MEET JANIS

Say hello to Janis Atkinson! You may know this petite dynamo through the variety of fitness classes she teaches including Aqua Blast and Barre HIIT.

Hailing from the Lake Placid area, Janis founded the FAST Swim program at RF and continues to build and manage it as our Swim Director.

Body awareness combined with functional fitness and having fun are the founding mantras of her fitness philosophy. You can often see Janis laughing and splashing in our pool with children of all ages teaching the FAST Swim program which empowers individuals to believe in themselves while building confidence and skills in the water.

As a mother of six, Janis imbues our swim program and the classes she teaches with a supportive and nurturing sense of community and is one of many reasons why Royal Fitness is more than just a gym!

NEW FALL CLINICS!!

Make sure to check out all the new additions, as well as some returning favorites to the class and clinic schedule this upcoming fall!

KIDS SWIM CLINIC

Begins September 14, held Thursdays and Saturdays for kids ages 7-14. Email swim@royalfit.com for more information.

ADULT SWIM CLINIC

Begins September 30, 2023 this clinic is designed for beginner to intermediate swimmers to learn proper stroke mechanics & endurance. Email danielle@royalfit.com for more information.

MEMBER SPOTLIGHT

COLETTE MAKSYMOWICZ

How long have you been a member?

I’ve been at Royal for four years. I signed up when my youngest started school.

What do you like most about Royal Fitness?

I love the staff--the trainers are great! The class are amazing and the atmosphere is friendly.

What’s your favorite fitness class?

Bootcamp, Strength & Tone, and Barbell

What time of day do you workout?

In the mornings but nights & weekends starting in September.

What is your favorite cheat meal?

Chines Food & Pizza

Does your family use Royal Fitness and if so in what

capacity?

Both my boys come to the gym. My oldest has taken Tim’s Sports Performance classes and I just started bringing my middle son. My mom is also a member-- you’ll find her playing Pickleball or taking a Body Sculpt or yoga class.

Do you know that just by drinking half your body weight in ounces of water per day (not to exceed 128 oz.) it can do the following:



• Keep you feeling full
• Clear your skin
• Keep your organs healthy
• Help to maintain blood pressure
• Boost performance during exercise
• Aid in weight loss
• Keep you hydrated

Drinking water is crucial to your overall health, so get sipping!

EQUIPMENT FOCUS
SKI ERG

One of our Fitness Director’s favorite machines is the Ski Erg, a vertical version of the rowing erg that many of you already use. Located on the weight room floor, the ski erg is a great way to get some cardio and a total body workout at the same time. You can perform a variety of exercises that you would traditionally do with weights such as lunges, squats, and pull downs. Make sure to ask any of our trainers how to incorporate this machine into your workout routine!

COMING UP!

Look out for the new Fall Class Schedule coming September 18th! Sports Performance will now only be held on Sundays.