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Referral Raffle Mar 1 – May 1

February 3, 2012 by admin

Receive a free month of membership (per referral)

PLUS

You & your referral entered into raffle to win prizes

Grand Prizes

1st and 2nd Grand Prize Award (member with the most referrals and runner up)

$100 Sunglasses Hut Gift Card or

$100 Max Muscle Gift Card

Raffle Items

1st Prize: $50 Exxon Gas Card

2nd Prize: $50 Heavy Seas Restaurant Gift Card

3rd Prize: $50 Dicks Sporting Goods Gift Card

4th Prize: $25 Starbucks Gift Card

…more items to follow!!

Limited time only. March 1 – May 1. Drawing on Wed May 2nd. There are no limitations on the number of referrals one member can generate. Referrals valid for new members only. Only one member may claim an individual as their referral. To claim a new member as your referral, that new member must tell us your name and that you referred them at the time of signup. You will receive a $15 credit towards membership dues for EACH referral you generate. For a referral to count, the new member must sign up in full with a signed month to month agreement prior to the May 1st deadline. New members will be entered in the raffle even if they were not referred. New members will receive 1 raffle ticket. Existing members will receive 1 raffle ticket for each referral generated. There is no limit to the number of prizes one member can win. For corporate or group accounts only grand prize items and raffle tickets will be rewarded for referrals (no membership discount).

The Protein Guy

November 22, 2011 by admin

Do you eat enough protein? For many of us, our bodies function best when we eat an even percentage of calories from Protein, Carbs, and Fat. So that’s 33% from each. Therefore, if you eat 2,000 calories per day, that’s a goal of 165 grams of protein per day.

Protein comes in the form of meats like chicken, steak, fish, turkey, and eggs, and vegetarian sources like beans, tofu, and soy. These items are usually perishable, require cooking, and are not available in the snack isle or vending machines (at least none that I have seen.)

Protein can only be efficiently digested in amounts of 30 grams at a time for average sized human beings or up to about 50 grams in bigger ones, so one giant portion of chicken will not cover your protein needs. It has to be spaced out.

So, if you need 30-50 grams of protein per meal, and a total of 165 grams in a day, how the heck are you going to eat all the protein you need during your busy day?

Meet Juan Ponte. He is a nutrition specialist and owner of Max Muscle Sports Nutrition in Columbia and a trusted partner in our local fitness community. In addition, and perhaps most importantly, he offers all our members a 15% discount at his store.

Juan’s store carries several lines of high quality proteins that are the best in the business. Maxpro protein is derived from milk, so the primary protein is whey – a fast and efficiently absorbing protein. Furthermore, digestive enzymes are added to the mix to prevent gas or bloating. Shakes are quick, nutritious, and tasty. Just add water, shake, and enjoy.

A 5lb jug of MaxPro Protein will last you at least a month and runs about $60. They come in flavors like chocolate, vanilla, strawberry, and tirimisu. The same amount of protein in the form of steak will run you hundreds of dollars.

Max Muscle is located at 6476 Dobbin Center Way in Columbia MD. www.columbiamaxmuscle.com 443 – 542 – 9885

Help Bring Christmas to Families on Local Domestic Violence Shelters

November 22, 2011 by admin

Christmas is a magical time of giving and receiving gifts and sharing time with ones we love, but for some, this Holiday can be very difficult. Some families go through challenging times around Christmas and find support through shelters such as local Domestic Violence Shelters.

The centers provide safety and comfort to those who need it, and during the Holidays also try to rekindle a shred of the magic by having presents for the families and children they serve.

Earlier this month, Colosseum owner, Tim Gallagher, spoke with a representative from a local Domestic Violence Center about how he could help donate Christmas presents for those families. Here is what he found:

The Domestic Violence Centers appreciate gifts in the form of gift cards to local stores such as target, kohls, toys r us, kmart, etc. so that they can purchase age appropriate and perhaps even kid-specific presents.

If you would like to help us on our mission to raise $2500 for these families, please drop a gift card (recommended amount $25) into the check slot at the front desk. Tim will personally see to their delivery. THANK YOU SO MUCH for supporting this deserving cause!

2011

Colosseum Expansion Part II

November 22, 2011 by admin

The wall is up and construction on the back room is complete! We have purchased some new equipment including two squat racks, a new set of rubber covered bumper plates, clips, Olympic bars, deadlifting platforms, a boxing bag, and more!

The results of the Facebook Poll are in! The official Facebook name for the backroom is …. (drum roll please) … The I pick things up and put them down room. ? … really guys? I’d like to call out a certain someone with a first name that begins with the letter “K” and rhymes with Lady for creating that hilarious option.

Supreme Dictator Tim has overruled the ridiculous Facebook poll name and has decided to go with something a little simpler and more relevant: The Arena! The floor of the Colosseum where the gladiators did battle was referred to as the Arena, and it was the stage for all the action.

Despite being overruled, many thanks to all who participated in the poll! You’re interaction with us helps give us new and better ideas on how to continue serving you best!

Senior Expo 10/21

October 13, 2011 by admin

On October 21 from 9am to 4pm The Howard County Office on Aging will be hosting hosting the 13th annual 50+ Expo at Wilde Lake High School. The Colosseum will proudly be doing free fitness evals and consultations all day. Come visit us to determine your BMI & Body Composition %, and we will give you a free personal training session (new clients only please)! I expect lots and lots of vendors and visitors to be present at this event. It is free and there should be plenty to do and learn! 50+ EXPO site

Thanksgiving Turkey Trot 11/24/11

September 13, 2011 by admin

Come join Tim for an early trot around Centennial Lake before a day of eating, football, festivities, and more eating! From the fitness standpoint, its probably a good idea to get in a good workout before eating all that food. Just sayin’. All are welcome to join us. Members, friends, family … even bring your dog! Tim’s Great Danes will likely be present. As always, Tim has promised coffee for those who need the caffeinated inspiration to get moving!

Meeting Place: rt 108 entrance near the boat rentals

Meeting Time: 8am

Christmas / Holiday Party!!! 12/03/11

September 13, 2011 by admin

The Right Personality for Your Personal Trainer

September 12, 2011 by admin

Written By David Johnston

I have worked in commercial gyms for years now, and have watched every sales tactic and technique imaginable when it comes to personal training. Often times, a new client is presented with a questionnaire asking about their preferences regarding a personal trainer– “Would you prefer adisciplinarian type, or an empathetic type?”

I always thought the question was the silliest question in the world– until I started watching other personal trainers with their clientele.

See, here’s the deal with personal trainers: they are typically commission-only. Which means, when they’re not training a client, they are making no money at all. Which means they are intensely interested in acquiring a client in the first place, and by all means never offending that client.

We are taught in the sales world to “never say no”– if you want to close a sale, you should always be cheerful, agreeable, and always tell the client what they want to hear, even if you later have to modify it to something slightly different. And most personal trainers approach their new clients in this manner: they are passive, borderline fearful of offending the prospective client, for fear that they won’t close the sale. And then once they have that client, they are afraid to be blunt, to “tell it like it is”, for fear of losing the client.

But here’s the problem: you are hiring a trainer. This means, you are seeking out guidance and leadership from a qualified professional to help take you to a level of health and fitness you admittedly can’t get to on your own.

Can you imagine sending your children to a teacher who backed down her expectations every time the child said “It’s too hard”, for fear of discouraging the child? Can you imagine employing a teacher for your child who was more concerned with being the child’s friend, than the child’s instructor? Of course not! You would run screaming from a teacher like that. Why? Because a teacher’s job is to hold your child accountable, have high expectations, and help elevate them to the next level of knowledge.

The same is true with personal training. You want somebody with a strong personality, somebody who is smart (maybe a little too smart), somebody who will call you on your BS, somebody with high expectations, somebody who holds him or herself to a ridiculously high standard. This will help to elevate you to the next level, even if it’s a bit painful (and trust me, it will be– if it was simple and pain-free, you’d already be in great shape, and not spending hundreds of dollars on a personal trainer!).

So when hiring a trainer, do yourself a favor and look for the meanest, most brutally honest trainer in the gym. Yes, it will sting a bit, but at the end of your sessions, when you actually have the body and health of your dreams– along with the self-esteem that you earned in the process– you will come back and thank me!

Life Insurance

June 16, 2011 by admin

As your priorities change at every stage of life, you need to change with them, especially when it comes to insurance. Coverage that meets your needs when you are 25 years old is likely to be different when you reach age 55. As you think about your evolution through life, consider these important stages and the insurance needs of each.

Protecting one of your most valuable assets

When you are young and just beginning to accumulate financial assets, your ability to earn income is likely the foundation of your financial future. Protecting that income is critical. Consider this: If you are a 35-year-old earning $50,000 per year, let’s say you have an additional 30 years of earning potential. With estimated annual salary increases of 3 percent, you’ll earn more than $2.3 million dollars over the remainder of your career.

What would happen to those you care about if you could no longer work because of illness, injury or death and your earning power was gone? Chances are there would be financial hardship unless you protected your income with disability income insurance and life insurance.

If your employer offers disability income insurance as a benefit, you may assume you’re adequately protected. However, that coverage may be insufficient if you examine it closely. Also, remember that group disability ends when you leave your job. With today’s unstable job market, that’s something to think about.

Individual disability income insurance policies are available with various features and options, and may be more affordable than you think. Since your coverage stays with you, job changes or periods of unemployment won’t interrupt your protection.

Another way to protect your income is with short-term life insurance that may be able to be converted to permanent insurance later on. Term insurance offers inexpensive protection at a time in your life when you might have large financial obligations like a home mortgage, and permanent life insurance may be financially out of reach. Life insurance with a guaranteed conversion feature may also give you the ability to convert to permanent life insurance in case your health changes.

Growing your assets and saving tax dollars

As you grow more financially successful, achieving your financial goals and accumulating assets requires ongoing attention. It’s true that your income remains the foundation for your future, but hopefully you’ll begin to have more opportunity to improve your lifestyle, enjoy more discretionary spending and save more money.

Again, insurance can be a valuable tool for reaching your goals in this stage of life. Let’s say you are a family with two wage earners and you depend equally on both salaries to help with financial obligations like college. Chances are you will also be trying to grow your retirement savings. This may be the time to convert your term life insurance to permanent policies. This move may help you accumulate tax-deferred cash value and still provide income tax-free benefits in the case of your untimely death.

A permanent life insurance policy can help ensure a steady flow of dollars to supplement retirement income for your survivors in case you don’t reach retirement age. If both you and your spouse are fortunate enough to retire and live up to or beyond your life expectancies, it may also give you an optional source of supplemental income to help control the amount of taxes you will pay in retirement.

Giving back and leaving your legacy

In later years, you may wish to leave assets to loved ones or charities that are important to you. Of course, you’ll also want to avoid having to deplete your assets in case you or your spouse becomes ill during this life stage.

Once again, certain types of life insurance provide the flexibility to reach these goals. Tax diversification through life insurance can help you reduce the amount of taxes due, and thus increase the size of your estate. Thanks to a tax-free death benefit, it may be a good way to help offset your taxable investments so your family can make the most of your financial legacy.

Leaving a gift to charity with life insurance is a flexible, cost-effective and, in many cases, tax-advantaged strategy that will benefit your cause after your death.

If you are wondering which life stage you are in and what type of insurance you need, an insurance review with a financial adviser can be helpful. Be sure to ask him or her about the insurance policy’s features, benefits and fees, and whether the insurance is appropriate for you, based upon your financial situation and objectives.

Because each life stage goes by too quickly, it’s important to make the most of every day. Knowing that you and your loved ones are protected will help you do just that.

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Planning for the End

June 15, 2011 by admin

Barrett King, Attorney at Law

“They couldn’t hit an elephant at this dist…”

These are the famous last words of Civil War General John Sedgwick who severely miscalculated the aim of the Confederate Army on his last day. In my line of work, I don’t often get to see so historic a miscalculation, but I do get to see what happens when people fail to stop and think about their last day.

“Estate planning” is a phrase that makes people think of millionaires and their lawyers. Sometimes, that’s true. More often, however, estate planning involves people who want to protect whatever it is they have for whoever it is they want to leave it to. For some, that involves trust funds and complex paperwork. For the rest of us, it involves naming the people that are important to us in a will and putting in writing exactly what we want to happen to our house or our personal possessions.

A will is important for unmarried couples who want to be sure that their significant other is taken care of in the event of death, and it is equally important for married couples.

“But my husband/wife will get everything if I die, right?” No! If you don’t have kids under eighteen, your spouse will receive just over one-half of your estate. If you do have kids, the court will require a guardianship for the one-half of your estate that goes to your children under eighteen. This is expensive, time-consuming, and unnecessary. All it takes is proper estate planning, whether by drafting a will, deed, or beneficiary designation form.

Just like a will is the foundation of an estate plan, it is important to plan for disability by signing a Power of Attorney. This document allows a trusted family member, friend, or other reliable person to take care of your financial matters if you cannot do it yourself. For younger people, it is much more likely that you will experience a disability than die prematurely. A will does nothing if you are still living, so someone needs the ability to handle your finances if you become disabled.

The same is true in the case of the advance directive, or “living will.” If you cannot make your own medical decisions, who will? Sign this important document to make sure that someone you trust to do what is best for you when it comes to deciding whether to continue treatment in certain situations.

Even though we are all members of the Colosseum Gym and we might feel like we’ll live forever after a good workout, the truth is that none of us will be here forever. It is important to meet with an estate planning lawyer to discuss your concerns and your needs for the inevitable. As long as you are living, you can rewrite your estate plan all you want. Once you’re gone, however, it either works as planned or it doesn’t. Call in an expert and make sure the job is done right not just the first time, but the only time.

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Want to meet Barrett?

Contact him for a FREE estate planning consult:

Elville & Associates

9192 Red Branch Rd Suite 300

Columbia MD 21045

Phone- 410.997.4100 Email- barrett@elvilleassociates.com

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