Wild about wool Knitting is a great way to unwind ➤ page 17 Vol. II, Number 35 • December 29, 2006 www.DanvilleWeekly.com Man’s home New energy is his castle policy Alamo man makes School district his fantasy home plans solar projects, a reality efficient systems ➤ page 5 ➤ page 5 Mailed free to homes in Danville, Blackhawk, Diablo and Alamo FAREWELL TO 2006 LOOKING BACK MAKES IT CLEAR: IT HAS BEEN QUITE A YEAR PAGE 12 women's fitness - advertorial - women's fitness Women Helping Finally! Other Women Personal Training . What makes us unique is that we "A Full Service" understand a women's body and the needs of women. Our training is specifically targeted towards Fitness Center the needs of women. “Our staff of trainers are truly passionate about women's health” says Marianne, long time trainer Designed for at Butterfly's San Ramon location. "It is knowing that we can make a difference in a clients Women life that gives us our greatest All 18,000 Sq. Feet Dedicated to satisfaction." she adds. Women have specific needs, they Women’s Fitness . face issues specific to women. The training programs at San Ramon - Pleasanton Butterfly Life are targeted with That stands to reason since both Butterfly Life is the "perfect on Nutrition, Health, and Fitness. these very issues in mind. San Ramon, CA. Whether you just had a baby, The new fitness craze sweeping San Ramon and Pleasanton size". Once you are inside, you They bring this information to its facilities have been renovated will find a very confortable members through Life Vision. dealing with menopause or the San Ramon Valley is the osteoporosis, our certified trainers latest women's fitness facility, from top to bottom, "we truly did environment that is warm, Life Vision is a presentation tool a complete makeover". says friendly and non-intimidating . that allows the members to edu- will design a program that is Butterfly Life. Butterfly Life is specific to your needs. owned by Kathy Barney, a long Kathy. “With over 18,000 sq. feet At Butterfly Life, you really get cate themselves about the various time Danville resident. Kathy between both clubs, I like to the feeling of a local club for topics important to women. The think of us as the Ultmate Gym’s women, a place where you can other way members can get edu- "My clients all have different opened her two new fitness needs, from training for a centers in San Ramon and Designed for Women”. get fit, socialize and make new cated and motivated at the same friends. time is through the extensive triathlon to just wanting to lose a Pleasanton during the summer of few pounds and tone their body 2004. Butterfly Life is unique from any team of certified personal train- other women's fitness center in One of the most popular activities ers and a certified nutritional for that next special event such as a wedding or vacation. We are These fitness centers are like no that they are a full service fitness at Butterfly Life is the group consultant. The trainers at facility offering a state of the art exercise classes, and oh my, do Butterfly Life are trained there to help them meet their other "designed for women" needs in fitness and make them fitness centers in the country. At 30-minute circuit, plus an they have group exercise classes. specifically to deal with fitness as extensive cardio area complete Butterfly Life has over 80 classes it relates to women. The best feel better about themselves." Butterfly Life, the motto is says Tina a long time trainer. "Healthy Living Solutions for with treadmills, elliptical trainers, a week including Pilates, Yoga, way to put it is, “its women stairclimbers etc., a large aerobic Step, Dance, Body Sculpting and helping women”. Women". "We not only believe “One of the great benefits for us in exercise, but we want to area for the over 80+ classes a whole lot more. The best part is weekly, free weights area, per- that these classes are included in Exercising is not a chore at as trainers is that we are helping provide an educational environ- women lead healthier lives, and ment that deals with issues such sonal training area, childcare, the cost of the membership. Butterfly Life, its fun. "It is executive locker rooms, complete "There are studios all over amazing how time flies while I'm that many of our clients become as health, nutrition, and fitness. great friends," says Marianne. Combine all that with a first class with towel service and a host of charging a lot of money to offer here" says member Heidi Scott, amenities. The price of this high their clients Yoga or Pilates, you "whether I'm taking a class or just facility that reaches out to All of the trainers at Butterfly women of all ages and all fitness end women's fitness and health even find other health clubs working out, there are plenty of facility is the same or lower than charging as well. We are very things that will make the time go Life are nationally certified and levels and you have Butterfly have a significant amount of Life" says Kathy. most other women fitness clubs proud of our Group Exercise by" In the cardio area you will which feature primarily a Program and we are pleased that find TV's with a variety of experience in training women. "We have worked extremely hard 30-minute circuit. we can offer this as part of our programs as well as the Butterfly to provide a high quality product .total package. 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Butterfly Life Page 2 • December 22, 2006 • Danville Weekly Streetwise Empowering ASKED AT BLACKHAWK PLAZA Education that What’s the best thing that Opens Q: happened to you in 2006? Your World I went on a trip back east to Boston, New York Exciting and Engaging and Washington, D.C. I’ve never really been Curriculum Teaches there and it was pretty cool especially when we went to a Yankees game. Analytical Thinking ADMISSION OPEN HOUSES Classes Average For fall 2007 Enrollment Zachary Goldblatt 15 Students Grades 6-8: January 6 @ 1pm fifth grade Diverse International Grades 9-12: January 7 @ 1pm Programs and Community For more information call: My parents visited here for the first time from China. It was a really nice thing for me. Nearly 100% Admitted to (925) 362-7223 Outstanding 4-Year Colleges www.athenian.org Danville Julia Abelmann Extraordinary Cold Stone Creamery employee 75-Acre Campus Transportation and Financial Aid Available My dog survived hemorrhagic gastroenteritis. 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