vernonia’s
voice fitness
february
2009
17
Staying Active in Winter - It’s Not as Hard as You Think
With the start of the new year, many people make
a personal commitment to watching their health, to
eating better or dieting, and to trying to be more
active and physically fit. And yet, it’s the time
of year when the weather in Oregon just doesn’t
want to cooperate with those good intentions. Want
to walk for exercise in the morning before heading
to work? Not really-- when it’s cold, wet, damp
and dark outside. (Or there’s two feet of snow!)
How about some yard work to get the heart rate up?
Not this time of year, when it’s muddy out there. A
game of catch with the kid, or shooting some hoops
in the driveway with some friends? Not a chance!
Head out for a run around town or the lake? Only
if you’re really, really dedicated!
But there are some great indoor activities here in
Vernonia that will give you a chance to work up a
good sweat, stay active and work your muscles, and
maybe even shed a few of those extra pounds you
rounded up over the holidays.
has been shown that cardiovascular exercise is par-
ticularly effective for elevating mood and relieving
stress; and exercising as part of a group can pro-
vide valuable social interaction and a boost to your
immune system!” said Penny Costley, Vernonia’s
lead Jazzercise instructor. You can reach Costley at
503-429-0196 or visit jazzercise.com.
Also taking place at the Vernonia Grange are To-
tal Body Conditioning classes with Theresa Wil-
liams, which meet on Mondays, Wednesdays and
Fridays from 8:30- 9:30. This class features cardio,
strength and conditioning exercises that Williams
changes monthly to help keep things interesting.
“There’s no need to spend an extra fifteen minutes
putting on layers of clothes for your morning work-
out just to avoid frostbite,” says Williams. “Total
Body Conditioning offers a challenging work-out
in a fun and warm environment. Don’t let the cold
weather stop you from working on your health and
fitness goals.”
Vernonians have more than their share of classes
and groups that they can join that provide incen-
tive, camaraderie, and expert advice, and can help
encourage even the most dedicated couch potato to
get up and get moving. You can dance, lift weights,
do circuit training, practice yoga, even join a weight
loss competition, and get healthy-- all without leav-
ing town. And stay warm and dry in the process.
For those looking to work-out their minds as well
as their bodies, Cedar Mist Studios offers yoga
classes on Tuesdays and Thursdays, starting 8:15
AM and on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays
at 5:15 PM. Located at 20960 Scappoose-Vernon-
ia Highway, Owner Deb Steffen says all levels of
students are welcome. She also offers Ayurveda
Consultations, and hypnotherapy. You can contact
Cedar Mist Studios at 503-429-2103.
The Vernonia Grange at 375 North Street has be-
come a sort of fitness central, hosting Jazzercise
classes at all hours of the day and evening to fit
your schedule. With five instructors, over four-
teen classes a week, seven days a week, and lots
of enthusiasm, you’ll get a healthy dose of cardio,
strength and stretch moves and finish up feeling en-
ergized and refreshed at your convenience. “Exer-
cise is a great way to beat the winter blahs, in fact it
Another active group that offers accountability, in-
centive and camaraderie is the “Vernonia’s Biggest
Loser” group. Meeting every Monday at 5:30 PM
at the Vernonia Christian Church on North Street,
the group is a quarterly competition that offers cash
and other prizes for the first and second place fin-
ishers who lose the highest percentage of their body
weight. Organized by Trish Maldonado, the group
has become an inspiration for many locals to make
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lifestyle changes, eat healthier, and examine health
issues, together with others in the community who
have similar goals. “Typically, our eating patterns
change, we eat more in the winter months, and
our choices tend to be less healthy,” says Trish. “I
would say the most important thing is to have a plan
in place. Find a work-out buddy for accountability.
Keeping a food journal is helpful; this allows you to
really see what you’re eating. And be honest with
yourself-- you deserve it.” For more information,
call Trish at 503-866-7362. A new group will start
meeting February 16th, so now is a great chance to
join up and try to be Vernonia’s Biggest Loser.
And, last but not least, if a regular gym work-out
is what you are looking for, Vernonia has that as
well. Terry ‘s Gym at 16720 Noakes Road is a full
service gym that is open from 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM,
Monday through Friday and 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
on Saturdays, that offers weights, machines and cir-
cuit training. Terry Fultz, the owner, is a regional
body building champion who offers reasonable
rates, a friendly atmosphere, and expert advice on
strength training, diet and nutritional supplements.
“I provide an open door and enjoy helping anybody
reach their health goals,” says Fultz. You can’t find
a better deal on a gym membership anywhere, and
the opportunity to train with someone with Terry’s
knowledge and years of experience is priceless.
And in these hard economic times, Terry’s is a good
deal. “I offer affordability and think you can’t af-
ford not to have a membership. People shouldn’t
sacrifice their health, and consider the cost of my
memberships versus the cost of an office visit to the
doctor.” Call Terry’s Gym at 503-429-0501.
So,as you can see, there are lots of opportunities to
get healthy and fit and stay active in Vernonia, even
during the worst winter weather. And when spring
rolls around, you’ll be ready to get outdoors again!
The Legend Grows!
Vernonia’s own Terry Fultz, known in Northwest bodybuilding circles as the “The Legend,”
completed another success-
ful season this past fall.
Competing in the Over
60 division, Fultz took
first place at both the
Seven Feathers 2008 NPC
Bodybuilding
Classic,
and the NPC Northwest
Bodybuilding Fitness and
Figure Championship in
Olympia this past Octo-
ber. Fultz also competed
in the Open Men’s Mid- Terry “The Legand” Fultz, second from left, poses in a competition this
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“I continue to consistently finish at the top of each class I compete in,” said Fultz while
reviewing his season. “A lot of people don’t think I belong competing against guys half
my age, or less. But I keep showing them I
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The two competitions Fultz attended were a
week apart which is a very difficult sched-
ule for a bodybuilder to maintain, according
to Fultz. Adding to Fultz’s challenge, his
trainer-- son Kelly-- was unable to travel
with him to the second meet in Olympia.
“Traveling and competing alone added to
the stress and makes the task more diffi-
cult,” said Fultz. “It really made for a long,
tough week.”
Even against the odds, “The Legend” re-
turned home to Vernonia with two gorgeous
trophies he displays with pride.
Fultz is the owner of Terry’s Gym on No-
akes Road in Vernonia, where he shares his
knowledge of bodybuilding, health, fitness,
and diet with members of the club.