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Staff Spotlight: Cheri Wall
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Staff Spotlight: Cheri Wall
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Welcome to our "Staff Spotlight" series! In this collection of ongoing posts on The Western Blog, we shine a light on the incredible individuals who make Western special! From passionate trainers & instructors to knowledgeable nutritionists and tennis pros, and many other dedicated staff members, we'll introduce you to the talented team behind the scenes. Learn about their expertise and background, plus some fun facts!

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Get Festive with These Holiday-Themed Workouts
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Get Festive with These Holiday-Themed Workouts
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The holidays are here and let’s face it—your fitness routine is competing with sugar cookies, Hallmark movies on the couch, and last-minute shopping (which might count as cardio).

That’s why we’re helping you add a little festive flair to your workouts this week! Ready to sleigh? Keep reading to get ten workout ideas that’ll have you sweating, lifting, and getting into the holiday spirit!

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Holiday Wisdom from the Western Team
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Holiday Wisdom from the Western Team
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Happy holidays from Western! We know this season can be one of extremes. Joy, magic, memories and busyness and stress. Any disruption to our routines, even the fun holiday kind, can throw us off our games, so we asked Western team members to share their best tips and wise words for surviving and thriving during the holiday season. 

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Wellness + Recovery, Fitness, Spotlights, Workplace Wellness Sophie B. Wellness + Recovery, Fitness, Spotlights, Workplace Wellness Sophie B.

Make Some Waves: 5 Things to Love About Rowing

It’s FebROWary at Western and we can’t wait to show you why we love rowing! Discover the incredible benefits of this full-body workout, from engaging 86% of your muscles to its low-impact nature. Learn why rowing is efficient, safe for all fitness levels, and a perfect mental break. Join our FebROWary challenge, where Western members can win exciting prizes by logging the most meters. Find out how rowing builds a community, fosters mindfulness, and get ready to row with us this FebROWary for a chance to win a grand prize of $250 and more!

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Why rowing is one of my favorite forms of cardio

Chances are if you know me or have been a member of Western for a while, you already know about my LOVE for rowing. Here is where it started and here is where I can help you find the love for indoor rowing, too! It all started at a fitness conference outside of Chicago in 2013…

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