One recurring theme these days is how much everything costs. Gas prices are rising, groceries are getting ridiculous, and family vacations have turned into "staycations." When the economy gets tough, our wallets get tighter.
All of these factors may have you considering getting rid of your gym membership. But before you do, consider the following:
- Overweight and obese people pay an average of $1800 - $3,000 more PER YEAR than those of a lower weight (in comparison, a smoker only pays an average of $1200 more per year than a nonsmoker) according to the Mayo Clinic.
- Forbes found that every 100 lbs of weight reduces the fuel efficiency of a vehicle by 2% - so if you are a couple that is each 50lbs overweight or more, you are paying significantly more for your fuel.
- The healthier you are, the less work you will miss (CDC). With so many employers paying hourly and getting rid of paid time off for illness, that can mean a loss of wages.
- Working out makes you feel happier overall, which can reduce or eliminate visits to a therapist and can help you to develop better coping skills.
- Love to travel? One airline has already implemented airfare rates based on weight, and others may soon follow their lead - so the bigger you are, the more you would have to pay to fly.
Finally, if cost still bothers you, consider checking out sites like healthywage.com or gym-pact.com who actually pay you for the workouts that you put in or the results that you obtain. This can offset the price of your gym membership.
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Tuesday, April 16, 2013
Monday, April 1, 2013
Spring into Spring!
Happy April!
Spring is here, even if the weather may not be cooperating just yet. That means it's an excellent time for some spring cleaning!
At Square One, we are not just a place to work out - we are a community of purpose. We want to celebrate that this month by hosting a special social challenge. Have a bunch of clothes that don't fit anymore? Need to clean out your cupboard and start fresh? We can help!
Bring in your plus size clothing and/or your nonperishable and unopened food items and you will earn a raffle entry for EACH item you bring in - and at the end of the month, we will have a drawing for a FREE 30 minute massage! Just bring your items to one of the trainers, Jess, Marty, Michelle, or Kevin to get your ticket.
All clothing will be sorted and stored for our upcoming May Plus Size Clothing Sale. All food will be donated to Food Bank for the Heartland.
You can also earn an additional raffle ticket by visiting the Square One booth at the Omaha Health & Wellness Expo on April 13th & 14th at the Centurylink.
So dig into those closets or pantries, and let's make a difference in our community!
Spring is here, even if the weather may not be cooperating just yet. That means it's an excellent time for some spring cleaning!
At Square One, we are not just a place to work out - we are a community of purpose. We want to celebrate that this month by hosting a special social challenge. Have a bunch of clothes that don't fit anymore? Need to clean out your cupboard and start fresh? We can help!
Bring in your plus size clothing and/or your nonperishable and unopened food items and you will earn a raffle entry for EACH item you bring in - and at the end of the month, we will have a drawing for a FREE 30 minute massage! Just bring your items to one of the trainers, Jess, Marty, Michelle, or Kevin to get your ticket.
All clothing will be sorted and stored for our upcoming May Plus Size Clothing Sale. All food will be donated to Food Bank for the Heartland.
You can also earn an additional raffle ticket by visiting the Square One booth at the Omaha Health & Wellness Expo on April 13th & 14th at the Centurylink.
So dig into those closets or pantries, and let's make a difference in our community!
Monday, March 25, 2013
Welcome to our blog!
Welcome to Square 1 Club's first blog post! I'm sure you're wondering who we are and what we do.
Square 1 is a health club for People of Size - aka people on a weight loss journey who have lost or are looking to lose 50lbs or more. There are structured workouts, personal training options, and even educational classes along with a community who GETS IT and will support you every step of your journey!
This is not a "gym" but a club of PURPOSE!
Square 1 is run by Marty and Amy Wolff. Sound familiar? Well they should if you watch The Biggest Loser - they were both contestants during Season 3 of The Biggest Loser who met and fell in love! Marty and Amy use what they learned on The Biggest Loser along with personal training certifications and the help of nutrition and mental health experts to create an experience like no other here in the Omaha area.
We have a variety of membership packages suited to a variety of lifestyles.
Want to know more? Come check us out at: http://www.square1club.com/
Square 1 is a health club for People of Size - aka people on a weight loss journey who have lost or are looking to lose 50lbs or more. There are structured workouts, personal training options, and even educational classes along with a community who GETS IT and will support you every step of your journey!
This is not a "gym" but a club of PURPOSE!
Square 1 is run by Marty and Amy Wolff. Sound familiar? Well they should if you watch The Biggest Loser - they were both contestants during Season 3 of The Biggest Loser who met and fell in love! Marty and Amy use what they learned on The Biggest Loser along with personal training certifications and the help of nutrition and mental health experts to create an experience like no other here in the Omaha area.
We have a variety of membership packages suited to a variety of lifestyles.
Want to know more? Come check us out at: http://www.square1club.com/
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