Mojo Memo
Are We There Yet?
When taking a trip in a car with a young child, you probably have heard him/her ask a parent, grandparent, brother or sister “Are we there yet?” Now I realize that this may have occurred before you have left your neighborhood, but most of the time it’s when you have at least reached the halfway point and the anticipation is growing to reach your destination. Here are seven “Are we there yets” (in keeping with our 7th birthday) that come to mind here at Momentum:
- After 7 years of offering one of the most extensive group exercise schedules in the industry, are we ready for new carpets in the Main Studio? Yes – due to be installed starting June 3.
- Have we kept up with some of the latest equipment in the industry while avoiding short-term fads? With the new Life Fitness cycling bikes, the Precor AMT’s, the Technogym Wave Machines, and the Cybex Arc Trainers – I think so.
- With over $200,000 raised over the years by Momentum and its dedicated members, have researchers found a cure for ALS or a way to prevent breast cancer? No, but we’ll keep at it until both are behind us.
- After receiving the “Simply the Best” Health Club award for 2005, 2006 and 2007, do we think that we can do better? Yes - your suggestions and the work of our Focus Group Ambassadors will keep us moving forward.
- Are we doing all we can as parents to make sure our children maintain healthy, active lives as we learn that those with young children currently may actually outlive their offspring? We sure are trying (Check-out the huge variety of classes and activities planned in Mini-Mo this summer, and if your child’s BMI index is in the high-risk category, be sure to consider Momentum’s new J.F.I. program planned for this summer.)
- Have we reached the point where there will be a waiting list to join Momentum (sort of like a country club)? No, but we may be 80% there. We will never aim to be like some gyms who sell cheap memberships and hope you don’t come.
- Have we motivated you in Body, Mind a Spirit to develop and maintain a consistent exercise program? ____ (this question must be individually answered!)
Finally, a hearty thank you to all who participated in our 7th annual Birthday Bash on April 12; who came out the following week to run or walk the Pace4Pam course at Creekview; who have contributed to our ALS fundraising efforts (especially the Pam’s Pals Racing team who raised over $8,000 themselves); and to those will donate and/or purchase items for the upcoming Silent Auction early next month, prior to the ALS Walk on Saturday, June 14 at City Island. There’s a lot going on at your club in addition to exercise – join in if you haven’t already!