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April Featured #FitFriends

Meet ENRGi #FitFriends, Alyssa, Suzie, Abby, & Nikita!

{Written by Alyssa}

If it weren’t for my fit friends I would be sleeping thru my morning classes! I rejoined Enrgi after a two year hiatus from having a child! And now my only time to fit it in is A.M. But it’s also WAY HARDER for me to get motivated in the morning than it used to be! Thankfully, my girls keep me accountable with morning texts, morning videos/songs, and often threats!!!

How did you and your fit friends meet? We met at Bliss Spa where we all worked!

What ENRGi classes do you like to take together? Our fav classes are SWAT, Ropes Gone Wild, TRX, Shredded…

What is your favorite thing to do together outside of ENRGi? If we can find time, we like to brunch and have a few drinks together outside of the gym!

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April Instructor of the Month: Alfredo M.

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What motivates you to go hard in your workouts?

Trying to lead by example! If I can push myself and give 100%, then so can those who train with me. Plus my dedicated clients keep me in my “A Game.” I can be very competitive so I don’t want to see anyone blow me out of the water in terms of being fit.

What’s your favorite post-workout snack?

My favorite post workout snack is coconut Greek yogurt with peanut butter and healthy granola.

What’s your favorite workout to do when you’re not at ENRGi?

My favorite workout outside of ENRGi is doing outdoor sprint intervals with my dog Logan, I’m not sure which one of us gets winded first.

How did you first get into fitness?

I got into fitness after trying out P90x when it first came out, working out daily felt great and then I joined a YMCA to keep the fire going

How many days per week do you workout?

I always plan for 6 days a week, but life happens sometimes, so usually 4-5 days of working out per week

What’s your favorite unhealthy indulgence?

Mama Milanos thin crust pizza! Best thin crust pizza in Chicago!

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March 2015 Newsletter

- Pick your membership & purchase HERE -

Save The Date, Sign Up & Stay Tuned!

Sat, March 7th @ 6PM =
ENRGi Social: Hit Up Headquarters Beercade!

Join us at Headquarters Beercade in River North where we will play some video games, enjoy some beverages & do some burpees (not). COMPLEMENTARY FIRST DRINK for ENRGi Peeps!

***Tell the hostess you are with ENRGi***

Wed, March 11th @ 6:35PM & Sat, March 14th @ 11:30AM =
Pull Up & Muscle Up Clinic w/ Robert
The pull-up is often used as a basic measure of strength. Whether this move is a curse word in your workout, or you can plow through 20 in a row, attend this clinic to review the mechanic and its many variants (scapula, single, peace, power etc.) and how proficiency in these will lead to moves like the muscle-up. Correct use of props (bands and boxes) will be reviewed as well.

Sat, March 14th = Post-Workout GREEN juice
Stop by the front desk and celebrate St Patrick’s Day with a post workout
GREEN juice!

Tues, March 17th = Happy St. Patrick’s Day
Wear your ENRGi GREEN!

MARCH Member & Instructor of the Month

MEET Aditya “AJ”, Member of the Month!

What are your favorite classes at ENRGi?
S.W.A.T., Shredded & Power Strength

MARCH Member of the Month: Aditya “AJ”

What do you love most of ENRGi?

The friendly and competitive people who motivate and push me to get out of my comfort zone to be a better athlete!

What are your favorite classes at ENRGi?

S.W.A.T, Shredded and Power Strength

What motivates you to go hard in your workouts?

Pushing the limits, go all in or go home!

How many days per week do you workout?

5 days, maybe 6 days

What’s your favorite post-workout snack?

Isopure, SFH recovery and beer

What’s your favorite unhealthy indulgence?

Lots of chocolate and cookies

What’s your favorite workout to do when you’re not at ENRGi?

Running and CrossFit

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MARCH Instructor of the Month: AMY L.

What motivates you to go hard in your workouts?

I definitely LOVE to go hard in my workouts, ENRGi Fitness workouts always deliver. But for me, working out allows me to be the best version of myself from the inside-out. Cheezy, I know, but working out gives me mental clarity and allows me to function most efficiently. When I was younger, I worked out to look good. While that’s still important, my main purpose for working out is feeling good. As long as I am eating “balanced healthy” everyday (80% healthy, 20% whatever I am craving) and working out 4-6 times per week, I feel really good.‪#‎WorkingOutMakesMeFeelReallyGoodAndKeepsMeSane‬

What’s your favorite post-workout snack?

Banana and Organic PB

What’s your favorite workout to do when you’re not at ENRGi?

When I’m not at ENRGi, I jog outside or on the treadmill, foam roll, stretch, take a hot yoga class and/or do foundation exercises to strengthen my back. Pretty much all the sweating I do is at ENRGi. #ENRGi4Eva

How did you first get into fitness?

When I was a junior in high school, a new gym opened in my neighborhood and I decided to join. I’d go there everyday after school to take their group fitness classes. Plus, it didn’t hurt that there were cute & older boys working out on the machines I got nationally certified in group fitness in 1998 and have been teaching ever since. Step aerobics and cardio kickboxing used to be my favorite formats to teach. I love how the fitness world has evolved!!

How many days per week do you workout?

4-6 times per week, depending on my workload. Most days I workout 45-60 mins though some days I only have time for 30-mins. I love that ENRGi offers 30-minute classes. This allows me to mix and match, for example, S.W.A.T. and TRX, or just do a 30-minute S.W.A.T. by itself.

What’s your favorite unhealthy indulgence?

I am going to answer assuming “indulgence” is plural Thin crust pizza, my husband and I like going to Flour and Stone in Streeterville; anything chocolate and peanut butter; Sunday breakfast of champions (eggs, turkey sausage, toast, crispy potatoes); Pirate’s Booty (I eat this several times per week :/); chocolate chip cookie dough ice cream… and much much much more!

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FEB. INSTRUCTOR OF THE MONTH: Migdalia G.

What motivates you to go hard in your workouts?

Other people, I’m not a big fan of solo workouts unless I am building a profile. But for my own personal success, I feed off of the instructors energy and the peoples competitive spirit in class.

What’s your favorite post-workout snack?

Quest Bars + Black Coffee. All day, everyday.

What’s your favorite workout to do when you’re not at ENRGi?

Vinyassa Yoga, Cycling and Sleep. Cycling keeps me agile and alert, yoga keeps me limber and calm, and sleep brings me joy.

How did you first get into fitness?

I fell in love with how workout and nutrition knowledge brighten my outlook and attitude. I started working at a gym as a membership consultant and had to take every class in order to knowledgeably ‘sell’ it. Thus the beginning of an amazing new relationship.

How many days per week do you workout?

I do something everyday. It can be a crazy circuit or bootcamp or a relaxing yoga class. But yea, everyday I keep it moving.

What’s your favorite unhealthy indulgence?

Pie crust. If I could eat pie crust for the rest of my life with a huge cup of almond milk… #heaven

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FEB. MEMBERS OF THE MONTH: Annette & Ted S.

What do you love most of ENRGi?
We love the many choices of the classes all which are taught by amazingly talented instructors. Energi is our home away from home. Our Fitfam! We also love the many lasting relationships we have made at ENRGi all that have led to outside friendships.

What are your favorite classes at ENRGi?
Ted really enjoys Barre Burn with Jeanna. He loves working all those small hard to get to muscles. Annette’s favorite is Warrior Conditioning as it gets her motivated to do all the rest of her workouts for the week. She’s a Warrior, lol!!!

What motivates you to go hard in your workouts?
We decided to be the best version of ourselves while pursuing surrogacy to have another child. We knew we would have to be both mentally and physically strong to be good parents at an older age. We want to be the greatest parents ever!

How many days per week do you workout?
Both of us workout 6 days a week.

What’s your favorite post-workout snack?
Ted eats an egg white omelet with ham. Annette enjoys eating a 4oz chicken breast.

What’s your favorite unhealthy indulgence?
Ted loves chocolate and Annette love ice cream.

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DEC. MEMBER OF THE MONTH: Abhinav G.

What do you love most of ENRGi?
The instructors are simply awesome. Love the variety in the classes that are offered. There is always something for everyone at ENRGi!

What are your favorite classes at ENRGi?
SWAT, Chisel fo’ Shizzel, TRX, Power Strength, Shredded, Boxing Bootcamp

What motivates you to go hard in your workouts?
The drive to keep improving and get better at all the classes and a great body doesn’t hurt either ;). And the days when the motivation isn’t there, the instructors are always there to motivate me!

How many days per week do you workout?
4-5 days a week. (Well, that’s at least the plan)

What’s your favorite post-workout snack?
Chocolate, peanut butter protein shake / Carrot, Apple, Ginger, Kale Juice

What’s your favorite unhealthy indulgence?
Pizza and Pasta anytime!!

What’s your favorite workout to do when you’re not at ENRGi?

Running or Biking

“After joining ENRGi I have lost 20 pounds and I feel fitter and stronger than I have ever been in my life before. A special shout out to Robert, Liu and Susanna who have been monumental in my weight loss/fitness journey. Thank you all at ENRGi!!!”

- Abhinav G.

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DEC. INSTRUCTOR OF THE MONTH: Andriana P.

What motivates you to go hard in your workouts?
I went to music school and grew up as a musician, and I firmly believe that music can move you and motivate you better than anything! Get a good jam going and I’m going into an all-out sprint!

What’s your favorite post-workout snack?
When I go on a long run on the weekend I’ll usually cook up some eggs and spinach and whole grain toast when I’m done. It’s seriously all I will think about in the last few miles. Haha.

What’s your favorite workout to do when you’re not at ENRGi?
Distance running! I’m training for my 3rd marathon right now, which will be the Los Angeles Marathon in March 2015!

How did you first get into fitness?
I didn’t get into fitness until my mid-twenties! I never played sports growing up and I couldn’t run longer that 3-5 minutes when I first started running. I got hooked on Bikram Yoga and running and then got my personal training certification and started teaching bootcamps and group fitness. It all happened very quickly. When I discovered WERQ®, I knew that I had found the format I was born to teach. It combined my love for performing and fitness.

How many days per week do you workout?
4-6 days

What’s your favorite unhealthy indulgence?
Craft beer. No! Baked goods. Oh no, wait…Cheese! OK, all of the above

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April Featured #FitFriends

Meet ENRGi #FitFriends, Alyssa, Suzie, Abby, & Nikita!