Mountain Fitness Center

Alan Sharp lost 34 lbs during the last Big Bear's Biggest Loser

We’ve all seen it on TV. NBC’s The Biggest Loser reality show has been consistently dropping pounds off people for the whole world to see.

But you don’t have to be on TV to reap the benefits of the program.

City’s, gyms, companies, and more all around the world are coming up with their own version of Biggest Loser and the great news is, it works. Big Bear is no different. Two years ago Mountain Fitness ran a Biggest Loser program and the results and feedback were impressive.

The idea is simple really. Regular exercise and a good diet. Add instructors who can motivate and a competitively friendly group environment and you’ve got a proven method for weight loss. And a great way to start out the new year.

Alan Sharp has experienced the benefits. During the previous Biggest Loser here in Big Bear Alan lost 34 pounds, and found a new outlook on exercise which has helped him since.

“I have been overweight my whole life.  I have tried virtually every weight loss program available in the past 40 plus years.  While I have experienced some success I have battled with the simple concept of any weight lose program….DIET AND EXERCISE!  As my weight slowly slid up to an unacceptable level and age started taking its toll, I decided it was time to act again.”

Taking that first step is always the hard part. There is a lot of unknown. For Alan a big part was the unknown about what being in a gym would be like.

“MFC is the first gym I’ve ever joined. I was concerned that it would be like  L.A. scene gyms (way too good looking, fit people with spandex and big egos) instead I found down to earth trainers and customers who aren’t judgmental and actually made exercise and showing up FUN.  Exercise fun???  What a concept.”

A big part of why this program works so well is the group dynamic.

“Being a competitive person and being familiar with the TV show, I realized that this type of program would present a challenge for me that I needed to motivate myself. Because of the “group” I didn’t feel alone, developing relationships, sharing experiences and having an “exercise buddy” was rewarding.”

In the end. It’s all about deciding you’re ready to change.

“For those “thinking” about joining, remember one thing.  Look what doing it your way has done for you.  If your not happy with your way, give their way a try.  The results just might surprise you.“

For more information on Big Bear’s Biggest Loser or anything at all related to weight loss call us 909-866-7020 or ask at the gym!

Run for a good cause!

The Winter Milers Program is back at Mountain Fitness Center with a few twists. This time we’re allowing all types of cardio done in the gym, as rowers, stair-masters, elliptical all have mileage conversions!

There is also a $25 fee this year to participate $10 of this goes to Baldwin Lane Elementary to help them reopen their running track!

Participants will also receive a sweet t-shirt!

If you are not interested in paying the $25 you can still fill out a card to log miles…but wont get the t-shirt!

Here is how it works. Beginning NOW thru APRIL. Log miles on treadmill with 3×5 cards at front desk. That’s it.  After 100 miles you get your sweet t-shirt. We’ll keep track and keep it posted at the gym for you. You just walk, run, row, spin as many miles as you can!

The Treadmill, Elliptical, Stair Climber, and Rower are 1:1 miles
The bike mileage is divided by 4.

For more information, or to get started give us a call at 909-866-7020 or ask us at the gym!

Each Month we like to recognize one of our members for the effort they put forth here at the gym. It’s not always for the same reasons, but each person we highlight has done, or is doing something we truly admire.

December Member of the Month!

December Member of the Month – Jen LaRue
Member Since – July 2009

Why was picked Jen as member of the month?
- always positive attitude
- makes others smile around her
- hard worker when she is in here
- took on the September food challenge, had amazing results, and is still doing it.
- she is “sharing the love” by referring friends to come to the gym so they can work out and get healthier too.

Always charming and hard-working, Jen’s been an inspiration to those around her for at least the past year. She’s seen the kind of results we wish for everybody. Way to go, girl!
-Ted Devito

“For nine weeks from Jan. 16 through March 16, Mountain Fitness Center hosts Big Bear’s Biggest Loser. The proven group exercise and weight-loss program is designed for those who have a significant amount of weight to lose, says Ted Devito, owner of the gym with his wife, Heather. Significant is 50 pounds or more.”

Check out the Full Article HERE and stay tuned for more details!

We’ve got some pretty exciting things going on in Big Bear right now and here’s two of them we are bring straight to you!

1. Warren Miller Ski Movie and Team Jordan Antarctica Send Off Party

Big Bear P.A.C. - December 8
Doors Open 6 p.m. – Movie Starts 6:30
Tickets $15, Children 12 and under $10
Tickets available at Mountain Fitness

2. Team Sole – Sole Custom Footbed Fit Day at Mountain Fitness

Team SOLE’s – Paul Romero and Karen Lundgren – world class adventure racers, Mt. Everest Summitters, mountain bikers and Sole Ambassadors.) will be on hand to talk about the benefits of custom footbeds in running shoes, biking shoes, hiking shoes and ski boots.

Special Price for Mountain Fitness Members – $35 includes footbeds and custom fitting on site, $40 for non-members

December 6, 2011 – @ Mountain Fitness – 7a.m. to 10:30 a.m.    AND 4:30p.m. to 7 p.m.

Bring your shoes and/or boots with you!