Level: Advanced

Demo: Turkish Getups

Instructions:  Complete one Turkish get-up every minute for 10 minutes.  Alternate left and right sides.

Bodyweight AMRAP

Equipment Needed: None

Level: Beginner

Demo: Mountain Climbers

Jumping Squats

Pushups

Instructions: In 10 minutes, complete as many rounds as possible of 20 mountain climbers, 15 jumping squats, 10 pushups, and a 50M sprint.

Bodyweight AMRAP 2

Equipment Needed: None

Level: Beginner

Demo: Reverse Lunge Steps

Situps

bench dip

Instructions: In 10 minutes, complete as many rounds as possible of 20 reverse lunge steps, 20 situps, and 20 bench dips

Meet Coach JoAnna

Submitted by kory_muehlhauser on Fri, 2017-09-08 12:36

 

We're growing!  Over the last few months, we've expanded both our coaching staff and our class offerings.  Coach JoAnna has joined our gym family and continues to grow our kettlebell program, in addition to working with personal training and corporate wellness clients.  We are excited about the energy that JoAnna brings to the gym and are thrilled that our clients get to work with another knowledgeable coach.

Having never lifted a weight in her life, JoAnna walked into a kettlebell class in early 2016 and was immediately captivated by the technical movements and efficient workout. She spent the next year studying kettlebell technique, all the while building strength and confidence in herself. In early 2017, she completed the StrongFirst kettlebell certification. As a coach, JoAnna now helps others find the same confidence and empowerment that she has found through kettlebells and strength training. Outside of the gym, you will find JoAnna spending time with her husband and two dogs, most likely on the front porch of their home in Kirkwood.

Join JoAnna for kettlebell class Wednesdays at 6:30pm and Saturdays at 9:00am.

If you're interested in training with Coach JoAanna or would like more information on our kettlebell classes, please CONTACT US.

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