Windsor Squash & Fitness

Graeme Williams, our new Squash Professional, has travelled all the way from London, England to share his love of the game.  He is so excited to meet members of our Club and the community, that he is running a number of free events for people to learn the game of Squash.

Click on the poster below to learn about 2 free clinics that focus on the basic rules and skills to be successful in Squash.  These are free and you do not have to commit to both (although you can if you’d like to).  They are open to members and non-members and they are FREE!

The second event is for women only.  It’s a free clinic that is being held in the evening on Friday June 8th.  This will be a fun, social night and a chance to learn rules and strategy

Lastly, Graeme has aspirations of building the most successful Junior Squash program in the country, but he needs your help.  Please bring your kids out to this fun team day of Squash.  Even if they’ve never held a racquet, they will be able to compete, meet new friends and get active.  If your child is between 5 & 18, we want to see them out on Saturday June 2nd from 10:00AM to Noon.

Many of you have probably seen Colby working with individuals and small groups around the Club.  If you’ve done one of his workouts of the week, had a session with him or tried his class, you know how he has that rare ability to help you go just a little farther than you thought possible. Here are a few members testimonials as well as some praise from a couple of high performance athletes.

Members can work out with Colby every week during one of his Group Fitness classes or you can e-mail Colby (colby@windsorsquash.ca) to set up a no-obligation consultation. 

Jake Lumley

I have been training with Colby for 2 years. I have gained 18 lbs since we started and my strength and speed have increased more than I could have imagined. This spring I will be playing baseball for Team Canada 18u. His approach to fitness has helped me reach the top of my game.   -Jake Lumley-

Michael Leighton - NHL Goalie

Colby has been a big help in my athletic development. We have spent the last four “off seasons” training together increasing my speed, power, and flexibility. Each year I report to training camp in better shape and I’m looking forward to doing it again this year!  –Michael Leighton-

The hardest workout I have ever done! Ever!    -John Brouyette- “Absolutely Ripped” Attendant at W.S.F

My bench press has gone up from 160 lbs to 220 lbs in a matter of months. I’ve never felt stronger. Not your average workout with more than average results.    –Dan Zannettin- speed- and-power circuit attendant

Colby is an IFA certified personal trainer who has, for the past 10 years, been helping a wide variety of clients achieve their personal fitness goals.   Colby continues to enjoy training a wide range of clients, including high level athletes looking to maximize their potential output to individuals working to regain a fit and healthy lifestyle.  To contact Colby, please call Windsor Squash & Fitness Club or colby@windsorsquash.ca

Derek DeBono, CPT, CSCE-P

Derek DeBono is back at Windsor Squash & Fitness Club for the summer.  Derek has been involved with the Club for over 10 years and those who have worked with him, know that he is one of the most knowledgeable trainers in the game.  He has worked with a long list of high performance athletes, has helped countless people recover from injuries and has been a strong motivator for clients with a wide range of fitness goals.

Derek is a certified personal trainer, a certified strength and conditioning coach and a nationally certified expert in periodization training.   He is a service provider for the Canadian Sport Centre (Ontario) offering strength and conditioning training to Canada’s national team athletes and has coached athletes to provincial, national and world championships.

Derek is currently enrolled in the degree program in Athletic Therapy at Sheridan College/Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning. Derek is trained in functional movement screens, body composition assessment and soft tissue release. He is an experienced post rehabilitation strength training specialist

Please join us in welcoming Derek back to Windsor.   Contact Derek @ debonoderek7@gmail.com

Welcome Graeme Williams - Squash Professional

We are incredibly excited to announce that Squash Professional Graeme Williams is officially joining the Windsor Squash & Fitness Club team!  Graeme comes to us from the Surrey Sports Park located in Guildford, England.  He is due to arrive later this week with an official start date of May 7th.

Graeme has a long list of personal achievements in playing and coaching Squash.  He has worked extensively with England Squash through development programs in the London and South East Region and he has acted as a coach for the team representing Great Britain at the World University Championships.  He is an England Squash certified level 4 coach, an accomplished player and an all around great guy!

On Graeme’s arrival, he will be overseeing all of the Club’s Squash activities.  He has a keen interest in developing strong Junior and Adult programming for players of all levels and abilities.  He will also be available for Private, Semi-Private and small group lessons.

If you would like to be one of the first to step on the court with Graeme, he will be available for lessons starting on May 7th.  Please call the Club (519-966-2141) to secure your preferred time.  You may also contact Graeme directly at squash@windsorsquash.ca.

We’ve spent the week preparing for our own version of March Madness.  Starting today (Friday) the Club will be taken over by this year’s Tony Tomicic Challenge.  It will, no doubt, be a fantastic weekend of Squash and Fun.  Even if you’re not playing, please drop by and enjoy the event.

Here are links to the main round draws:

Singles Draws

Open          A Draw          B Draw          C Draw          D Draw          40+ Draw

All Junior Draws will be starting at 12:15 on Saturday

Doubles Draws

A Doubles          B Doubles

Here’s a new and fun program that we’re offering for 6-Weeks starting in April.  No previous dance experience is needed to participate.  Ballet is a great form of exercise that will help students strengthen and lengthen their muscles as well as increase their cardio endurance.   Plus it’s fun!

Katie is one of our newest instructors and she’s extremely excited to be offering this class.  Click here or on the picture for more details.  This class starts very soon (April 11th), so please call the Club right away to secure your spot!

We’ve heard your requests and we’ve decided to bring the beach fun back to Windsor Squash & Fitness Club.  It’s been a busy few weeks of planning, but registration is now open for your co-ed, six person team.  This season will bring tons (literally!) of new sand, as well as an outdoor bar and music.  We’ve already been fielding calls, and expect this to fill up fast, so don’t waste time and call today (519-966-2141)!

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Anna and personal trainer  Erin Porter after the Tampa Bay Gasparilla 1/2 Marathon on March 4, 2012.  Anna ran a personal best 2:26 and Erin completed  in 1:41.  It was a great race, with a pirate theme.  Both Erin and Anna took time to celebrate and enjoy the post race sun. 

Erin is a 3 time IronMan and has been helping her clients achieve their fitness goals for over 10 years.  She runs a very popular half-marathon clinic that leads into the Detroit Free Press Marathon in October.  Check back here or on our facebook page (www.facebook.com/windsorsquashfitness) as the running group will start up again in the spring

Often I am approached by people with questions and concerns about their workout routines and the results (or lack there-of) they gain (or don’t). Most recently, a female member was explaining how much she exercises (which is a lot) and how disappointed she was in the slow progression losing excess weight. She explained “I lost 15 lbs in the first 45 days, but haven’t lost anymore since (the past 2 months).”

After making sure her diet was in order, and it was, I asked her about her workout routine and what she does on a weekly basis. She answered “I workout Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays. I do cardio on the bike and treadmill for 40 minutes each day, and then switch between upper-body and lower-body weight workouts each day.”  The routine she detailed isn’t a bad routine. I’m sure it challenged her body at one point. The problem is that her routine is too routine!

She originally lost weight when she began the program, that’s because her body was stressed by the new exercise workload. Her body then had to adapt to the stress (lose weight, build muscle strength).  However, her body has adapted enough to the point where the workload of her routine doesn’t challenge her body like it used to. Thus progression slows. My advice to her was to “change your routine up! Try attending an aerobic or circuit class with a workout different than what you’re used to. Change up the weight lifting. Try different combinations of cardio exercise with weights.”

We are all creatures of habit. We often fall into routines we feel comfortable with. This may work for other aspects of your life, but not your workouts. If you want your body to be consistently and constantly getting in better shape, then you have to consistently and constantly change up your exercise routine. The safest and most effective way to do this quickly would be to attend a free class at your fitness club or talk to a personal trainer and ask how to change up your routine to challenge your body.

The workout of the week is brought to you by Colby Martin.  Colby is an IFA certified personal trainer who has, for the past 10 years, been helping a wide variety of clients achieve their personal fitness goals.   Colby continues to enjoy training a wide range of clients, including high level athletes looking to maximize their potential output to individuals working to regain a fit and healthy lifestyle.  To contact Colby, please call Windsor Squash & Fitness Club or colby@windsorsquash.ca

There is no better way then Mommy Bootcamp to help you lose the weight and get back into shape.  Registration is now open and the first class will be held on March 20th.

This session of Mommy Bootcamp will run twice per week for 8-weeks.  Click here or on the picture to get the full details and registration information.  Of course, you could always e-mail Terese (terese.mingay@mac.com) or call Windsor Squash & Fitness Club (519-966-2141) if you have any questions too.