SCAC Member in Oscar-nominated film

Watch for our very own Mikail Davenport at the Academy Awards tonight! He is featured in the Oscar-nominated documentary short 'The Final Inch'. A heart-breaking and inspiring film, 'Final Inch' is about the dedicated men and women who work to eradicate the persistent polio virus, which remains prevalent in many of the world's poorest corners, and yet is largely forgotten in the United States. Mikail's story is part of the film's quest to bring awareness to the people still battling this disease and to the quiet army that go door-to-door and slum-to-slum to reach the last unvaccinated children.

See more info here:

The Final Inch
Austin American Stateman

Mark Your Calendars :: May 17 :: PARTY

WE'RE HAVING A PARTY AND YOU'RE INVITED!

AGAIN...you say?! YES...we do say! There's a smart new book coming out from our friend and physical therapist Allan Besselink (Smart Life Institute) and we're celebrating because, dang it, writing a book is a tough thing to do and he did it.

RunSmart: A Comprehensive Approach To Injury-Free Running

Official Book Release Party
May 17, 2008 at 7:00 pm
South Congress Athletic Club
1109-B S. Congress Ave., 78704
Wine & light hors d'oeuvres

RunSmart serves as a guide to new and experienced runners, injured runners, triathletes, and health care providers. It provides a more effective model for injury prevention-based training that incorporates the current sports sciences research.

Allan Besselink, PT, Dip.MDT has a unique voice in the world of sport and health care, one that has been defined by his experiences as physical therapist, coach, educator,
patient, athlete, and fan. Through the Smart Life Institute, Allan is helping to make Austin a truly progressive and sports sciences-based 21st century running community.

Copies of the book will be available at the release party and at select local retailers including South Congress Athletic Club. Visit www.smartlifeinstitute.com for further information and a direct link for ordering online.

DOIN' IT UP: Sassy Style

Hey.

What's your life going to be like when you're in your 60s? 70s? 80s and beyond? Our bodies are aging each and every day and since nobody really likes to ponder that thought, we decided to host Central Texas' First Annual Senior K Walk presented by 70-year-old personal trainer Jody Kelly of StrengthMobile, LLC.

We are SO glad we did.

Watch video HERE!

It's Party Time

Do you now or did you come by to visit us and work out at South Congress Athletic Club at any point in time in 2007 and up to now? Well, you are very special to us... ESPECIALLY since we're now celebrating our first year anniversary. You have made 2007 a special year for us and we want to say thanks! If you have never been by, then this is the perfect time. It's not your ordinary gym party - that's for sure.

Yes, it's true, we're a small and scrappy neighborhood gym that loves our members, clients, neighbors and guests. We care about feeling good and...dare we say, looking good and we want to stay optimally healthy so that we can do the things that matter most to us in our daily lives. With that being said, we are having an Appreciation Party. We're very lucky to have folks who believe and trust in us and we want to make sure that we always make time to show our gratitude. Here are the party specs:

SATURDAY, JAN. 26
6PM - 8:30PM

Refreshments to be eaten.
Beverages to be served.
Music to be heard.
Door prizes to be won.

Door prizes include:
One 6-month membership to South Congress Athletic Club
One 3-month coaching program - Smart Sport International, Allan Besselink, PT
One hot stone massage therapy session - Urban Renewal Massage, Shara Thome, LMT
One personal training and structural analysis session - Marc Frazier, CPT, LMT

Best of all, no workin' out required.

AHH so... what's that you say? Then, you'll be there? Okay then! We're lookin' forward to seeing ya...

Fitness Friday at South Congress A.C.

The KVUE Fitness Challenge Continues...

Check out South Congress A.C. on Jarrod Wise's Fitness Challenge on KVUE. Cody Butler with HEAT BOOT CAMP led the battling boot campers all week long and yesterday, it came to blows. Thanks to the journalists at KVUE and the DJs at KISS 96.7!

Watch Video

Workin' Out With The Bands: First Thursday!

Come join us on AUGUST 2 at 7PM for Fit n' Fun (and FREE) movie/exercise night!

Join trainer Gray Godwin for a fun, calorie-burning total body workout that includes exercise bands, ab work, and weightlifting cardio. After the workout, stick around for a healthy LUNA Elixir drink, LUNA bar snacks, and one the best films ever - THIS IS SPINAL TAP.

Boxing: Beginning & Intermediate Levels

Mondays, 3:45-5:00 p.m.
Instructor: Billy Geoghegan, Certified USA Boxing Coach
Class Limit: 6
$10 member / $12 nonmember

This class is for anyone who wishes to learn how to box, or to improve upon boxing skills already developed. No previous experience is required, and new members can join at any time. We will be working on both offensive and defensive maneuvers and will use a variety of equipment and drills. This course is designed to be a fun workout for adults of all ages and will offer cardiovascular and strength training benefits. No actual sparring will take place. All participants must purchase their own hand wraps.