Pikes Peak Nutrition has partnered with Spectrum Wellness to offer full nutrition education.  With the most advanced interactive software and one-on-one expert nutrition coaching, Patti Child of Pikes Peak Nutrition has the most comprehensive program you can use.  Make sure you check them out by visiting their website.  Or, you can contact them by phone at (719) 465–2068.

After appearing on News First 5 for our Soles4Souls shoe drive, many of you have expressed concern over Soles4Souls microenterprise with shoes that are donated to them.  Because of this, we contacted the Soles4Souls legal department to get a better understanding of their donation system.

Understanding that Soles4Souls participates in the microenterprise system like other charities, we expressed that we wished for our donated shoes to strictly be used for donations, not for sale.  Soles4Souls does have a system in place for that, and their attorney stated we will be able to mark ALL of our donated shoes for DONATION only! Thank you for bringing this concern to our attention!

Spectrum Spring Challenge

What: The challenge is to lose the greatest percentage of weight loss in six weeks though proper diet and exercise.

When & Where: The challenge will run March 28^th - May 6^th at Spectrum Wellness located at 810 Arcturus Dr. in Colorado Springs. Classes will be held Monday – Friday 7-11am for a detailed schedule, please contact Sara Pisan.

Who: Anyone who is looking to shed a few pounds, get in shape for the spring and is up for the challenge!

Why: Engaging regularly in an exercise program is important for a persons health.  Exercise improves your mood, increases your energy levels, promotes better sleep, prevents and helps to reverse osteoporosis, and aids in weight loss among other things. Participating in an organized and well-balanced fitness program helps you to reach your fitness goals efficiently and safely while keeping you motivated in a small group setting.

Cost: $235 for 6 weeks of small group training focusing on muscular strength and endurance, resistance circuit training, core and metabolic training with the TRX, as well as flexibility.  $235 fee includes 6 weeks of training up to 3 times per week, body composition testing before and after the 6 week program, and dietary analysis. Already affiliated with Spectrum? Bring two friends and you can train for free!

Winners: The first place overall winner gets 5 free personal training sessions! The runner up gets 1 free month of wellness and all of the participants of the challenge will receive the opportunity to purchase a personal training or wellness package at a discounted price following the challenge.

***For more information and to register now please contact Sara Pisan (360) 931-1716***

More to come on Parkinson’s and Spectrum Wellness.  For now, please see what The Gazette is saying about our Parkinson’s Dance Classes.

Colorado Springs Gazette Article and Video about Parkinson’s and Spectrum Wellness

Article - Controlled Moves, The Gazette

Video Embedded Below courtesy of The Gazette

Personal Training at Spectrum Wellness

Spectrum Wellness believes in a multi-faceted approach to personal training.  The foundation of that approach is our expert staff of personal trainers and physical therapists, who bring a wealth of advanced education and experience in the health industry to our clientele.  They ensure that every client is treated as a unique individual, with his or her own unique strengths and weaknesses.  This approach to training allows our trainers to build a customized training plan that will not only produce optimal results, but will ensure minimized risk of injury over the long haul.

The second tier of our approach to personal training is environment.  We take great pride in maintaining a positive, family atmosphere in our state-of-the-art facility.  Our clients can be assured that they will always train in a clean, comfortable, enjoyable environment.

The final piece to our personal training philosophy is education.  In addition to receiving all the encouragement and motivation they need, our clients are continually educated about the short- and long-term impact of everything they do.  This applies not only to the one-hour training session, but also to the hours spent away from Spectrum.

If you would like to get started today, give us a call at (719) 444-0381 to set up your complimentary training session.  Or, contact us via our Contact Page.

Dance Classes at Spectrum Wellness Center!

Richard and Debbie Love are nationally certified ballroom dance instructors who teach dance classes for adults at Spectrum Wellness Center. All levels of students, from beginners to experienced dancers, are welcome! No partner or experience is needed. Both singles and couples are welcome.  New students get their first 45-minute dance class free and a package of dance classes costs only $30! Additionally, gift certificates for dance classes are available too.

On Friday evenings, Richard and Debbie teach West Coast Swing classes. Here is their class schedule:

Fridays

6:30pm West Coast Swing

Class description

Richard and Debbie teach two levels of classes simultaneously in the multipurpose room at Spectrum Wellness Center. Richard will teach one class and Debbie will teach the other. Class begins with a warm-up for everyone and, then, students will be divided into two levels. Richard and Debbie will demonstrate what will be taught in each class and students can choose at which level they would like to learn, either beginning or experienced.

Class for beginners

Beginners will learn the basics of West Coast Swing in order to get a solid foundation in this dance. Beginning social dance figures include basic pushes, passes, and whips. Class will move at a rate that is comfortable and fun for all beginning students. Total beginners are always totally welcome!

Class for experienced dancers

Each month, a new 32-beat pattern is taught and practiced every week. This class is for students who know the basics of West Coast Swing and want to be challenged! Each pattern-of-the-month connects with the next month’s pattern-of-the-month, so all 32–beat patterns fit together naturally and can be danced one after the other. This is a great way to learn and remember fancy, challenging West Coast Swing figures that can be danced socially and in an exhibition routine too!

7:15pm West Coast Swing

These 45-minute classes will be a continuation of the previous classes. Both levels of classes will continue, beginning level and experienced level. It’s best if you are able to attend the 6:30pm class too, but this is not required.

Drop-ins welcome!

For Friday classes, you do not need to pre-register. Drop-ins are welcome. Please show up 15 minutes early to fill out paperwork, if you are a new student.

Want to learn other dances?

Here is a list of all dances that Richard and Debbie teach. If you would like a class in any of the following dances, please let them know. With a minimum of 6 students, new classes on a different evening can easily be started.

Night Club dances: Argentine Tango, Hustle, Night Club 2 Step, Swango (Fusion of west coast swing and tango)

Ballroom dances: Waltz, Foxtrot, Tango, Viennese Waltz
Latin dances: Rumba, Cha Cha, Salsa, Samba, Bolero

Swing dances: East Coast Swing & West Coast Swing

Meetup Group

To see a complete schedule of Richard and Debbie’s group classes, social events, and private dance lessons, go to their meetup group website at http://www.meetup.com/Learn-to-Dance-Ballroom-Swing-Tango-Salsa-More/

Questions or comments?

Contact Spectrum Wellness Center at 719-444-0381 or call Richard and Debbie at 719-579-5683.

*Richard and Debbie are certified by Dance Vision International Dance Association, DVIDA

Zumba at Spectrum

Let’s face it, working out can be healthy, rewarding and beneficial.

Working out can be lots of things, but it’s never been known to be an exhilarating experience…UNTIL NOW!

The Zumba(r) program fuses hypnotic Latin rhythms and easy-to-follow moves to create a one-of-a-kind fitness program that will blow you away.

Our goal is simple: We want you to want to work out, to love working out, to get hooked. Zumba(r) Fanatics achieve long-term benefits while experiencing an absolute blast in one exciting hour of calorie-burning, body-energizing, awe-inspiring movements meant to engage and captivate for life!

The routines feature interval training sessions where fast and slow rhythms and resistance training are combined to tone and sculpt your body while burning fat. Add some Latin flavor and international zest into the mix and you’ve got a Zumba(r) class!

In the past years, the Zumba(r) program has become nothing short of a revolution, spreading like wildfire, and positioning itself as the single most influential movement in the industry of fitness.

As of May 2010, the Zumba(r) program is being taught at over 60,000 locations in 105 countries, has sold millions of DVDs, and has changed the lives of Zumba(r) Fanatics worldwide with an astonishing 7.5 million participants taking Zumba classes every week.

Why? Because it’s the best party around.

Spectrum Yoga

Spectrum Yoga classes are designed with care, touching on the mental, physical, and spiritual aspects of each discipline, keeping you safe while challenging you to your personal best.  We offer all levels of classes so where ever you are on your yoga journey, Spectrum has a class for you.

Vinyasa Flow

Vinyasa yoga is a rhythmic style of yoga that synchronizes breath with movement.

Slow Flow

An energizing, slower paced class with restorative postures.

Hot Yoga

Hot yoga is taught in a 90+ degree room which will loosen tight muscles and release toxins.  All levels welcome, please bring water and a towel.  It is recommended that you eat a light snack 2 hours prior to class.

Spectrum Pilates

Pilates is a method of exercise designed and developed by physical therapist pioneer, Joseph H. Pilates. Utilizing specially designed equipment, his innovative method educates, re-patterns, realigns, and balances the body. Pilates offers a superior standard of kinetic movements that are physiologically sound. It develops the muscles of the body from the inside out, improves suppleness of the limbs, functioning of the vital organs, and endocrine glands, clarifies the mind and develops the will.

Mat Pilates

Promotes mind/body connection, starting with core stability, tapping into the deeper abdominal muscles, as well as the spinal erectors. This leads to better posture, increased lung capacity (deep, healthy brething is key) and joint articulation/mobility. Also increases bone density by doing weight bearing exercise w/o impact .

Multi Level Reformer Pilates

In addition to the benfits described above, the equipment gives client a tactile sense of where their body is in space, using springs & straps to increase resistance & challenge. Also provides support when necessary, from a rehabilitative standpoint for recovering from injury or surgery. Private or group classes – all levels.

TRX Classes at Spectrum Wellness

The TRX 30 class is designed for your time management in mind.  You want to get your workout done, but only have a limited amount of time on your calendar.  No problem!  Come get an intense 30 minutes worth of training all on the TRX Suspension Training system and you won’t be disappointed.

Check the Class Schedule for Times

Cost of Class:

TRX 30 will be treated as a Tier 2 class for pricing.

Drop-in cost – $12

Packages of 5 or more – $9 per class