May Newsletter 2023

Created by Mickenzie Brooks

The happiest people are the ones who make others happy. We like to think it's a two-way road, our trainers are happy, encouraging people, who work with happy and dedicated members. This dynamic combination has resulted in the Ogden Athletic Club being named Best of State for Personal Training for the fourth time in the last five years. We invite you to get to know our award-winning team!

The Ogden Athletic Club provides everything you need to get fit, but sometimes you need more than just the tools. You need the knowledge to do it right and someone there to keep you accountable. That's where our trainers shine and can elevate your gym experience from ordinary to life changing. Meet our 9 trainers and identify which trainer is the best match for you.

Name: Haley Lythgoe
Certifications/Degrees/Credentials: Bachelors of Exercise and Sports Science, ACSM CPT, PN-L1
Specialties: Weight Training, Cross Training, Injury prevention, Longevity
Specific Services Offered: Personal Training, Nutrition Guidance
Professional Affiliations and/or Memberships: Member of the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM)

We were truly fortunate when we first joined the Ogden Athletic Club to receive Haley as our Personal Trainer. We were so impressed at that time with her kindness and expertise. She developed a customized plan for each of us and guided us through the proper way to perform each of the exercises. We absolutely loved working with her.

We are so happy to be training again with Haley after the pandemic. Haley is very competent, friendly, and amazing as a coach. Her style is to encourage and inspire. We always do more with her help than we would on our own. She is an outstanding athlete, but never intimidates or pressures us to go beyond our personal limits. Rather, she listens and knows exactly what to do to compensate, protect the body, or a better way to work around issues, to strengthen, heal, and improve.

We returned to the club after the pandemic, with back and knee issues. Lori was to the point of avoiding stairs. But after one training session with Haley, her knees DO NOT hurt to climb stairs. We appreciate her clinical expertise to know just how to help us improve.

Her core work ethic is to make life better for her clients outside the gym. She is genuinely concerned about our well-being and wants us to be strong and active. We give her our highest recommendations from her skills as a personal trainer to our friendship and love for her. She is just the best!
-Roger & Lori Grua

Name: Krystykka Luken
Certifications/Degrees/Credentials: BSRT, RRT, CFL2, USAWL1, Precision Nutrition L1, Precision Nutrition Macros, Precision Nutrition Athletes, NASM Speed & Agility, ACLS, PALS, NRP, S.T.A.B.L.E, and BLS
Specialties: Weightlifting, Nutrition coaching
Specific Services Offered: personal training, nutrition coaching, youth personal training/speed & agility training, adult & youth group classes through 4300' Strength & Conditioning
Professional Affiliations and/or Memberships: NBRC, USAW

"I love my personal trainer Krystykka. I'm 80 years old. I am in better shape due to her and the workout program that she has designed for me than I have been in many years. When I began working with her several years ago I had problems getting in and out of my car, getting up off the floor, or getting in and out of my chair which is where I spent most of my time. I can now get in and out of my car with no problems, up from the floor without assistance or holding onto anything, hold a walking pace I never could before, and I consider my arms and legs to be pretty strong now! I know by now without the training I would be in much worse shape. I love our twice a week sessions. Besides being a great coach, Krystykka is a wonderful person, offering to help me in any way she can. I would give up other things long before I would ever give up my fitness routine with Krystykka. I wish to stay independent as long as possible!"
-Joni O., 80

Name: Mickenzie Brooks
Certifications/Degrees/Credentials: NASM – CPT, AFAA – Group Fitness Instructor & Mat Pilates Certification, Les Mills Advanced Instructor – BodyCombat, BodyPump, BodyAttack, Les Mills Grit, Bachelor of Science, Marketing, Arizona State University
Specialties: Pilates & Core Training, Youth Athletic Training, Functional Training, HIIT Training
Specific Services Offered: Personal Training, Youth Small Group Training, Adult Small Group Training, Functional Training, Speed & Agility, and Injury Prevention

I've been working with Mickenzie for several months now. I always look forward to our training sessions together. Mickenzie listens to my needs and goals and then designs a workout plan to help me reach those. She is so positive and encouraging, and she shares the workout plan with me so that I can do the exercises on my own too. I have had great results, and I would recommend her to anyone!
- Matt Hanson

Name: Aly Bailey
Certifications/Degrees/Credentials: ACSM-CPT, Bachelors of Exercise Science from WSU, Stages Cycle Certified
Specific Services Offered: Personal training, small and large group training
Professional Affiliations and/or Memberships: ACSM

Name: Becky Buck
Certifications/Degrees/Credentials: NFPT certified personal trainer, 27 years at OAC, Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry, Psychology and English
Specialties: Worked in physical therapy and chiropractic's for over 10 years. Can train safely and effectively through all age groups, fitness levels and any limitations or injuries.
Specific Services Offered: Personal Training, Bootcamp

Name: Jill Clayson
Certifications/Degrees/Credentials: CrossFit Level 1, Kids CrossFit, Olympic Lifting, Rowing, and Strike. (Boxing + Functional Movements)
Specialties: Dialing in good form. Olympic Lifting, working with those who are injured, post-surgery, or those who are not as young as they want to be. I can also challenge the strongest athletes!
Specific Services Offered: Traditional weight room workouts, Olympic Lifting, Powerlifting, Strike workouts (Boxing bag work + traditional exercise movements), and High Intensity functional movement programming as well.

Name: Kayli Rivera
Certifications/Degrees/Credentials: NPTI (National Personal Trainer Institute) Les Mills GRIT Certified, CPR
Specialties: General fitness, weight loss
Specific Services Offered: Personal training for members who want to shape up, lose body fat, gain muscle, learn how to correctly use equipment and increase strength and mobility.

Name: Tyrone Blanchette
Certifications/Degrees/Credentials: American Counsel on Exercise (ACE), National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) and USA Boxing Level 2 Coach
Specialties: Older adults and post rehabilitation (functional training specialist)
Specific Services Offered: Power Lifting

Name: Whitney Vough
Certifications/Degrees/Credentials: NASM-CPT, NASM-CES, NASM-FNS
Specialties: NASM-Corrective Exercise Specialization, NASM-Fitness Nutrition Specialization
Specific Services Offered: Corrective Exercise training, one-on-one Personal Training, Group Personal Training

Whitney is a highly trained professional who knows how to tailor your workout to ensure you achieve your fitness goals. She effectively assesses your level of fitness increasing difficulty as you progress while avoiding injury. I wish I'd found her 10 years ago!! Size 6 to a 2 and 20lbs lighter, she is wicked good at what she does!
-Patricia Depreo

How do I book a trainer?
Our trainers run their own schedules; we encourage you to reach out to them via their contact information provided above. They will respond to you promptly and can help you identify the right package and plan for you to get started and move ahead. Pricing is as follows: $60/hour, $45/45-min, $30/ ½ hour. Book a package for 11 sessions and get your 12th session free! If you're still unsure, reach out to our Fitness Manager, Haley Lythgoe ([email protected]) and she can help you identify how best to get started.

If you're new to the club, or have not yet utilized your free assessment, check out the flyer below on details for our Jump Start program!

Congratulations to Michael, Tracy, and Austin who competed as a team at our local Festivus Games in April and took 1st place!!

At 4300' SC our goal is to increase functional strength for the average person through movement. We focus on the fundamentals of movement through various modalities such as high and low intensity workouts, weightlifting, functional movement, gymnastics, and mobility. All workouts are programmed by Krystykka and last no longer than one hour. Every workout is 100% modifiable and scalable to any fitness level. Take the guessing out of your workouts and come try 4300' SC today! Contact [email protected] for more information or to schedule your free trial!

4300' YOUTH STRENGTH & CONDITIONING

Our only youth strength and conditioning class of the summer will be in June! This class is a great way to keep kids active while improving their skills. This class combines functional movements, speed and agility, conditioning, and weight training to provide the perfect base to elevate your kids to their fullest potential!

3 Weeks
June 6 - June 22
Tuesday & Thursday - 11AM - 12NOON
$55 for OAC members
**Ages 8-12yrs only

4300' YOUTH WEIGHTLIFTING

Our only youth weightlifting class of the summer will be in June! Youth weightlifting and strength training has been shown to reduce risk of injury, improve joint flexibility, core strength, and improve sports performance. Our 4300 Youth Weightlifting class is the best way to create a great foundation for the future, build strength, build confidence, and build resilience in youth athletes.

3 Weeks
June 5 - June 21
Monday & Wednesday - 11AM - 12NOON
$55 for OAC members
**Ages 13 and older only!
**Spots will fill up fast for both youth classes, so don't wait! Sign ups must be done no later than Sunday June 4. Please contact Krystykka for more information or to get your kids signed up today!

Spots are filling up fast for our first LWL class of the summer! LWL will have a 3-week session in June and a 3-week session in August. Ladies Who Lift is designed for women of all experience levels, whether you are brand new to lifting or have years of experience! LWL will help you learn proper technique, gain strength, build confidence, and create awesome friendships! If you are interested in learning more or signing up, contact Krystykka at [email protected]!

3 Weeks | June 5 - June 21
Monday & Wednesday - 10AM
$55 for OAC members

"I've participated in the Ladies Who Lift class several times, and it's a great way to improve muscle strength with supervision. Krystykka does an excellent job of making sure we train the major muscle groups in the twice per week sessions. I've also been able to make several new friends!"
-Debby H., 70

Summer is just around the corner and only 1 month away. Life for most tends to get busier in the summer with fitness and nutrition goals being put on the back burner. Having an expert in the industry to help guide, motivate, and hold you accountable is one of the sure ways to make sure you can keep your progress going during the busy summer months. Elevated Nutrition is here to help you create lasting habits and change. If you are interested, contact Krystykka at [email protected] to set up your free nutrition consultation to see how Elevated Nutrition can help you! You can also follow along with her on Instagram @krystykkaa for nutrition tips, recipe ideas, and workouts!

Here are what a few of her nutrition clients have said about working with Krystykka:

"Working one on one with Krystykka on my personal nutrition needs has helped me so much in reaching my goals, I'm no longer struggling with not knowing what it is I really need."

"Krystykka is amazing and an incredible support system! I have been to several nutritionists throughout my lifetime and Krystykka is the best I've ever worked with!"

"Krystykka knows her stuff and made a change happen for me that hasn't happened in four years of my fitness journey. I'll recommend everyone I know to her."

Are you ready to put all your hard training to the test? Or do you need something to work for to keep you on track? We are partnering with the Spartan Race to provide you with 30% off your entry fee. With one of the most breathtaking venues only minutes away, the Spartan Race at Snow Basin needs to be on your bucket list this summer! Use the code OGDEN for a 30% discount.

Do you love kids and want a great job for the summer? We are hiring in our Kids Club. Not only do you get to play with some awesome kids, but employees also enjoy these additional perks: bring your kids club age kids with you to work, get a free individual membership (employee only, family members will still be an additional charge), short shifts, and working with a phenomenal team! If you are interested, please contact our Kids Club manager, Mandy Schmidt, or inquire at the Kids Club reservation desk.

Kids Club News

Starting May 29th, the Kids Club will open at 8:30 AM, Monday through Saturday. This will last throughout the summer.

All Aqua Aerobics classes will be changing times starting May 29th. We will be moving to our summer hours with classes beginning at 8:30 AM. The outdoor pool will be opening May 29th, pending the weather staying above 70 degrees. Our SilverFit Balance class will also be changing starting May 31st. Class will continue to be held on Wednesdays from 7:45-8:30 AM and then you can head to the pool!

Want to work in a happy and healthy place? We are hiring for the following positions: Lifeguards | Housekeeping | Childcare | Junior Lounge. You must be 16 years old to apply. If you are interested in any of these positions, please contact our General Manager, Jan Carlsen at [email protected], grab an application from the front desk, or download it from our website: /public/careers-job-application

SUMMER JUNIOR LOUNGE AND KIDS CLUB HOURS – STARTING MAY 29TH

Junior Lounge and Kids Club hours are as follows:

KIDS CLUB HOURS

MON-THURS: 8:30 AM – NOON & 4:30-7:30 PM (NO EVENING HOURS ON MEMORIAL DAY, MAY 29TH)
FRIDAY: 8:30 AM – NOON
SATURDAY: 8:30 AM – NOON

JUNIOR LOUNGE HOURS

MON-THURS: 8:30 AM - 8:30 PM
FRIDAY: 8:30 AM – 7:00 PM
Sat: 8:30 AM – 2:30 PM

CALENDAR

MAY

JUNE | JULY

JULY 4TH | INDEPENDENCE DAY – CLUB CLOSED
JULY 8TH/9TH | SPARTAN RACE
JULY 24TH | PIONEER DAY – CLUB CLOSES AT 6 PM

MEMBERSHIP CHANGES

We accept and process all changes to your membership through email. Please send your requests to [email protected]. Simply write an email to us with the changes you would like to make to your account.