Ever day was a different theme and
the staff and members had fun dressing the part!
Free Starbucks, Panera treats, free Lonegvity beach balls for kids, juice bar, make-overs and
more!
BOOT CAMP WORKOUT & DIET CRASH COURSE
Longevity opens boot camp up to the public so they can get a
taste of what Boot Camp is all about. Aug. 7th
CLICK HERE to view all the event photos on our Fan Page!
Longevity's Steve has new reality
show. -
CLICK HERE to watch the show online.
Steve's new weight loss reality show, Bridal Bootcamp, hit VH1
June 9th! Longevity's boot camp obstacle course is the actual obstacle course
from the set of the first season of Bridal Bootcamp. The premiere was held at
The Majestic Theater (photos below).
Longevity's
Steve has new reality show.
We are
proud to announce Steve's new weight
loss reality show, Bridal Bootcamp, premieres on VH1 June 9th! Longevity's boot camp
obstacle course is the actual obstacle course from the set of the first season
of Bridal Bootcamp.
Runners Boot Campers finish 1/2
marathon.
Boot
Campers finished 6 weeks of training in Longevity's new Running Boot Camp with a
1/2 marathon. Running Coach, Russ, taught boot campers how to run properly,
increase speed and endurance and prevent injury. 15 runners completed the half
marathon at the end of April, most for the very first time. Congratulations
everyone!! We are so proud of you!
Relay for Life
2010
Longevity's
Team, "The Transformers"
raised
over $9,700 for the American
Cancer Society.
We sold
temporary tattoos, Transformer masks & burgers, raising over $400 at the Relay
event. Bonnie did face painting on children for $5 donations. (below)
(click on photos to enlarge. Right
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BIG FUNDRAISERS ON OUR TEAM:
Rossana Harper raised $1,575!! YOU ROCK!
Jennie Risley raised $850
Diane Barger raised $530
Susana Santana, and her son Carlos, raised Raised $475
Nadine Armstrong raised $270
Tricia Grensenbach raised $250
Robin Sullivan raised $215
Shopping Cart
Parade for Harvest Food & Outreach, April 17th
Longevity
Clubs collected food for the first Shopping Cart Parade at the Hibiscus
Festival. In addition to collecting food, Longevity Clubs was responsible for
decorating their grocery carts for the parade. Thanks to all the members who
contributed food!
Jordan
(from the Max), Jamie and Leah push the carts down 14th Avenue.
Community Yard
Sale & Car Wash for American Cancer Society's Relay for Life April 17th
Members,
Susana Santana and Robin Sullivan, single handedly put together a successful
event raising $454 for ACS.
Thank you
for ALL your hard work for such a great cause. The event helped the team reach
$8,661.00
for Relay! Way to go!
Longevity get's
National Recognition!
by Jan Lindsey, of
the Press Journal
The About Face Boot Camp that Steve and Bonnie
Pfiester operate at the Costa d’Este resort in Vero Beach will
be featured in the April issue of Fitness Magazine.
Magazine writer Chee Gates spent three November
days at the boot camp to write the story. She said she picked
About Face for two reasons: She knows the Pfiesters and the camp
is unusual in that it emphasizes a shift in thinking — and
provides information about diet and meal planning to help that
shift along.
“We can make a difference in somebody’s life
if we teach them for three days,” Bonnie Pfiester said. “It
seems to be a perfect kick-start when people know they need to
do something but they don’t know what to do.”
Robin completed Disney's 1/2 marathon after losing
60lbs in Boot Camp.
Many other boot campers, who have lost a lot of
weight in boot camp, have completed 1/2 marathons and 5ks when they
used to not be able to run one lap around our building. Congrats
girls!
Longevity's Health & Beauty Expo was a huge
success!
25 venders came to support the American Cancer Society
The event helped Longevity raise over $6800 for Relay for Life.
CLICK HERE
to get tips from the pros and to meet the venders!
NEW
STEAM SAUNA! Members can kick off the new year
with Longevity's brand new Steam Sauna System. Most people associate
steam baths with relaxation or skin look-and-feel improvements, but
steam room benefits may also include:
relief from muscle tension and stiff joints
boosting the immune
system
lymph detoxification
blood circulation
improvement
sinus congestion
relief
Longevity also offers a dry heat sauna and whirlpool
- both are another great way to relax and improve your overall
health!
PAST
EVENTS:
Diet
& Fitness Workshop February 13th
at Longevity
Fitness Club & Spa
1 1/2 Hour Sample Classes featuring:
Members and guests get to sampling of a variety
of Longevity's best aerobics classes including Kickboxing, Zumba,
Aerobics, Pilates & Boot Camp.
1 1/2 Hour Diet Workshop:
Steve & Bonnie Pfiester address metabolism, tricks to
losing fat, facts vs. myths and much, much more!
Longevity now offers a safe and private walking track
around the club. (Being used by boot campers here, pictured left)
The track, made of smooth pavers, circles the club so you can enjoy
a walk outside in a safe environment.
ZUMBA CLASS WINS!!
Longevity's Zumba class wins the aerobics class
challenge where each class competes to raise the most money for the
American Cancer Society. Congratulations girls!!!
Try a Zumba class at Longevity Fitness
Club and Spa. Visit our Classes page to view our class schedule.
MEMBER
WINS A CRUISE! Proud member, Elizabeth Holloway, redeems
her certificate for a cruise for two she won in a drawing at the
Longevity Christmas Party. She booked the cruise that day!
Congratulations you guys!! Have fun!!!
Longevity Fitness Clubs gets
worldwide exposure
as featured cover
story for respected fitness industry publication.
VERO BEACH, FL - Small town health clubs,
Longevity Fitness Club & Spa and Longevity Max, grab the spotlight in
leading health, racquet and sports club industry news publication, Club
Insider.
Club Insider spent a day in Vero Beach interviewing Steve
and Bonnie Pfiester, visiting both their health clubs. The publication will
be in print and distributed to over 10,000 club owners, operators and
industry leaders worldwide on Monday, June 15th.
The story, entitled ‘The Dynamic Duo
behind Longevity Fitness’ includes an in-depth and personal interview of the
Pfiesters and their passion for the health club industry. “Combining Fun and
the power of Relationships, they are changing lives every day, and that is
what our industry is all about,” says Justin Cates of Club Insider.
“We want to encourage businesses to get more involved in
their communities and for health club owners to connect personally with
their members. Health clubs are not like gas stations – they are personal
and require personal contact and relationships”, says Bonnie Pfiester,
co-owner of Longevity Clubs. “In this economy, consumers should get better
service than ever. Old-business ‘mom and pop’ principles are refreshing and
appreciated in a day where computers and impersonal contacts are so
prevalent.”
“With this story, my only hope is that I can successfully
convey the vigor, conviction and love the Pfiester’s have for helping the
people of their community live better lives, and with their two, mid-size
facilities…they are doing just that.” Jusin Cates.
CLUB INSIDER: The Mission of Club Insider is, “To help the
Owners and Operators of health, racquet, and sports clubs around the world
professionalize their clubs and gain the trust of their customers”. The Club
Insider News has been in publication for 16 years and also offers the
publication online at www.clubinsideronline.com.
Longevity Expands in 2009!
Longevity now offers a coed location, called
Longevity Max (formerly World Gym). Longevity Max will offer coed
classes, boot camp, childcare, protein smoothies and much more! Now
men can get fit Longevity style! Visit
www.longevitymaxfitness.com for more information, club news and
updates.
Congratulations
Boots Van Nostrand!
Boots, Longevity member, captured the United States
Tennis Association National Women's 75 Clay Court singles
championship on Friday at the Houston Racquet Club in Texas.
It marked her first singles gold ball, one of the most prestigious
honors for a tennis player, though she has won a couple in doubles.
(Credits: Press Journal news)
Longevity
member, Pamela Director, and partner Joe Tessier, take first
place in Dancing with Vero Stars based on their dance skills. Kathy
Collins and Jim Bennett (Longevity member, Pam Bennett's
husband) were awarded for raising the most money for the event.
Steve Pfiester also danced in the event
to help raise money for the Healthy Start Coalition. Visit
www.dancingwithverostars.com for more on the event.
Members do Disney
After shedding pounds in Boot
Camp, Stephanie, Ashley, Shanon & Eva do the Disney 1/2 Marathon.
Longevity Boot Camp is the HOT new
topic around town.
Hundreds
of ladies have already gone through our Boot Camp this year, nearly
totaling over 2,000 lbs lost overall. Lives have been changed and
bodies transformed. Learn more about Longevity Boot Camp to see if
Boot Camp is right for you! NOW OFFERING A SENIOR BOOT CAMP & COED
BOOT CAMP!
Click
HERE to
see pictures from our 5th Annual Christmas Party! A Big Thanks to
Elizabeth Kennedy & Co. for their wonderful food and service, to Tom
& Julianne for providing lovely entertainment and to Lloyd Carter of
MobileTronics for mixing the best tunes to dance too!
Longevity has a couple new
additions to the Longevity Family.
Introducing Erin's little boy, Hunter, and Kimberly's little girl,
Kaylee, born this fall.
New Insurance Program:
Healthways Forever Fit pays for your
Longevity
membership dues!
The following Healthways plans pay for you health
club membership:
Aetna Medicare Advantage,
Humana Commercial,
MetCare,
Physicians United Plan,
Quality Health Plan,
Sterling Life Insurance,
Vista Commercial and
WellCare. Getting started is simple!
NEW PICTURES!!
CLICK HERE to see pictures from
Dagmar's Seniorcise Class
We are proud to have had Dagmar
with us so long and are even more proud to show her and her
classmates off!! You go girls!
Erin and Kimberly's Baby Shower at Longevity.
CLICK HERE for more.
Longevity's having lots of babies!
Congratulations Erin, Kimberly, Jennifer & Melissa!
STEVE PFIESTER - COMING TO CMT!
Steve
Pfiester, of Longevity, and Co-Host/Trainer for ABC's
Fat March,has recently announced his newest project with Country Music
Television. Steve will be one of 2 trainers on CMT's Bridal Boot Camp
weight
loss reality series where 10 future brides will compete for the wedding
of their dreams.
American Cancer Society's 2008 Relay for Life at
Vero Beach High School
Members come out in support proudly holding
a Longevity Banner compliments of Big Prints.
2008 MISS HIBISCUS PAGEANT
Longevity members and staff
participate in the Miss Hibiscus Pageant. The message of the pageant, as
always, is the importance of inner beauty. and these young ladies made
Vero so proud.
AnnaLee Talley (of Longevity) is escorted by her dad, Tom
Talley, also of Longevity. Anna shared her story of losing 50lbs and
taking control of her life.
Congratulations Gean for taking 1st place and Alyssa (of
Longevity) for taking 2nd place.
Patricia Moody (above right), proud member,
entertained the audience by signing
and singing.
NATIONAL
RECOGNITION REWARDS MEMBERS!!
Longevity's
co-owner, Bonnie Pfiester, gets recognized nationally as a health club
professional who practices what she preaches. Club Solutions Magazine
named Bonnie as "Most Fit Health Club Professional of America" for
February.
As
part of the recent honor (above), each person recognized, including Bonnie
Pfiester from Longevity, received a brand new piece of equipment for their
home or gym. Bonnie chose the industrial abdominal machine called the "Ab
Coater 2000" which just arrived this month!
Bonnie is very excited about this
additional piece of equipment since the abdominal area is one of women's
trouble spots. The AbCoaster works the LOWER abs and also the side obliques.
Ask one of our girls to show you how it works! You'll love it!! Click HERE to see
the home version.
*The
AbCoaster is brought to you by Club Solutions Magazine. Club Solutions
Magazine
named Bonnie Pfiester "Most Fit Health Club Professional of America" for
February. Click
HERE
to read the story.
LONGEVITY PROTECTS AGAINST GERMS & BACTERIA
Your health is
important to us and we takes germs seriously. We have now installed the EcoQuest system using new
ActivePure techonology.ActivePure is proven in University studies to kill up to 99.99% of
bacteria, viruses, and mold on surfaces,*including MRSA antibiotic resistant Staph, and
Avian Bird Flu. In addition, Longevity now offers hand
sanitizer and sanitation wipes for additional safety measures.
CLICK
HERE for more information on EcoQuest systems or for a free trial.
CERTIFIED POST REHAB CONDITIONING
SPECIALIST
Longevity's
Certified Personal Trainer, Angel Morgan, is now Certified as a
Post Rehab Conditioning Specialist through the American Academy of
Health, Fitness and Rehabilitation Professionals. Many of our members
need special are due to an injury or physical condition. Angela's desire
is to help people with special needs, improve overall health and quality
of life.
In addition, many seniors are singing Angela's
praises as they have experienced her training first hand. Angela
incorporates a variety of age-fighting exercises in order to increase
balance, flexibility, strength, stamina and independence.
Call 778-6800 to schedule a
complimentary consultation today.
2007 NEWS
Steve Co-Hosts New Weight Loss
Reality Show
Steve Pfiester, Co-Host & Trainer
for new weight los reality show, 'Fat March',
premieres on ABC Monday, August 6th at 9pm..
'FAT MARCH':
The contestants: 12 severely obese people
550 mile walk across America
2 Trainers
1.2 Million Dollar Prize
$10,000 penalty (each) if someone quits or gets voted off
Steve
& Bonnie support reality TV 'rejects' in Las Vegas
Carrie
Falquist, now leader of www.RealityofWeighting.com (RoW) tried out for
Biggest Loser & Fat March. Although she didn't get chosen, she decided to take
her weight in her own hands. She and a bunch of other 'rejects' are losing
weight the good old fashioned way - with diet & exercise. Steve and Bonnie
showed their support by going to the groups first meeting in Vegas where Fitness
Magazine planned on doing a story on the group.
Steve and
Bonnie taught a diet and exercise class while they were there.
Bonnie &
Steve w/ Chee Gates, writer/editor for Fitness Magazine, Steve & Carrie and the
group. Watch for the story on the RoW group and this event in Fitness Magazine
later this year.
Congratulations Patricia Moody
Patricia
and her sister appeared in this Glamour Magazine where they did a special
feature on special sisters, sisters with down syndrome. You were both beautiful!
We are so PROUD!
"Desperate Housewives" Desperate for a Cause
Our early bird crowd showed their
support by carrying this banner around the track for
thE 2007 Relay for Life. Thank you
members for supporting such a great cause!
Sunshine Classic Figure Competition
Congratulations Susan
Ballard
1st Place
in Masters Figure Over 40 Class &
2nd in
Open Figure Class A (short class).
Susan in
her 2-piece (left) 1-piece (below far right)
42 Year old, Susan
Ballard, takes 1st place at her very first
Figure Competition after only training 90 days with
Steve Pfiester. Susan, an avid runner, was intrigued
with Figure after attending her first show last
year. Susan is the proud wife of Mark Ballard and
mother to 21 year old Amanda. Susan's success proves
it's never too late to make your dreams come true.
Her hard work and dedication has molded her body
into the shape of her life. Go Girl!
Congratulations Lisa
Schraw
2nd Place
in Masters Figure Over 30 Class &
3rd in
Open Figure Class C (taller class).
Lisa in
her 2-piece and below (left)
35 year old,
Lisa Schraw,
owner of Cradles to Crayons Daycare Facility and
proud mother of three teenagers. Lisa decided to
compete for the first time last year after watching
a friend compete last June. Lisa has received a 1st
place, 2nd place, 3rd place & 4th place trophy since
her first show in September of 2006. Poise, physique
and presentation are all a very important part of
the judging process. Figure shows are one of the
best ways to see what your body is made of. Look at
the transformation (before picture below) Way to go
Lisa!
Musical Entertainment by
Tom and Julianne Talley
(pictured above).
CLICK HERE
to visit Tom and Julianne's new website and listen
to a sampling of their music., now serving the
Treasure Coast.
www.tomandjulianne.com
STAFF HAM IT UP FOR HALLOWEEN.
From left to right: Sharon, Bonnie, Steve, Roxi, Nicki,
Christina, Emily & Mendy.
CONGRATULATIONS LISA SCHRAW!!
MEMBER TAKES 1ST
PLACE!
Lisa
Schraw decided to take her personal training program to another level and begin
training for her first Figure Competition. In just 90 days she reshaped her body
into a fit physique winning 1ST PLACE at the 2006 Hurricane Bay Figure
Competition September 30th. Lisa is the proud parent of three teenagers and
owner of Cradles to Crayons Childcare Facility. (Before & After Picture -
LEFT)
Steve, of Longevity, & Lisa at the show.
Lisa has to learn a variety of
mandatory poses (Lisa above in the burgundy suit)
LONGEVITY SHOOTS A TV
COMMERCIAL FEATURING OUR VERY OWN MEMBERS... CLICK
HERE TO PREVIEW THE
COMMERCIAL!
CONGRATULATIONS KATIE & STEVE
You represented
Longevity well in the 2006
Central Florida
Bodybuilding & Figure Contest!
Katie
Mayerl & her personal trainer, Steve Pfiester.
ONE OF LONGEVITY'S VERY
OUR OWN WINS THE 2006 MISS HIBISCUS
PAGEANT!!!!!
Congratulations Jamie Jordan
for winning the 2006 Miss Hibiscus Pageant.
Jamie took over for member & 2005 Hibscus
Queen, Jillian Molinari. There were 17
contestants, three of which were Longevity
members. The contestants were judged on
presentation, poise, community service,
personality and drive. This was more than
just a beauty contest. The Hibiscus
contestants are BEAUTIFUL IN & OUT!
Congratulations to all of you! You were
absolutely amazing!
Despite
their age difference, 82 year old Florence Lundy
and 45 year old Cathie Callery have one
thing in common; both completed the 2006 Disney
Half Marathon. We bragged on Cathie and Florence
last year, but they finally gave in to letting us
snap their picture and share their success with you!
Besides, it's not every day you hear of someone in
their eighties with such an accomplishment. Florence
did her first marathon when she was 80 and has done
one each year since. She completed the 13 mile
marathon in 3 hours and 14 minutes. Florence and
Cathie are such an inspiration to everyone around
them. Go girls!!!
1ST
PLACE WIN….Congratulations
Josefina Monestario for your big win at the
NPC Central Florida Body Building Contest over
40 class in Tampa, Florida June 4th. As
her first body building contest at young age of 59,
Josefina is a great example of what you can do when
you put your mind to it. Congratulations! You are
truly an amazing woman and an inspiration to many
ladies here. Your drive, motivation and verbal
encouragement touches each person around you. Go
girl!!
1st
PLACE WIN…..We
would also like to congratulations to Steve
Pfiester, who also trained Josefina for the same
contest. Steve took 1st Place in
the Light Heavyweight Class at the NPC Central
Florida Body Building Contest. Steve is
co-owner/operator of Longevity Fitness Club & Spa
and also teaches our infamous X-Box Kickboxing, Butt
Camp and Ultimate Abs Classes. Both trained so hard
and dieted even harder! We are proud of you both.
Keep up the good work!
2005 News
HURRICANE MAKE-OVER Longevity continues
to remodel. Thanks to the hurricanes, Longevity will
be more beautiful than ever, both inside and out.
You're new club will get a face lift including new
colors, arches, columns and all new landscaping for
an entirely new look coming in 2006.
CLICK HERE to see
pictures.
New
Professional Floating Aerobics and Dance Floor:
Longevity installs a new floor especially made for
aerobics and dance. In addition to the floor, Longevity installed full disco
laser lights, strobes and more for added energy and excitement for some of
Longevity's high-energy classes. Aerobics will never be the same!
More
Parking!
Longevity
is growing and so it our parking lot. We have
cleared most of the property in the back & east
side lot for additional parking in preparation for
the busy season.
New
Yoga Studio:
Longevity now has an amazing yoga studio that truly
makes yoga more than just a workout, but a great
experience. The room is complete with live plants,
water feature, candles and relaxing decor. Classes
held in this unique studio include yoga, pilates,
strength and core classes.
New
Massage Wing:
Longevity now offers massage services
unlike any
other. First, we provide you with a robe and
slippers so there will be no rush to change
after your massage. Then
you may begin with a
relaxing dip in your own private candle lit
whirlpool reserved just for you. The
whirlpool prepares you muscles and mind to relax and get the most out of your massage.
After you’re nice and warm we will bring you in to
one of our massage rooms complete with
burlap ceiling, running water
feature and relaxing atmosphere, all designed to
help you escape.
Lastly,
we provide a restoration room complete
with a gourmet coffee and teas for you to
enjoy as you wake up at your own pace. When you are
ready to freshen up, the massage wing has its own
private
showers, fresh towels, restroom with vanity
and private changing area separate from the health
club facilitieseshen up, the massage wing has its own
private
showers, fresh towels, restroom with vanity
and private changing area separate from the health
club facilities. We know women enjoy being
pampered so it is our desire for you to feel
as special as we feel you are. Experience a
Longevity massage today.
MEMBER
WINS A CRUISE! Proud member, Elizabeth Holloway, redeems
her certificate for a cruise for two she won in a drawing at the
Longevity Christmas Party. She booked the cruise that day!
Longevity Expands in 2009!
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PLACE WIN….Congratulations
New
Professional Floating Aerobics and Dance Floor:
Longevity installs a new floor especially made for
aerobics and dance. In addition to the floor, Longevity installed full disco
laser lights, strobes and more for added energy and excitement for some of
Longevity's high-energy classes. Aerobics will never be the same!
New
Yoga Studio:
Longevity now has an amazing yoga studio that truly
makes yoga more than just a workout, but a great
experience. The room is complete with live plants,
water feature, candles and relaxing decor. Classes
held in this unique studio include yoga, pilates,
strength and core classes.
you may begin with a
relaxing dip in your own private candle lit
whirlpool reserved just for you. The
whirlpool prepares you muscles and mind to relax and get the most out of your massage.
After you’re nice and warm we will bring you in to
one of our massage rooms complete with
burlap ceiling, running water
feature and relaxing atmosphere, all designed to
help you escape.
Lastly,
we provide a restoration room complete
with a gourmet coffee and teas for you to
enjoy as you wake up at your own pace. When you are
ready to freshen up, the massage wing has its own
private
showers, fresh towels, restroom with vanity
and private changing area separate from the health
club facilitieseshen up, the massage wing has its own
