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Participant Resources
Once you REGISTER for the Fight For Air Climb Atlanta event, you should receive a thank you email with a "Welcome Packet" of resources and attachments for your use in promoting the event, fundraising and forming teams. We have several promotional flyers, posters, fundraising letters, fundraising tips, training tips & more at our fingertips. Please do not hesitate to ask us anything...we want to be at your side every STEP of the way!
Stair climbing is a great sport that improves the fitness level of each participant and burns more calories than walking or running. To climb successfully, the American Lung Association strongly urges all participants to train before embarking on the ascent.
To help you prepare, please contact Todd Liscomb at 770-434-5864 or tliscomb@lungga.org for information about exercises and training plans to help you do your best. Below are a few tips to get you started:
Always warm up your muscles and stretch before you begin.
- Pick a tempo that feels right to you and stick with it. Once you get the steps down, you can begin working with a quicker pace.
- Place your entire foot on the step each time you climb. Keep your arms by your sides or hold onto the handrails.
- Keep a bottle of water at the top of the stairs so you don’t have to carry it with you. Have a snack available if you feel low on energy.
- Listen to music! It will help propel you up the stairs.
- Cool down. Take a quick walk and stretch major muscle groups.
As always, be sure to consult your physician before beginning any new fitness routine.
Please see below for the volunteer and FREE Trainers that we have on board for this year's Fight For Air Climb Atlanta Training Program:
Dan FitzSimons leads a staff of dedicated, certified professionals who make it their business to define your goals and help you reach them. A dedicated athlete, coach and educator he opened BodyFitz Certified Personal Training because his whole life has been about fitness, health and recreation. Throughout his high school and college years, Dan participated in track & field, throwing shot put, discus and javelin. He played football for the UConn Huskies. He coached high school track and football while teaching physical education. Recently Dan competed in the Assault on Mt. Mitchell for the 3rd time, as well the Mt Washington Hill Climb. He’s excited to compete in sprint triathlons this year. *Dan will be leading FREE conditioning classes at BodyFitz in Sandy Springs every Thurs. night, (2/2-4/26) at 6:30pm and every other Sat., (2/4-4/14) at 10:30am. Please contact BodyFitz in advance to schedule a session, 404-255-4008 or getfit@bodyfitz.com You DO NOT have be registered for the Fight For Air Climb Atlanta to participate...we want you to try it out and hopefully entice you to register!
Peachtree Road Boot Camp instructor Chip Owens is a graduate of military college, The Citadel and still holds school records there for the Indoor Track Mile, (4:17.30, 3rd all-time) as well as the Outdoor Track 3,000 meters, (8:44.04, 2nd all-time). While working as a stock broker in Atlanta for the last 25 years, he has maintained fitness through daily exercise. He is an elite runner who has won many championships over decades. He created and has operated a fitness Boot Camp at Peachtree Road United Methodist Church for over 5 years. Over 1,000 participants have worked out with him in Peachtree Road Boot Camp, ideal for people of all fitness levels. Each participant is encouraged to come back day after day by creating a tight-knit community and by pushing his students beyond what they are capable of. *Chip will lead FREE Stair Climb simulated cross-training workouts, (based on popularity) from his Peachtree Road Boot Camp at 5:55am on Monday mornings from 2/13/12 - 4/23/12. MUST contact Chip in advance to schedule workout, chipowens48@hotmail.com You DO NOT have be registered for the Fight For Air Climb Atlanta to participate...we want you to try it out and hopefully entice you to register!
JoAnna Ward Fitness, Inc., is a Corporate Health, Fitness Training, and Wellness organization that helps create, strengthen, and build community and individual efforts to enhance overall fitness, well being, health, and lifestyle. JoAnna Ward is an AFAA (Aerobics and Fitness Association of America) certified fitness instructor who made her world debut on CBS's "Survivor 6: Amazon" and became famously known as the "Hallelujah Lady". She attended college in South Carolina after being recruited on a basketball scholarship. In response to the rising epidemic of obesity and health related illnesses, JoAnna made the decision to utilize her proven track record and expertise to develop creative, effective, and informative community fitness programs. She has helped hundreds of people lose thousands of pounds and overcome obesity and inactivity through her workouts. *JoAnna will be leading MOST of the FREE stair climb simulated workouts on Wednesday nights at Phidippides Sandy Springs, 6:15pm AND Thursday nights, Phidippides Ansley/Midtown, 6:30pm, (2/8-4/26). If she is not able to make it, you will be given a (1) page recommended stair climb type workout to do on your own or with a friend. Phidippides has FREE regularly scheduled group training run/walks during this time period as well. You DO NOT have be registered for the Fight For Air Climb Atlanta to participate...we want you to try it out and hopefully entice you to register!
