"The friendships I've made at Thomas have been nothing short of amazing; in such an intimate, tight-knit community, you get to know other students quite well. These are the relationships that will last long after I graduate, some for a lifetime. I’m also really excited to think about ten years down the road and see what we’ve become, reflecting back on how our Thomas experience helped to shape and guide us." Missy White Presque Isle, Maine Psychology

THOMAS COLLEGE

The Department of Recreation and Intramural Programs

 introduces:

Spring 2008

How Pumped Are Participants?

1. To register for this program you must meet with our Personal Trainer.  The trainer will be here on MONDAYS and TUESDAYS from 1:00 - 3:00 PM beginning January 14th.  You will be asked to register your given name and to chose a "work out" name that we will post on our "Get Pumped" chart displayed in the fitness center window.

2. The trainer will conduct a fitness assessment to determine your baseline level of fitness. This assessment will include: % body fat measurement, flexibility measurement, and cardiovascular endurance measurement (determined with a 3-minute step test)

3. Once this baseline level of fitness is measured, the trainer will work with you to set realistic measurable goals.

4. The trainer will then help you write a personalized fitness program tailored to your individual fitness goals.

5. THEN, for every 15 minutes you commit to your fitness plan you will receive a point in the "THOMAS GETS PUMPED" program. You will be able to log in your time at the Front Desk in a way similar to the "Thomas Goes The Distance" program.

6. For every time you stop in and meet with the trainer regarding your fitness plan you will receive2 points!  In fact, we will give you 4 points for just meeting with the trainer for your initial fitness level assessments!

7. For every 3 hours (12 points) of time spent working on your personalized fitness plan you will be eligible for a ticket placed in a drawing to occur at the end of the semester.  Prizes will be awarded before the end of Finals Week.

SO Thomas - are you ready to...

Program starts January 14th!

MONDAYS and TUESDAYS 1:00 - 3:00 PM

Meet our Personal Trainer - Debbie Myers

Debbie Myers

Precision Health & Fitness

AFAA Certified Personal Trainer & Fitness Councilor

AFAA Certified Group Fitness Instructor

After graduating from Thomas College in 1992 with a B. S. degree in Business Teacher Education, Debbie spent the first three years gaining work experience in the fields of business as well as education.  She obtained a teaching position at Lewiston Regional Technical Center in the fall of '95.  After taking some time away from the work force to begin raising a young family, she decided to work for myself teaching health and fitness.  The name of her small business of over three years is Precision Health & Fitness.  She's  registered with the town of Sidney where she lives and carries valid liability insurance.  She just renewed a contract with Maine General Medical Center where she teaches prenatal yoga and a postnatal fitness class.  This is her third year having the contract.

To maintain her certifications (she is certified in group fitness as well) she has to keep her skills and knowledge up to date, and is required to obtain a minimum of 15 credits every two years to re-certify.  This includes keeping Healthcare Provider CPR certification, which is also re-certified every two years.

She loves what she does and she's very passionate about the profession. 

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