SOUTH CONGRESS ATHLETIC CLUB

5th Annual Party at SCAC :: Jan 12, 7:30p

2011-12-29T11:00:00.000-08:00

Get your boogie on with DJ Sue (Fuzz Club) and The Ugly Beats for FIVE YEARS OF WORKIN' OUT on The Avenue!

Throw in amazing food from Counter Culture and some brew and cool door prizes & we're already rockin' the 2012.
Best retro gym outfit wins a full year gym membership so come on now!

Jan 12, 2012
7:30 - 10:30pm

South Congress Athletic Club
1109-c S Congress Ave | 78704
www.socoathleticclub.com

2011-12-29T10:26:00.000-08:00

Cool dude Russ Knipp

What Are the Benefits of Pilates Mat Work?

2011-05-21T10:17:00.000-07:00

SEMI-PRIVATE SESSIONS at SCAC!

Mondays & Wednesdays
Limit 3 - 6 people
$89 (discount for members)

Email us to set your schedule: info(at)socoathleticclub.com

The Pilates Method is an exercise form based on developing functional strength by performing specific moves. Joseph Pilates, the founder of the method, created a number of machines with which to execute these moves as well as a repertoire of exercises to be performed without machines. You can do a significant amount of Pilates exercises on a mat without using expensive or bulky equipment.

Versatility - One benefit of the Pilates mat repertoire is its versatility. For work on the apparatus, you need access to Pilates machines, but you can practice mat work almost anywhere. You don't need to take a break from your workouts while traveling, as you can easily perform Pilates mat moves in a hotel room. You can also do mat work at home as well as the in the gym.

Cost - Pilates mat work can be a less-expensive option than other forms of exercise. Group mat sessions are much more affordable than private one-on-one equipment sessions with a personal trainer or certified Pilates instructor. You can also supplement formal study by doing mat work at home.

Challenges - Mat work can range from relatively easy moves for beginners to extremely difficult moves for more advanced, experienced practitioners. Pilates mat work utilizes the "core" or abdominal muscles, and it features moves lying on the back, sides, stomach as well as standing. As you progress, you can integrate small apparatus, such as a fitness ball, fitness circle, weights, resistance bands or foam rollers, to increase the difficulty of the work. You can also find Pilates mat work materials for working on such specific issues as Pilates for pregnancy, osteoporosis, back pain, cardiovascular fitness and weight loss. Tip: Add a fitness ball to your Pilates mat work to increase the level of difficulty.

Cross-Training - Strength training enthusiasts find Pilates mat moves to have beneficial applications to their weight training programs. They often integrate Pilates mat work into pre-workout warm-ups. Athletes use concepts from Pilates' movement philosophies to improve their performance on the field.

SEMI-PRIVATE SESSIONS at SCAC!

Mat Pilates
Mondays & Wednesdays
Limit 3 - 6 people
$89 (discounts for members)

Email us to set your schedule: info(at)socoathleticclub.com

Get at least 2 of your buds to join you and create your own semi-private sessions! We'll make a series just for you! Call the gym 445-0773 or email info(at)socoathleticclub.com to set it up.

FIRST SUNDAY YOGA 4/3

2011-04-02T14:26:00.000-07:00

Sunday 4/3 @ 1:30pm :: Hatha Flow :: with Sarah Studebaker

all donations benefit:
Community Yoga Austin

Save me a spot!

DETOX SCHMETOX

2011-03-24T11:50:00.000-07:00

DETOX SCHMETOX!
with Lynn Heisel, Health Coach

Thurs 3/31, 6:30-7:45pm

$5, pre-register by email
at info(at)socoathleticclub.com
by 3/29 and be entered to win
tix to SCOTS show!

Want to slim down for summer? Wanna know what this "detox" hype is all about?

A springtime cleanse is the perfect way to transition from heavy winter foods to the lighter foods of summer. But to do it well, you have to know what you're doing. There are many ways to cleanse - whether you're interested in a mild cleanse or a hard-core detox, Lynn will offer ideas and suggestions and answer your questions.

Workshop includes smoothie samples, recipes, handouts and cleansing strategies to take home.

Pre-registration by email at info(at)socoathleticclub.com by 3/29 to enter into the drawing for 2 tix to the Southern Culture on the Skids show at Continental Club! Tickets valid for one night only (Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday). Let us know what day you want to go.

So now, even when the fried chicken's a-flyin' at ya, you don't have to eat it!

Lynn Heisel, CHHC, is the founder of Rock N Roll Health School, at www.rnrhealthschool.com. Her mission is to help you find your inner rock star through daily diet.

HEY IT'S A PARTY...

2011-01-11T08:21:00.000-08:00

...and you're invited. We just want to say thanks to all who have graced our doors this past year. We appreciate you.

Jan 22 | 6:30-9:30p
South Congress Athletic Club
1109-c S Congress Ave
78704

Eats by ZEN. Drinks. Prizes.
Music by Dave Wolfe

RSVP here or email info at socoathleticclub.com!

If you're happy and you know it, vote for SCAC...

2010-11-10T07:21:00.000-08:00

Hey Everyone!

Voting is ON for Austin's *Best Of 2010* according to Austin Fit Magazine.

VOTE NOW

If you dig workin' out here, please let Austin know! It's super quick AND it helps us continue to grow.

With Gratitude,
Your SCAC Pack

A guy named Joe...

2010-10-06T10:18:00.000-07:00

So our friend Joe Fischer is an unstoppable 22-year-old with an impeccable sense of humor. His passion lies in anything having to do with the outdoors, hunting, camping, fishing, and extreme sports. To his extreme surprise, Joe fell from a tree stand last year and fractured his T6-T9 vertebrae. He crushed his spinal cord and Joe is now paralyzed from the torso down. Wheelchair life has so far been scary, confusing, warming, tragic, and in a nutshell: unreal. But it is definitely real.

Then Joe moved from the St. Louis area where he grew up. He and his sisters, Mollie and Rachel, now live in South Austin. He works at the YMCA and plays more PS3 these days than he would like to admit. He operated a crane (a family business) before his injury and expects to start school at ACC in Spring 2011, possibly to transfer to UT once he “gets the hang of it.”

This upcoming season, Joe plans to start practicing with the Austin Rec’ers, keeping his eye on the goal of earning a spot on the team. With hopes and prayers for physical healing and medical progress, Joe continues to work out and does his best to keep a positive attitude and stay motivated toward the lifestyle he knew prior to his injury. Some days are better than others, but every day is worth giving thanks for life.

Joe has told us that he feels very fortunate to have gotten connected with the YMCA, Roll2Walk, and of course, Gray Godwin at SCAC.

"A special thanks to the South Congress Athletic Club and Uncle Billy’s for hosting the First Thursday “Workout Happy Hour" and I want everyone to know how truly grateful I am for their care and support of my continued recovery."

So tonight, we at SCAC want to say thanks to Joe for being an inspiration to us by working so friggin' hard. We are honored to host tonight's event with brew donated by Uncle Billy's.

See you there TONIGHT!
7pm :: Dynamic Core Class
8pm :: Keg's tapped

Dudes Need Yoga Too

2010-09-22T09:27:00.000-07:00

Why men have far more to gain from yoga than women.

The wife was admiring the patterned capris hanging on the racks next to the desk. She was choosing between the multi-colored floral ones with ankle ties and the more tropical version with splayed banana leaves, rattling on about how she needed to get back into yoga and that these items were going to help her with that. I wanted to encourage her to go to the local Target instead but just listened.

As she pulled off one of the anklets and held it up against the flowered pants she had settled on, her husband manhandled the door, keeping his shoes on despite our sign which asked for patrons to remove them and wipe their feet before entering.

“You figured out your yoga here?” His booming voice displayed a very distinct New Jersey accent. “You helping my wife with the yoga thing?” He didn’t seem to be directing his questions to anyone in particular, if they were questions at all. He busily chomped on his gum, running his footballer hands through the Prana tights, his head darting all around the room–making obvious moves to scope things out. With a quick swoop, his sunglasses were off, and as he rocked back and forth on his heels, hands on his hips, towering over me.

I let my eyes linger on his sand-covered flip-flops before I met his gaze. “Yes, this is a yoga studio.”

“Yeah, I hear good things about you guys. My wife here–she likes doing this yoga stuff.” read more...

Yoga at SCAC
Wednesdays
6 - 7:15pm
$5 off 1st class

Team SCAC needs YOU :: Oct. 9

2010-09-15T08:34:00.000-07:00

Join us a the Kick-Off Mile for Marathon Kids!

Watch video here and sign up at: http://www.marathonkids.org/volunteer.
Under *affiliation*, please put South Congress Athletic Club!

These kids are SO AWESOME.

balanced strength :: hatha flow | yin Yoga

2010-09-14T09:33:00.000-07:00

Strength training and Yoga go hand in hand. If you only do strength training, you can run into overuse and plateauing. Yoga can improve your next workout by keeping your mind focused as well as help you to recooperate faster from a hard workout. And, SCAC has a new class that may just do the trick:

Hatha Flow | Yin Class
Wednesdays 6 - 7:15pm
$10 members | $15 guests
$5 off your first class!

YUM! :: SIMPLY FIT MEALS :: 6/14

2010-06-14T09:14:00.000-07:00

Free tasting of delish *high-protein + low-carb + low fat* meals-to-go.

Today, 6/14
4:30p - 7p

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YOU FEELIN' LUCKY...?

2010-06-05T16:47:00.000-07:00

Casino Night
June 12, 7 pm-11 pm
South Congress Athletic Club
1109-B S. Congress 78704

We're no stranger to Lady Luck so come on down and celebrate her in style with us for Roll 2 Walk!

Enjoy an evening of Las Vegas-style gaming, food and fun in support of a great cause. Proceeds to benefit Roll 2 Walk, the non-profit organization that helps people with spinal cord injuries (SCI) regain their lives on their feet and out of their wheelchairs through an exercise-based recovery.

What's Roll2Walk?

HAPPINESS IS :: MARATHON KIDS :: 4/27

2010-04-24T15:04:00.000-07:00

When: April 27, 2010 6:00pm
Where: The Carver Museum, 1165 Angelina Street, Austin TX 78702

This is a wonderful documentary showing, to benefit Austin area Marathon Kids! Award winning filmmaker Andrew Shapter explores myths and truths of the "pursuit of Happiness" in America. The film provides an unequaled view into the hearts and minds of spiritual leaders like the Dalai Lama, philanthropists, scholars, and everyday people, along with artists like John Mellencamp and Willie Nelson. So please join us as we explore common ground and navigate the road to happiness! Enjoy a relaxing evening: pre-movie reception, film and provocative panel discussion. Help keep Marathon Kids free for 72,000+ area children!

Purchase tickets here

Go with the Vinyasa Flow :: THIS Saturday 2/27!

2010-02-24T14:31:00.000-08:00

Our new yoga instructor Anna Gieselman guides you through this intermediate-level vinyasa flow class that focuses on synchronizing the breath with body movements as each posture flows into the next. The pace will be moderate yet challenging and leave you feeling stronger, energized and ready to start your weekend! Class limit: 10

Bring your mat or rent one for a couple of bucks.

Saturdays 9:30a - 10:30a
$10 members/$15 guests

Register

SCAC In The News

2010-01-26T09:20:00.000-08:00

Keepin' Fit Locally!

Holiday Survival Yoga :: 11/22 :: 10:30 - 12p

2009-11-21T13:38:00.000-08:00

Hi Everyone!

Bring your mat to the Holiday Survival Yoga class series begins tomorrow!

Get 10% off if you sign up for all four classes.

Thankfully... there's yoga!

2009-11-14T14:20:00.000-08:00

Don't forget to bring your mat!

Sign in and reserve your spot here.

YOGA at SCAC

2009-11-03T15:35:00.000-08:00

Yoga has come to SCAC in a big way. These first round of classes are sure to work the kinks out of your day and allow for breath and energy to flow back in!

To sign up, visit socoathleticclub.com for a full class description and to register. Classes are open to all levels and space is limited to 15.

2009 YOGA SCHEDULE

vinyasa flow - new!
thursdays, beginning 11/5
7:15 - 8:15 pm
taught by: Emily Young

healing vinyasa flow
fridays, 1:00 - 2:00 pm
taught by: Emily Young

community yoga: a practice in giving thanks - new!
sunday, 11/15 (one day only)
12:30 - 1:45 pm
donations to benefit the Capital Area Food Bank
taught by: Jyl Kutsche

restorative holiday yoga - new!
four sundays, 11/22 - 12/13
10:30 am - 12 pm
taught by: Jyl Kutsche

Classes are small and are open to both members: $10 and guests: $15

boxing class again?! why yes...

2009-10-31T11:38:00.000-07:00

so we had such a good time that we're gonna do it again:

boxing class
now every monday
6:30 pm

south congress athletic club
1109-c s congress ave

$5/$10 (members/guests)
promo code: punch

space is limited
online registration

Heart Healthy Brownies

2009-09-25T17:48:00.001-07:00

Okay so here's a brownie recipe that will knock your socks off AND keep you feelin' fine. It is from our friend Lynn Heisel, Certified Holistic Nutrition Counselor, AADP who can be reached for more info at http://bodysoulandbowl.com/.

Chickpeas are the secret ingredient in these rich, delicious brownies. I've served them to many rave reviews and no one can even guess! They are easy to make completely sugar-free, but my favorite recipe uses brown rice syrup and semisweet chocolate chips. These brownies will deeply satisfy a sweet craving without guilt.

Note: These brownies are crumbly. It helps to line the pan with parchment paper that goes over the sides, so that you may lift the brownies out after they cool. That way you can cut them straight down with a chef's knife. Freeze a batch so that you have a healthy sweet snack at hand any time.

1 1/2 c. semisweet chocolate chips OR carob chips
2 c. canned chickpeas, drained and rinsed
4 eggs
1/2 tsp. baking powder
pick your sweetener: 3/4 c. brown rice syrup OR
2/3 c. agave nectar OR
1 1/4 c. date sugar OR
1 c. sugar

1. Place chips in a heat resistant bowl on top of a boiling pot of water until melted.
2. In a blender or food processor, combine beans and eggs.
3. Add sweetener, baking powder, and melted chips. Process until smooth.
4. Pour batter into an 8" or " square non-stick pan.
5. Bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes.
6. Allow to cool, cut, and serve.

Healthy Recipe: NY Bison Strip Steak

2009-09-15T23:17:00.000-07:00

For those of you who like a good steak, try out this fantastic, healthy recipe. It's one from our friend, Garrett Weber-Gale, UT Austin alum and 2008 Beijing Olympic gold medalist. Not only is he amazing in the pool but also in the kitchen. He focuses on healthy meals for everyday living as well as for athletic performance. I believe you can buy bison steaks at Central Market.

Check out this recipe HERE

More on Garrett and his Athletic Foodie recipes HERE

SCAC Member in Oscar-nominated film

2009-02-22T12:01:00.000-08:00

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

2008-05-06T12:43:00.000-07:00

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

2008-04-24T09:19:00.000-07:00

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

2008-01-21T20:47:00.000-08:00

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.

2007-11-09T07:39:00.000-08:00

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!

2007-07-30T14:35:00.000-07:00

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

2007-07-30T14:33:00.000-07:00

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.

Boxing Circuit Training Workout

2007-07-30T14:25:00.000-07:00

with Anju Reejhsinghani, Amateur Female Bantamweight
Thursdays, 12pm - 1pm
Class Limit: 6
Preregister at 512-445-0773
$10 member / $12 nonmember

This class will build upon skills learned from other boxing classes, although it can also serve as an introduction to the sport for those with no prior experience. New members can join at any time. Our emphasis will be on interval training (2-3 minutes of high-intensity activity followed by 1 minute of recovery/rest).* While building on our overall fitness, we will develop boxing skills by rotating through different drills and equipment as well as one-on-one time with the instructor. No actual sparring will take place. All participants must purchase their own hand wraps.

New Hours!

2007-06-15T12:47:00.000-07:00

Well folks - we've done it. Thanks to John and Gray, we've managed to bookend our weekdays by adding an hour to each part of the day so that folks could squeeze in as many squats as they could. Here are the new hours...

M - F 6AM - 9PM
SAT 7AM - 6PM
SUN 10AM - 6PM

We're having fun now!!

Rogue Nooner

2007-05-15T08:13:00.000-07:00

It's also called the "Lunch
Special" and in reality, that's what it is. You can be ever-so
efficient by getting a bit of strength training with quick runs during
which you get to train with co-founder of Rogue Training Systems
Ruth England. Learn more about it at the Rogue website here.

Then, before you run out the door, you can pick up a
pre-ordered lo-cal / lo-fat meal from Asia McMullin with Austin's
Time4Dinner.

R-U-N?

Get to know Rogue Running. Their mission statement begins: To create an authentic community of athletes discovering running as a path to physical, mental & spiritual potential.

Check out roguerunning.com

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Introducing a Paradigm Shift

2007-04-26T08:44:00.000-07:00

WHEN YOUR PERSONAL FITNESS TRAINER IS A LICENSED COUNSELOR...

South Congress Athletic Club would like to invite those of the fitness community to a presentation addressing the effects of movement and exercise and one's mental health: A whole person approach to exercise with mental and physical benefits.

Topics we will be exploring are:

The foundations of the personal training process (ethics, building rapport, and communication)

A revision of intake assessment that incorporates a holistic approach towards goals

Emotional and mental changes that occur during movement and exercise

Mental goals

Indicators of eating disorders, mood disorders, and anxiety disorders

Appropriate termination for clients

From the whole-person approach, wellness encompasses both the physical and emotional aspects. The body and mind work intermittently to create a balance. Psycho-social impact of weight, body image, eating disorders, addictions, age and aging, loss and bereavement, and stress management are just a few components that can be affected by imbalances between the body and mind. We welcome all fitness professionals and those seeking fitness consultation to enjoy an evening of exploring these various topics.

When: Thursday, May 3rd

Where: South Congress Athletic Club
1109-b South Congress Ave., Austin, TX 78704

Time: 7:30 pm

Please come in casual or gym attire. Refreshments will be served. Seated Limited please RSVP to Cody Butler : CB1408@txstate.edu / 512-924-2440 or call South Congress Athletic Club at 512-445-0773

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