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Rolling into Week 2! Have you set your goals for the next few weeks? If not, make sure to think of ANYTHING you want to accomplish! It is so much easier to stay motivated and accountable when you have something to work towards! Once you think of it, write it on the goal mirror in the back of the room! If you need to yet, join the NLXF Accountability Group- Cedar Falls! Who’s ready to crank it up a notch?! ... Monday: Kickboxing Tuesday: Legs/Back Wednesday: Kickboxing Thursday: Chest/Shoulders Friday: GAUNTLET Saturday: Class at 8am and 9:15am (childcare available)

A HUGE thank you to everyone who came out for classes this morning! You all crushed that workout! An extra big shout out to all who have served or currently serving this beautiful country of ours! Thank you for all you do! We hope you enjoy this beautiful day! Session 44 starts TOMORROW! Happy Memorial Day NLXF!

Off to a great Day 1 of kickboxing! Kickboxing at NLXF is a little different than anywhere else, especially if you have previous boxing experience! Keep in mind, the first few days we slow things down so new members can learn form and the basics. Returners this is a great time to focus on your form. Here’s a couple things to keep in mind: Footwork is everything. We want a good athletic stance - think wide base about hip width apart, and squared up to the bag - not narr...ow or sideways. This allows us to transfer weight easier from foot to foot. Once you get footwork down, your upper body will follow! Keep your hands up. Home is ALWAYS with your hands in front of your face. So, after you throw a combo, RESET to home. You might partner with a returner and they’re going fast and you feel like you have to keep up. This is definitely not the case. Keeping your hands up will always ensure we are making good connection with the bag and not letting our arms flail around like one of those giant balloons in car dealership parking lots. If your bag is loose, stop and tighten it. That being said, also make sure you and your partner are never hitting the bag at the same time. FORM OVER ANYTHING! It’s easy once we get going and start getting tired to let form slip and just start throwing hands at the bag. Don’t let it happen! Speed and power will come over time. Also know it’s okay to take a couple seconds off the bag to catch your breath and gather yourself so you have good form. HAVE FUN!! If you’re new to the whole kickboxing thing, please don’t get frustrated or upset if a trainer is constantly coming up to you. We’re here to help and want you to, again, have the best form possible!

Everyone take a minute to wish Dakota Newton a very Happy Birthday!!! Thank you for everything you do for our members and program Dakota! We hope you have the best day!!

Week 1 is done and you have SO much to be proud of! This is not an easy program and it doesn’t get easier, but you all get better every day! These next 7 weeks will fly by so keep those goals in sight! Each week, we give two people who have shown up and worked hard the Weekly Warrior title! This week went out to a veteran and a new member! Sara Fitzgerald has joined back with us and we couldn’t be happier! Sara has shown up this week and really challenged herself! She’s alw...ays making us trainers laugh and she will be the first person to cheer you on! Andrew Zachow is new with us and we can tell he’s going to do big things in our program! He has taken everything we threw at him with grace and his willingness to learn and push himself is something special! Congrats Sara and Andrew! Approaching Week 2, who’s going to push themselves and earn that title?!

First two classes of Day 1 and the you guys definitely brought that energy! Let’s keep that rolling these next 8 weeks! Couple of things: Session orientation TONIGHT following the 5:30pm class- if you’re a new member (or maybe haven’t joined yet), we highly recommend coming! We go over how our program runs, nutrition and meet the trainers! If you can’t make tonight, we can do before pictures/measurements anytime before or after class this week ... Join the accountability group! A lot of announcements in this group and great support from other members! Link in comments! Haven’t signed up yet? There’s still time to join!! https://nextlevelextremefitness.com/online-sign-up/

We’ve got a BIG week ahead of us! Tomorrow we will have TWO Trial Classes at 8am and 9:15am and would love for you to join us! Cost is $5 for anyone trying and childcare is available for both class times! Tuesday is Day 1 of Session 44! If you haven’t gotten signed up yet, there’s still time! https://nextlevelextremefitness.com/online-sign-up/... Know someone that takes class or is signing up? Use them as a referral and BOTH get 10% off your monthly membership! (Good on EFT payment only- 6 month commitment) Use code: Refer10 when signing up online! Monday Memorial Day : Full Body Tuesday: Legs/Cardio Wednesday: Kickboxing Thursday: Arms Friday: Kickboxing Saturday: Chest/Back- 8am and 9:15am- childcare available Session 44 Orientation: Tuesday night following the 5:30pm class! Meet the trainers, find out more about the program, get pictures/measurements done, and ask any questions you have! Females: we recommend wearing shorts for pictures Let’s have a great week NLXF!

Happy Mother’s Day to all of our beautiful, hard working, STRONG mom’s! You all are rockstars day in and day out! We hope you enjoy your day and it’s filled with love!

Voting ends TOMORROW!! Make sure to vote FIT University under Health and Fitness!

NLXF YOUTH SUMMER PROGRAM! GETTING KIDS ACTIVE AND HELPING THEM ADVANCE KEY SKILLS FOR SPORTS OR JUST STARTING TO DEVELOP A LOVE FOR WORKING OUT! JUNE 21st- JULY 23rd ... 10:45 AM to 11:30 AM 3 x a week- MWF Age: recommend for 10-16 (we have done younger with approval) What is NLXF YOUTH -A mixture of various activities and workouts that will be fun and challenging. From resistance training, flexibility, kickboxing, cardio and games, we will make an atmosphere that they’ll enjoy and feel comfortable in their own skin. -This 5 week course will provide workouts that help develop skills for athletes and kids just starting on their fitness journey. Improving speed, agility, coordination and strength for all levels. (Going into 3rd grade to High School) -FUN and knowledgeable trainers that have high energy and experience in creating an atmosphere that gets kids excited to be active. -$99 for the 5 weeks which includes access to Fit gym and Fit Courts! $10 card fee included in registration. -Each week we will choose a weekly warrior that gets recognized for their efforts and leadership! -Fun awards given at the end of the session to keep kids motivated to work hard and feel accomplished. -Gloves needed but not provided. Available for purchase in adult sizes at the gym. Here is a link of youth glove that worked well for kids in past sessions. Gloves https://www.amazon.com/Luniquz-Boxing-//ref=cm_wl_huc_item -Shirts available in youth and adult sizes! The kids love getting a group photo every year and we have lots of options for colors and sizes this year. We know the kids love the apparel so we are making it available sooner this session. Order anytime and have it delivered to you! youth shirt https://shopnlxf.itemorder.com/product/17223889 adult shirt https://shopnlxf.itemorder.com/product/17056978 SIGN UP NOW AVAILABLE ONLINE OR AT EITHER FIT LOCATION. https://nextlevelextremefitness.com/nlxf-youth-online-sign/

How is it Week 3 already?! Even if it seems like you’ve barely gotten started, you’ve came a long ways in just two short weeks! This week will test your limits but have the mindset you’re going to show up every day and DOMINATE your workout! Apparel orders due by TUESDAY this week! https://www.brokenarrowwearstore.com/collections/nlxf... Food journals can be picked up tomorrow or Tuesday in the picture room! NLXF Youth program starts June 21st! https://nextlevelextremefitness.com/nlxf-youth-online-sign/ Vote for FIT University in the Cedar Valleys Best of the Best- voting ends tomorrow! http://go.wcfcourier.com/bestofthebest Monday: Black Monday Tuesday: Upper Body Wednesday: Kickboxing Thursday: Full Body Friday: GAUNTLET Saturday: Class at 8am and 9:15am (childcare available)

Just a heads up - due to popular demand, we have re-opened the apparel store from last session. So if you missed out at the end of last session or if you ended up seeing something in person that you wish you would have ordered, here’s your chance! A few more items will be added to this in the next few days as well. We’ll leave the store opened up through Tuesday next week! Follow the link below to check out all of our options! ****Make sure to select store pick-up and selec...t the Cedar Falls NLXF location if you don’t want to pay for shipping**** https://www.brokenarrowwearstore.com/collections/nlxf

Great energy throughout Week 2! Let’s keep that rolling into Week 3! These two Weekly Warriors showed up and dominated the workouts and are constantly challenging themselves! Doug Miller has been with us for about a year and has made great strides! Typically a 5am regular, he brings energy, always lifting heavy and a beast on the bags! Alexis Williams started last session and has made tremendous improvements all around! Still being in high school, she has made it a point ...to make it to class at whatever time she can when she’s not having sports practices! Congrats Doug and Alexis! Who’s got Week 3?!

It's that time of year once again to vote for, Best of the Best in the Cedar Valley! This isn't just a testament to our Gyms, it's a testament to our home at FIT; NLXF, Hot Yoga, Spinning, Kids Classes, TRX, Power Hour, Courts and more! It's the people that fill these walls, the people who bring that energy to everything we offer that make us the best! Huge shout-out to all of you and thank you to ALL the trainers, coaches and staff alike! Fitness is a lifestyle and the p...eople of the Cedar Valley are taking full advantage of it! Nominate- FIT (university so we don’t split votes) for the Courier Best of the Best - Health and Fitness Center! http://go.wcfcourier.com/bestofthebest

Day 40 of 40. It's been quite a session to remember. From getting back to our normal, to the Weekly Challenges, to the amazing atmosphere you all created, and the awesome results that have been coming in all week, this group of Session 43 is the true testament of how and why we have the hardest working group in the Cedar Valley. We've had several people who didn’t just lose weight, they’ve learned what it takes to make this a lifestyle, not just another 8-week session. ... Pairing nutrition with our workouts, we have so many people who are in a healthier spot now than they were 8 weeks ago. We've had a blast working and getting to know all of you! Tomorrow we finish what we started leave it out there, give it all you’ve got and finish #NLXFSTRONG. ANNOUNCEMENTS THEME DAY TOMORROW: NLXF Day! Show off whatever NLXF gear you might have! The Session 43 Awards Banquet is May 22nd at Social House (on the hill) at 6:00pm! Important Dates sheet at the front desk. Off week next week with Trial Classes the following week Memorial Day: TRIAL CLASSES at 8am and 9:15am. Childcare available! Cost is $5 for anyone not on the EFT! Session 44 starts TUESDAY, June 1st! https://nextlevelextremefitness.com/online-sign-up/

Are you ready for your first Gauntlet of the session? Returners are probably excited with anticipation, new members might be a little nervous. Either way, here are a few great tips to remember and don’t forget that beach attire! This workout is what defines NLXF. It’s an intense, fast-paced workout that will have you ending your week on a high note. If you haven’t done a Gauntlet before, don’t try Googling it, you won’t find anything on it. You can try to ask others about... it, but by explaining the Gauntlet to someone doesn’t do it justice. Your best bet is to show up with a kick-ass attitude, and be prepared to dominate your workout, because you can, and you WILL. Tomorrow, you experience what NLXF is all about. Don’t forget your best BEACH attire! GLOVES ON LETS GAUNTLET!

Rod Berry joined us this session at our 9:15 class! He earned himself a Coach’s Corner award and three free meals to Fit Foods! Alongside his workout partner, Shannon Myers, these two were unstoppable! Rod took advantage of food journaling and making class a priority and improved SO much of the course of 8 weeks! How/when did you become involved in NLXF? Session 43 was my first experience with NLXF. I switched shifts at work and was looking for something to occupy my tim...e during the day before work. My cousin Shannon Meyers suggested that we sign up for the upcoming session since it started around the same time I had to switch shifts. Without hesitation i said yes! The last time I did any workout class was back in 2012. I love pushing myself physically to see what I can achieve. Since life happens and I basically fell off the wagon, I knew this was the right choice. I honestly didn’t set any goals for this session. I just wanted to see what I could achieve overall by just putting in the work and eating right. I couldn’t believe what the before and after pics showed me. From the start to the finish of the session I never looked in the mirror to see what kind of results I was getting. So the level of excitement was pretty high. This session I have a set a goal and I plan on achieving it and then some. Tell us about your first class. I started off right away with the trial classes thinking that those would be less intense and basically be a warm up to the actual session. The first trial class was basically a black Monday. It was no walk in the park because in reality, I could barely walk . What is your favorite class to take? It’s hard to narrow down what my favorite class is, I love doing black Monday’s, gauntlets and anything circuit related. What makes NLXF stand out? Honestly, between the trainers and the camaraderie of everyone else you’re around. You can’t beat that. The overall positive atmosphere in the room just makes my day better. Someone is always cheering you on. It doesn’t matter who you are working out next to, everyone is pushing themselves and giving their best. That’s what it’s all about. We all have one goal, be better today than we were yesterday. If someone is thinking about joining the program, what is some advice you have? I will tell them that without a doubt you will come into this session nervous and scared but you are going to leave the session a whole new person. I rate the overall hardworking,fun, and energetic trainers a 10/10. Take the leap and jump right in. You won’t regret it. See you soon Trial Class TOMORROW! Class Times: 8am and 9:15am Cost: $5 Session 44 orientation Tuesday night following the 5:30pm class Session 44 starts TUESDAY, June 1st! Sign up today! https://nextlevelextremefitness.com/online-sign-up/

Our Week 7 Weekly Warriors! These two are such an asset to our program in their own ways! One thing they have in common is that they both love to put in hard work and have fun while doing it! Jeffrey Batterson is a member of our 6am crew and we love the determination he brings to the table! Since his Day 1, he has been so coachable and is always wanting to improve! His smile lights up the room and his great attitude are what makes him stand out! Fonda Manahl has been a memb...er for quite some time now and her hard work does not go unnoticed! We know 5:30pm class can get late, as people are ending their day, but Fonda is always a great face to see! She may be a little on the quiet side but the way she works in those 60 minutes is FIERCE! Congrats to you both! Week 8 this week, who’s going to grab the last two Weekly Warrior spots?!

Let’s kick off summer and Gauntlet the right way with a BEACH THEME on Friday! Show us your best beach wear!