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The Downtown Athletic Club
Beauty & Wellness, Amarillo, TX (806) 324-5402
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Address 320 S. Polk Ste 350 Amarillo, TX 79101 Hours Monday 4 a.m. - 10 p.m. Tuesday 4 a.m. - 10 p.m. Wednesday 4 a.m. - 10 p.m. Thursday 4 a.m. - 10 p.m. Friday 4 a.m. - 8 p.m. Saturday 7 a.m. - 6 p.m. Sunday 12 p.m. - 6 p.m. Business Services Personal Training, Massage Therapy, Group Fitness, Spin Classes, TRX, Cardio Training, Strength Training, Weight Training, Weight Loss, Dietician, Diet Programs, Personal Diet Plans
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The Downtown Athletic Club was created by Margaret and Jerry Hodge in 1997 as a professional facility designed to put its members in a position to be successful through a wealth of wellness services. Personal training, nutritional counseling, dynamic yoga, Pilates, and cycling classes, massage therapy, and more can all be experienced through our team of dedicated health professionals in an unmatched atmosphere of comfort and class.
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Andrew Chaddick, CSCS, Executive Director Andrew is an Amarillo native and joined the DAC in 2005 after working for Texas A&M University – Corpus Christi and the Houston Astros Minor League System. Dominic Zumbrun, NSCA-CPT, Office Manager / Personal Trainer Dominic has been training since 2007 and specializes in weight loss and increasing the quality of life of his clients. Training with him, you can expect to be successful and have a great workout! Sara Johnson, Group Fitness Director Sara holds numerous certifications and is a master of delivering dynamic, fun workouts in a group atmosphere. Specializing in Pilates, cycling, and weight training, Sara has built the DAC’s group fitness program by recruiting fantastic certified instructors and coordinating unforgettable classes. Brennan Phelan, ACSM-CPT, Personal Trainer Brennan has been training since 2008 and is not only a trainer, but also a Medical Exercise Specialist. She specializes in functional training to promote physical and mental balance, injury prevention/post-rehab, strengthening & stretching for runners, swimmers, & cyclists, as well as yoga and wellness. Training with Brennan, you can expect a challenging and balanced workout, incorporating total-body functional exercises. Luke Arita, NSCA-CPT, Personal Trainer Luke previously played football for Oklahoma Panhandle State University and is now completing his degree at WT. He specializes in positive thinking and increasing focus for overall well-being as well as muscle & strength building, cardiovascular endurance, & fat loss. Training with Luke, you can expect dedicated, passionate encouragement and instruction to help you reach your goals. Brian Myers, NSCA-CPT, Personal Trainer Brian has been training since October 2007 and is currently pursuing a degree in radiology. He specializes in Crossfit-training methods and kettlebell training for an intense, functional workout. Working with Brian, you can expect to learn something new every session and feel good about your workout when you leave. Roxanne Myers, NSCA-CPT, Personal Trainer Roxanne has been training since March 2010, specializing in kettlebells and powerlifting for clientele that want a well-rounded workout that is miles away from ordinary. Training with Roxanne, you can expect to learn more about kettlebells, powerlifting, pull-ups, and bodyweight exercises while emphasizing proper form. April Thomas, NSCA-CPT, Personal Trainer April began training in August of 2009 with a history of high school sports and a love for fitness. She specializes in improving strength, power, and flexibility for golf as well as increasing strength and endurance for overall fitness. Training with April, you can expect to sweat and have a great time! Diana Stanley, Personal Trainer Holding certifications from ACE and IFTA, Diana has been training since 2007. A well-rounded trainer and instructor, she is also certified in TRX, Gliding, martial arts, & indoor cycling, but specializes in Gliding and Bender Ball training. Working with Diana, you can expect to feel stronger and more balanced. Greg Morris, Personal Trainer Greg has a training certification from the Cooper Institute, a Bachelor’s degree in health and human performance, and has been training since August 2006. He specializes in body sculpting and traditional weightlifting. Training with Greg, you can expect to gain musculature and improve definition.
Question What do I need to do to get “in shape?” Answer Getting “in shape” is a broad goal and may mean different things to different people. Bottom line: successful fitness programs include strength training at least twice a week, cardiovascular training at least twice a week, flexibility training of some kind, as well as proper nutrition and a recovery strategy. Question Why am I not losing any weight? Answer Weight loss (or fat loss) is a very typical goal for beginning exercisers, but may not lead to instant results. Our bodies simply don’t lose fat each time we exercise; rather it is a process that typically takes an equal amount of time to take off as it did to put on. The DAC’s Training staff can develop a personalized program to maximize your ability to lose fat. Question What is the secret for getting in the best shape of my life at any age? Answer Simply put, do something every day, eat as naturally as possible, and be consistent. Never do anything today that will keep you from repeating it tomorrow, whether exercise or nutrition. Question What are the DAC’s monthly fees? Answer The DAC has corporate and primary rates. Please call the Club to find out if your place of business or organization qualifies for a Corporate discount. Question Where do I park when I visit the DAC? Answer On weekdays, between the hours of 4 a.m. and 5 p.m., the first floor of the Maxor parking garage is visitor parking for DAC members. After 5 p.m. or anytime on the weekends, the entire garage is open to DAC members. Additional parking can be found on 4th Street and Tyler Street. Question What supplements should I be taking? Answer As a general rule, the Downtown Athletic Club supports the use of post-workout recovery drinks (i.e. chocolate milk, EAS Myoplex, Cytosport Muscle Milk), multivitamins, and joint support (glucosamine, chondroitin, and MSM). We also carry fish oil and skin, hair, and eye supplements from Cooper Complete. If used correctly in the right circumstance, creatine has also shown to be very effective, though we do not recommend it to the majority of our clientele. Question I don’t have time to work out – are there any other options? Answer Workouts need to only encompass 30 minutes each day to reap many of the benefits, while 60 minutes each day may be more appropriate for weight loss. The DAC offers 30 minute group workouts on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at lunch for the busy professional. Question I’m not losing any weight – why should I still exercise? Answer Weight loss, or more appropriately fat loss, is only one of the benefits of exercise. Reduced stress, improved mental functioning, lower blood pressure, lower cholesterol levels, reduced risk of injury, and improved strength may all occur without ever losing a pound. Question Should I stay in the “fat-burning zone” denoted on most cardio machines? Answer The “fat-burning zone” is a preposterous myth. Truth be told, the real “fat-burning zone” is at rest. When working out, something always trumps nothing, and something hard always trumps something easy. Question Should I be doing sit-ups to lose my belly or tricep extensions to lose the fat on the back of my arms? Answer Site reduction simply does not work. In order to lose the fat around one’s midsection, it is simply a matter of consistently making good choices at the table and incorporating appropriate exercise into one’s lifestyle. Simple, not easy.
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